Savannah came to work like yesterday. She had gotten to know a few employees there and greeted them this morning, including Andrew. She had a particularly good feeling about him, that he was to be a good partner at work just fine.
Savannah began to scribble down some notes. The secretary had given her the schedule of some people that going to have a business talk with their boss. She remembered that he was going to show up at the office today, and she made sure to make a great first impression.Savannah was scanning the schedule as her ears suddenly caught the sound of the commotion, people were scattered around trying to get in their place.Savannah looked up to find a familiar figure in the entrance, his eyes seemed strict and calculating as he gazed at everyone. The sound of his shoes hitting the floor was resonating in the room as the other employees busying themselves with their work, hoping that they won't get scolded.Lucas Hernandez approached a few employees, correcting them for their mistakes: messy desk, late arrivals, and other indisciplines. Savannah didn't mean to eavesdrop in their conversation, but she was quite near to where he was scolding an employee, threatening to fire him if he kept making mistakes.One by one of those employees was back to their respective workplace until it left only a few people in the hall including Savannah herself, who was busy gazing at his strict figure.His act somehow made her remember what he used to when they were betrothed to marry each other. If he didn't remember her, that was quite understandable since she dressed in boyish style back then.He did date a few girls after their forced relationship was broken by him never attended the wedding ceremony, enjoying a trip somewhere with a girl he claimed as his girlfriend.She didn't believe that the girl was his girlfriend.She knew that his father was a nice and responsible businessman, based on what her father had told her. William Hernandez at that time was looking for a wife or rather a betrothed for his second son. The first son had gotten married earlier.From what William Hernandez had told her father, Lucas Hernandez didn't mind getting married at the young age of twenty. His father also admitted that his son didn't have a lover at that time. That was why he asked for her hand marriage, for his son.Savannah who didn't believe in love and thought that it was a myth instantly agree to the terms. She believed that the feeling of affection would come by itself as time passed.He rarely attended their family gathering. He always had a reason every time he refused to come, every one of them was quite believable, either it was about work or college events. However, Savannah didn't believe it, but she kept silent.One time he came to their family gathering, it was brief that they only exchange names. Savannah was fine with him, but soon it was faltering.Later the next two days after his humiliating departure, she heard some news that he broke up with his girlfriend, appearing emotionless as usual. Women are emotional creatures, and she didn't even see an ounce of sadness in the girl's face.Savannah couldn't deny that he was strikingly gorgeous. His features would be mistaken as a model due to the often appeared on the magazine cover. But, Savannah was glad that she didn't end up marrying him.How her life would turn out to be if she did? She labeled him as the complete opposite of his father after that incident. He was a completely unresponsible man.If he didn't want to marry her, he could've talked it out to his family instead of humiliating them.Savannah shook her head, it was eight years ago, she even doubted if he remembered her. She was nothing special anyway. Their broken marriage didn't hinder his career in the business world.Savannah wondered if the business part was also partly the reason for their engagement, to merge two giants technology companies into one. That would blow their popularity and attract investors.Savannah sighed a little as she tore her gaze from the now annoyed man. He seemed like a perfectionist. In his dictionary, everything had to be in the perfect order. Maybe, that also what was made his business grew immensely from these last years. His company even rivaled her father's.Savannah felt a gaze burned through the side of her head, she knew that she was the next target.Footsteps were heard heading her way, she didn't look up from her notes until the sound suddenly stopped. Savannah heard a soft 'tch'. She could help but glanced up at him, only to find that he was inspecting her.She didn't know if he remembered her from the encounter around three days ago. One certain thing, he looked intimidating as hell right now. Savannah stared back at him awkwardly."Mr. H-hernandez," she greeted him. She caught from the corner of her eyes that some of the employees were stealing a glance at them. Probably expecting a drama or a firing on her second day of work.Savannah didn't want to falter under his intense gaze, so she stared back at him. She thought that he was so different outside the office. The man from three days ago looked formal and strict but still held some kindness, while this man in front of her was just plain intimidating.A flash of recognition crossed over his eyes as he nodded at her. So, now he remembered.Suddenly, Savannah just felt so embarrassed in front of him. He probably thought that she was crazy after what she was doing in the rain."You are the new receptionist?" He asked with his deep voice.Savannah nodded and answered it curtly, "yes."He nodded again with approval, seemingly he just wanted to know her a little. He didn't scold her."So, what's your name?" He asked her as he took the schedule from the secretary's hand, who was dared enough to approach them.The secretary waited for him to say something, probably a thank you or a comment from their employee about the schedule. But, he didn't even look up, his eyes scanning the written words on the paper. Not even when the secretary finally asked about his opinion.Feeling that he wasn't needed, the secretary went back to his office with a bit of annoyance. Savannah felt a bit sorry for him. This man was still arrogant.Mr. Hernandez finally looked up, dark eyes locked with Savannah's brown ones as he waited for her answer.Savannah took a deep breath."Savannah Easton," she blurted before she could hold her mouth.Silence.Mr. Hernandez unwaveringly kept staring at her, making her nervous.Savannah prayed that he wouldn't remember her. This sure would be hell in the workplace if he did.He still stared at her unblinkingly that Savannah suddenly had the urge to go to the bathroom.In the end, he just nodded and left without muttering other words. Savannah didn't know if that meant a bad thing or a good one. Did he remember her?A week was enough to get used to the situation in the office: Mr. Hernandez sudden inspection of some undisciplines, fired employees, and some threats. Though, he didn't do the inspection often, he somehow managed to know which employee that didn't obey to his rules.Rules were made for a reason, and in this company, they were made to develop it into a better one by the good human resources.She had gotten to know Andrew better around that week, taking his offer to have lunch together and some coffe after work. At times, he even came into the office and brought her a cup of coffe so that she wouldn't feel sleepy at work. Savannah was grateful for that.Savannah looked around as she searched for a certain tall figure. After satisfied that he wasn't around, she began to open her phone and made a video call to a certain person.She had just done her task and was free at the moment. She expected to have
