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Written by Authoress Yesha 📒📒📒
Episode 9
Scarlet’s Pov ~
“Excuse me.”
I looked up at a person seeking permission to enter into my cabin. I gave a nod with a small smile.
“Good morning. I am Vince D’costa New s£nior as-sistant Manager for Pearce Industries projects.
I have my appointment letter with me and wanted to meet Mr. Pearce.” He handed over to me the letter and I took a quic-k look at it.
“Good Morning. Welcome to Pearce Industries. plea-se come with me.”
I said politely with my sweetest smile.
Great to have new faces isn’t it?
Well he is quite handsome, have a good height with light brown hair, chocolate brown eyes and he’s got this infectious smile. But we cannot compare him with the devilish handsome whose is currently sitting in his cabin. Now can we? Nah!
“Sir, Vince D’costa, new s£nior as-sistant manager is here.”
“Yes. Let him in.”
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After an hour, I introduced the new guy with almost everyone on our floor and handed to him certain files.
Actually this is all Maddie’s duties but she is on leave, went to visit her new born grand-daughter in London.
She is a lucky woman. According to our CEO, I am having free time so I am as-signed with her duties now instead of keeping a replacement.
“You look more beautiful in person.” He complimented me with sincerity while looking into my eyes. We are right now in his cabin.
“Thank you Mr. D’costa.”
I said with a smile and looking anywhere but not into his eyes. I am not use to with compliments. I was also confused as to why he said like that.
He got my expression and said,
“plea-se. Call me Vince and I have seen you on television, the news. In person you look different and more beautiful.”
Now how should I react to this? Of course he saw me on television.
“Oh. Thank you Vince.” With a small nod I left his cabin and got back to work.
Rest of the day was the same as usual like meetings with clients, reminding boss regarding his meetings etc.
In the end of the day I was happy to leave office and go home to relax.
I packed up my things and headed towards the elevator. It was the same elevator which we used the other day and the elevator used by my boss is still un-der maintenance work.
Mr. Pearce was alre-ady waiting nearby to it; we greeted each other’s pres£nce with a gentle nod.
Right then at the same time Vince c@m£ and stood beside me, greeted us both and then the elevator c@m£ and st©pped at our floor.
I entered in first, followed by them both and suddenly I was feeling weird. Though during this time there was no rush like last time. Thank god or else I would have been jammed like that day.
My cheeks heated up with that thought. This time his hand just brushed mine and a shiver ran throu-gh my whole b©dy. I stood there still like a statue for a minute.
On one of the middle floor the elevator st©pped and four people c@m£ rushing in. One of them dashed me and before I fall, Vince held me in place; his hands were on my shoulder and w@!st.
“Are you alright?” I zoned back in and heard his concerned voice.
“YES. I’m fine. Thank you.” I replied while taking a de-ep breath. Vince and I were in front while Mr. Pearce stood in the back.
“Hey, let me ask you few things till we hit the ground floor as its quiet boring in here. Don’t you think?
I guess so, I thought to myself and I gave him a small nod as reply
.
V: “So are you staying here with family?”
S: “No. Actually I share an ap@rtment with a friend. What about you?”
V: “Oh it’s same except I live alone and I am new here.”
V: “So how long are you working here?”
S: “It’s just been two weeks.”
V: “Are you serious? It feels like you are a pro, like someone with experience. Wow.”
I smiled to his compliment. He is sweet, easy-going and friendly.
V: “Ok so do you have a b©yfri£nd? Or rather are you d@t!ngsomeone?” He asked me curiously.
S: “N-no… I don’t have a b©yfri£ndand I’m not seeing anyone.” He instantly mumbled something to himself.
We reached the ground floor, as I was going towards the side walk, Vince c@m£ along.
“Hey…” He scratched his back of his n£¢k and looked into my eyes and asked me with his gorgeous smile.
“Will you plea-se hangout with me tomorrow after work. Just shopping, I nee-ded help and I have no idea where to go and get things as I said I’m a newbie. I have no friends so will you ….”
