Fix Me

Nancy's POV

' Nancy!'

' Nancy!'

' Nancy!'

' Nancy!'

I heard my aunty's inaudible voice calling me, it sounded like it was coming from far away.

Then I felt a light tap on my shoulder, I furrowed my brows, it felt like it was real.

' Nancy, wake up already ' I heard her voice again, this time more clear and audible.

Okay... It's definitely real. I slowly opened my eyes, but I had to close it back, because of the bright rays of the sun, coming in through my room window.

' I thought you were never going to wake up ' My aunty teased.

' Good morning, aunt ' I mumbled as I covered my face with my arm.

' Good morning ' She replied as she stood to leave.

' But just so you know...' I heard her say again.

' It's eight thirty already ' She said.

' What?!' I yelled as I sprang up from my bed.

I quickly took my gaze to the wall clock in my room, my eyes went wide in shock, cause she was right!

' Oh my God! Why didn't you wake me? I whined as I dashed into my bathroom.

' Says the person who I've been taping to wake up since ages ' I heard her say from inside the bathroom.

God! I'm so dead... I thought as I quickly brushed my teeth. What am I gonna do now, I have a job interview by nine, this morning. I'm expected to be at the company before nine.

I'd really hate myself if I screwed this up, cause it took me everything to get this job offer.

When I was done brushing my teeth, I washed my face and dashed out of the bathroom.

Even the universe won't get mad at me, if I don't take my bath. I dried my face and applied my face lotion and body lotion. Then I quickly went to my wardrobe to find something corporate to wear.

I finally settled for a black pencil skirt, which stopped just below my kneel and a grey button up shirt. I packed my hair into a ponytail and of course, I didn't forget to spray my perfume and wore my wrist watch

I took the necessary files I needed and my black hand bag and shoe. I hurried out of my room.

' Oh Shit!' I cursed as I remembered something.

I ran back to the room and grabbed my phone which was on the nightstand beside my bed.

' God help me ' I muttered as I ran out again.

I ran downstairs and headed to the main door.

' Ain't you gonna eat breakfast?' I heard my aunt say from the dinning room.

' I would be mad to ' I yelled as I opened the door.

I ran out of the house and just like the heavens were on my side, I saw a taxi driving down to my side.

I stretched my hand for it to stop and it did. I quickly entered without even telling the cab man where I was going.

When I saw that he wasn't moving, I raised my brows at him through the rear mirror.

' You haven't told me where you're going ' He said.

' Oh...' I mouthed.

I told him where I was going and he drove off.

I checked the time on my wristwatch and it was eight fifty already. I bit my lip as I tapped my index finger on my thigh.

' Mister, can you please drive faster ' I said impatiently.

' You don't expect me to fly, do you?' He said almost immediately.

I was taken aback at his guts, I opened my mouth to give him a piece of me. But I decided against it, so I clamped my lips together. Truth be told, it is against the law in America to over speed. But still, he shouldn't speak to me in that manner.

I clenched my teeth as I tried hard not to lash him with my tongue. I don't want to start the day, picking a fight.

After what felt like forever, he finally got to my destination. I paid the cab man and got out of the taxi. I ran towards the company entrance, just as I was about entering. I was stopped by a man, which seems to be a security.

' What do you want?' He asked.

' Um... I'm here for an interview ' I said quickly.

He furrowed his brows and looked at his wristwatch.

' I know i'm late, but I really need to go in ' I begged before he could even say a thing.

He gave me a long look, then finally said

' Go in '

' Thank you, so much ' I said, heaving a sigh of relief and hurried inside.

I went towards the receptionist.

' Good morning, ma'am ' I greeted with the warmest smile I possessed.

' Good morning, miss... How may I help you?' She asked.

' I'm here for the interview ' I said.

' Oh! That?' She asked giving me a wry look.

' Yes... Yes '

' All the applicants have been called in already' She said.

' So can I go in and join them?' I asked.

' I'm sorry, but it's against our ethics... You were expected to be here before nine ' She said.

' I know but...' I began to say but was interrupted by someone.

' What's going on here?' I heard a deep husky voice behind me.

I turned and my eyes fell on the most beautiful thing on earth.

God damn gorgeous!

Nancy POV

My eyes nearly fell out of their socket, as they stared at this cute guy... no, beautiful guy. For real, cute was an understatement, he looked really handsome with his tanned skin. His hair was black and was styled perfectly, his eyes which were staring back into mine, were gold, wait... who the fuck has gold eyes?

Of course, this greek god standing before me does!!!

Like I have never seen anyone with these kind of eyes, his nose was pointed, sitting perfectly just above his lips... God! those lips!! He had this tiny pinkish lips, I wonder how they'd feel agains...

