Olivia's pov
I adjusted my brown purse and walked into the massive hotel and the doorman grinned at me. "Good morning Milady," Brandon said bowing slightly. "Stop it Brandon" I replied laughing, He does this every morning. "Have a nice day Olivia!" He replied pushing the glass doors open as I waved at him. I have never been late for work but today I was extremely early and I have a mission which is to see Noah the manager and I pray it doesn't cost me my job. "Morning Debby" I greeted the receptionist with heavy makeup, She was looking at a round mirror adjusting her eyeliner. She looked up at me for a second then went back to what she was doing ignoring me, No wonder nobody likes her I thought scoffing in annoyance. I went straight to Noah's office not stopping at the employee's room to change. I stood at the front of the massive door made of wood that has the manager written on it in gold letters, I huffed as I knocked twice and paused my heart beating in anticipation. "Come in" I heard Noah's deep voice from the other side and I sighed before opening the door. "Good morning Noah," I said gently looking around at the simple but disorganized office, He looked up at me briefly before turning back to his paperwork, He had bags under his eyes and I doubted he has had any sleep at all, I wondered if this was a good time. "Good morning Olivia, How can I help you?" He asked running his hands through his hair as he picked up his pen, I did not know what to say, I have practiced my speech repeatedly last night and now that I am standing in front of him I am speechless. "I want a raise" I blurt out and I gulped as he looked up at me in shock and then amusement. "What makes you think so?" He asked dropping his pen and giving me all his attention I looked down not wanting to meet his eyes suddenly interested in the black pen on his large table, He cleared his throat and I looked up at him. "Uh, you see I have been working here for three years now and I have never been late to work and I have a lot of reviews from customers and...." I rushed out not pausing to take a breath as I spilled all my thoughts out. He gave me an irritated expression and I knew I had said all the wrong things, I pray he doesn't get mad, I need this job more than anything right now, I am just desperate. "Do you still need this job?" He asked and my heart skipped a beat. "Yes, yes I love my job it's just that.." I couldn't finish my statement as he raised his hand to silence me and I fiddled with my fingers nervously. "Do you know a lot of people need your job right now, This is the best-paying hotel you can find in Los Angeles" He said and I nodded. All I want right now is to run out of this office, all my confidence has been replaced with fear. "I am sorry Noah" I whispered but I know he heard me. "It's okay, you can get back to work" He replied waving me off and I practically ran out of the office with teary eyes, this hotel was built five years ago and I have been working here as a cleaner for three years. I was probably asking for too much cos Noah helped me get this job after saving me from a drunk man's harassment at a nightclub where I was working as a waitress. I entered the employee's room sniffing and wiping the stray tears from my eyes as I opened my locker and brought out my cleaning outfits and put it on quickly, I looked at the annoying clothes that consisted of a big black dress and a white apron. I will just have to get another job, The hotel and cafe shifts were not paying well enough to get Mum out of the hospital anytime soon. I wheeled the cart filled with cleaning tools to one of the rooms I will be cleaning today while humming my favorite song under my breath. A little boy and girl ran down the hallway almost knocking me over. "Stop that!” I turned around to see a petite woman with red hair shouting and walking fast to catch up with them. She mouthed sorry at me giving me an apologetic look, I smiled back at her before continuing down the hallway, I could see the little boy and girl fighting from where I was standing. I entered the suite and immediately got to work leaving my cleaning cart in the room and picking up my cleaning tools, I entered the huge bathroom and started scrubbing the tiles. I couldn't help but wonder how miserable my life is right now. Never in my entire life would I have seen myself as a hotel cleaner. I had dreamt of becoming a surgeon and making my mum proud after all the hell the poor woman had been through as a single mother. My childhood had never been smooth, There was no money to live a comfortable life. My mum had worked different shifts in other to fend for both of us. It's very painful to see the person you cherish and love most unhealthy and suffering. I had worked my ass out in other to assist my mother and make a living for myself. I snapped out of my thought and walked out of the massive bathroom I had been cleaning after giving it one more glance and making sure that it was sparkling clean. I brought out my phone from the front pocket of my cleaning outfits and dialed Amanda's number even if it was against the employee's rule, I just couldn't