chapter 5

Lilliane checked on her phone to see what is going on, It was Naya

'Lilly! Check this out!' Naya messaged with a link

Lilliane clicked on it, there She saw herself dancing with the man whom she kissed captioning: 'a person who has no shame'. She covers her mouth feeling embarrassed, pissed and at the same time questioning herself how could she do this.

'i don't think dad's seen this yet..hopefully he doesn't see it' she mumbled.

'at least it doesn't show my whole face' Lilliane replied.

She kept watching it, and it seems they are more focused on The man's face 'he sure is handsome...but..his personality is'.. she remembered about how he flirted with her

'ill give it back if you give me a kiss' The words he said popped to her mind making her Punch the pillow

'Who does he think he is!? Such a playboy move!...Akira and ..Calyx may be intimidating but at least they're nicer men than that Guy!'.. Lilliane frowned just the thought of it, but at the same time, she doesn't wanna judge a person without knowing them first so she calmed herself down

She went through the comments and.most of em seems to be hateful 'who does she think she is?' 'lol this remind me of an adult video I saw' 'is she a p*rn star?' 'hey isn't she the person who has 4 men escorting her' 'i actually saw her with the President of Aliasisco before' 'lol, does she want to be famous' 'idk why she's been trending, she's not that pretty'

It's bombarded with Hate, making her feel like she wanted to puke so she decided to stop. She went out to get some fresh air, thinking what to do, will she do well tomorrow?.

She decided to stay at home unmotivated to do anything, she did some work for her small business but she barely gets orders 'even if I do this I can't help father'. She wanted to help her father to earn money but she doesn't know what to do, she just finished 12th grade last a year and a half ago, she doesn't wanna go to college because it's expensive. She tried to work but she didn't have any working experience.

She slapped her cheeks 'stop with the negative thoughts!, and just smile and calm myself', She breath's in and out and went along with her day

The day turned into night and soon afterwards the next morning came

Lilliane feel really anxious and nervous for her first day especially now there may be people who will recognize her because of the video , as her hand clasp together. 'Lilliane don't be nervous and you got this, It's okay' Her dad said comforting her

Lilliane tried to calm down but all of her thoughts are jumbled up 'okay! Well I'll be seeing you later then dad! Love you!' Lilliane smiled but her eyes is filled with worry

Her dad couldn't help worry and hugged her 'okay, take care and good luck' Her father said making her feel at ease

When Lilliane left she arrived the Shop, Looking around, thankfully there's no one there yet only Diana

'Lilly!, good to see you!' Diana said with a smile

Lilliane waved her hand 'hi! Diana' she replied while she's very anxious but she tried not to show it

'haha no need to be nervous and just relax, you can go at the backroom and wait Sofia will come soon' Diana said as she fixes up the sign

'oh, okay' Lilliane responded as she walked to the backroom, she placed her bag to the table and sat down, she used her phone as she waited messaging her dad and Naya.

Her dad gave her couragement And Naya gave her Compliments with some jokes

She gave off a genuine smile making someone drop their stuff, Lilliane was startled, she looked up and saw Sofia

'oh sorry Lilliane didn't mean to startle you like that haha' Sofia said as she pick up the stuff. Lilliane helped her to clean up.

'ou thanks, when we put the stuff on the table ill show you how we pack and place everything in place' Sofia said.

Lilliane nodded and was determined to learn, Sofia taught everything tk Lilliane, Surprisingly she easily learned everything immediately, she was focused on doing her work making Sofia pleased with her work. Soon costumers are arriving seems it's quite busy, most costumers are girls some may be boys but they rarely buy.

Few hours passed, Lilliane finally took a break, the shop wasn't only about handicrafts, there was also a cafe on the top floor that is one of the reason why the shop was busy.