Aaaaahhh! Nancy!! What the heck are you thinking about?! I mentally slapped myself.

To be honest, the guy is something, I mean... he's perfect!

' Hey! ' I heard the deep husky voice, which I have suddenly grown to love, bringing me out of my fantasy.

' Huh? ' Obviously, I was lost.

He furrowed his thick brows, as he stared at me. Yeah right! he'd think i'm stupid.

' I asked you a question' He said, I could sense a tone of authority in his voice. Who does he think he is to use that tone on me, not like he owns this company or something.

' Question? What question? ' I asked.

' I asked why you came late'

Okay for real, who the fuck is this guy?

' Why are you asking?' I asked, getting pissed already.

' Excuse me?'

why is he acting like he didn't hear me, I thought with an eye roll.

' You heard what I said ' I snapped. I heard the receptionist gasp behind me.

The guy scoffed as he looked sideways and brought his gaze back to me.

God! I'm already hating his guts already.

' You know what Anastasia...' He began, with his eyes still on me. Then he took his gaze to the receptionist.

Who is Anastasia?

' Yes sir' I heard her say, making me raise a brow.

Oh, She is Anastasia.

'Sir?' what's going on? I thought to myself.

' Let her in for the interview ' He finally said, then turned and walked away briskly, without waiting for the receptionist reply.

' Oh Okay sir' she said, even though he had walked a few meters from where we were.

Why the hell is she referring to him as sir? I thought, as I turned fully to look at her.

' You know what, you're really lucky' She said.

' What? Why? ' I asked almost immediately.

' Even after talking to him, like that he still let you in for the interview'

' Who is he?' I asked... I was curious.

' Don't tell me you don't know who he is?' she asked with a look of disbelief.

' Is he someone i'm supposed to know?'

She looked at me for a moment, then shook her head.

' Well, he's Xavier Madrigal, the CEO of this company ' She said.

Whhaaaat?!

Holy crap!!!

Oh my God!

what did I just do? I thought as I looked at her with a look of disbelief.

I felt a lump in my throat, which I found very difficult to swallow.

' So you're telling me, the guy that just left is the CEO of this company ' I just wanted to be sure I heard her right.

' Yeah ' She said with a shrug.

okay, I'm done for.

what do I do now?

I'm sure there's no way I'd be getting this job.

' You can go in for your interview ' She said, cutting through my baffled mind.

I scoffed, what's the use of the interview, when I won't be getting the job.

' Don't worry, I don't need it anymore' I said and turned to leave.

' Ma'am?'

But I ignored her, as I walked to the entrance. But on a second thought... I stopped on my track, would I really throw this opportunity away because of a mere CEO?

'Hah Hah Hah... very funny, mere CEO you say ' I thought to myself.

After all I went through just to get the job interview, I just want to through it away. Hell no!

Besides, who knows, he might just give me the job. With that thought giving me a renewed hope, I turned and headed back, it wouldn't hurt to try, right?

' Please, where's the interview taking place?' I asked the receptionist, who was now focused on her laptop.

She raised her head up, with a look of surprise.

' I thought yo...'

' Please just tell me where it is ' I cut her off.

She told me where it was, then I proceeded to find my way, using the directives she gave me.

' This must be it ' I muttered to myself, as I stood before a closed door, I took in a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves, behind this closed door lays my fate,

You can do this, Nancy. I reassured myself one last time, then I pressed the doorknob and pushed the door open. I walked in to meet two men and a woman dressed in suits, sitting behind a table. They must be the interviewers,

Phew... I felt relieved cos the beautiful guy wasn't among them, what would I have done if he was, I'm sure he would have asked stupid questions just to make sure I fail and loose the job.

' Good morning sirs, ma'am' I greeted bending slightly.

' Good morning ' One of the men said, he was sitting at the right end.

' Nancy West, right?'

' Yes sir ' I replied, making sure to be cautious.

' Why were you late?' The woman asked, she was sitting at the left end.

Oh crap!

' Uhm... I uhm... something came up, I'm so sorry ' I stuttered.

There was silence for a while, then the first man that spoke finally said.

' Have a seat '

' Thank you sir' I said before sitting on the chair before them.

They began the interview and everything was going smooth, some of the question they asked were simple and while some were pretty tricky, but I was smart enough to answer them.

' So while do you want to work as an accountant in this company?' The man in the middle asked.

' I wan...' I opened my mouth to say, but was cut short, when the door opened.

The three interviewers quickly stood up and said in unison with a slight bow.

' Good morning sir'

I turned my head to look at who they were referring to and as if the heavens were against me, there he was standing, with his hands in his trouser pocket, his eyes were staring right into mine.

Okay, I'm doomed.

I sat still suddenly unable to breath, God please, I just hope he doesn't screw things up for me.