“Vince…I… I don’t…”
“Yes she will.” A known voice interrupted from behind me. I turned back and glared at her.
“Lorry” I called her name warningly.
“Hi. I am Taylor Hope. Scarlet’s friend. Nice to meet you”
“I’m Vince D’costa. Scarlet’s co-worker. It’s my plea-sure.” They greeted and shook hands with each other as well as gave his gorgeous smile as well.
What a charmer! I rolled my eyes.
“Bye Vince. We nee-d to go home now.” I said politely gr-abbing Lorry’s hand.
“Oh yes. Then I’ll see you tomorrow.”
He said with a content smile and we moved to our car while he headed towards the parking lot.
Lorry you are so dead!
Scarlet’s Pov~
“No! This is not what I asked you! Damn it. Are you seriously deaf?”
Is he serious? He is back with his sour attitude? It’s happening again, but why?
“You go now and get the new project – h0tel Bliss’s do¢v-ments from the 37th floor.”
“Yes Sir.” I left his cabin and straight away headed for the elevator. While going to the 37th floor I thought, what is wrong with him today? I didn’t do anything wrong and it was not my fault he gave me a different project name. Damn him.
I swear I’ll murder him today in my dream.
I calmed myself down as today I have this shopping thing with Vince and I just want to be in a good mood. I collected the do¢v-ments and handed it over to Mr. Pearce.
It was almost lunch time; Vince c@m£ by into my cabin.
V: “Scarlet, hey!”
S: “Hi Vince. Do you want me to help you with something?”
V: “Oh just c@m£ to say hi and confirm about our plan for today.”
Aww his charming smile just makes my day. I instantly smiled too.
S: “Oh definitely. I haven’t forgotten.”
V: Did you have lunch?
S: “No. I was just busy with few things.”
V: “Okay. So come on we’ll have it together.”
S: ” Oh Sure. Just give me a minute.” I kept all my files aside, gr@bb£d my purse and we were just about to leave when Mr. Pearce c@m£ in.
Uh-oh!
“Are you going somewhere?” He asked me while eyeing Vince, after which he looked at me.
“We both were just about to have lunch right now Sir. It’s alre-ady late.” Vince replied to him politely.
“Scarlet. I nee-d you to accompany me right now for a meeting with the manager of h0tel Bliss project. We will gr-ab lunch for you on the way. Now come on.” He ordered me and left first.
I just followed my orders, gave Vince an apologetic smile and we both headed towards the elevator.
This time inside the elevator I was in the corner and beside me Mr. Pearce stood quietly, Vince was standing quietly in the other corner.
While leaving the building I watched Vince going to the direction of parking lot while Mr. Pearce’s vehicle was waiting by the entrance for us, so we entered into the car and left for the boring meeting.
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Meeting is over and it’s alre-ady evening now and he is again having another meeting with Miss. Nell and then with the Bentley Group management. Is he crazy, today of all day he is taking me for more than one meeting?
Ding Ding…
It’s a message, let me see, who is it? I thought to myself.
Unknown Number: Hi. I am waiting for you in the office. Where are you?
-V
Oh shucks!! It is Vince. I forgot about the plan. But I am stuck with the devil, so it’s not possible. Wait. How did he get my number? Let’s see.
Ding Ding
Oh!
Unknown Number: Got your number from the office directory. Hope you don’t mind as I had to have the number to ask you where you are. Do save my number though.
– V
Yes of course the office directory!
He really is something. I smiled instantly by looking at his message.
Scarlet: Hi. It’s fine. I am sorry Vince I am actually stuck with Mr. Pearce and his boring meetings. He is attending more than one meeting today. But as an alternative I’ll s£nd Taylor over, she will accompany you for shopping. She is a great help.
– S
I tapped on s£nd, saved his number and waited for his reply.
Ding Ding
Vince: OH! No its fine. I think we should postpone this plan to Sunday. No work, no meetings, probably the best day. What say? Is it okay with you?
-V
Scarlet: Okay.
– S
Taylor will be excited to hear all these things -The adventures of Scarlet Reeves.
Ding Ding
Vince: Thank you. See you tomorrow then. Bye.