Sofia Gave Lilliane a drink 'Here good work, I'm actually quite impressed how you did back there, good work maybe soon you might as well go up and try to bake stuff' Sofia said with a laugh

Liliane grabbed the drink and drank some 'I don't know if I did well enough tho' Lilliane responded as she looks down

Sofia looked at Lilliane 'Hey lighten up, be confident on yourself you did really well' as she pats her shoulder 'seriously you really need to be easy on yourself, well I'll go back working you can sit upstairs if you want and feel free to eat something' Sofia added as she left

Lilliane sat there for a moment thinking what to do whether she will eat or not. she waited for a couple of minutes and she went up, there were some people eating and hanging around talking, laughing with their friends or lovers. Lilliane walked towards on one of the seat and sat there.

Few more minutes has passed, Lilliane finished her drink and went down, she saw Calyx and Naya together, she was surprised to see Naya with Her boss.

Naya was clinging to calyx's arm and looked around, she looked at Calyx seems like she was saying something. lilliane probably mistook Naya with someone. Diana called out to Lilliane 'Hey Lily! You're here Calyx wanted to check how you doing!' Diana yelled out but not to loud

Naya's eyes widened and looked at Lilliane 'Lily!? What !? You didn't tell me you were working here!' Naya walked towards Lilliane and was still shocked about it

'oh sorry I forgot about it' Lilliane scratches her head and looked At Calyx, He seemed to be Smiling?' 'by the way.how did .you know Mr. calyx Naya?' Lilliane asked as she raises her eyebrow

Naya looked at Calyx 'oh right, I didn't tell you this yet, it slipped my mind because I was just excited to see you again, but Calyx is my fiance' Naya said with an awkward smile

Lilliane blinked and widened eyes, She couldn't say anything she was just shocked. Naya burst out laughing and tried to shake Lilliane 'Lilly! Get a hold on yourself!'

Calyx chuckled in secret and just kept on looking at the two 'Naya, stop shaking her youll make her dizzy' Calyx said

Naya stopped 'right right, but like I didn't know that the person you were talking about was Lily!, if you told me I could've just like told her sooner!' Naya said with a pout

Calyx was just smiling 'Sorry Naya, but hey now that this happened, maybe she will be more comfortable with being formal with me' Calyx respond as he clears his throat

Naya looked at Calyx 'are you sure about that?, that'll make her even more awkward considering her best friend is fiance with her boss'

Calyx's smile faded 'you serious?' he said with a serious tone

Naya nodded

Lilliane was listening to them the whole time feeling left out 'uhm I mean, you are my superior Mr. Calyx, but if ..y-youre Naya's fiance' Lilliane started to shake 'you are my friend too ..calyx' Lilliane smiled awkwardly as she made a thumbs up

Naya just smiled and hugs Lilliane 'seriously Lily, you gotta relax!'

Lilliane tries to relax but she's to tense and shy, especially when people around them sometimes looks at their way

Calyx talked to Diana

Diana approached Lilliane 'lilliane if it's okay for you you can take more longer breaks'

Lilliane didn't hesitate to say yes because she doesn't say no for an answer

'yana you wanna go up and eat?, I already ate but' Naya cut off Lilliane and said 'oh yeah yeah let's go then I'm starving, Calyx you joining?'

Lilliane looked at Calyx he was smiling 'Oh sure but I have to stay here downstairs have to check on what's going on and talk to Diana'

'okay, come on Lily!' Naya said and dragged Lilliane' to the second floor

The two talked to each other had fun, Lilliane told Naya about what actually happened with the guy 'That guy.. weirded me out!, sure he's handsome But that doesn't mean he have to do that!' Lilliane said

Naya just grinned 'i mean he is handsome, he can be an idol or a model or whatever..if that happened to me..I'll actually kiss him'

Lilliane couldn't believe her ears and sigh 'of course you will'

Naya chuckled 'hey, there are a lot of people will actually do that, especially to idols and all that, if anything if a hot guy asked me out and he's rich? Sheesh I'll go with him'