help it. I was just too tired and bored. I left out a sigh when it went to voicemail, I was going to see her in an hour or so anyway, I am still working another shift at the cafe. I walked around the expensive suite and it looked untouched leaving me with a little work to do. I could see a very nice ash-colored rug at the foot of the bed and I wanted to touch it. A king-sized bed with a golden headboard and a matching golden lamp. A beautiful painting of the mountains was hanging on the wall above the bed. A massive flat-screen TV with a nice white couch and a coffee table was in the corner of the room, I could see a glass door leading to the balcony that I am very sure has a perfect view of the beach. Los Angeles had always been a tourist home. The Empire city hotel and suite is top-notch and a lot of people lodge here daily. The bed was untouched with shining silver fabric, An unopened designer box, and a wristwatch on it, I decided to leave it as it is, I did not want to tamper with anything. I had been working for hours and after cleaning several rooms, my body was aching. I walked out of the room happy to be done for the day and sad that I had to go back to the cafe for another shift. Walking towards the elevator and pushing my cart, I hum my favorite song. I abruptly stopped. I noticed a well-built man wearing a nice black suit that fit him perfectly, with broad shoulders and sandy blonde hair on his head his phone on his ear talking and looking down at his well-polished shoes. Damn! Those shoes must cost a fortune I am sure if I move closer and look down at them I'll be able to see my reflection on them. Looking back up I noticed a sharp jawline and long lashes. Wait a minute! Even if he wasn't looking at me presently I could recognize that man anywhere. He was so engrossed in his conversation and laughed deeply. I gasped and immediately covered my mouth turning back silently praying he does not look up and notice me. Oh my god! It's Nathan. I practically ran and at the same time tiptoed wheeling my cart not turning back to look at him. I was happy when I did not make any sound and quickly turned around a corner in the hallway resting my back on a wall and breathing heavily. A woman passing by cradling a baby to her chest gave me a strange look and I smiled at her nervously adjusting my cleaning outfit, She ignored me walking ahead. I pushed my cart into the room I came out from a few minutes ago, closing the door silently and resting my back on it.Nathan's pov I should have been at the hostel an hour ago, I was caught up in fucking traffic. A car is in front of me and another is behind me, I had my bodyguards follow me today. I got to Los Angeles on Monday to see how my managers are running the business. I had gone to check my Tech company this morning and it's failing. I thought they would have introduced our new advanced technology to the world by now but they haven't. My tech company sales and finance manager has been living off the company's fund. I was grateful George my PA had called to tell me about What was happening in my Tech company. He should have told me this earlier, it started two weeks ago. I have been overseeing other businesses my family owned in other countries but I needed to be here to make things right. I didn't waste much time in firing my Tech company manager and two others. I told my driver to take me to my hotel, I need to see how things are there. Noah had done a great
Olivia's Pov This is the second time I was entering this massive suite. I looked around and admired it again it's just so huge and beautiful, I imagined myself laying down on the king-sized bed with a glass of wine and my favorite chocolate not caring about anything in the world. I snapped out of my thoughts remembering the main reason why I am here, and why I was stupidly staring at the room like I was seeing it for the first time, I was just looking for a distraction. I can hide here till Nathan walks past or leaves, He just can't see me in this cleaning outfit. It will only confirm everything he called me in the past and I didn't want that to happen. I still hated him after five years, He is probably a changed person now but that does not make up for everything he had done. I can just walk past him and pretend like I don't know him but what if he recognizes me and calls me that stupid name? No, I can't, I have to prove him wrong and show him that I'm doing fi
Nathan's pov After putting my phone in my pocket. I walked further from the elevator only to bump into someone, and my blood instantly boiled, is this person blind? I held the lady's waist to steady her, She was so soft I wanted to run my hand down to her thigh, I looked up and I am met with a pair of honey-brown eyes staring at me with surprise and black hair that looked so soft I am tempted to run my fingers through just to feel the texture. Wow! I can't believe this, straight figure? I must admit she isn't straight anymore as I ran my eyes up and down her body. Damn, she's sexy now and I could hardly recognize her. I must have said the name she hated out loud, The displeased look on her face only confirmed it. "What are you doing here straight figure?" I asked and I instantly noticed her mood change, she was furious. I know she hated me, she had told me that repeatedly in the past. "What do you mean by what am I doing here? She replied with clear irritation on h
