chapter 1

Mila POV

" You know when you enjoy the darkness so much that waking up to the light knowing it held  all your problems in it's hands was least of your worries 

I didn't want to face my pathetic life ,where I had to struggle to make ends meet in order to take care of my mom and my sister 

" But like every good thing it had to come to an end as I couldn't  stay here in this darkness forever ,hearing a loud bang on my door 

Would you get up from that bed Mila," I soon heard my mom's voice scream as I gradually opened my eyes to the light 

Mila you know you can't be late for this interview today,so get up your lazy butt and go get ready," she continued to bang on my door 

"Hesitantly I managed to get up from my bed and I went straight to open the door for my mom who was now yelling at the top of her lungs 

Mom why are you yelling so loudly," I scolded her  as I rubbed my already heavy eyes 

Mila what is wrong with you ? Do you want to miss this interview," she asked in anger with her hands crossed

But Mom this one would be just another rejection like the rest of them, I'm just so tired of all this rejection Mom.

With them saying I don't have any working experience , how would I get one if no one freaking employs me," I groaned out in frustration 

Sweetie I know how you feeling, but you can't know if you don't try honey," she said in a comforting tone as she stroked my hair gently 

But...." I wanted to protest but I was cut off 

Mila dear this might just be it okay..... and remember we need the money, anyways if it doesn't work out you always have your job at the Drink and cookies Coffee shop," she said smiling with her  eyes telling me it was going to be alright 

" Seeing the Comfort and concern in her eyes, I knew I had to do this, really not for me but for my mom and sister,  i had to provide for them and give them a better life, as my job at the coffee shop couldn't meet up with the bills which are gradually building up day by day 

" So I quickly took a shower and got ready, I hurried down the stairs and into the kitchen to have a quick breakfast before heading out  

Good morning Millie," my younger sister greeted me with all smiles 

Lila.... when are you ever going to get my name right for once," I scolded her with a playful little tap on her cheeks  

" Lila immediately rolled her eyes at me as she went back to her food murmuring 

Ignoring her constant grumbling I quickly had a bowl of cereal and an apple as I was about to leave trying to kiss Lila good bye 

Get to school on time okay ," I whispered to her as I kissed her forehead softly 

As if going to school helped you Sis," she said sarcastically as she immediately smiled widely waving me good bye 

"Swallowing a lump in my throat, although a joke I knew she was right ,after all my years in school with Student Loan left to pay I ended up a  barista at a local coffee shop with no company willing to hire me 

" Taking in a deep breath ,I internally asked the universe to help me this time, because my mind can't take anymore rejection 

Leaving the house, I quickly took the next available train to the other side of town with my heart still beating so loudly in my chest 

Soon  enough after so many public transport, I was at the company as I kept my fingers crossed with hopes that I get this job this time 

The receptionist received me warmly as she led me to in office where the interview was going to be held as I waited patiently with the nerves threatening to choke me 

Few moments later a beautiful blonde hair lady walked in looking all classy in her all black dress and heels, as every sound her heels made on the ceramic tiles caused a chaos in my heart 

Mila Brown ? " She asked as she looked at me with an intimidating glare 

Ye... Yes.... " I stuttered as I cleared my throat nervously 

Great....." She smiled saying as she went back to focus on the pieces of paper in her hand 

Moments had passed by and still no word from her only a momentary glance she often gave me 

More moments later and still nothing from her until she cleared her throat looking up 

Miss Brown ...." she took a momentary pause as she glared at me intensely 

I'm very sorry, but we can not offer you this job at the moment,  you lack the experience," she said with a stern expression on her face 

" Her words broke me yet again as I just couldn't contain my anguish

No.... Miss you can't say that , I'm more than qualified for this position..... Please I need this job," I pleaded holding on to her tightly 

Miss Brown,  I'm sorry it's out of my hands,please do see yourself out," she said pointing to the door 

No... " I screamed

This was my last and only chance, you can't just throw me out for no just reason, do you know how much I need this job," I screamed in rage that I didn't just know what came over me as i started destroying and scattering the whole office screaming like a mad woman 

Before I knew it the security came in and I was carried out forcefully from the building 

"Consumed with the feeling of rejection and pain, I felt like my world was collapsing right before my eyes and I couldn't do anything about it 

With tears flowing freely down my eyes and the anguish eating deep into my soul,  i became oblivious to everything and everyone around me as i walked on the busy street so absent minded 

Still walking in a pathetic world of my own I unconsciously crossed the road as I was brought back to reality by the sound of a car coming to a stop 

Are you crazy.... I would have ran you over Missy, " I soon heard a masculine voice say as I turned around looking up at him 

And damn he has those eyes that you never wanted to look away from 

What's your problem ,do you have a death wish or something ? " he was about to scold me but I didn't give him to chance to as I turned my back immediately walking swiftly away from him 

...............

" I didn't think of going back home as I went straight to my only income job , walking into the coffee shop with a downcast look on my face I went out back to get changed 

Mila you are quite early for your shift don't you think," my best friend Maya said as she came to give me a huge 

Nodding my head in response,  i couldn't just bring myself to respond as a lot of mixed emotions were currently churning inside of me 

Maybe Maya saw the depressed look on my face or the tears at the corner of my eyes, but she pulled me into a tight and comforting hug

Another rejection ?" Maya asked softly as I nodded a yes in response 

Don't worry Mila , there is always a next time okay," she continued stroking my hair gently 

Maya, i don't think any one would be willing to employ me at this point ,and i just cant take another rejection from any company 

So i think this where i draw the line, I'm done Maya.... I'm done...." i said walking away to attend to a customer 

After few hours of handing out coffees and cookies, I decided to get off my feet as I was about leaving Maya rushed to me pulling me to the back 

I have got it Mila," Maya said with so much optimism laced in her voice 

Maya what now," I said rolling my eyes at her 

Smiling widely, Maya handed me her tablet to have a look 

Just look at this.... your solution to your problem ," she squealed in excitement

Not in the mood for her jokes, I reluctantly looked down at her screen 

Mila Brown Looking for a job of personal assistant," I saw an already set up job profile on Maya tablet screen 

Shocked beyond words, I immediately turned to Maya asking 

Maya what is this all about for goodness sake," I cried out loud 

Oh Mila... I just realized what you were doing wrong ever since and that was not applying for a lesser position that doesn't require you to have any experience at all," she replied smiling 

But.....   " I tried to protest 

No Mila you need to start from the ground and work your way up, so this is the best you can do for now, so just accept it," she muttered lowly 

Seeing her point as I knew I had none other options, I agreed to her plan as we both set up the rest of the job profile 

Walking back to attend to more customers, I couldn't help but to allow myself to drift back to incident at the road 

As I just couldn't stop myself  from thinking about him, the man with the perfect silver grey eyes 

Asking myself incessantly 

"Who he might be..."

First chapter finally here after so much contemplating 

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