Mr. Ceo & I

"Mommy, Mommy!"

I heard yelling from outside of my bedroom. The yelling woke me up from my sleep, So I begun to get up from my bed. My head turned looking at the clock reading 3:05 A.M. I snapped my head again in front of me when the door creaked open showing my little Miya.

She stood there with her pink zebra pattern pajamas and bunny slippers. She looked so cute with her curly brown messy hair, and her big milky brown eyes. She rubbed her eyes tiredly looking at me.

"Mom bathromf pwease?" She said with pleading eyes.

"Okay, sweetheart let's go."

This time I got off from the comfy bed and swung my legs over. Once my feet touched the floor, I hurriedly walked across my bedroom to Miya. I scooped her up in my arms walking fast to the bathroom making sure she doesn't pee on herself.

Once I entered the bathroom and lifted the toilet seat up. I sat her the on the toilet and squatted down so I was eye level with her and began my routine that I do every time encouraging her when she needed to use the restroom.

"Come on my girl, you got it. Come on, baby girl you can do it!" After a little words of encouragement she finally peed.

I picked her up from the toilet seat and stood her up on the ground, helping her put her pajamas pants on. I than proceeded to lift her up again and sat her on my legs and between the sink. I pumped the soap on her hand and washed them with warm water. Once the soap was gone from her hands I sat her on the ground again and walked her to her room.

Her room was a decent size. It wasn't too big nor too small. Her walls were pink and purple, which matched her bed comforter which was pink with purple dots. She also had a dresser on the side of the room with her favorite books and movies.

I walked her to her bed and laid her down. Once I wiggled her in the bed and tucked her in, I faced her, and cradled her in my arms.

"Do you want me to read you a story baby girl? She nodded her head in response.

"Which one? I asked

""Twiger and the tu-r-tt-wle"! She said with a gleam in her eyes.

I chuckled at her stumbling words. I picked the book from her collection and sat down on the bed and started reading. About 5 minutes later we finally came to the last page, I read out the last words to her before I closed the book.

"The turtle and the tiger roamed the land being forever friends.

THE END"

After closing the book I looked at my Miya and realized she was asleep. I kissed her forehead and swept her hair from her face.

"Goodnight baby girl. I whispered in her ear.

I put the night light on beside her bed, and walked to door. I looked back at her one last time before I closed the door fully. I breathed a sigh of relief and headed to my bedroom. Once I entered in I crawled into my bed trying to sleep away the few hours I have left before waking up early.

There was an interview that I had to attend tomorrow morning at The National Elect Industries and I wanted to get a good sleep. The last thing I need was to have an attitude first thing in the morning because lack of sleep. So I decided to lay my head on the soft cold pillow and get under the warm covers. I turned on my side to get more comfortable. I finally closed my eyes waiting for sleep to come.

"RING, RING!"

I heard my alarm go off right beside me. I pulled my hand from under the cover and slapped it around my dresser trying to turn it off. When my hand finally felt the button I pushed it automatically silencing the noise. I let my hand fall limp onto the ground. I was so tired, and I was debating whether I should get up or sleep in.

However, my eyes shot opened when I remembered that I had an interview. I quickly jumped from my bed letting my feet land on the floor.

I rushed to my closet beside my bed and opened it wide. My eyes were searching for something professional to wear. I wanted to make a good impression especially for an interview. So I picked out a cream colored blouse, and a black knee high pencil skirt with black high heels to match.

Once I had the outfit in my hand I turned around and sat the clothes on the bed, than headed to the bathroom.

I closed the door behind me and immediately stripped off my pajamas and stepped in the shower. I washed my body and hair with vanilla scented shower gel and shampoo. After a while in the shower I let the hot water rinse the last contents of soap from my body before I stepped out. I wrapped the towel around my figure drying myself off.

Walking over to the sink, I brushed my hand over the mirror wiping off the steam. My reflection stared right back at me. I had dark brown hair that was curly and shriveled to my shoulders. When straightened it was below my chest. I had light brown eyes, and soft features. My skin was a dark mocha shade, and my body wasn't fat nor skinny but average. I liked the way I looked and I honestly wouldn't change a thing about myself.

I picked up my toothbrush and brushed my teeth. I then sipped a cup of mouthwash into my mouth swishing it around for a minute until I spat it out into the sink. I then focused on my hair. I usually leave the curls in. So I just put my hair into a professional bun and let strands of twirls fall around my face. Once I was satisfied with my look I walked out of my bathroom into my room.

Looking through my drawers I found a matching pair of white panties and bra. I picked up my clothes from my bed and begin to put them on.

Thinking I need to add some accessories to my outfit I walked to my jewelry box and found a pair of diamond earrings and a necklace to match.

I looked at the clock reading 7:30 A.M. I grumbled under my breath seeing how late it was. I had 30 minutes to get there when it was at least a 25 minute drive. I grabbed my purse from my closet and ran out of the bedroom. Once I stepped out Miya came running into me wrapping her little hands around my legs

"Mom pwease don't go stay!" she cried.

