Chapter 3

 

Luna's POV

"Sweetie? Sweetie wake up, today's your first day at work"

I furrowed my brow as I tried to open my eyes

"Leave me be hunnie, there's no harm in being five minutes late" I said and repositioned myself on the bed

"Right but I heard Jayden Ashford is going to be your boss" she said and I sprang up from the bed

"Oh my God, the authoritative figure and inflexible boss, you should've woken me up earlier Daisy!!" I yelled

"Don't you even yell at me, you were the one that suggested we drink all night to celebrate your new job, I just woke up too!"

"Oh right, am sorry hunnie, am just agitated, you know the reputation that preceeds Jayden Ashford, I'll be damned if I get on his bad side on my first day" I said

"I heard he has nothing like a bad side, you mess up? You are so fired immediately" Daisy said and we laughed

"Let's get ready, I'll drop you off on my way to work" Daisy said and I hugged her

"Awwn, this is why you are my hunnie, I'll be ready in no time" I said and dashed off to the bathroom

"You look great hunnie" I said to Daisy

"Let's not talk about me, gosh look at you, you are dressed to kill"

"Yeah, dressed to kill Jayden Ashford's ego" I said and we laughed

"Let's go sweetie" Daisy said and we got into her car

"You should be careful though, your new boss has a really bad reputation" Daisy said as she drove

"Don't worry hunnie, you know me, I always do my work diligently, apart from the introduction that's to take place this morning, I'll take the opposite way whenever I see him coming so I'll be fine" I said with a smile

"That's my sweetie, oh and guess what, your new boss is getting married next week, it was on TV this morning"

"Wonder who the unlucky lady is" I said

"Her name is Audrey Castle, apparently she's some hotshot too" Daisy said and I nodded

"Am just imagining it, how did the grumpy Jayden Ashford manage to ask her out? I can't even imagine him saying I love you to anyone, and after the wedding, can you even imagine such a strict guy having sex and moaning" I said and Daisy burst into laughter

"Stop being silly sweetie, everyone has sex and strict guys even tend to be more good at it" she said with a wink

"Ewwww" I made a disgusted face "Let's stop talking about that, imagining already seems so creepy" I said and we laughed

"You know the only thing good about your boss?" Daisy asked and I shook my head

"He's handsome" she said with a wink

"And rich" I winked too and we laughed again

"We are here" Daisy said as she stopped the car in front of the company

"How's my Mom doing?" I asked before getting off

"She's same but you do know you have to pay the hospital bill for the 2 months you owe, the only reason the hospital hasn't asked you to come take her home is because I work at the hospital but even that grace will expire if you don't pay soon" she said with concern written all over her face

"Don't worry hunnie, I have a job now, I'll pay the hospital bills immediately I get my first paycheck, take care of her for me, I'll check on her after am done with my work here and thanks for everything hunnie and for the ride" I said as I got down from the car

"Take care sweetie and don't get in trouble with your grumpy boss" Daisy said

"Sure I won't, bye" I waved and she drove off

I looked at the mighty building in front of me and I heaved a sighed

This is a new chapter of my life, I just graduated from a job seeker to a job owner, let's make it worthwhile

I walked into the company with an air of confidence after making a resolution that I'll do my best at this job

According to the notification I received, I was to stop by the secretary's office on the third floor

I got to secretary's office and I met three other people there

Moments later the secretary walked in and we exchanged greetings

"First, my name is Alice Greene, you can call me Alice, I am the secretary of Mr Jayden Ashford, the CEO of CM Enterprise who is now also your boss. Being a new employee here am sure you've heard a rumour or two about Mr Jayden and I assure you all the rumours are true, he's a no nonsense man so if you want to be a long-term employee here, I'll advise you to do your job not just well but excellently well and stay clear of him unless in unavoidable situations. Talking about unavoidable situations, you guys will be meeting him today for introduction, be in front of his office by 11:30am sharp, he hates lateness and clumsiness. And finally, you can go to the fifth floor which is the fashion designing floor, you'll be briefed on your work there, once again, welcome to CM Enterprise and I hope your stay here will be long, interesting and fruitful

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"Who...... what's your name?" He asked

"My name is Luna Sir, Luna Wilsford" I replied and he stared at like he had just seen a ghost

His eyes pierced into mine for some seconds and I could feel my heart beat rising faster

"Are you okay Sir?" Alice asked and he quickly let go of me but not his eyes, he was still staring into my eyes

"Everyone leave" he said coldly

They all started walking out including Alice

I hesitated a bit and decided to walk out too, he said everyone after all

"Not you" he said as he grabbed my hand again

The rest of them walked out and he shut the door

I became scared as I realized the situation I was in

What's wrong with you Luna, even the secretary warned that we should stay clear of him, why on Earth did you go on and touch him!