– V
Scarlet: Yeah see you tomorrow. Bye.
– S
I was smiling like an idiot and having a warm feeling inside.
“What happened?” Mr. Pearce asked in his thick raspy voice.
I swear I got chills and turned to face him.
“No. It’s nothing at all. Just feeling a bit tired.” I replied to him as calmly as I can and kept the cell inside my bag. He stared at me for a second and then looked outside to the window. No questions were asked after that.
Rest of the ride was quiet but it was really tiring and we reached the Highland Group Office but Miss. Nell was not available instead we had a meeting with their Project Manager.
After an hour, we met with the Bentley Group Management. I had nothing at all to do. At Bentley’s they just talked about some official plans of the upcoming project and tie-ups.
Next thing was kind of, just very much unexpected. We are on the way, to his parents’ home for dinner. I can’t believe this!
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We were welcomed by Mr. Pearce’s parents into their beautiful home. We were all seated in the dining hall.
Mr. Archer Pearce is an older version of Alexander Pearce. He had greyish hair, similarly tall with piercing green eyes and a dashing smile.
He is a la-id back person and he is handsome as hell. Mrs. Annie Pearce is an angel; she’s got medium height, forest green eyes and short dark hair.
She is very down to earth and always talking about something or the other.
“Oh dear, you haven’t eaten much.
Take some more. Have this salad.” Mrs. Pearce placed more salad on my plate.
“I hope my son is taking care of you very well. I know he has got a bad temper and all he does is yelling. He is all tough from outside but he is also soft from inside too.
He is my good baby boy.” She looks at me and says it very lovingly. It clearly shows her love towards him.
“Mom” He warns her.
“So tell me Scarlet, are you living with your parents here?” Mr. Archer asked me.
“No Sir. Actually I lost my parents in an accident. I am living with my friend here.” I said sadly remembering my parents.
“Oh I am so sorry dear. Scarlet if you nee-d any help you can ask me anytime. Okay?” He said with a gentle smile. I said a small yes with a nod.
“Oh. Would you like to come over on this Sunday? We are having a family outing. Ashton and his family will also be there. So you can meet them as well.” Mrs. Annie asked me all excited.
“Mrs. Pearce I am so sorry. It’s a plea-sure actually but I am going out with a friend.” I replied apologetically.
“Oh so u have a d@t£. Oh it’s fine dear. So who is it?” She asked and got all interested. In fact all three of them were interested and staring at me for my reply.
“It’s not a d@t£. It’s just an outing. His name is Vince, he is a co-worker. He is new here and so asked me to accompany him for shopping that’s it.”
I said shyly and was fidgeting with the food on my plate.
“Son you must know him then Right?” Mr. Archer asked him.
“Yes dad. He is the new project manager for Project Bliss. Vince D’Costa.” He replied a bit irritated.
“Oh Dear I’ve got a wonderful idea, both of you can come and join us on Sunday. It will be fun.” Mr. Archer said looking at me with a warm smile.
“Oh that’s a terrific idea Archie. I will make all the preparations. Estelle will be there to help me with a few things.”
Mrs. Annie was full of joy hearing upon the invite. But someone here was upti-ght and all moody. I could see Mr. Alexander Pearce is not at all happy with this idea.
“Umm…..Mr. and Mrs. Pearce I think its best if only you all go for the outing. As it’s a family thing. We’ll be fine.” I said feeling a bit nervous.
Mr. Archer scoffed and said,
“Oh Scarlet, you can call us on first name basis. Don’t have to be so formal. And also I would appreciate if you accompany us on Sunday. You don’t have to consider yourself as an outsider.”
He said in a serious tone. As he said he also gave a glance over to his son and nodded his head while looking at me.
“Okay. But only on one condition.” I said smilingly.
They both looked at me and waited for me to continue.
“You must let me also help you with the preparations for outing. plea-se let me know what all to be done.”
“Oh dear you are a sweetheart. Ok so perfect, I will let you know. I am so looking forward to it.” She said while placing her hand on mine and she was happy.