Olivia's Pov Storming out of the elevator ignoring the confused look from the couples inside. I released the breath I had been holding. He is too full of himself, who the hell does he think he is? That jerk hasn't changed a bit. I can't believe he still calls me straight figure, I guess age is not maturity I thought wishing I had punched him in the face. I stopped abruptly thinking of how I am going to return this dress before the owner sees it on me. I will have to avoid everyone until I get rid of this dress. "Olivia?" I heard a voice behind me and I immediately froze in fear. I turned around to see my colleague Beth. "Hey! Beth," I said smiling awkwardly at her as I scratched the back of my head. "Damn girl! You look hot, where did you get that dress?" She asked eyeing me suspiciously, I started to rack my brain for a good excuse, I don't want the whole hotel employees in my business, She will talk about me to everyone for a whole week. "Uh, You see... A
Emily White I walked majestically into my family hotel with my guards walking closely behind as my heels clicked on the well-polished floors of the hotel. The hotel I built together with my son. I am so proud of him. He is working hard to keep this family business going with his father. Our last conversation was about him settling down and bearing a child must have irritated him because he stopped coming to the mansion to see me for a while now. Don't blame me, I want a little one running around the house, I know I'm too young to be a grandma but three of my friends already have a grandchild and I want to buy baby stuff and plan a wedding or something. We all thought he was going to marry Claudia Moonstone, They had been a perfect couple. Claudia is the daughter of Selena Moonstone, who happened to be my friend, her family is one of the richest in the country. She was a perfect match for Nathan. They had broken up for reasons best known to him. They could have just settled and
NathanI entered the reserved area of the restaurant looking around for my mum, I caught the eye of Eloise Peters the popular musician, and two other ladies sitting at a corner in the restaurant, I looked away as I saw my mum looking at me with a smile on her face.My mum was putting on a white dress with minimal makeup on her face, her bodyguards Sam one and Sam two standing beside her, The fact that they had the same name but different looks and personalities is just hilarious."Who is he?" I heard a whisper as I passed Eloise's table without sparing them another look."Oh my God, That's Nathan White," Another female said louder this time as her friends shushed her and I hide my smirk, This isn't the first time I have been treated that way, Girls flock around me. I have the magazine and news to blame for that."He looks like a fucking sex god," Another one said as she moaned softly, This time I couldn't help my smirk as I got to my mum's table."I have missed you, my darling son," S
Olivia The walk home was very tiring. Today has been stressful for me, Meeting Nathan after a long time and unknowingly cooking for him and his mother. All this happened in 8 hours, what was I thinking? Accepting the job must have been a bad idea. I wasn't even a real chef, everything I know I learned from my mum. When I was little we could hardly afford good food but my mom is the best cook I know, she can throw things together and it will still make sense, she had wanted to become a chef that was her dream. Thinking about my mum brought tears to my eyes, I need to go visit her one of these days, I hated going there and seeing my mum on that bed unable to move. That was the reason why I accepted this new job, It will pay me more than what I am currently earning from working two shifts a day. I just need a little more to complete the money for the surgery, If I work hard and don't get fired, I'll be able to pay up faster than I expected. I wiped the tears that had es
Olivia The car stopped at the front of the biggest mansion I had ever seen, Not like I have seen a lot in the 23 years I have lived. So this is Nathan's family house? I wonder what he is doing right now, probably in his room. The door of the white SUV opened for me to step out and I murmured a short thanks to Mr no name. It was a 20 minutes drive and all I want to is to get some rest. "You can go inside miss, The bag will be taken to your room," He said turning around. "Mr. White is currently busy, He will see you in the morning" He added getting into the car and driving off. Are you kidding me? Is this the way they do things around here? I thought. Not even a welcome or at least a tour or something, what am I supposed to do? Should I just enter the mansion? I don't know the way to the kitchen, should I knock or ring a doorbell or something? No that doesn't make any sense. I walked up to the door and stood there, the door suddenly opened