Chapter 6

Morning dad" I greeted my dad as I rushed out of the house. He was all set to leave. "Morning dear" he responded as I carried my weak self in to the car. It might be an old car but to me, it's more than just old. It is our life saver and the best of the best.

"Come on dad, I'm almost late". He hurried into the car and we drove off.

He dropped me off at the gate, I bade him goodbye and walked inside the building. I went over to the receptionist desk and registered my name as present. Immediately I did that, the little bell rang and said "welcome Miss Mercy" I smiled at the receptionist and took the workers elevator to the second floor.

The Research and Report Quarters. Our job as Researchers and Reporters is to find classic and confidential information about companies, compile it then report to the company. As the leader of our quarters, I do all the compilation. My job is to gather classified information from my co-workers then type and print it out then report directly to the boss.

We also make research on new products. Like what the people want or need at the moment. Or the most wanted jewelry. Our company designs jewelries for prominent men and woman across the globe, our job as the Research and Report Quarters is to meet the clients, pick their desired designs or make samples for them if they have no choice. Then I will compile the file with each client's design, amount or how many pieces they want and the details of the jewelry then submit it directly to our boss.

Most times I have to read the report to boss or summarize the whole thing then forward it to his Email. How I submit the report depends on him.

I went to my cubicle, dropped my bag and lunch box then walked over to Cordis.

"Writing a letter this early morning? Don't tell me you are applying for work in some companies when you know that this is the best place we could ever apply for" I told her when I saw her writing a letter. She kept silent, heads bent on her table and her hands kept writing on the plain paper.

"Cordis, Are you okay?" I called. She shook her head.

She took her head up to look at me. Her face was drenched in tears. Her mascara was running down her face. I must confess that I have never seen her this way except when she lost her phone.

"What's going on dear?" I asked her and quickly grabbed a seat beside her. She wiped the tears away and moved the paper to my hands. I grabbed it and read the content. It was a resignation letter written in my name.

What is this?

I never planned on quitting work

Why will she write a resignation letter in my name behind my back.

Many thought were running through my mind. I wanted to ask about the letter when the intercom interrupted us.

"Every worker is needed at the conference room right now" says the acting director. "We will talk about this when we come back" I told Cordis and grabbed the paper. "I'm sorry, it's all my fault" was all she said before we left the quarters.

We took the elevator to the first floor where the conference room is located. When we came in, the place was filled up with workers from different quarters of the company. We took a seat at the far end of the room.

Everyone settled in as we wait for our boss to tell us why he summoned every worker. All the time we wait, Cordis kept tugging my skirt, saying that I should leave the room and she will cover up for me. I paid deaf ears to her, besides I do not know what's wrong with her. She has been acting weird.

Minutes later the door beeped and we all stood up in respect to our boss. He walked in and walked majestically to the front, dropped his phone on the desk and sat down.

"I have no time for introductions, let's get down to business". He said in stern voice and sat down. Then reports took off with the chief staff reading out the new rules guiding the company and the workers.

People kept standing from their seats, walk to the front seat and give out the reports for the past year and the new year. I was up to date with the past year but today is my first day at work and I missed out on three days. I was hoping to cope up today.

How will I give a report when I have nothing about the new year. As the witches may have it he punished his P.A for not writing down the updates from yesterday by deducting half his salary for the month.

I nearly peed on my pants. How could he do that?

He only missed out on yesterday and his salary was cut in to two?

What about me? I didn't even report to work due to personal issues. Maybe he will deduct more than my salary or probably cut the whole pay.

"Research and Report quarters!" his voice thundered through the room. I slowly stood up from my seat but Cordis dragged me down. "Please be careful and whatever happens, just know that I love you". I smiled. Maybe I needed the encouragement but the sight of Cordis telling me to be careful is just too much.

"We have other important things to do" he voiced out again.

I felt the hairs on my body stand erect in fear. I walked as fast as my legs could carry me, but the pains from my vagina kept delaying my speed. One clear look at me and one will notice that I limp.

At last I made it to the head table. I dropped my pad on the desk to address the people. "Take that thing off my table and come forward". He ordered. I took the pad and walked to the center of the large table.

"good morning sir" I greeted.

"report" was all I heard when he looked up.

What I saw was something I never prayed for.

His face, his lips, eyes, nose mouth, hands, in fact everything about him looks familiar.

When reality hit me, I knew he is the guy from the club. The guy I drank his wine, ruined his work reports and let takeaway my virginity?

The guy I kissed in the club and let him defile me in a hotel room is my boss? The owner of OK J and Dians?

God take away our past from him.

Dubai have ruined me

Dubai have succeeded in ruining not just my past but my future as well.