The thoughts clung tightly to her insides as she worked. Her trembling hands didn't get a grip of the pen. She ran her hands through her hair and took a deep breath.30,000.Where was she going to get it? Rosalie let out a frustrated sigh at the thoughts. The last time her mum took out a loan and couldn't pay, she suffered the consequences. She remembered her fear that night.It was a miracle she was rescued, else she didn't know what could have happened.But now, there was no hope.Despite how hard she tried, she could see the situation repeating itself. No, she couldn't afford to go through that again.No human deserved to. She tugged on her hair as she thought of a solution but her foggy mind didn't let her.Her insides were clouded with the cold demeanor of Alexander and the thugs issue. She knew her boss was still mad at her and hadn't let go of that day's clumsiness.Despite her trying to reassure herself, the dreaded thoughts hunted her. She could see herself getting fired.Sh
Rosalie sniffed and gripped her handbag tighter. She just got out of the elevator and despite how hard she tried to console herself, it didn't work.She made him lose that deal.He was angry!He left her there and she took a taxi to the company. Her steps wavered and she sniffled as she sighted the office. Why was she unlucky?She keeps getting into trouble every now and then. And now, she jeopardized her job.But it wasn't her fault. Her anxiety was at work.She didn't believe she could experience it again. That was the main reason they came to New York. Her paranoia ate her up wherever she went.Suddenly, she paused in her steps at the sound. As she strained her ear to hear clearer, a high pitched yell filled her ears.She could figure out that yell anywhere.A tell tale feeling surged through her but she shook her head. She wouldn't believe it. She had to see.She trotted to the office and pushed the door open. The moment her orbs rested on the figures, all courage, hope she felt
Rosalie?She didn't go home? She came to the bar?His eyes widened when she almost fell. She held on to a stool as her eyes threatened to close. Her face was tear-stricken and her eyes looked puffy.He knew she had been crying and she was drunk.A prickly feeling of regret washed through his veins and he found himself heading to her."Rosalie —" he called and she raised her head to him. She batted her lashes and retrieved a step backwards which caused her to stumble but Alexander was quick to reach out for her."Miss Jones —" he held her firmly to himself and once again, he was attracted to her cognac eyes."Sir…" Rosalie stuttered with her lips quivering. "Did…you hire me again?" She grabbed his face like she needed it to be true."Miss Jones, you're drunk" Alexander cautioned when she grabbed the bottle of alcohol in her hands. "Oh yeah, I shouldn't" Rosalie chuckled and held on tightly to his shirt."Please don't fire me, please" she begged and clutched tighter to him "I need the j
Rosalie sniffed and clung to herself despite the hotness of her body. The sound of her heart beating slowly coupled her blurry vision.Her face was stained with tears that dropped as her mind ran wild about the situation on ground. It's been a week since she told the man she was going to pay him by the end of month.How that slipped off her mouth she didn't know.She guessed it was the only thing her brain thought of in that dangerous situation.She sniffled and sighed.She knew one thing; she couldn't get 30,000 in a week; except a miracle happened. And she was sure now—she wasn't meant for good things.Her phone beeped and she hurriedly reached out for it.She checked her mail and her eyes became clouded with tears when she saw one of her applications had been rejected.She had been trying to get a job to no avail. She sighed and palmed her face.The heat she felt was nothing compared to the pain in her life. She never imagined her life this way. 22 and not having money? She didn't
Rosalie took a sharp breath as she stared at the office door. Once again, she was in his office for a job. The receptionist had thrown her a surprised look but Rosalie cared less.She had to come see him and plead for a second chance.She sniffed and exhaled as she clutched tightly to the folder of files. Even if he had employed a new secretary, she'd ask for another job.Anything to pay her money.After one moment of her mustering courage, she raised her hand to knock and at the same time the door creaked open revealing Alexander.Alexander took a step backward as they locked eyes. He stood unblinking as he tried to process the image in front of him.It felt surreal but she was there. His heart thumped inside of him. It leaped for joy like a part of it was back."Sir—" Rosalie licked her lips and batted her lashes. That simple action made Alexander wish to hold her. He punched his hands to fight back every urge to hold her.He said to forget her and the persistent feeling. What was h
"Mr. Alex?" The Managing Director of the company pushed Alexander's office open causing both Rosalie and Alexander to turn to him."Yes Morris," Alexander's brows creased into a frown as the MD approached them. "Have you seen the news?" Morris questioned as he walked further to them."Good morning sir" Rosalie greeted when Morris kept his gaze on her. "Alexander, are you having an affair with your secretary now?"Rosalie stopped as she processed it. Secretary? Which secretary was that?"What do you mean Morris?" Alexander asked with a frown. He hoped it wasn't what he was thinking."Just check the news," the MD mumbled and Alexander scoffed. Of course it was what he thought.They were in the news; he was in the news with Rosalie, with her in his arms. Barely four days ago that she fainted, someone took a picture of her in his arms and it was stirring up reactions online."Morris, I think you should be more concerned about how that picture was taken because clearly, it wasn't in the da
Rosalie's POV"Yes" I answered mum as I laid on the bed. "That was the only condition and I accepted." "Oh God Rosie" she tugged on her hair and sighed. "I'm very scared. Did he say it's a business trip? Are you following him for business purpose?" Mum questioned again.Her face creased and her amber eyes laced with worry."I don't know" I answered honestly. No matter the amount of questions I asked Mr. Alexander, he only gave sketchy replies."You're following me to Italy" was his reply.Oh yeah, coupled with "you'll know when we get there"I didn't grasp why he needed me in Italy but I bet it's for business purposes. Why else will he need me?"I'm scared, if not because we need the money, I wouldn't allow you go Rosie, I feel so terrible."Hopelessness and emptiness filled my heart and I sighed despondently. A part of me trusted Mr. Alex. He had shown me kindness several times. I was sure he couldn't have a bad plan.What if the niceness was so you could fall into his trap?My subc
Alexander kept his gaze fixated on his secretary who fondled her hands as she approached him It took everything in him to resist the urge to chortle and tease her. She was about to knock, then wanted to leave.He saw everything. There was CCTV outside. He got it for protection but then it turned out useful."Ermm sir, I actually…I wanted to ask if—" Rosalie twirled her hair in her hands as she tried to search for a perfect excuse. It was embarrassing she wanted to see him then stopped."Come" Alexander ordered and she nodded. She averted her gaze everywhere except him as she trudged to the couch."Come here" Alexander pointed at the empty space beside him and her heart raced. It felt like it was jumping out of her ribcage.She swallowed hard trying to get control of her jelly legs and trudged to him. "Sir—" she sat but left a considerable distance between them which left Alexander amused.Every girl would jump at the opportunity to be close to him.But he loved it. He loved her shy n