CHECKMATE

Miriam''s POV.

As much as I would love to say those words to his face, I kept my mouth closed while cursing him heavily in my mind.

His eyes were wide with shock, most probably surprised to see me working at la amore.

Well I got you this job, bitch.

“That will be all for now, I am sure everyone wants to go for their lunch break now so I won't waste your time anymore.” Mrs Jones added before turning around to leave but Williams' gaze was still locked on me .

And some people were starting to notice.

“Wait, why is he looking at Miriam like he just saw a ghost?” one of my colleagues whispered.

“Do they know each other?” Another whispered.

“Mr Davidson, is everything okay?” Mrs Jones asked.

“Yes.” William responded, turning around to follow Mrs Jones while still looking stunned.

Good, the more surprised he is the better. 

I just hope I don't get to be in the same team he is going to work with.

*****

“What?” I yelled out, completely losing my composure.

I was currently sitting in Mrs Jones office along with five other of my colleagues and they were looking at me like I just grew a second head.

But I might as well have because what Mrs Jones was telling me was not making any sense.

Why do I have to work with that bastard? I just had an icky feeling that Sara had something to do with this.

“Is everything okay Miriam?” Mrs Jones asked, looking concerned.

“Yeah, I am just surprised….you know this seems like such a high profile job… I can't believe I will be part of the team.” I said smiling as much as I could although I was going through a mental breakdown in my head.

“I believe this is going to be a nice learning experience for you. Besides you have Clara, I am sure she is going to put you through.” Mrs Jones added.

I nodded my head. I never would have thought my lunch break would be interrupted with such tragic news, but at least on the bright side I can get first hand information about the project and I can supervise it.

This project was of very important value to the company. If I were to go back in time I would definitely have not given William’s unqualified ass this opportunity.

“Thank you ma for this opportunity.” 

I walked out of the room feeling burdened.

Today has been so hectic. I just wish I could teleport to the comfort of my home and lay on my soft comfy bed.

“Arghhhh.” I groaned into my arm as soon as I sat down on the chair.

The soft buzz of my phone snapped me back to reality.

“Did you like my gift?” Sara texted with a smiling emoji.

I knew it, she was definitely behind this.

“I am going to skin you alive when I get you.” I texted back, completely fuming inside.

“Come on, I thought you wanted revenge, as the saying goes keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I am helping you out here. But do you know what I think when he finds out I am the CEO of the company he might lose it.” She texted back with a laughing emoji.

That was true, Sara's identity as my business partner and CEO of la amore was also kept on a low profile. 

“Well at least we can look on the bright side of things. As much as I want to get rid of him as soon as possible I can't let the project be affected.” 

“Okay see you soon then. Xxx” 

Soon? I frowned, confused.

“Okay team Brown rover you are needed at the conference room we have a meeting with the CEO.” Mrs Jones announced.

Oh! So this is what Sara meant.

“Come on, let's go.” Clara parted my back.

With a deep sigh I stood up from my seat, ready for the drama that was about to unfold.

“This is the first time I will be seeing the CEO.” One of the girls with us muttered with excitement.

“Well I heard she is incredibly beautiful, maybe I could charm her with my looks.” Another of my colleagues, a male this time around chimes in and I could not help but smirk.

If there was one person no one could charm, that would be Sara.

I had been to the conference room multiple time but always undercover so as not to expose my identity.

“You seem to know your way around here.” Clara chimed in.

“Huh?” I asked confused

“I mean you knew we were about to take a turn at the corner before I said anything. Have you been here before?” She asked.

One attribute about Clara I seem to have noticed is that she has an extremely kind eye to things. 

“Uhmmm…. I figured it would be at the right turn and it….it has the same layout as the formal company I worked at.” I lied straight through my teeth.

“Oh! What company did you work for?” She asked.

Damn, I did not think this through. Was I really about to expose my real identity on my first day?

“Okay guys, remember to stay poised and professional.” Mrs Jones interrupted before I could answer but I could not be more thankful.

“Let's go in.” I urged Clara who seemed nervous.

We all settled into our respective seats and not too long after Sara walked in with a stoic expression on her face and I almost burst out laughing.

This is the first time I am seeing her in a professional setting and she looked cool but knowing how goofy she was behind her blank look was not helping matters.

Her eyes found mine and she raised her brows at me, causing me to frown my face.

“Miriam.” Clara whispered beside me.

I turned around to see my colleagues all looking at me like I just committed a huge crime and that was when I noticed I was the only one still sitting down.

I quickly stood up, my face flushed with embarrassment.

“Let's begin.” Mrs Jones sent me a variety of glances, most probably a warning for me to behave myself.

“Where is Mr Davidson?” Sara asked and right on cue, he walked in with a smug look on his face which immediately wiped off his face as soon as he saw Sara and I sitting in the same room.

“Mr Davison, we were just waiting for you.” Mrs Jones offered him a seat while his gaze shifted from Sara to mine.

“I told you he was going to be dumbstruck.” My phone buzzed with a message from Sara.

“Well let's see how he reacts once he finds out you are his boss.” I replied.

“Mr Davidson meet the CEO of la amore, Mrs Norman.” Mrs Jones introduced with an innocent smile on her face unbeknownst of the situation that was unfolding.

“What?” William yelled, looking appalled.

“Nice to meet you, Mr Davidson.” Sara extended her hands towards him while William stood frozen.

Checkmate bitch.