Mr Billionaire, Quench the Fire you stirred in me

I don't know if I'm sweating or crying or... dieing

I'm at the bus stand trying unsuccessfully to wave down a taxi. I look at my watch and when I recalled it was incorrect, I sighed and opened my purse to get out my phone.

What was I doing? Heck I'm three hrs late for an interview at Grey Buck, the biggest household company in Pertez City and I'm d*mn late???

The rain is increasing drastically and the water clutched my cloth to my skin causing my body to be a little exposed, Just when I was about to get frustrated, a taxi sauntered by.

Taxi, Taxi, I was so happy that the driver stopped.

Grey Buck, I said.

The driver looked at my appearance a little bit dazed and he repeated what I said to ensure I was sure of myself.

Yes, how much.

Just get in, we'll haggle price later.

Sorry that I'll wet your seat, I said after I entered the car.

It's okay, he replied looking at me from the rear mirror still looking shocked.

50 mins later, I arrived at the Almighty Grey Buck Estate. After paying the driver, I proceeded to go into the gate when two security men stopped me.

Yes, I turned to them. I was meant to ask them for directions yet here I was putting up a little afront.

Your identity card,they asked.

I have none.

Business Card

None either

Complimentary Card

Officers, I'm here for the interview.

The men exchanged glances and sized me

Sorry, Miss...We think that you've lost your way. Even if you're here for the interview today, you are already three hours late,so...

I need this job, I'm now so frustrated.

Wait,Are you Edna Steele,the only absent interview today, there was another guy that passed by when the men asked me this question.

Yes,I am

Well she still needs to be interviewed, although I don't think luck will be on her side, the men whispered to each other even to my hearing.

Even though, I was so disappointed at myself, I wasn't going to give up so soon.I can't come this far both transport wise and time wise and return back empty handed. After all the company currently need what I have so I must get this job by nook or by crook...

Please follow us, the taller one said and soon they led me to the large gate of Grey Buck,the sensory gate first scanned us before we gained access into the company.I was beyond astonishment when I saw how gigantic and real the company was. It was more beautiful than how I see it on ads and TV shows.

This way ma'am, I shook off the thoughts and apprehension when they led me into the receptionist office on the ground floor. Since the hall was so big, we walked for a while before stopping at the counter.

Hello,the receptionist, Shannon as I saw in we tag welcomed me with a startled look.

Welcome to Grey Buck, please how can we help you, Shannon was a little bit confused.

She's the last interviewee, the men behind me explained.

Oh!

Shannon....

Everyone in the big hall...

How could someone miss such an important interview.

I can even buy my life for an interview with Grey Buck only that I won't be living anymore.

I mean, who wouldn't die to see Mr CEO.

...

A minute maam, despite this side talks, Shannon was able to say something nice and then she called someone over her telephone.

Well I was indifferent to their talks as I always was to others .After all silence make fools look more foolish.

Miss Aimee will be here in a minute, Shannon informed me.

I nodded.

Soon, an elevator opened and the hall fell into a defeaning silence. What followed was the annoying sound of stilletos which I'm sure was eight inches or above.

I turned to stare at the bossy lady. Bossy but Beautiful.Very beautiful that I almost thought she was the CEO but then I'm thinking it's the CEO'S secretary because I've also seen her with him on TV shows or maybe it's his girlfriend...

Who's this, Aimee as her name was had eyed me with a tone of disgust in her voice.

The only absent lady from the interview, Shannon replied her.

And you think that by coming here three hours later, you'll be showing off your sincerity and then we employ you because of it???

And what's this...

Everyone's gaze was on me and I finally decide to take a good look at myself.

... A heavy Sleeper, woke up by 9 and seeing that I was already an hour plus late, I rushed to the bathroom and had a quick bath.I didn't realize I had put on my lemon night gown (since I can't do without a green color) on top of a red suit jacket until I saw myself at the bus stand.

But then appearance doesn't matter or does it??