He walked away from the entrance, towards me with his eyes still on me, it felt like he had captured me with them. His face was emotionless, so even if I tried to figure what he was up to, I wouldn't be able to.

Finally, he got to where I was and I swallowed a heavy lump down my throat.

With his eyes still on me, he said

' Give her the job

Wait... what?! Did I just hear him right?

' Sir, but we aren't done with the interview' the woman said

' Do you get to decide for me now?' He said icily, taking his eyes away from me, for the first time since he got to the room.

' No sir! I'm so sorry sir' The woman apologized almost immediately, I could sense the fear in her voice.

' Good ' He said, then brought his gaze back to me, gave me a long look, then turned and left through the door.

All of this felt like a movie to me, I pinched myself just to be sure it was true.

' Owwww' I winced at the pain, then I smiled.

I just got a fucking job!

Nancy's POV

I turned to the interviewers who were as astonished as I was.

' Congrats Ms. Nancy, you can resume tomorrow ' The man at the middle said stretching his hand towards me.

' Thank you sir' ' I quickly took the hand he offered, then took my gaze to the woman and the other man. With a slight nod at all three of them, I picked my files, stood up and headed out. As I walked down the staircase, I couldn't contain the joy I felt, at that moment I wished I had like a kind of super power, so I could teleport home and tell my aunt about the job. I giggled as I thought of how happy she would be.

When I got to the reception, the girl was still on her sit, with her eyes glued to the laptop.

' I got the job ' I beamed, that caught her attention, cause she raised her head up and looked at me... taken aback.

' Huh? '

' I got the job ' I repeated, grinning from ear to ear.

' Oh my God! Ma'am! Congrats ' She beamed.

' Thank you Anastasia ' I called her name for the first time.

' You're welcome, so when are we seeing you? ' She asked.

' Tomorrow... I'd resume tomorrow '

' Okay then, see you tomorrow '

' Yeah ' I replied with a smile.

After saying our goodbyes, I left the company, took a cab and headed home. When I got home, my aunt wasn't in, so I just used my spare key and got in.

I went straight to my room, I really need to take my bath right now, so I did just that. After taking my bath, I wore a light cloth, then went to the kitchen. As if my stomach had sensed I was in the kitchen, I let out a wide yawn, gosh! I'm so hungry. I looked around trying to find something to eat, then my eyes fell on a covered plate on the small table in the kitchen.

I went to where it was, then uncovered the plate and oh! God bless my aunt, she had left my share of the breakfast, we were supposed to eat together. I scooped some and put it in my mouth.

Mhmmm... I closed my eyes as I savoured the taste, my aunt is such a good cook.

When I was done eating, I washed the dishes and went back to my room. I laid facing up on my bed, then I reflected on all that had happened today. Finally I have a job, after all the endless job hunts which resulted in failure, I finally have job! I thought with a smile. To be honest, I never thought I was going to get it, after what I had said to the cute guy, but he came out of nowhere and did wonders.

Seriously, that guy was dope, if not for the fact that I ain't into love and all these dating shit, he would make a fine boyfriend. I laid that way for a while as different thoughts ran through my mind. After a while, a knock came on the main door.

' That must be aunt ' I muttered, as I sprang up from my bed and rushed to the door.

I just wanted to tell her about it.

As soon as I opened the door, I jumped on her.

' Hey! Nancy! ' She called out of surprise.

I ignored her and just snuggled more into the hug.

' Look I know you miss me, but you have to release me now, my back is aching ' She said the last part, faking a wince. I pulled out of the hug, she looked at me like I had gone nuts.

' Aunt, you won't believe what happened today ' I said as I collected the plastic bag she was holding and paved way for her to come in.

' Hope it's good news ' I saw her roll her eyes.

I dropped the plastic bag on the floor, then stood before her and placed my hands on her shoulders. Her face was saying she was lost.

' I got the job!' I squealed.

She gasped and placed a hand over her mouth, looking at me with wide eyes. I was just smiling at her, as I watched her expression. Then she brought her hand down and asked

' You got the job? '

' Yes, aunt' I chuckled, nodding my head vigorously as well.

' Oh my God! I'm so proud of you ' She pulled me into a hug.

'My darling ' She cooed, as she patted my back.

After few heartbeats, we pulled out of the hug, then she gently placed her two hands on my cheeks, holding them delicately.

' I knew you could do it ' She beamed, I could see her eyes glistened with tears.

Not again... I knew what was coming.

She pulled away and went to sit on the only couch we had, I went to sit beside her and placed an arm round her shoulders.

' If only Laura was here, she would have been so happy ' She sniffed, as she stared into space, I sighed as I watched her.

' I know aunt and that's why we both have to be strong and happy, so that mom will be happy too wherever she is' I said softly and wiped her tears, trying to comfort her, even though I was on the verge of crying

She sniffed and brought her gaze back to me.

