Chapter 4

Julia’s Point of View 

I froze on my spot with my jaw dropped after seeing a specific person.

What is happening to me? Am I dreaming?

Blake? What is he doing here?

Is he the same boy who came into my life at the saddest moment? I rubbed my eyes to confirm that the one they were seeing now was Blake but he was still standing opposite to me.

This is not a dream… He is the real one.

My whole body shivered at the thought of meeting him again. Every cell in my heart was screaming loudly.

Am I really not imagining weird fantasies?

“Juliaa…”

After making sure that I was standing opposite to Blake, I tried to calm the running horses inside me with my eyes locked in his.

I quietly looked at his sharp features.

He still has that glowing charm around him which would make any person go crazy.

Three months ago was the first time I met him. He saved me from accidentally falling into the river and made me understand the meaning of life.

“Julia… Are you listening to me?”

Though our time was not long lasting, he did tell me that we will cross paths again the other day.

I don’t know why but a part of me already wanted him. Maybe you could say that it was love at first sight..

Hehe…

The next day, in the evening, I eagerly went to the lane, waiting for him for hours…

But he didn’t come… I went home in a sad mood and eventually forgot about him for the time being.

Never in my life did I think that we would be meeting each other at a time like this…

Should I say hi to him?

Will it be awkward? 

Oh mah God, I’m nervous…

“ Hey Julia. Say hi to your idol…” This one loud sentence made me come back from my lost senses like a roller coaster causing me to break my eye contact with Blake,

“Yes, Mam.” I questioned Rucia in bewilderment. “Did you say something?”

My being was so busy gazing at a single boy, that I entirely forgot about me being in the middle of my job.

By the way, what might be Blake’s job here?

I am wondering.

“Julia, are you feeling fine? For the past few minutes I’ve been calling your name but there was no response from your side. You were too lost in your own world.” Rucia asked with concern while touching my forehead to check whether I have fever or not.

“I'm good, mam. Were you saying something earlier?” I laughed nervously, trying to hide my blushing face.

Which person in this world would say that he or she forgot to answer because of his or her crush.

Not me. I’m not that shameless.

“Thank God. I thought that you were sick.” Miss Solon took a breath of relief. I could already find the people around me silently smiling at my foolishness. Oh Whatever… You can say that I’m a fool and all.

 “I was asking you to say hi to Blake Anderson, your idol and his crewmates.” Miss Rucia continued her words, giving me a little surprise…

Blake is an idol? I glanced at him while blinking my eyes a few times.

My god, he does look different from everyone. 

So he really is the person who I will be working with?

My heart started beating faster as I turned to him for our introduction. Wow. It seems like finally my fate is turning towards me.

“Hello” I smiled awkwardly… “Do you remember me?” asking in a low tone with shyness.

He said nothing but was looking hostile towards me.

Why do I sense something wrong?

“Very well… Now that you have met your idol, please also make yourself acquainted to …” When Blake ignored me, Rucia sighed moving forward but was stopped by a sudden loud noise.

We snapped our head in the direction of the noise only to witness something completely different.

My jaw dropped on seeing the situation in front of me.

Blake was throwing death glares in the direction of his crewmates after throwing a mic towards them.

My eyes went on the mic and then on him.

Unbelievable. I was flabbergasted.

“Why the hell will I wear these crappy clothes? My makeup looks like trash. And what’s with that dustbin stadium you chose? I am not going to do a concert there. You all can’t even do a single thing properly.” He yelled at his crew, making their head down.

What is this? What am I witnessing?? I glared at him with more intensity.  Is his real personality like this?

What happened to the adorable prince I met three months ago? What about kindness and sweetness? Where the hell is that? 

The one standing in front of me is completely opposite to the one who consoled me that day. Did I really have a crush on a person like him?

“Blake, why don’t you calm down, we will change everything according to your needs. Look, I've brought a new assistant for you.” Miss. Solon attempted to calm down Blake by pushing me towards him.

Not being able to balance myself, I straightly went into his arms, my body hitting his rock hard chest.

Miss Solon, I cried in my mind.

Why are you pushing me in the lion’s den? I cried in my mind while immediately getting out of Blake’s hug and standing straight.

He was still gawking at me like I would immediately be buried in my coffin.

I averted my gaze from him.

“Are you sure she will be able to handle my chores and not run like the twenty fifth one? Because if this one runs, I am going to fire you all.” Blake questioned Rucia in a threatening tone while staring at me from head to toe.

I shrieked under his gaze in awe.

“Yes, sure. She has vowed that she will not leave you for a year.” Rucia grinned at him, making me remember the actions I had committed two hours ago.

