CHAPTER 8- VISIT

CHAPTER 8- VISIT

NATHANIA’s POV

The next morning I woke up because of the loud ringing of my cell phone. I hurriedly picked it up and answered.

"Hello?!" When I answered, I looked at who the caller was. Unknown number. I got up and sat on the bed. "Who's this?! You're calling at only seven in the morning! Can't you call me to say what you want at ten o'clock?! I'm still sleepy ---"

"Nathania." I seemed to lose all drowsiness in my body when I heard his voice. "Come to the office now and wear something decent." After that, he cut the line.

What the actual fck. It’s Warren!

Oh my gosh, am I going to lose my job already?! I’m so stupid!

I got out of bed and took a shower. While taking a bath, what happened last night suddenly came to my mind.

When I got up, I immediately inhaled fresh air. Gosh! I don't know how many minutes I've had now but I know it's only been a while. When I opened my eyes my jaw dropped. I-it’s Warren.

H-he's wearing swimming trunks only. He is standing on the poolside and with crossed arms looking straight at me. I stared at him until my gaze dropped to his chest, abs, and --- I averted my gaze. What am I thinking about!

When I heard him fall into the water I immediately looked for him. His pool is long and spacious and more than that, it's also deep. I don’t know where he is, it’s been over two minutes and he’s still not coming up. Gosh! His head might have hit the floor! dived in to look for him out of concern but nothing! Damn!

"Warren?!" I shouted. I'm already panicking! “Where are you?!” Still no answer! I'll just call an ambulance or the police or--- shit! Who should I call ?! I was about to get out of the water when someone suddenly hugged my waist ---

"Gotcha." He said and he seemed happy because of what he did.

"You're crazy! I thought something bad happened to you! Do you know---" I stopped. "What?" I pushed him. I-I realized that he is still hugging my w-waist and w-we were so close to each other. I-I also felt his 'load' when we were so close. I cleared my throat. This is so awkward, I feel like my face is heating up again with shame. "You're as red as a tomato now."

"U-h you enjoy it here. I'm leaving." I was about to swim away but he pulled me in front of him again.

"What?!" I annoyingly hissed. He was just staring at me. I gulped, h-he’s undeniably a good-looking man. His thin lips were red as well as his cheeks. I faked a cough to make an excuse and leave. "U-Uhm. I'm already coughing.." I faked a cough again. "I-I'm going in ---" I was shocked and couldn't move at what he did.

He pulled me suddenly and hugged me tightly then he pressed his face to my neck. I can now feel his warm breath on my neck, he also hugged my waist tightly.

"Are you crazy already?"

"Maybe." He mumbled. I just shook my head.

I don't know what happened to that man last night and he did that because after he hugged me he came up from the pool --- take note, without saying anything. Aish!

I wore the black slacks and white blouse Warren bought for me yesterday. I also paired it with white pumps and a black shoulder bag. I just combed my long hair and left it loose.

When I came down, I went straight to the kitchen because I planned to make Warren at least a snack. After all, he might not have eaten yet. I made him a salad sandwich and pineapple juice. I put the sandwiches in the Tupperware and the pineapple juice in the tumbler. I also brought him fruit because it is good for the body, especially since he is working overtime. When I put everything in the lunch bag I smiled. I miss doing this; preparing food for my siblings as their lunch, I hope I can do that again. Haaaaay, I can’t wait for us to be together soon.

I shook my head. I believe that in a little while, my siblings and I will be together and I can't wait for that day to come.

When I came out the door, I was amazed by the black hummer limo. W-wait, I didn't seem to notice that there was a car there before, did I?

Slowly, the driver's seat window opened and a man in black shades was there. He came out of the car and opened the door for me. Even though I’m confused, I just went inside and was amazed by what was inside the car. Nice! There is an LED TV and it's super cool too! The softness of the sofa, maybe fifteen people can fit in it. When I saw the mini-fridge, I immediately went there and opened it, it was full of wine so I closed it immediately.

I leaned over and looked around the car. The nice thing is, I’ve always seen cars like this outside the club before but only now have I gotten in. It's different when you have too much wealth.

"Ma'am, we're already here." I was taken aback when the man in the black suit tapped me. I got up immediately from lying down, I-I fell asleep during the ride. Wait, was it long, or was I just really sleepy? Aish.

"All right, wait a minute. I'll just fix myself." I said before getting the small mirror out of my bag. Of course, maybe later I'll have hardened saliva on my cheek --- that’s embarrassing, isn't it? I also applied light lipstick to make me look presentable.

When I got out of the car, I realized that we are in front of the W* Automobile Company-- Warren's company.