I thanked them both for the dinner and I really had an amazing time with them.
Mr. Alexander Pearce though only talked about work with his father. He is not at all excited for the outing. Well I wonder why he is so different from his parents. God knows!
After an hour Mr. Alexander dropped me near to my ap@rtment and surprisingly he waited in his car till I entered inside my building. Then he drove off.
But the one question which lingered on my mind was…. why is he staying with his parents at their family mansion?
I’m curious to know!
Chapter 10
Alexander’s Pov ~
I was in my office thinking about Scarlet. She is down with fever, resting at home and also missed the Sunday outing.
The person who was supposed to skip the outing was Vince and yeah he did miss it, as I s£nd him away to check out the site for Bliss project. But Scarlet fell sick so she missed it too.
I am not able to focus on anything right now. Every time I go to check her cabin, to see if she has come or not. Or I tend to press on the intercom to make her come to my cabin.
How stupid is that. She is not even there in the office and I am doing all this. What is wrong with me? I seriously should take a break now.
While walking towards the elevator, when I pas-sed by her cabin I just took a glance inside and there she was sitting in her chair, typing on the computer. Am I day dreaming, I stood still for a moment and then when I realized it’s not, I entered into her cabin.
Her eyes were watery, nose is red and she looks tired. When I entered she got up instantly and greeted me in a croaky voice.
“Why are you here? You should be on be-d, resting.”
I asked her with concern and seriously I feel bad seeing her like this. She shouldn’t be working in this condition. Sneezing every two minutes followed by cough.
“I just had few things to take care of. So I couldn’t sit around at home knowing that I have pending work here.” She replied and then sneezed.
“Scarlet. You don’t have to worry so much regarding work. It won’t hamper anything. Did you visit doctor?”
“No. I …just thought I will buy a tablet later on. It will be fine.” She waved her hand off.
“No. You are going to the doctor first and then to home and then you will eat, take med and rest for straight two days. No working. un-derstood?”
“Sir I am fine. That’s not nee-ded.”
“Scarlet. Don’t argue with me and come on now.”
We left office and I took her to my family doctor. Purchased required medicines and headed over to her ap@rtment.
This is the first time I am in her ap@rtment. I placed the medicines on the table beside the sofa.
“Scarlet have you eaten anything?” I asked her but she just stood there silently.
“Scarlet.” I raised my eyebrows and looked at her waiting for a reply. When I un-derstood it’s a no as an answer from her.
I re-moved my coat, rolled up the sleeves of my shi-t and went into the open kitchen area. She followed me and stood near to the fridge.
“Sir It’s not required. I…”
“It’s Alex. And I want you out of here. Go freshen up first.”
“Are you always this bossy?” She asked and then sneezed again.
“Go.”
“YEAH you are definitely bossy all the time.” She said while going inside her room and rolled her eyes.
I chuckled.
Well, I thought its best to prepare a simple h0t chicken soup for her. So started cutting up some vegies, took some fresh dill, boneless, skinless chicken brea-sts for preparing broth and vermicelli.
Preparation was done and added all the ingredients together and the soup was re-ady in half an hour.
By the time, she too changed into her comfortable clothes and sat down on the chair. I poured the h0t soup into a bowl and placed it on the table beside her.
“You cook?” She asked surprised.
“Not a MasterChef but yes, I can cook a decent meal.”
“You are not going to have it?”
“No. I am good.”
“Mm…. It’s delicious. Thank you Sir.” She said with a full b!own smile, I felt happy and I felt a different feeling within me.
“It’s Alex.” I said while keeping that thought aside.
“Yes Sir.” I gave her a look.
“Sorry. Alex.”
She is really something. She is simple and come on, none of the employee work when he/she is ill. They find excuses or reasons to take a day off and here she just does the opposite.
“Have your medicines. And don’t forget to rest.” I say while I take up her bowl as she finished having soup and dropped it into the sink.
“Sir, I mean Alex. About that, umm I don’t want a day off. I…”
“I won’t deduct your pay, if that’s what you’re worried about.”