Aimee shaked her head and sighed.

Take her to the interview hall, ensure the HR knows of this, I'm sure she won't be getting the job anyways.

...

Somewhere in the 55th floor of the company, a young handsome man that had access to the CCTV camera was busy going through the footage. He noticed a little ruckus on the ground floor and sent his PA down there,When he zoomed the footage to find the reason behind the ruckus, he saw something really shocking and smirked.

Was this the new tactics girls used in seducing boys or what...

...

Fifteen minutes later, after the interview,I was led back to the receptionist office.I was sure I left a very good impression on the board of directors not only because of my appearance but due to how I answered every question they threw at me.

Miss Edna, we'll call you back,Aimee told me after I came into the office.

I knew where she was heading to. When ever a company tells you , 'we'll get back to you or we'll call you back,' it simply means you're rejected and I also know that the girl ,Aimee bears a slight grudge against me so I know she's just rejecting me because of it.

I was right when I said she had personal grudges against me but I didn't know that she was threatened because of my features.

Why, you don't need to call me, I'm here already,I reply .

We would have to inform you of current changes and developments, When Aimee replied, her tone was very harsh.

I will like to confirm my job first before I leave.

You must be dreaming. You were three hours late yet we gave you the opportunity to have the interview and here you are thinking that you're now a staff. Let me tell you,many people have come here and we're rejected. Yours won't be any different.

Security, Aimee clicked her fingers to the security men at the door.

I was behind myself with surprise.

Just before anything wide could happen, a sharp voice coming from the Stairs came through and Everyone turned to that direction.

What's this all about, the man's voice came through as he was walking down the stairs.

He was the CEO'S assistant, Justin Coker whose words were akin to that of the CEO, so when he spoke, everyone there cowered.

She's three hours late,Aimee explained and I tried talking things out but she's proving sturrborn.

Sturrborn???

Justin turned to me.

Miss, you're late and that alone means that you've been disqualified, we're really sorry but...

Save it, isn't your company looking for a good model designer. I'm more than qualified for it so it means that the job is mine.

Justin was about to refute but it looked like someone said something to him over his Bluetooth earpod so he turned and smiled at me.

Young Master says you should get her a steaming coffee, he said to Aimee

.

While making myself comfortable in the waiting room, Aimee returned with the cup of coffee.

Thanks, I tell her but it seems she's quite furious, she ignores my outstretched hand and drops the mug on the glass stool beside me. She also has a box of suit which she throws at me .

Put this on and stop embarrassing yourself.

After saying this, she leaves and Shannon came in moments later.

I took a sip of the coffee and found it very hot.

Sss

Careful ma'am.

I nodded. Where do I change, Miss Shannon.

Follow me, I came to tell you that you now hold a very sensitive position in this company and so you'll start work tomorrow.

As Young Master's Chief Security Official?, I asked Shannon because that was what I applied for.

You said you were a model designer.

Yes I said so only because your company needs such a person but I actually applied here as his security official.

It looked like I was blabbering because Shannon only shaked her head and pointed to a changing room . She also gave me a manual concerning the do's and don'ts of the company and explained to me that the CEO wasn't in need of security men. Of course, he had many swooning by his side and one was not employed based on application but on intense rigorous training.

When I was done dressing, she assigned someone to lead me out of the company.

After leaving Grey Buck Estate, I waved down a taxi and rushed to a boutique beside my house. With the little amount of money in me, I managed to buy a third class black suit along with a lemon green purse as my taste was, I also bought grilled corn and can water. That was more than enough for my food for the day

Bing!

I turned of my alarm clock and continued sorting out my clothes for the day. This is my first time working but I'm not feeling nervous or sweaty. Am I not the type that throws tantrums wherever I go, everything I want will always go the way I want it...

I'm late today. Again.

But I did wake up earlier than yesterday.

I'm still trying to adjust my body to get used to waking up by 7, it's really hard but I know it'll soon be a part of me.

