Mr Popular And I

Mr Popular And I

*******Yvonne's POV*******

Am, sot. Am so stuffy. i'm exhausted.

Stuffed up, i stumbled and felt a hand on my waist.

"Watch it Yvonne!"the voice said.

"Me watch it?Come on Claudia you know I hate being squeezed up"I said to my bestie who has dragged me to her favorite star's album launch out,well the guy is also one of my favorite star but Claudia is obviously obsessed with him.

We had left home early this morning to get a seat at the front row but it seems people have the same thought we had because the crowd here is more than enough for a protest.

Thank God Claudia had carried me when we almost tripped or I would have been jested by now.We finally entered into one of the hottest club in town and got a seat at the 3rd row.Lucky us!The show is starting in an hour and the crowd is trooping in like it's some carnival. This rising star really captured our heart!

********Roy's POV********

"Now let's welcome our rising,hot,romantic star,Maaaaasssked" The voice announced.

"Oh come on Dawn.Dont make me more nervous"I said to my beautiful blonde haired P.A who is presently with me in the dressing room calming my nerves for the show which is about to start in an hour.

Nobody knows the popular 'MASKED' is always too nervous before his show,except his personal assistant.

"Come on Roy,there's nothing to be nervous about,it's your show just kill it"Dawn assured me and then moved to my back where I sat down straightening my hair:the hair most of my fans die for!.

"I know you are trying to calm me down but..."I feel Dawn's finger trace from my hair down to my ear lobes that literally sent tingles down my veins and Dawn slightly moved her finger down to my eyes and...

"Cut it out Dawn!"I jumped from my seat and barked at her.

She stared at me in fear "I'm I'm..I'm sorry"she stammered.I stomped out of the room immediately without hearing what else she had to say.What she tried to do was stupid,was annoying,she has tried it several times and I have ended up shouting at her,Yet she won't stop.

My name is Roy Malcolm, Popularly known as MASKED,how did you think I got the name,because I'm MASKED .None of my fans have seen my face.I mean they might have but they didn't know it was me because all through my shows and businesses I'm always MASKED.I have a mask which covers my face and nobody knows my real face!.

Although when I feel like,i remove the mask,walk around town,restaurants and get fresh air but nobody knows it's me MASKED.

Even DAWN.Now I feel ire for what Dawn just did,she has been longing to see my face,but the fact is that she has seen my face.I've bumped into her in a restaurant before and she insulted me and left but unknown to her I'm MASKED She has tried every method before today to see my face.But i remain MASKED!

********Yvonne's POV********

"My balls are full.Let me use the restroom before the show starts". Itold Claudia who has been eyeing the bar man.

"Sure" she said to me without looking.I squeezed myself into the crowd and made my way outside the club.I smiled when I saw a little boy hitting his mother for not buying him the 'MASKED Mask'."I will get it for you next time"she had said to him.I saw other people with Masked t-shirts,shoe pants and other miscellaneous.Its my first time here,i don't even know the way to the toilet Keep looking Yvonne!.

"Could you direct me to the toilet please"I asked a young guy with the Masked unique gold hair.

"Over there" he pointed

"Thanks"I rushed into the toilet that was just few steps close by and did my stuff,the sound from the next toilet make my stomach grumble,i wore my things and came out of the toilet,to the zinc to wash my hands.

'Sssshhhhh'.The water gushed from the tap to my hand.The next guy beside me was probably the one next door(toilet).He sneezed.Wait,did i just feel something on my face?. He sneezed right to my face?

"My manners...I'm sorry"

God saved your ass you apologized.

"Don't mention"I smiled at him now seeing what he really looks like,he his hotly handsome with Masked gold hair,pink lips,dark eye lashes,not too pointed nose,faded blue eyes which looks handsomely cute and Teddy.Perfect!

"You must be MASKED biggest fan?"I asked him,cleaning my face,he glared at me. Why did I bring up a topic,he would probably think I'm crushing on him or something.

"Why did you ask"he finally said in a sweet husky tone.

"Your gold hair!Just like MASKED. People that often dye their hair like MASKED must be his biggest fan because it's very expensive"I said.He chuckled

"Then I agree."he told me."I'm his biggest fan"

I put off my necklace to clean his saliva stuck in my neck. "I'm also his gan,although I'm not obsessed with him like others.."He chuckles "...but I like his personality"I finally said.He nodded and sighed.

