The Next Day.
"Guys, I'd like to introduce you to a new colleague, Angel Johnson who will take over my position" Tom Jackson introduces warmly, but I just pray that I would get along well with this new superior and I wouldn't expect more.
"Hey, look at her bag, Chanel limited version, how I wish to have one like that," Andy murmurs excitedly.
"Are you, welcoming me on my first day in this way?" Andy is overreacting and obviously Angel doesn't like that.
"I ....." Andy stutters and could not utter a word..
"You just say that you are so happy and now you can't say a word?"Angel raises her chin up and cross her arms.
"Well, I'm sorry if that means so much to you, but you're being rude!" Andy's couldn't hold back her anger any longer, I elbow her immediacy signaling her to stop, well, this guy's name is ANGEL but her personality is nothing like Angel's, we are going to have tough days.
#Andy: Have you heard, this Bitch used to work with Smith too! I guess that's why he can come to this company.
#Alexia: Vow, that is such a valuable news, you're awesome.
#Andy: It is, and I think this Bitch definitely likes smith, Alexia, go ahead and hook smith up!
#Alexia: No kidding!
My heart thumps faster, after seeing Andy's message; I have the foreboding my future in the company sucks. I really hope Angle wouldn't have heard about what happed yesterday as well!
At the Pantry.
"Your name is Alexia?" and sure enough, no matter how many times I pray, I am still lucky enough to meet with this angel.
"Yes, hello manager" I pray the lady is gracious enough to let me go but the fact proves the opposite.
"Hey, you listen carefully, I'm telling you, Smith is mine, don't even think about him! I've seen a lot of women like you! Trying to hook their boss thinking themselves are young and beautiful, but I warn you that, No way!"
I was sickened by her nasty words,
"Miss Angel, it seems that you are too worried about something you could not get. But don't worry, you will never get what doesn't belongs to you." Not even a look at her disgusting face, I slam the door,
Alexia. Well done!
After work, I turn around and leave the office immediately, not wanting to talk to Angle one more word, neither expect that in the elevator stands only Smith and me.
"Hello Mr. President." I greet awkwardly, hoping that the elevator would soon reach the first floor.
"Pop" the elevator light suddenly goes black, I am always afraid of the darkness and screams in shock, hugging him.
"Don't be afraid, do you take your phone, give it to me" I pass my own phone to him, and un intentionally touch his hand, don't think about the gender and relax,I tell myself.
Because I'm so scared of the darkness.
Smith makes a call and then touches my back, instead of pushing me away.
"Here's my phone number" Smith saves his number in my phone and I nod, right now, I just want to see the light.
I didn't realize how ambiguous it is when the elevator suddenly descends and, out of extreme fear, I jump on him,
He smiles, cradling me in his arms.
In the darkness I am feeling an urgent breath coming closer, I try to cool myself down, but only to find Smith is coming closer. What does he want!
I try my best to open my eyes wider, so that Smith can see clearly who is standing in front of him, but it doesn't work;
I think he wants to kiss me!
I am afraid, trying to stay away from him, but he holds me tightly and wouldn't allow my escape.
Jesus, how could this happen?
The following scene shocks me even more.
He stretches his arms and clasps my neck, not allowing me to move at all, then he corners me against the wall, and then presses his lips against mine, his breath becomes incredibly heavy.
The elevator suddenly stops, and noisy voices burst from outside door, the working staff are taking measures to rescue us.
With A "ding" sound, the elevator door is pried open with a crack, and someone calls from outside, "Are you guys okay?"
I am so nervous that my heart is beating like a rabbit, I stop struggling and just pray that Smith would let go of me quickly, I hate to be seen with him again, in which case, I would never stay in this company.
It's always me who ends up getting hurt.
"We're fine," Calvin Smith let go of me and walks out of the elevator with ease, the sweet Warren hurries towards me, I am so grateful.
Many people are looking at me with an ambiguous face,
"It is off duty, don't you hurry up and go." Calvin Smith is also surrounded by people.
Seeing the boss shouting at them, the crowd quickly scattered.
Warren supports me and pulls me to the lobby, "You're okay, you guys, you may not...".
"No, stop joking" I interrupts his joking,I would certainly never tell him what happens in the elevator.
"But I have a question for you" Warren looks curiously,
"What?" even though I know he won't say anything useful, I'll let him ask so he'll leave me alone,
"Suppose, if Smith pursuits you, would you say yes!"
"Are you crazy?" I cry out, what kind of bullshit question is this,
"I told you it was hypothetical, tell me!" Warren wouldn't stop.
"No!" I am quite sure I would not agree.
"Why, he's handsome and rich, how could anyone refuse him!" Warren looks at me with a surprised look.
