Falling for the CEO

A bothersome noise from my alarm startles me a bit, making me half-open my eyes. I grimaced in annoyance, reaching out my hand to turn off the alarm. I hated waking up early. Nevertheless, I had to find a job because my dear father didn't want to keep paying for my studies, insisting I should earn my keep. Bah, nonsense."Hey, Hermione, wake up!" My roommate's shrill voice made me roll my eyes. Lucy acted as my second alarm clock.I promptly got up and walked over to the mirror. My hair looked like a bird's nest, and the dark circles under my eyes were prominent. It was the result of studying at night and sleeping in."You can do this," I told myself. "Finding a job is easy," I tried to convince myself. "You have an interview today, and you'll come home with that job, got it?"I nodded to myself.After a long shower, picking out clothes, applying light makeup, and a gulp of coffee, I was ready."See you in the afternoon, H," Lucy bid farewell. At least she had a nice job as a waitress

The alarm on my clock went off again, it had interrupted my sleep about three times already. It's too early, and the sun hasn't even risen yet. I opened my eyes to check the time:5:20 a.m."Damn it!" I exclaimed, realizing I was late. I jumped out of bed and headed to the bathroom, tossing my pajamas aside. I showered at lightning speed; I couldn't afford to be late on my first day of the trial.After leaving the bathroom, I hastily put on the first clothes I found. I combed my hair, grabbed my bag, and rushed out. I didn't even have breakfast. As I hit the road, I desperately looked for a bus or a taxi, anything. Finally, my eyes landed on a taxi, and I hailed it immediately.As it stopped in front of me, I hurried to get in."To the Pawlan building," I told the driver."Good morning, miss, nice to see you again," the taxi driver said as he started driving, although his voice sounded oddly familiar. I glanced up."You?" It was the same taxi driver from yesterday."And it seems you g