Lilliane shrugs as she keeps sipping on her drink 'i don't know Naya, I haven't been in love before'

Naya sigh 'lilliane you can't be forever single and like I don't know not experience stuff'

Lilliane didn't understand what Naya meant by that

Naya 'youre to innocent you haven't even had your first kiss'

Lilliane was startled and nearly choked on her drink

Calyx heard that part and covered her mouth, looking down. Naya noticed him and called him out 'Hey Calyx what are you doing there come and sit here'

Calyx looked and walked towards Where Naya is, He bumped to Lilliane's chair making him trip

Lilliane was startled didn't know what to do but just to hold on to him

'Calyx, are you alright?' Lilliane said

Naya stood up to her chair and went to him trying to help him too

'you didn't hit your lower part right?' Naya asked

Calyx was just holding on to Lilliane 'oh I'm fine thanks' Calyx said with a smile

Naya observed calyx and trying to grab his arm 'Calyx y'know that you can let go of her' Naya said with an annoyed tone

Calyx clicked his tongue in secret 'oh yeah sorry' he was hesitating to let go but he did anyways

Lilliane's look was just confused, people at the other table were looking at them

Naya and calyx went to the sit and talked to each other.

Few minutes passed and Lilliane went back to work, Naya and Calyx looked at each other

'She's really an interesting girl' Calyx said as he sipped his iced coffee

Naya squinted her eyes 'Calyx, y'know that you're my fiance and...even so, She is Off limits' Naya said as she glared Calyx

Calyx chuckled 'Naya, you're to overprotective of her, I just said she's interesting that doesn't mean I'm interested in her' Calyx respond

Naya seemed to be suspicious about Calyx But just ignored it anyways 'Yknow it's so annoying how were basically engaged but I have never seen your face at all'

Calyx snickers and said 'Its for the thrill y'know..some may already know my face..some doesnt'

Naya rolls her eyes and just ate some cake 'whatever you say'

After few more minutes, the Two decided to leave and said goodbyes with the staff, moments later it was already 7:00pm, It's closing time. Lilliane was cleaning and sweeping the floor

'hey Lilly, you don't mind if I ask you a question' Diana asked having a concerned look

Lilliane stopped on what she's doing and looked at Diana 'i don't mind, what is it's She asked

Diana looked Abit uncomfortable but she asked it anyways 'so..like...I just..I don't know...but Calyx has a fiance right?'

Lilliane nodded

'so like..I don't wanna be rude but...you're not actually like..being a mistress to Him right?.it's already been your first day and Calyx already been treating you with a special treatment'

Lilliane's face churned up, thinking about her actually seducing her boss made her really uncomfortable 'what!? No! No no EEW no please don't say that again!, I don't know why you ever said that but I'm definitely not seducing him!, he's my friend's fiance! Besides I don't even know he is!' Lilliane seems to keep on blabbering trying to deny everything

Diana nodded and made Lilliane stop talking 'okay okay I got it Lilliane calm down, I'm sorry it was just a stupid question'

Lilliane seemed to be flustered and looked down she can't believe on what she had heard, 'dont tell me she saw the video from the internet' she suddenly now realizes that because of that video people might think she's a bad person

Diana haven't seen the video but now because of her question, Lilliane Misunderstood it

While they were cleaning up until they closed the shop between Diana and Lilliane has been awkward since

Lilliane walked to the bus station looking down when he stumbled the bar that she went with her friend Naya, she stopped walking and looked at the club 'i shouldn't have gone to that club, if I knew people will..harass me in the internet'. Because Lilliane's hometown is quite small, most of the people are familiar with the faces in the city

Lilliane sighed and decided to walk away until somebody grabbed her arm making her flinch and slap the person

*Slap*

'ow..damn babe, I didn't expect you to be wild' A familiar gentle voice can be heard

Lilliane flinches thinking she slapped her boss, but then she saw the face it was Cedric.