"You acknowledged too, he's handsome, rich, what aspect of me deserves his like, he is too much of an idol, thank you for today, I have to go!"
I am sure about such a good thing would never happen to me, unless he is blind.
I have been in so many blind dates which made me so frustrated.
I always scold my Mom, because the more people I have appointment with, the more of a failure I feel myself.
"Okay, hurry, go home, I'll see you tomorrow." Seeing that my face turns so grey, Warren finally stops asking.
"I'm sitting alone here for a while, go and see your Smith,"
"Okay, okay, don't worry I won't tell anyone about our discussions today."
But how could a gossip Warren miss any chance of gossiping.
When he returns to the office, he sees a blaring red lipsticks mark on Smith's lip corner.
"Mr..... you have lipstick marks "
Warren obviously knew what happened, but still can't resist his gossiping heart.
"Get out. ." Smith is really in a bit of a bad mood, unwilling to talk to him.
"Bro, you're going to regret being so rude to me, oh I just asked Alexia a question of your concern, do you want to know~"
Warren leaves his words halfway in the air,
Making Smith want more to beat him.
"I asked her if she would say yes if you chase her. Guess what she said ~
"Say what!" Smith is obviously anxious to get the answer.
"She said no!" Warren smirks.
"Why!" Smith is surprised,
"Because she said you were too perfect, like an idol, brother, you're done! You really fell into her, don't you?" Warren teases, leaving the office.
On the other side.
"You bitch" Angle heard about the elevator thing, and ran up to me very angrily.
Taunting me with her snarky tone, I laugh contemptuously,
"Manager, why can't I understand what you're saying! Are you speaking human words?"
Suddenly Angle inexplicably rubbed against my lips with her fingers and suddenly ran away like a mad.
"Psycho."How Good-tempered I am, I decide to leave her alone.
"Alexia, are you okay" Andy also saw the nutcase's actions,
"She didn't do anything to you, eh?" She stares at my mouth too,
"Your mouth, you just kissed!!!" Andy starts gossiping again.
"Okay, stop it, I have to get back." Andy is a little disappointed for my back against her, but knowing I must be freaking out too, so she left me alone.
#Andy: Are you asleep! Big news, that Bitch is causing trouble in Smith's office! And when Smith meets her, she was taking off her clothes and crying, and Smith was so angry that she called security!
Just after my shower I get this latest live message from Andy, but then I realize that the fact is worse, Angle must have seen my lips too and then she goes for Smith, God, I am going to have an worse time than I expect from now on.
"Ringing" the phone rings, God, it is Smith's number that I added today. Shall I answer it or not...
"Hello " I answer it anyway, what's up with this Smith, does he really want to court me?
"Here's my number. Don't forget," Smith replies and hangs up,
I am baffled with my mouth agape.
"I've had enough of you guys!" Outside the door, Anni's cry is even louder, and I guess it must be her parents who are causing trouble again.
"Anni, are you okay." I couldn't resist, I still want to comfort her "Alexia, you're home." Anni hurriedly wiped away her tears and look at me sadly,
"Ummm, is it another one of your money requests?" Anni couldn't hold back her tears,
"I'm fed up with them, I've given them all the money I've saved since childhood, my scholarship, including my current salary, but they are still not satisfied, saying that I earn less money. Am I not their daughter, why don't they feel sorry for me?" Anni let out a cry.
Maybe that's what family affection is, no matter how much it hurts, it can't be broken.
I take her out to have supper. Although Anni stops crying, she didn't say anything and her silence is heartbreaking.
After finishing the meal, Anni just slows down and apologizes to me,
"Alexia, money I borrowed from you, can I pay you back next month."
"Yes, it's okay." I am not urgent with money at the moment.
"That, there's something else I want to say" Anni's expression looks very difficult,
"What is it?" I am a little anxious,
"It's just that Johnny Evans found me and he wanted to see you. But don't worry, I didn't say anything" hearing that name I feel even worse,
"why me." "Alexia, what if, what if he knew he was wrong and wanted to chase you again, would you say yes?"
Again, what if, but that's a terrible assumption! "No, let him go to hell!"Dregs, stay away from me.
It's early in the morning, but the face book group of college classmates is incredibly active.
I look through the chat logs and see a picture of Johnny Evans and Abby Williams.
They look so sweet ,and I'm twisting my stomach. Disgusting.
#Calvin: Sleep?
a new message shows on whatsapp, to my astonishment , it's Calvin,
#Alexia: Soon soon soon, President, good night.
Why is he being so gentle with me?
I fall asleep with questions in mind.
On the other hand, Calvin, still at the cocktail party, stares at his phone, silently, coaxed by his friends about whether he's got a girl he likes, he doesn't refute.
He looks so happy that he even generously says that all the drinks today are on bill, which makes his friends even more excited.