' Yes, we will ' She said with a dry smile.

'Okay!' I stood up and dragged her lightly along with me.

' Enough of the sad mood, let's make dinner, I'm really hungry '

' Glutton ' She teased, making me laugh.

We made dinner together and ate, we talked for a while after I had washed the dishes. When it was getting a little late, we both retired to our rooms.

As soon as I shut the door behind me, I sat on the floor, resting my back against the door. Then I bursted into tears, I covered my mouth with my hands as I cried silently. I didn't want to cry earlier, when my aunt had mentioned my mom. Trust me it was difficult, as I tried not to cry.

I felt like my heart was been squeezed, as I recalled all my mom had to experience, what my good for nothing father did to her, which resulted to her death. I had vowed never to have anything to do with him.

If only she was here with me...

If only she was here with me, to pull me into her warm embrace and tell me how I made her proud.

I really do miss her.

I cried for few more minutes, then I freshened up and retired to bed, tomorrow is my first day and I wouldn't want to screw things up, like I almost did today.

NEXT DAY

...

' Bye aunt ' I said as I kissed my aunt goodbye.

' Bye, take care of yourself, make sure you get something for lunch, okay?' She said giving me a ' I know you ' look.

' Chill aunt, I will ' I chuckled, raising both my hands in surrender.

' Better '

I smiled with a shake of my head.

' Okay see you later aunt ' I said as I headed out.

' Love you ' I heard her say.

' Love you too ' I said loud enough for her to hear me.

I took a cab and told the cab man where I was going, when we got to the company, I paid him and came out. I stood and looked up at the huge building before me, then prayed silently.

'

' Lord please let this job bring me nothing but goodness '.

With that, I walked in through the gate, which the security man had opened for me, I walked towards the main building, got in and as expected Anastasia was already in her position, but this time she was talking with a lady.

They both turned to my direction as soon as they sensed my presence.

' woooh!! Look who is here ' Anastasia squealed.

' Good morning ' I greeted with a smile as I got to where they were.

' Oops! my bad, good morning ma'am' She greeted back.

' Morning ' I directed at the other lady.

' Morning ma'am' she greeted, with a smile. I couldn't help but smile at how beautiful her smile was.

' Uhm... so, how do I locate my office? ' I asked, turning to Anastasia.

' Let me quickly make a call, you can sit over there ' She said, gesturing to a sit across the room, then she picked up the office phone.

When she was done with the call, not long a young guy showed up. Anastasia told him to direct me to my office, then we left together. We got to an open office, consisting of other workers.

' Attention guys! ' He called out, they turned to look at us.

' This is Ms. West the new accountant ' He added.

' Hi good morning ' I greeted making sure to bring out my warmest smile.

Some replied my greetings, while others just went back to what they were doing. Then a girl walked up to me, making me raise a brow.

' You're welcome, ma'am ' She beamed, revealing her pretty teeth.

' Thank you ' I smiled.

' Chloe can you take her to her office please?' The guy said.

' Sure, I'd love to '

Okay, she's nice.

' I'd be going ' He said and left.

' Let's go ' She said, then I followed her. As we walked past the other workers, I saw they were staring and murmuring things I wish I could hear. Well, I can't let anyone spoil my day, I thought as I ignored them.

' I'm Chloe by the way ' The girl said, cutting through my thoughts.

' I know that ' I chuckled.

' Oh ' She mouthed.

' Just ignore them, okay?'

' Huh?'

' I know you know they are talking about you ' She added.

How did she know I was thinking about that?

' Just ignore them, they are actually nice though ' She said, this time we were walking through a hallway .

' I wasn't planning to worry over that ' I defended, then she chuckled.

' We're here ' She said as we got to a door.

' This is your office '

' Um... okay, thank you '

' If you need anything, I'm just down the hall ' She said with a wink.

I nodded with smile, then she left. I opened the door and entered.

Wow! The office was so big and neatly arranged and I had it all to myself! I giggled and rushed to the office chair, then sat on it and swiveled it.

This feels so good, I thought.

Nancy enough of this, you need to get to work. With that, I strengthened up and began checking through the files on the table. I need to know what the previous accountant had been doing.

I was way into them, reading already when all of a sudden the door sprang open.

' Don't you know ho...' I began ready to scold whoever it was, then my mouth hung open when I saw him.

you know who, he looked all handsome and dashing in his black suit, which fitted his body perfectly.

' What are you doing here?' He asked as he walked to my table, I could see his jaw tightened.

' Uhm... I... I don't understand' I found myself stuttering.

' You were supposed to be my fucking secretary, not the accountant ' He huffed, at that moment I heard a loud bang in my head.

What?!