"You look ...sweaty and... nervous... Are you about to propose to your girlfriend"He laughed.A sweet laugh."I could help you with things to say if you don't mind"I continued still watching him laugh.

Then he stopped and lifted his hand to my hair and rubbed it roughly."Thanks"he said calmly.He puts on his necklace.I just knew he had one too.I put on mine and checked my wristwatch.

"Oops it's 20 minutes to the show, Masked should be getting ready by now"I said.He also looked at his watch.

"I need to go"he said."The show us not yet started"I said to him since I enjoyed his company.

"You know I told you I'm Masked biggest fan,i want to see him when he comes to the stage"He smiled and left.Just like that.I didn't even get to know his name.I held my necklace and sighed.My necklace!Yes my necklace!It's the mist precious thing to me,i can't do without wearing it and if at all I put off,i wear it immediately.It was given to me by my mom.

.

Well I made it my self so it's very special to me but my necklace feel lighter.Well lucky me.The show is about to start.Go Yvonne go.

"Where have you been"Claudia whispered to me as I sat next to her.

"Ssh the show is about to start"I said and looked around.

"Who are you looking for"Claudia asked

"Some guy with some Gold hair"Claudia pointed to some fat guys who looked like punks.

"Are they the one"she giggled.

"Hell no!"I chuckled.

********Roy's POV********

Tired, Delighted, i needed to freshen up. I needed to go home, the show was over.

"That was a blast Roy,your fans went crazy"Dawn said to me as we entered my humble home.

"Did I really do that great"I blushed asking her."You did extremely awesome.This was your first live show and you killed it,even all your songs and videos ,you get nervous before singing,but now you faced the crowd and you..you...killed it"she smiled widely

"Thats MASKED for you"I said removing my shirt careful not to remove my mask,especially since Dawn is here.

"Well I'm marveled..how did you get so confident..i mean..eerhm..after I annoyed you..."she scratched her blond hair

Let's start with that,After Dawn annoyed me and I barged out of the dressing room,pull off my mask and hid it in the drawer nearby(my personal drawer).I moved outside the club,i saw how much people loved me,different people with my hair style,mask,cloth,shies.I felt honored....and the sudden urge to use the toilet.I stayed in the toilet for a while and heard the next door bang.I ease myself and flushed.I then left to was my hands

Staring at the mirror if the toilet I noticed my necklace,it has always given me courage to sing but now I needed more than just a necklace.It was given to me by Fay,my ex girlfriend who always supports me and gives me the courage to sing.She gave me the necklace on my first song that was a hit and the next day...a car ran into her....and....that was it.Fay was gone.Her necklace has always given me confidence until now when I really needed Fay to hold me tight and cuddle me.I put off my necklace and stared at it with a drop of tear and then another and another. 'Ssshhh' The tap beside me gushed and removed me from my trance and I turned to look and ... sneezed

"My manners I'm sorry"I apologized immediately to the lady beside me and she looked up at me and said in a sweet voice. "Don't mention"

Hmmn.Quite a beauty,dark hair,perfect peach lips,carved brows,curved shoulders,bright cheeks,smooth blush,crazy smile,long and dark lashes,awesome set of teeth and.....

"You must be MASKED biggest fan"she asked cutting my thoughts short and we continued like that in a conversation,she made me laugh and laugh.It immediately reduced my tension to sing.In a short while I put on my necklace back and she announced it was 20 min to the show and I left,relieved,relaxed and enthusiasm gripped me.That was how I killed my show.How would I explain this to Dawn,that some girl made my fear disappear and I was without my mask talking to someone.She would freak out,she has never seen me take my mask off and no one should see it either,and again she told me she has been crushing on me just as my fans dies.I rake that as a compliment

"I guess you don't want to tell me who gave you that confidence...oh I forgot your necklace must have...I have to get going now Roy.Its almost midnight,see you at work on Monday sir.Sleep tight,sweet dreams,ta-ta"Dawn said and left my house.I made sure I locked all the doors,blinds and curtains before I pull off my mask.It was a stressful and awesome day.I laid on the bed and the face of the girl at the toilet blurred my vision till I slept off!

Episode 2

********Roy's POV********

Looks like I've not told you somethings about my self.Although I'm a rising star,but i control the Roy Malcolm jewellery store which is named MASKED jewelries.It was given to me by my parents before their death because they knew I could handle it.Only Dawn could talk about me in that aspect

"A day ad for vacancy?That's a very nice idea"Dawn said from the other end

"Let the ad end exactly by 10:00pm this night"

"Okay Roy see you at work tomorrow"Dawn said and went out of the line.I sighed.Work tomorrow Is like a new version of Roy Malcolm.I wish Fay was here to calm my nerves.