Miya, you know Mamma has to go, she'll see you in a little bit." My babysitter named Jane said.

"Yeah, sweetheart Jane is right I'll see you in a little bit okay? I said.

"Pwromise?" Miya asked me.

I bent down so I was eye level to her. I took out my pinky in front of her. She looked at it for a minute before she brought hers up and clenched my pinky with hers, and we both kissed it at the same time, like we always did when we made a promise to each other.

"Pinky Promise." I whispered

She smiled up at me knowing that I will keep the promise. She let go of my hand and gave me a big hug. I held her tightly before I removed my arms. I reeled back and wiped the tears off her face.

"Mommy loves you okay." I smiled

"Love you too, bye mommy" She said.

I stood up and walked to the front the door of my apartment. Before I opened it I turned around and looked at Miya standing beside Jane. I waved and rushed to say bye. After I closed my front door I ran down the flight of stairs into the parking lot.

Rushing to my car I finally got in. My car wasn't the most expensive car with lavish features, but it got me to point A to point B and that's all that mattered. I backed up out of the lot and headed to National Elect Industries.

When I finally got there, I wasn't totally relieved because I was pretty sure that I wouldn't make it on time because there was so much traffic. I parked my vehicle and opened up the door. I fast walked to the entrance, inside the building. It was huge and so rich looking...?

I mean you could tell this guy was had money just by looking at his building. I searched for the elevator and my eyes finally landed upon it. I stepped into the elevator hitting the 15th floor. I hope it's the right one I thought to myself. Tracey, the girl that called me for the interview said that it will be on the 15th floor at 8:00 A.M.

The elevator door opened showing a massive work space. There were people all over scrambling around getting business done. It was fast pace and a little noisy. After looking around I spotted the secretary desk and walked over. There as a woman with auburn hair and green eyes staring at her computer intensely. I stood there for a while waiting for her to notice me. When she finally looked up she gave me a friendly smile.

"Hello, how may I help you?" She asked.

"Hi, my name is Natalia, I'm here for an interview at 8:00 o'clock."

"Hi, Natalia my name is Tracey we spoke over the phone. It's nice to meet you!" She jumped up from her chair and exclaimed.

"It's nice to meet you too." I took out my hand for her to shake.

She was really friendly. It seemed like she was just a happy person all around. It kind of took me back because I imagined her way different then she came across. She just had excitement in her eyes every time she talked to me. It was kind of weird how she just said everything with a smile or maybe I just wasn't used to it?

"Anyhow Mr. Beacon is in an important meeting right now. But I'll just lead you to his office, right this way." She said.

"Okay, thanks"

She lead the way to his office. We walked in this dark empty hallway. It seemed like we were heading to death or something. We kept on walking until we came to a stop and saw to silver twin doors ahead of us. She opened the doors and we walked in. His office was massive it was probably the size of my whole apartment. Everything was silver, and coated with a shine. Also everything was organized like it has been untouched for months. The only "color" in the room was the white carpet. However everything else was "blah." My looking around was cut off when Tracey spoke.

"Take a seat he should be here shortly."

She turned away heading for the door but before she closed it she turned around facing me saying one last thing.

"Oh, and good luck." She smiled lightly.

She shut the door behind her. I heard the clacking of her heels fading down the hall. I walked forward sitting in the chair that was in front of his desk. It was the only chair that was here besides the chair that was for him. I put my purse neatly beside me. I clenched my hands on my lap feeling nervous. My stomach was turning in knots. I really needed this job more than anything. I needed to support myself and my daughter and provide the best I can for her.

Especially because her father didn't want anything to do with her. He was my high school sweetheart and we were the 'dream couple.' I thought I had it all until I got pregnant. Once he found the news out he bailed and never looked back. I tried calling him, texting him, anything I could do to try to get in contact with him.

However He would just ignore me, so I stopped trying. Since then it's just been me and her. She's all I got and vice versa. So that's why I really need this not just for me but for her.

Three days...

It has been three days since the Interview. Even though I didn't want to work there especially under him. In the back of my mind I knew that it was a great opportunity. I also knew that if I did receive a phone call from them. I wouldn't hesitate to answer and accept the offer. I know he insults me and is very rude, but I would be dumb to refuse the position.

I sat in front of Miya in the kitchen. She sat on the high chair, beating her hands on the tray. Her hair was flying around her head looking a mess, her eyes were full of excitement. Her mouth was covered in mush carrots. Her cheeks, lips, and teeth were stained orange. She clapped her hands impatiently waiting for another spoon full of carrots

"Here comes the airplane, zzzzzzzzzzoooooooommmmm." I waved the spoon in front of her.

I inserted the carrots into her mouth, watching her chew them. She smiled up at me and giggled.