Savannah prepared herself the next for two days, looking for an excuse, but her mind came up with nothing. So, she told herself just to go with the flow.They were having a trip to another city nearby, who knew maybe she could mutilate and feed his remains to the wolves somewhere? Savannah chuckled at her own dark thoughts, shaking her head.That was until Andrew came and pulled her out of her own little world, staring at her thirsty expression weirdly. He immediately shoved the cup of coffee into her hands, which she accepted with a small surprised smile.He was like a coffee buddy for her."Good luck with your first business trip for this company," Andrew said, patting her shoulder. Savannah raised her eyebrow, muttering a small, "thanks."She was in sitting on the sofa, waiting for the boss to pick her up. A bag consist of her necessity was packed neatly beside her feet.Andrew nodded at her and got inside his own
Savannah's eyes shot open in alarm. She couldn't move her body! Still, in her slightly sleepy state, she tried again to thrash around, forcing what seemed to be a heavy, weight off her body.Savannah stopped for a moment, she blinked her eyes to adjust to the faint light coming from the dashboard car. As her eyes finally regained its eyesight back, she frantically looking around.Suddenly, a loud scream was heard throughout the entire region, scaring a few birds away as they flew from the trees nearby.Mr. Hernandez's own eyes shot awake upon the noise, he immediately went into action as he frantically exited the passenger seat and forced open the car backseat.Two people stumbled out of the car, Savannah luckily was on top of the much bigger man, so that her small frame wouldn't get crushed.Savannah groaned as she tried to stand up. The man below her struggled to pull his body up as well, looking at the two people in front of him wi
It was growling viciously while munching on whatever that was in its mouth. Even Mr. Hernandez had to take a step back. Once the whole thing was swallowed, the attention was immediately on them, it began to walk forward calculatingly, making them couldn't help but backed away.Out of nowhere, the beast suddenly lurched toward the unsuspecting Savannah, almost knocked her down into the ground. In the end, she still fell to the ground due to shock. She screamed loudly.Mr. Hernandez's eyes widened as he tried to approach them, wishing that he could do something before it ripped Savannah's flesh out. He directed the lamp at them carefully.Only to find something unexpected.Savannah was giggling while the huge wild cat in her lap purred at her excitedly. Mr. Hernandez breathed out a sigh of relief. He was about to get a heart attack at the thought of witnessing one of his employees be a dish to the vicious animal.As he slowly appr
Savannah woke up to find that she was placed in the passenger seat and the car was speeding fast. The hobo man even had gotten a bag of snacks, popping the content to his mouth while he fed the cat as well.Savannah was offered the bag of snack by Mr. Hernandez, saying that they couldn't stop by a restaurant due to not wanting to be late. Savannah accepted it, nodding.Mr. Hernandez had walked by himself this morning to buy fuel from a nearby village. Savannah was sleeping, so was the hobo man. He didn't want to wake up them. He had gotten them a few snacks as well to fill their empty stomach.He also thought that Savannah would be safe with him. Not that he trusted him. He just felt that he wouldn't dare to try anything.As for the cat, let's just say he tried to get rid of it after he had gotten the fuel. The little thing was meowing loudly, clawing at his suit that it woke up the hobo man. He instantly clutched the cat protectively in h
Their things were scattered everywhere. Savannah's goods were out from her bag into the floor. Her clothes laying around. Mr. Hernandez's bag she believed was in his car, but he had gotten a few of his necessities into their staying room as well.Mr. Hernandez looked livid as he gazed at the hobo man with hostile and anger, disgust clear on his face.
They were driving in silence. Savannah was frustrated with the situation right now. Her hot-headed boss just didn't want to hear things logically and instantly concluded whatever scenario came up to his mind.Just like these people nowadays. Savannah unconsciously shook her head in concern, looking at the back of his seat with a disapproving gaze. Did he do that a lot?Charlie was biting his lip worriedly, afraid that Mr. Hernandez may drop him off somewhere. The cat stayed at his lap, licking her own fur.Mr. Hernandez was a businessman and a successful one at that. With this rash personality, she wondered if this did happen a lot. She knew that every work needed patience and precision. He was driving at full speed, making Savannah grew worried but said nothing. He looked angry as he glared at nothing in front of him, seemingly focused on the job to drive.A few moments later, they pulled up into a familiar area. The restauran
Savannah had named the cat as Carrie. She didn't know why she did it, but the name just sounded right to her. It was sounded almost like Carrick, her male british short-hair cat.Carrick was the sweetest cat ever. He had been with her since two years ago. The ball of fur had already been with her in her darkest day, often attempting to reassure his owner and offered his body to be a pillow. Savannah would took the offer, sobbing into the fur.Sure, from outside she looked like a violent, crazy, and strong woman. She didn't like showing her vurnerable side to anyone, even her own family. That was why Carrick like a best friend to her.As of now, Savannah was rubbing her temples in frustration. The two cats sure loved to fight. A vase had already broken. Aa well as a few plates and glass. Her things were scattered everywhere.If Grandma saw this, surely Savannah would be the one responsible to take car