********Yvonne's POV********

Roy Malcolm A.k.a MASKED show was a blast yesterday,his 2nd song moved me to tears,his 5th song made me have goose bumps and made Claudia horny,she has always regarded MASKED as a stud Muffin.His last song blew my mind and made me dance.Roy Malcolm is someone I love normally,i always dreamt to do a duo with him on stage.I've always dreamt to work in his company since I'm based on making jewelries also.I've always wanted to see Roy Malcolm face to face even if his mask was on.

Rumors takes it that Roy Malcolm is a different person at office and on stage.He took after his father strict and always serious with his job.He had fired a lot of employees in the MASKED Jewelries because of their little mistakes.He doesn't know how to correct an employee when they are wrong.He gets angry in his business line,but all the same he gets emotional,romantic and sweet on stage.He is Roy Malcolm in office and he is MASKED on stage.No one has seen what he really looks like in real life but his personality should be cool. It's a Sunday morning,i got tired yesterday I couldn't attend Sunday service this morning.Talking about yesterday,i never met the guy I saw in the toilet again,he was cool and friendly,he has a charming smile and a sweet laugh.

Phone beeps.Message.News feed.MASKED industries.What?!. Vacancy.

"What's wrong"Claudia asked through the expression on my face after reading the msg

"Nothing"I quickly told her,if I had told her that there was a vacancy at Roy Malcolm jewelries,she would freak out and make sure she gets to the industry tomorrow and not to really get the job but to see hug kiss and impress Roy Malcolm.What makes the news greater was that Roy Malcolm is gonna be the interviewer.O.m.g.I'm definitely going for this job.I need to get my clothes,shoe bags and some other things.I have a hg day tomorrow

********Roy's POV*******

"We are here for business"I told the ponytail haired girl sitting opposite Me,who has been blabbing about how she loves my show and has been singing each of my songs

"I know MASKED,but that 'crave for me' is so emotional,i cried...."

"You can leave"Dawn told her

"Sir..hum..ma"

"Take your leave please"Dawn told the girl who left silently.I've been sitting here all day long listening to different kind of nonsense from people.So far I've only seen 2 people I could consider for the job.I'm getting pissed off already and even Dawn knows

"How many people left"I asked

"10 sir"she answered

"Tell them I need a break".

"Hun?"

"30 minutes break"I informed and barged out of the office.I should have allowed Dawn do the interview because I'm so tired and angry now!

********Yvonne's POV********

Sorry please can I get someone to massage my butt.I definitely won't say that loud.I'm tired of sitting in this Steeler chair for about 2 hours,my butts are aching Well I'm relieved that I'm the next person,because I won't stay here for another minute.

"MASKED, MASKED"Some murmured as I saw the masculine stature in a slim fitted suit,black shoe, perfect belt, glowing wrist watch,slight broad shoulders,average neck,hot pink lips and dashing good hair.He passed us all without saying hello,and his p.a came after him but she stopped on reaching where we all sat.

"We are having a 30 minute break"she announced and there were murmurs. "MASKED ordered it"she finally said and the murmurs stopped a bit. "I'll advise you all to behave yourself when he comes in,he's a bit angry and if you're not careful he might throw you out of this place"she said and left the way she came.Murmurs filled the reception

"We are gonna be thrown out"a lady be side me said.I turned to look at her to confirm if it was me she was referring to and she was actually staring at me.

"Who-we?"I asked confused

"We are gonna be thrown out"she repeated

"Why would we be?"I asked again.She looked at me and came more closer to me

"Aren't you here to seduce MASKED"she asked.A laugh!It just came out of my lips.Seduce?Me? Never.Me being his fan doesn't mean I'll fall for him.

"I'm not here to seduce Roy Malcolm"I said feeling jaunty.She snarled

"She's not part of us"I heard her say to some other girls and the three of them left in a jiffy.Wow!some girls can be very obnoxious.I need to use the toilet before this so called MASKED arrive because I'm next.I slightly adjusted my gown and walked outside to where I had seen the signboard of the toilet earlier.