Remembering all the incidents on a whim, I immediately regretted signing the contract with this company. So this is why the company kept the one year policy. Only if I would have known beforehand about everything.

Damn… So my fate is still rotten.

“What is your name?” A deep husky voice which was eventually of Blake asked me with a hint of sturdiness in it.

My voice was stuck in my throat and came out weak at his question. “Julia.” I replied in a weak tone.

“What?” Unable to hear me, he asked again. “Julia.” Out of fear I said again.

“Are you dumb or deaf? What is your name? I am repeating my question for the third time to you?” He yelled at my shaking frame, making me scared to the core. I was pinned on the door by him with his hands on either side of me.

We were only a centimeters away from each other because of which I could feel his hot breath on my face. His closeness to me was unabling me to move.

My heartbeat and breath quickened in pace for some unknown reasons.

Seeing his irked pupils, tears started rolling from my eyes.Everyone in the hall was giving me a worried look yet not saying anything.

Very Bad.

 How many times have I told you my name? Is it my fault that you can’t listen? You should be called deaf rather than calling  me.

Only if I would have known your real nature, It would have saved me from imagining all that weird fantasies and dozing out in between work.

Never in this life can I have likings towards a person like you, let alone crush.

“Damn… Why is everyone literally trash here? Keep your mouth shut forever. I am going.” Seeing me cry, Blake tossed me aside while opening the door and left.

I wiped my tears and looked at Miss. Solon who was smiling in guilt. She knew everything and yet didn’t tell me anything.

“Poor girl. She had to face that spoiled brat’s wrath on the very first day of her work.” A woman sympathized with my condition.

“He just behaves like that because of his father’s wealth. I would have taught him a lesson if he would have been on our level.” Another man supported the woman’s words.

“Yes he treats everyone like they are trash and he is the god. I really want to beat him someday.” The people present in the hall started their discussion. 

“I don't know what his assistant would have to face… Oh poor girl.”

“Enough guys. Resume to change everything as Blake said.” Rucia stopped that man from speaking about my condition. “Julia, come with me, Dear. I have something to talk to you about.” Every person started doing their work while I was dragged out of the hall by Miss Solon to her cabin.

What is there to say now?

“Please sit.” She instructed me right after we went inside her cabin. I eyed her with a depressed mind while hugging my bag like a teddy bear.

“Are you fine?” Miss Solon asked me with a concerned look. I looked at her with teary eyes.

After sprinkling salt on my wound you are asking me about how I am or am I fine? Why didn’t you tell me that the idol I will be working with will have that evil nature. I complained in my mind.

And moreover, how did I judge him by just meeting him for the first time thinking that he will be an angel or whatever.

Whom should I blame? You or me. Ugh.. I hope all this could be a nightmare. Not caring about Rucia’s question, I fixed my eyes on the floor.

Seeing me unresponsive, she got up from her seat and came to my side, holding my hand. “Julia I’m really sorry for the humiliation you had to endure in the hall and sorry that I wasn’t able to say anything. Blake can become indecisive over his acts sometimes when things don’t get done according to him. Very sorry for that. We are bound by the company’s laws otherwise I would have taught Blake a good lesson as I do with my son. Also he is the son of a very powerful businessman so there is nothing we can do. I’m really sorry.” She tried to cheer me up by apologizing for that maniac’s behavior.

Yes I understand you mam. But have you ever thought that if you are suffering from his wrath this much then what will happen to me?

After all, the assistant has to be the closest person to the idol ever. What will happen to me from now on???

“Julia, are you listening to me? Will you come to work tomorrow?” Miss Solon questioned me with puppy eyes.

I looked at her in hesitation. Should I? “Look you have signed…” As she was to bring that contract thingy again, I replied to her on a whim.

“Yes I will come.” How can I say no? My family’s whole future depends on this job. Even if I strongly disagree with working here, it’s not like I have a choice.

“Thank you… Thank you… Julia.” She hugged me tightly. “You don’t know about how big of a favor you have done for all of us. For today, you are dismissed. Please give me your contact number so that I can save it and talk to you regarding work.” Miss Solon asked me, after thanking me again and again.

“Yes mam.” I gave her my contact number and came out of the building after we discussed a few more things about what I will have to do for Blake.

Basically, it’s just babysitting a teenage boy.

I took the bus to my dorm and checked for messages on my phone. I haven’t seen my phone the whole day. To my surprise, Miss Solon had sent me a message already.

I quickly opened the inbox and looked at the message in disgust… What?

Giving me an address, she has asked me to go to Blake’s house tomorrow and bring him for work in time?

Really? What new problem is this?

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Author's Note

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