"Sir.....sir I..... think there's..... there's a mis.... misunderstanding, I honestly didn't mean to touch you, I...... I was just concerned when......when I noticed you winced in pain, please...... please for..... forgive me" I stuttered

He let go of my hand and I heaved a sigh of relief, the worst has come to pass

But before I could say Jack Robinson, he gripped my throat instead

"She sent you didn't she?" He asked as he tightened his grip

"Am.... I...... I...... can't....... can't...... breath" I stuttered

He released my neck and I fell on the floor panting

"Go back and tell her that I said no, I'll only marry whomever I choose and I refuse to fall for her whims!!" He yelled and quickly went to his desk, brought out a white envelope and threw it at me

"Your employment is hereby nullified, that is your dismissal letter, never show your face in my company again"

"Dismiss?" I said in utter disbelief as I stared at the white envelope

"But Sir? This is just my first day at work and I really need this job, if it's because I touched you then I apologise but I really need this job Sir, my Mom......my Mom has been in a vegetative state for 6 months now and am owing the hospital 2 months hospital bills, this job is my only hope of paying please Sir, please forgive me" I cried

He walked towards me and grabbed my face

"Whatever you are going through is your business not mine, I don't want you in my company and that's the end of it, I don't want to see your face again now get out!!" He yelled and I flinched

"Do I need to call the security to throw you out?" He said and I managed to stand up and I clumsily found my out of his office

This all seems like a nightmare, I hope to wake up from it soon...

Jayden's POV

"Sir, it's time for your interview" Alice said as she walked into my office

"Get out!!!" I yelled and she quickly dashed out

What plan is the Moon goddess concocting?

How on Earth did my supposed soulmate find a job right in my company at the exact moment the goddess required me to find her and marry her? What are the chances of this happening?

This was all planned by the goddess am sure of it, I won't let her control me

I trusted her once and she failed me, she's deceitful and I won't let her deceive me into such a stupid marriage

She.....

"Ahhh!" I screamed as I suddenly felt a bolt of pain through my head, like someone was cracking my skull

"Ahhh!!" I screamed again as the pain intensified and I noticed my nose was bleeding

I took my phone and called Landon

It rang twice before he was able to pick it up

"Where the hell have you been?!!" I yelled and I winced again as my head felt like it was collapsing

"This isn't Landon, this is John, he was with me when suddenly, he grabbed his head screaming and then he collapsed" John said over the phone

"What?! You know what? Get help from the other werewolfs in the mansion and take him to the Moon goddess's shrine, am sure this is one of her tricks too, I'll be there soon" I said and ended the call

I searched my drawers frantically and found a car key

I tried standing up but I fell back on my chair

The headache is unending

"Oh I know you are behind this Moon goddess but will you give me some minutes of solace lemme go meet your mouthpiece!" I said as I tried to stand up again

I took the car keys and rushed out of my office

"Sir, the interview!" Alice yelled after me but I didn't stop

I got into my car and drove off in a high speed

The headache was still there, it was still ripping through my skull and I was starting to feel dizzy

"Damn you goddess" I cursed under my breath

The path to the Moon goddess's shrine was hidden, can only be reached by walking and not with any vehicle

So I drove as far as I could into the forest and I got down from the car and started walking

I'd walk a few paces, fall, struggle to stand up and continue walking again

And it went like that till I finally got to the shrine

Landon was lying unconscious on the ground, John, Audrey and a few other werewolfs were standing beside him

"Jayden!!" Audrey screamed immediately she saw me

She ran towards me and grabbed me

"Are you okay Jayden?" She asked worried

"Am fine" I managed to push her and I went to where Landon was laid down

"Where's the priestess?" I asked

"Right here" she said and I looked up to see her right in front of me wearing a creepy smile

I felt like tearing her heart out of her chest right there and then but I had to keep my anger in check

"What is the meaning of this?!" I asked coldly

"You know what it means Alpha, you are running out of time, the goddess wants you bonded to your mate right here in 7 days time" she said

"I care not of what your goddess wants!" I said and my head ached again, so badly that I screamed and went on my knees

"You have no choice Alpha, her Will is your will too"

"But her problem is with me so why the hell is Landon like this!" I yelled and the priestess bent down and touched Landon's forehead

Landon sprang up panting

"What....what happened Jayden, I totally thought I was dead" Landon said and the priestess stood up

"The goddess brought your Mate right in front of you but you denied her and disregarded the goddess's decree, Landon being like this is your undoing Jayden, this time only you and those you share a blood relation with was affected, next time it will be you and your entire pack, and they might not survive it, 7 days Alpha, that's all you've got" the priestess said and walked away.....

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