This wash room is the exact size of my room.Roy Malcolm's parent really left a great deal for Roy.And anyway,they have a lucky son,because he has been managing it well as strict as a jewelry store should be.The wash room is calm and quiet like it's supposed to be except for the sound of a shoe hitting the ground repeatedly,i moved closer and saw a cool guy in suit,he must be a worker here also because most of the workers here are on suit today.I moved closer and it turned out to be a familiar face.He looked up at me and the anger stored in his face cleared immediately.

"Hey it's you"he said calmly

"Whoa we meet in the toilet again..are we toilet mates"I joked.He chuckled. "I was correct the other day when I said you must be MASKED biggest fan,you even work in his company and dress like him too"I said.He smiled. "The other day I saw you you were nervous about something and now you are angry about something.Do you always have mixed feelings like this all the time?"I asked

"Not really"he said and continued "I'm just annoyed about something"

"Annoyed?Did MASKED shout at you,because I hears he always shouts at his workers over little mistakes"He smiled

"No he didn't shout at me..I just..it's nothing.I'm Tyler by name,we didn't get to introduce each other during my show..uhn MASKED show"

"Yeah.Mine is Yvonne.Nice meeting you Tyler"One could notice my dance step as I was shaking Tyler.My bladder is full and I really want to get to the restroom now.

"You're here for the interview right"he asked delaying every step I wanted to take to the toilet.

"Yes I am,but MASKED asked for a 30 min break.Thats obviously why I'm here,but I would be the next when he comes back"I said to him with a weak smile

"Don't talk too much Yvonne and use the toilet,i don't really support your dance step"He said.I laughed

"Oh right"I said and rushed to the toilet.I heard him chuckle and I see myself smile too.

********Roy's POV********

"The girl with the name Yvonne,inform her that she will be the last person to interview"I ordered Dawn

"Do you know her Roy"Dawn asked me

"Why do you care?"I asked her.She stared at me. "Do as I say"I said and she got out of my office.

Shortly after,another interviewee entered into my office.One hour passed and all my interviewee were gone except Yvonne.

"Bring her in"I told Dawn who left immediately.When I left for the 30 min break I had told Dawn I was going out,i never left the company,I just wanted to he alone without hearing 'MASKED' here and there,the interviewees were all here for foolish purposes,a particular girl even turned me on,but I refused to be tempted.That was the same reason I asked Dawn to stay with me so I wouldn't impregnate these ladies.No wonder artists are said to have million babies.It starts from something like this.I had to rest after going through those tough and strict moment with those girls,then I heard footstep at the wash room and looked at the familiar girls face.Shecwas wearing a tight fitted gown with stilettos.She really had a good eye for fashion.Topping it with a fitted jacket cover dark hair,a necklace,wristwatch and a perfect curve hips.

She had made me laugh today also just as Fay does.If she finally gets the job I hope her treat her nicely for making me smile be cause I still can't get rid of my business attitude.

I had told her my name is Tyler because she doesn't know I'm MASKED.I prefer if nobody knows.And who is she for me to tell her that I'm MASKED when I never told Dawn,She would probably just tell the whole world.

I will prefer to be MASKED than let her know that I'm MASKED.

I got distracted from my thoughts when she came in with Dawn.Sge was looking tired and hungry,she didn't have a smile on her face as she does,this time around.It was a deep frown that made her look like a slay queen posing for a selfie picture

"Sorry you were delayed"Dawn told her and came to sit beside me

"Good day sir"Yvonne greeted me,bowing her head slightly

"Your credentials?"

"Here"she pointed

"You can seat"I offered.

"Thanks"she gently sat.

********Roy's POV********

"Your credentials?"

"Here"she pointed

"You can sit"I offered

"Thanks"she gently sat

I am still gonna go through the same method of interview I did for others.Yvonne is no special

"What time did you arrive here"I asked

"Eerhm.around 7:40something"she said

"The exact time?"I asked

"Eerhm 7:47"she finally said after pondering for a little while

"Wrong you came here 19seconds 46 minutes past seven"Dawn announced to her and Yvonne made a "are you kidding me face

"It skipped my mind.I didn't actually check on time"she said almost stammering

"Is that how you won't keep the exact record of how many jewellery you collect when you are finally employed"

"That's different MASKED"

"There's nothing different about it,carelessness starts from now miss Yvonne"

"I'm not being careless about anything"she almost raises her voice

"But you can be if you don't watch yourself from now"I barked.She wanted to talk,she wanted to exchange words with me,she wanted to prove herself right.I could see it in her face

"I promise.I'll Watch myself"she said calmly.Geez someone needs to calm my nerves before I throw this girl out.I held my necklace.It felt heavier,ive never made a heavy necklace for myself.Tgis feels heavier

