Jasmine."The last thing I want to do is overwhelm you Miss Castor, I don't want you running away like my last assistant," Mr Warner said, his eyes were focused on the screen in front of him.Those were his first words to me the moment I entered his office. No hello, no how was your night. Nothing."Good morning Mr Warner," I greeted wearily. I still didn't know what to make of him and I have been working with him for quite some time now.I guessed he didn't expect that because of the rapid blinks that followed my words. "Good morning Miss Castor," The sides of his mouth lifted up in a small smile. "Take a seat please," He pointed at a chair directly opposite him.I took the seat while trying to stifle a yawn. Last night with Amanda had taken a toll, she wanted to talk about anything and everything that would bring me to the discussion of Alexander but this time I watched my words. I wasn't interested in talking about him. I was sure they would run into each other one day. After all
Jasmine."What? That's wrong," I denied it immediately. It wasn't the truth and was nowhere close to the truth.Ruby giggled and wriggled her eyebrows at me, "I saw both of you and I saw the way you looked at him when he walked into the office, like you couldn't believe such a fine specimen of man had graced this earth," She explained to me."What are you talking about?," I asked stupidly because I didn't understand what was happening anymore.I had only seen Alexander once and he denied knowing me. When did Ruby witness an interaction between us that involved me staring at Alexander like he was something new."You got the whole story wrong Ruby, did you listen to our conversation?" I asked her before she could reply the last question.The smile on her lips turned down and so did her eyebrows, she looked confused."I didn't listen to your conversation but I thought your facial cues were enough to show that you had a crush on him or something because he was really handsome and most of
Jasmine.Sometimes I felt like Ruby knew more than she let on, like she knew what I planned to do and was perhaps even sent by any member of my family. Charles, mom or even Amanda."That dress just hugs every curve in the right way," She screeched when she saw one of the dress she had personally picked for me. The red coloured bodycon like dress with ruffled sleeves and some sort of corset that seemed to push my breast upwards. I felt like a character from one of those medieval movies Amanda loved to watch when we were younger."This dress is too revealing," I tried to reason with her, my hand reaching towards the cup to pull it upward. There was no way I could wear this to a fundraiser event, not even to seduce a man.I could feel the stares and hushed whispers already. What a prostitute the presidential candidate had chosen as a second. Mr Warner would be so embarrassed, he wouldn't invite me for anything again and that would limit my chances.Ruby had other ideas on the other hand
Jasmine."What's she wearing?""Why would she wear something as skimpy as that? Does she think that this is a clubhouse?""Who even is she? Some sort of assistant?"I could hear the whispers from every part of the room, the women and men I was introduced to by Mr Warner and even the celebrant."And who is this beautiful young girl? I haven't seen her before....." The celebrant had started when she was done with the show of love with Mr Warner.I honestly felt the most inadequate when I stood close to her. She had the most vibrant red hair and looked really beautiful with the sort of natural makeup I knew Ruby would love to try on herself. And her clothes, they were purely designers and quite expensive.She even smelled expensive.Mr Warner placed his hand on my shoulder and brought me forward a bit, "She's my new assistant after the last one left under mysterious circumstances, I decided to show her around and allow her help me.""After all, her job is to assist right," The celebrant
Jasmine.The rest of that party passed like a blur with Gia passing drinks after drinks into my hands and making me much more intoxicated."Mr Warner, do you like my dress?" I asked after one too many drinks, resting my hand on the table and placing my chin on it so I could look at him very well.Blood rushed towards Mr Warner's cheeks and even under the dark light of the building, it was very evident."Miss Castor," He croaked out before clearing his throat, "I am sure I have told you before about how this shade brings your eyes out and makes them pop. You look beautiful dear," He smiled through clenched teeth, his eyes darting towards Alexander.I giggled like he had said something funny, drawing the attention of Gia that had been invited to talk to a group of women. Her eyes betrayed the questions she wanted to ask and the desire to leave that place.Alexander on the other hand acted like nothing had happened. I would have turned towards him and ask him why he was behaving like a j
Jasmine.I scoffed, "You can't possibly know that. I'm telling you all there is to know about your brother's whereabouts," I said, trying to keep my voice as low as I could. I wasn't interested in causing a scene.But Amanda had always been one for dramatic exits. She simply rolled her eyes at me and slammed her hand on the table, when she was sure all eyes were on her, she smirked and walked away.Utter embarrassment. Tell me she didn't believe me and walk out like that, she was just so mature.The waiter didn't come forward for the payment of the bills so I assumed it had been paid beforehand or perhaps Amanda had an habit of paying for meals later on. I left the place before anyone could look closer at me and realize they know me or perhaps something even worse.The headache I felt became worse and all I wanted to do was go home and sleep for the remainder of the day but I had too much work to do. I still had to meet with my other boss and show him the work I had done. Damnnnnn.S
Jasmine.There was nothing more humiliating than one's boss coming to the office before them, starting a board meeting and then you, the personal assistant barging into the meeting like you owned the place.It was mortifying. Especially because Alexander and Gia were there to witness my downfall."Can we help you?" The lady at the right side of Mr Warner asked, she had the reddest hair I had ever seen. "I..uhm..I," I stammered out the words confused, cleared my throat and then tried again, "Sorry, sorry," I tried again as I carefully walked outside.And once I was out, the embarrassment was enough to make me run to my office and shut the door against myself.I didn't think I would ever come out again. How on earth was I supposed to face Alexander ever again. How would I face Gia?I calmed myself down by focusing on the other things I had to do. I made a lists of things I had to do and the places I had to go to, calls I had to make.How on earth was I supposed to flirt with Mr Warner
Jasmine.When we were younger, there were times I was interested in smacking Alexander at the back of his head. Today was one of those times."What the heck are you talking about?" I asked as calmly as I could, I didn't want to become all flustered and then have him discover he was right about whatever theory he had conjured in that brain of his.Another eyebrow raised, he walked away from me, towards the exact same chair Mr Warner had sat on just minutes before and sat on it."This whole ploy, working for Mr Warner....." He waved his hands around as he said that, "Somehow you discovered I was planning on working with him and like the nosy little brat you are, you found a way to get the job," He reclined his body on the chair."How much did my dad pay you? Heck how much did Amanda pay for this?" He chuckled while saying those words like it was some sort of amusing discovery for him.Honestly, I hadn't felt that flabbergasted in my entire life."Hold on...." I started with my right han