“No. I mean yes. Actually, money p@rt includes but the other reason is, I will be all alone here and that kills me. So plea-se….”
“OKAY but only on one condition. Today you will have to take a complete rest.”
“Okay.”
“Good. Then I’ll see you tomorrow at office.”
“Yes. Thank you for everything that you have done for me today.”
I smiled at her and left her ap@rtment.
I feel like taking care of her and just be with her more and more. I don’t know why?
Also I hope she gets well soon.
I simply miss her when she is not there at the office.
Scarlet’s Pov~
It’s a normal day today, I have my usual work that is to be done and boss is in a happy mode. He is busy with his do¢v-ment re-ading though.
It’s been a week now, after that day in my ap@rtment when he dropped me as I was ill since then he is different. He smiles, no mood swings and all happy. I have never seen him this way…so it kind of makes me think. Is something going on with him? What can it be?
What can be so major that he changed so drastically? Or is it some kind of a warning that in future something big is going to happen? Like a hurricane, it will sweep away all this happiness? Maybe, I am overthinking.
I pushed away all my thoughts aside and went out of the building to get some fresh air, also to gr-ab lunch for boss. When I c@m£ back he was not there in his office. So I placed his lunch on the table and headed to the cafeteria for my break.
After taking a 30 minute break, I checked once again for him, to see if it all he had lunch or not. But still he isn’t there. Strange he didn’t inform me anything. I haven’t scheduled any meeting for him today. Maybe something c@m£ up.
I was in my cabin preparing about his schedule when Vince c@m£ by. He was back after two weeks. I got up and c@m£ out across from the table and hvgged him. He brou-ght bouquet of red roses for me and I accepted it while thanking him.
V: “Hey, how are you?” He asked me with his usual charming smile.
S: “I am fine. When did you get back from California?”
V: “Yesterday. And it’s a beautiful place though I missed you and NY more.”
S: “Oh. And how was the work? Did it go well?”
V: “Yes. It went well. Scarlet, I…. just…”
He closed his eyes for a second and then he looked straight into my eyes.
“I missed you.”
He c@m£ forward and held both my hands in his.
“I…I just….” He pu-ll-ed me closer to him and holding me in place he k!$$£d me.
I was in a paralyzed state.
Suddenly a punch landed on his right cheek and Vince fell on the ground.
I was snapped out from my state and g@sped at the site in front of me.
Vince slowly got up from the floor holding his cheek and faced a very pissed off Mr. Pearce.
He is raging with a $h!t load of anger.
“What the hell do you think you are doing?” Mr. Pearce asked menacingly with his piercing green eyes.
“I….I can explain. plea-se.” Vince said while holding his hands in the air.
“You, Come with me.” He said to me while gr-abbing my hand. Then pointed a f!nger at Vince and said,
“You, Leave right now and you are fired, OUT.” He roared at him.
Mr. Pearce angrily dragged me along with him in his cabin. Why is he pissed? I should be the one pissed. I was right about the hurricane feeling
See it has come true.
As we entered his cabin he immediately closed and locked the door. Suddenly I was pushed backwards, my back was tou-ching the flat surface of the wall beside the door and I stood there facing him with shock.
I am unable to un-derstand the situation and why he is being like this? He stood there clenching his fist then looked at me with an intense gaze and then seeing my state of reaction he softened a bit.
“Why did u punch him?” I asked in shock.
“Why did you k!sshim?” He asked me angrily.
“What? I… but…he… ”
“Is he your b©yfri£nd? Or did he pay you to be with him?”
He asked me annoyed by interrupting me.
Upon hearing those words coming out from his mouth made me lose my temper. I was bur-sting with anger and now it was my turn to react.
I instantly sl@pped him across his face.
“How could you say it like that?
I am not like other bimbo’s who are dying to do anything for money. I certainly don’t nee-d to explain to you anything and I don’t wish to work with you anymore.
Goodbye Mr. Pearce.”
That said I opened the door and left him in a shocked state.
He deserved it and I don’t regret my decision not even one bit. My self-respect is more important to me than this job.
DAMN HIM!
TBC 💛💛💛💛