"According to your credentials,you said you worked in a small jewelry store before and you can make Jewelries"Dawn throws the next question at her

"Yes"she replied almost whispering

"So why did you leave"Dawn three the next question

********Yvonne's POV********

After leaving the restroom.I never saw Tyler again.Mayve he resumed back to work.I got to the reception and MASKED p.a informed me I'll be the last to interview.Why?I wanted to ask.Ive been here all day and what you tell me is that I'll be the last person to interview.Eho the hell is your boss?Oh sorry MASKED is her boss...and I'm MASKED fan.I've wanted to see him face to face and sing with Jim..but now I want to kick his ass and p

spit on his face for delaying me.I didn't even bother to eat breakfast,now all I do is take a brunch when I get home

"You're next"MASKED P.a finally told me and we entered into MASKED office together.So this is what MASKED really look like.I o my see him a t T.v and far distance.His mask is so perfect on him.Hmmn.i've never met a guy handsome as he is..... except for Tyler anyway.

MASKED has a strict business expression.I had a frown on my face.My worms cried.Im damn hungry.

Claudia won't believe me if I told her im sitting right next to MASKED.He asked me for my credentials and offered me a seat,he also asked for the time I entered his company.Wait has he started asking the questions for interview

"Eeerhm.7: 47"I finally said

"Wrong."his P.A interrupted"...you came here 19secomds 46minites past seven."

Are you kidding me.Was I supposed to say that.Is that an interview questions

"It skipped my mind.i didn't actually check on time"I stammered.I had to say something.Then MASKED talked,he said what i didn't expect him to say,i replied him.He called me careless.How was I careless,is he insane?I almost raised my voice at him.

Chill Yvonne,chill.This is an interview.I may be nice friendly or playful on the outside,bit if you dare insult me you are not going Scott free.But this is an interview Yvonne calm down.Or masked guards will just throw you out

"I promise I'll watch myself"I concur

Then his PA threw another question

"Why did you leave"

Why I left my former jewelry store?Hmmn.

"I was sacked"I replied his PA and I saw her stare at MASKED

"What was the gratitude of your offence"his PA asked me again

"Well not much,i slapped a very rich customer"

Mouth wide open.T he two beings at my front were surprised.I didn't do anything wrong!

"He almost harassed me"I continued

"Almost is the word.Miss Yvonne"I heard MASKED say and he sits up. "In every business you do always know that customers are always right"he said

"Hey Mr MASKED"I shouted and his PA glared at me. "I just told you he molested me"I said

"Almost.you had said"he replied

"Do I have to wait till he pull my pants and wide my legs before I act"

"Patience is what you lack Miss Yvonne...and you also lie,you had said he almost harassed you and later you changed it.Tell me Yvonne,a lady who is careless,lacks patience and lies like you shouldn't be employed in the MASKED industries.My business might just run down with you around.What are your good abilities"he said.I sighed

"Can I ask some questions"I said

"Go ahead"he replied

"What time did you arrive at work today"

"7:50"

"Wrong you arrived here 7:49 on dot no seconds no minute"

"I'm sorry I didn't check the time"

"Is that how you won't keep records of when your dad's or customers will deliver goods to you?"

"It skipped my mind"

"Carelessness starts from no Mr Roy,goods could get missing if little things like this makes you skip your mind"I said and continued "...and you must be a great liar sir.You said you arrived at work 7:50 and then you apologized that you didn't check the time at all,s should I call you a liar or a guesser"

"What are you driving at?"he sounds angry.His PA watched surprised

"Why did you sack your PA four months ago?"I asked like an expert detective

"She was accused of stealing some Jewelries"

"...but she was later found innocent right?I think patience is what you lack Mr Roy.Can I ask one more question"I said feeling pleased and happy with myself

"Go ahead"he mumbled

"Have you ever accounted for any loss in MASKED jewellery"

"Never"he proudly said

"And you have been the one managing the company?"I asked

"Of course"

"Then I think if a man like you who is careless,lacks patience and also lies can handle Masked jewellery without any loss.Thrn a girl like me who is careless lacks patience and also lies can manage the same company"I finally completed my speech as i and MASKED stared at each other eyes deeply.He knows I've won him in this game.He was short of words,we stared and stared until he finally voiced out

"YOU ARE HIRED!"

That was the word I wanted to hear

First damn try!Hell yes!