"This way, Ma'am." I just followed the man in the black suit when he walked first. Everyone we meet looks at me, I just bow because I'm embarrassed. What’s with that man? He’s giving me a headache. 

I just breathed a sigh of relief when we got on the elevator. It’s good because I’m about to melt in the eyes of Warren’s employees! I just bent down and this man was standing right next to me. Hmm, how many men in black does Warren have? Maybe a lot.

When the elevator rang and opened, I immediately looked at it, because I thought we were on the fifteenth floor. It opened because someone was coming in. A guy came in who I don’t think works here because he’s wearing rugged jeans and a t-shirt. While whistling relaxingly he hit the fourteenth floor before looking at me. I immediately averted my eyes because he might have thought I was staring at him but ---

"Wait..." I looked at him. "Nathania? Nathania Sarmiento?" I stared at the man the most. "Don't you remember me?" I shook. I don't know him but he seems familiar --- "Kai! Kaison Lopez!" My eyes widened.

"Hey! How are you ?! I didn't recognize you huh!" I said when I realized who he was. Kaison Lopez is the only one who was always bullied when we were in Grade five, why? Because he’s so fat! His neck is dark and sweaty. But now? He looks different. He is very white and his body is also average. Not skinny and not fat, just so-so. Plus, his neck is as white as paper too!

"Well, still the same." He said while smiling.

"Oh, I don't think so! You are now a good-looking man! Maybe you've been tripping over a lot of women now, haven't you?" I joked. He just laughed and shook his head.

"Nothing!" I just laughed at his answer. "There’s this person that I like." He added seriously. I stared at him the most, it wasn't just his physical appearance that changed --- but also the way he talks. He is more courageous now, he can joke compared to before when he was always in the corner of the classroom and alone.

I turned my gaze to Warren's bodyguard as he cleared his throat just as the elevator opened and Kai said goodbye to me.

"I hope we can talk longer next time." He said.

"I hope so too!" I answered before the elevator closed. It's funny that my classmate and I met here. But wait, why is he here? And what will he do on the fourteenth floor? Hmm, baby! I didn't ask, I hope we meet again.

The elevator rang and I got out but--

"I can't take you inside anymore because that's Mr. Anderson's order." He said before bowing and closing the door of the elevator.

Idiot, I'm still looking at the now-closed elevator. What? I just struggled against myself. Instead of looking up I just walked to the door of Warren's office. When I was at the door, I first arranged the food I had prepared in the bag to make it look presentable. I knocked three times but for a few minutes, the door still did not open so I decided to enter slowly.

When I entered, Warren turned his back on me as he sat in his swivel chair.

I covered my mouth. If he had a girlfriend, why did he take me to his house? Why did he embrace me like that last night? Why ---

"How long have you been there?" I nearly jumped when he spoke. "Don't make me repeat myself Nathania." I sneezed.

"A-ah, I just entered." He nodded before standing up. "W-why is u I p-summoned here?" He came to me and took my lunch in the bag.

"What's this?" He asked before putting the lunch bag on his desk. He took a salad sandwich out and went to the sofa before eating. He looks like a very hungry student after school. See? he hasn't eaten yet. I shook my head. I approached him and handed the tumbler with only juice. "I called you here to say that you'll be my new secretary." He said after drinking.

"W-what?" I shockingly asked. "S-secretary?! Wait, I don't know how that is!"

"Can you please stop overreacting?"

"I- I only want to be a janitress because that’s what I only know."

"I already fired my secretary for you."

"W-what?!" He stood up and passed me. "What did you say? Why did you fire your secretary?" I followed his gaze. He went back to his table and got another sandwich.

"You know, he's old and he needs to rest too. Don't worry, I gave him money that he can enjoy until his last breath." I stared at him angrily because of the last thing he said. "By the way, you'll start tomorrow."

"I should have proper training before working, right?!" I asked, annoyed. "Do you want me to be confused by what I'm doing?"

"It's as if being a secretary is a very hard job."

"Yes! I also need to train!"

"Fine, I'll train you tonight." He said with a playful smile on his lips. "Besides, you can learn everything Nathania, as long as you want." Aish! This man and his words! Well, that’s kinda true but hello?! I didn’t even step into High School, how can I do that job properly?!

After we talked about work I left immediately because businessmen entered his office. Now I'm on my way home to Warren's house in a limousine. I don’t know but I’m bothered. It’s not because of my work tomorrow but it’s all about earlier.

Is his girlfriend the one he talked to earlier? Aish!

Even now that I’m taking a bath, I can't forget that thing. Haaaaay. I only came here for pure business, I'm just thankful because Warren let me stay here especially now that I’m broke. But before his 'girlfriend' comes home here, I'll make sure I'm out of here so they don't get into trouble. Maybe Warren will understand that.

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