After putting on the expensive suit, Aimee threw at me, I slipped into my black flat shoes, one that I share with roaches. I remember I'm short of money after I was done dressing, so I grab my bag and rush out to my neighbor's door.

A twelve yr old boy opened the door.

Miss Edna, he beamed.

I've gotten a job Stuart and I need 10dollars.

Wow, that's great news, I'll be right back.

Stuart returned with the money and handed it to me.

Don't bother paying back , it's my congrats to you.

Thanks, I smile.

Uhm, Edna , though I know you don't care about your appearance but I don't think pigtails look too good on you especially when you're going to work.

I touched my hair and sighed, But I find it very unique. Bye, I scurried down the stairs and away to the bus stand down the road.

..

You are three hrs late again, it looked like Shannon had been waiting for me to come to work.

But I'm little earlier than yesterday, I reply .

Work starts by 7:30, didn't you see it in the manual I gave you?

I scratch my head thinking where last I kept the manual. I remember I had used it to wrap the grilled corn I bought yesterday.

Jacqueline, Shannon called someone whom I later found was her assistant, and she instructed her to take me to my office.

Jackie nodded and looked at me.

Are you going to use the elevator, I asked her.

Yes, Why not...

I don't use elevators

They both raised their brows.

I was not ready to say why so I began helping myself up the stairs.

Stunned Jackie followed after me.

Where am I working?,I asked.

The marketing and sales department I think. Isn't that what your CV says?.

But I applied for...

Is that your way of trying to get close to the CEO, Haha, let me tell you, you can never stand a chance.

I felt hurt by what she said.

What makes you think so?

No girl has ever been successful, and honestly, he won't take a weirdo like you. I'm rather thinking if I can get closer to his mother, you know, I'll easily get his heart through his mother, but story has it that the 29yr old bachelor had never visited his family in years. It's obvious that he doesn't have a good relationship with them. Morever, I have a boyfriend and I'm not ready to cheat on him yet.

I suddenly get interested in Jackie's gist . So story has it that our handsome boy hasn't visited home in years. Who on Earth would be very distant from his relatives and at least not feel nostalgic. And he equally doesn't have a good relationship with women. Very interesting.

Something big and crazy is already popping in my mind.

But why is a good packaging designer needed so desperately, I ask Jackie trying to prove that I wasn't interested in her CEO talk.

There's an international perfume project going on in the CIE. CIE is the union of all companies of the world and it's a very big chance for Grey Buck to advertise our goods and make a household name all over the world . Sir needs the best packaging for the perfume, many people applied for the job and presented salient designs but it just wasn't perfect.

Where's his office then, I ask.

The last floor, 55th.

Okay, I nodded.

What are you planning to do?

Me?

Yes you

I smirked and increased my climbing pace.

Miss Edna, someone called as soon as I stepped into the 10th floor, I stopped trying to regulate my breaths.

I must be late again that's why the person is calling me, but if our CEO hasn't come to work since the past week, I'm also excused to come late.

Miss Edna, you haven't been signing in.

I turned to the direction of the voice and saw that it was a guy I met at the interview day.

Woaw, you got the job, I smiled.

He nodded then ran his hands through his brunette hair.

Your dressing code caught my speck but I honestly didn't know you'll get employed, when he said this,I chuckled.

Strange right?

You should come and sign in, I'm Tyler anyways.

Don't like introducing myself although you know me.

It's fine, Tyler replied and we walked back to the ground floor where the computers to sign in were.

You know this is crazy.

What's crazy?, I asked wondering what he was referring to.

I mean why would one make use of the stairs when there are lifts.

I've got a job now,Tyler, and that doesn't give me the chance for morning exercise. Morever I'm scared of heights.

Interesting, Tyler stared at me.

I looked away. Was he studying my features?

I bent my head twirling my pigtails round my finger.

I'm the blushing type really and although I'm used to having men ogle at my body, Tyler was a little too close to me...