"Okay, can you do one more bite for mommy please?"

She nodded her head and opened her mouth wide. She chewed on the last pieces of carrots swallowing them. I smiled at her accomplishment and pinched her cheeks. I stood up and threw the container away and put the spoon into the sink. I grabbed the washcloth that was in the sink and rinsed it out.

I walked over to Miya wiping her face and hands. I then wiped the mess off the chair and tray. I picked her up in my arms walking over to the couch in the living room sitting her down. I returned to the kitchen folding the high chair putting it in the corner.

I walked over to the shelf near my TV picking out a few of Miya's favorite Disney movies. The Lion King, Pocahontas, Monster Inc. Frozen, and Cinderella.

"Okay, baby girl which one?" I asked her.

She scanned through the movies with her eyes, like she was making a life or death situation. I chuckled under my breath seeing how she was taking this so seriously. She moved her eyes over the options one more time before she finally picked one.

"The Lion King!" She squealed

I took the DVD out of the case and popped it in the DVD player. I sat down on the couch beside Miya. She crawled onto my lap and laid there. I put my arms around her feeling her warmth. Once we were both comfortable the movie started. She stared up at the TV watching the film. In the middle of the movie I heard knocking at my door.

It caught me off guard, because I really don't socialize with a lot of people. So, there wasn't anyone that popped in my mind of who it may be. I stared down at Miya, and her eyes were closed. Her breathing was even signaling that she was asleep.

I carefully removed my arms from her tiny body and took her off my lap. I laid her down on the couch carefully.

Once I stood up and walked towards the door. I opened it, and there stood Mace. He was the owner of the building, and he would stop by time to time to collect my rent.

I always said to him that I could give it to him or drop it in his mailbox. However, he will just come at my door asking to come in and collect the rent himself. I didn't feel comfortable with him, let alone in my apartment. He always flirted with me by using pickup lines. But It always came out corny and him trying too hard. He was so annoying and weird.

"Hey sugar cakes" He smiled showing his black rotten teeth

"Don't call me that." I spat.

"Awww, calm down baby you know I'm just kidding." He said pushing his way through the door.

"What do you want Mace?" I asked annoyed

"Oh, I guess we're getting right into business huh?" He asked teasingly

I sighed in frustration.

"No how are you? What did you do today? What's your phone num-"

"Quite frankly I don't care about any of those things. Now, what do you want!" I said angrily.

He looked at me shocked, I was not in the mood for his pointless flirting. I think he got the memo because he cleared his throat and started talking.

"I'm here to talk about the rent. You are really late on it Natalia. So sorry to say, but if I don't have your money in the next two weeks. You're going to be evicted from the apartment."

I stared at him dumbfounded. I didn't know that I was that late on my rent. I mean I was border line of getting evicted. I started thinking of a few ways that I could come up with the money. While a few options came to mind, I was cut off from my thoughts when I heard shuffling. I saw Mace walking around the apartment getting way too comfortable

"Okay, thanks for letting me know. You should be leaving now." I said while opening the door for him.

He didn't make a move to leave. So, I walked behind him shoving him out the door. He turned around looking at me with his creepy eyes trying to say something.

"Hold on I was wondering if you want to go ou-"

I slammed the door in his face interrupting his sentence. I walked to my kitchen table pulling out a chair. My laptop was sitting on the surface. I sat on the chair and opened it up. I need to find a job soon in the next two weeks. I can't get evicted, I really can't.

I was on my laptop applying everywhere until I heard my phone ring. I got up from the chair and headed to the living room picking up my phone from the couch. I answered the phone not caring to see the number.

"Hello." I answered.

"Hi, Natalia it's Tracey from National Elect Industries. I called to inform you with good news." She chirped happily through the phone.

"Okay, what is it?" I questioned.

"Well Natalia Mr. Beacon decided to pick you to fulfill the position as his personal assistant"

I can't believe it I was in disbelief. I never thought that I would get a call let alone the job. I mean the interview was horrible and so was his attitude. I thought that he would pick someone else. I was struggling in my mind to grasp the good news.

"Hello, Natalia you still there?"

I cleared my throat and responded. "Yeah I'm here"

"Well do you accept the offer?" She asked.

I held my breath before I responded.

"Yes, of course"

"Great! So, tomorrow you will come in at 8:00 A.M. Please be on time Mr. Beacon does not like when people are late. You will still come to the 15th floor like last time. For now, that's all you need know. However, when you come in tomorrow morning I'll give you more details." She finished saying through the phone.

"Okay, sounds good."

"Okay, see you tomorrow Natalia!" She said

"Thanks, and see you tomorrow bye"

I hung up the phone and ended the call and sat down on the opposite side of the couch from Miya. I looked over at my sweet baby. Her brown hair was stuck to her face by the heat. She looked so cute when she was asleep. She was my pride and joy. I'm glad that I accepted the offer. I knew I made the right decision not for me but

For her.