I heard him chuckle.

Miss Edna is very beautiful but her fashion sense is something she must work on.

Appearance doesn't matter,do they? We had reached the ground floor and I went over to Shannon's counter where the computers were and I signed in .

Anyway, how did you know that I've never signed in?

Tyler pointed to his office in reply to my question. Whenever I raise my head to look around,I first see the people coming to sign in.

So since you're done signing in, I'll get back to work.

Okay,see you later, I waved.

I was about to turn and begin my second missionary journey back to the stairs when everyone in the hall heard the swift motion of about 7 cars and the screeching of the tyres. This effect caused the curtains and the windows to fly open.

It's the CEO, everyone got alerted and stood up to welcome him.

The securities at the door had disbanded in other to welcome him from outside so obviously there was no security that would stop me from doing what I was planning to do.

Mr CEO huh!, I smirked and began advancing towards the door. However, I didn't expect such a coincidence that when I open the door, I'll bump into a very hard surface.

Ouch! I made a fatal mistake.

A very tall handsome man was standing before me and I flinched when I heard his phone drop. When I look up at him, I got very startled

This Zeus was nothing compared to the pictures in TV shows.

And this was the CEO, Mr Dylan.

It took a long time before my brain could comprehend who he was.

Heavens, this man was Angel on Earth. How could someone be so beautiful, I started to think that either he had the most compatible parental gene to be this beautiful or that his creator was very excited when he was creating him and therefore decided to dash him beauty.

Yes, this man is not handsome, he is beautiful.

And here I am, standing awkwardly,very stunned to understand anything.

Body Freeze

Limbs Stuck

Eyes widened

Face Pale

Jaw agap

And I'm meant to be apologising but who would see such Adonis and not react the way I did.

I tilt my head to adore his features better.

He had a thick black hair and although it was held by a hair grip, some strands cascaded down the side of his face. His honey whiskeyed eyes ran through my body but I was more stunned at his features than feeling nervous because of his hard stares. The morning sun assisted in outlining his carved hair lines and chiseled jaw bones and his pink lips looked so soft and small like a cotton candy that I would have s*cked on it if not that the situation was very odd with all the security men staring blankly at me.

I..I, now my hands are so sweaty and I'm very nervous. Upon that,his expression was so cold with no emotion in his eyes.

Uh! Uhm,I.. I'm sorry, I quickly bent and picked up his phone.

H- Here Sir, I held out the phone, my hands trembling.

Somehow,I lost all the courage I thought I had . Wasn't I the one so desperate to meet my boss, what now??

His PA that stood behind him was staring at me with a wild expression. I bet he was saying 'Miss Edna, it looks like you attract trouble wherever you go' .

Well,I was ignored as Mr Dylan only stared at me coldly and walked past me. The security men that stayed behind only stared at me while I look down at the phone in my hand. I'm sure I was really famous among those security officers.

Well, the phone screen cracked but it wasn't that bad, but was sure expensive to fix back. I wasn't sure Mr Dylan was going to take back the phone so I guess it was mine now. With this new realization, I squealed happily and walked back into the company. Luckily, no one inside had seen what happened else...

Stepping into the 40th floor, where the sales department was . I was made the director of those many colleagues of mine. Heck, they were really uncooperative but I know they will blend into my tunes sooner or later.

When I sat down on my chair, the largest table in the big office as the director, I began to play around with Mr Dylan's phone.

One of my colleagues, Eileen, who was among my despisers...she saw me playing with the phone which I did deliberately to catch attention. It did catch attention because she stared at me and the phone suspiciously.

When did Miss Edna become so expensive overnight, she asked.

Oh! This?, I waved the phone carelessly at her face and watched how her eyes went about it like she was craving it.

It's Mr Dylan's, or do you think I'll wake up one day and say I want to buy .. uhm.. I look at the phone trying to find it's Brand's name.

Huh! another female colleague screamed.

I've actually seen Me Dylan with this exact phone.