“Thank you.” I smiled at the cab driver as I handed him his money. I stepped out of the car.
“Hey, this is more than your cab fee.” He yelled as I walked away.“It’s yours.” I replied with a wide grin on my face.I turned slightly just in time to see a thankful smile on his face before he sped off.“Now, let’s do this.” I muttered under my breath as I made my way to the renowned Anderson Corporation.
I wasn’t a bit nervous about today. Why? It was my first day after all. I should be but I wasn’t.Yeah, it was my first day at work as the personal bodyguard to the famous New York’s most handsome young CEO.As the elevator moved, I braced myself up to face my soon to be boss who was none other than Ryan Robin Anderson. He was popularly called RRA. Classic, huh?
I stepped out of the elevation as it stopped.“Hi,” I looked up to see a middle aged man. “You must be the new bodyguard.” He said. I nodded with a smile.“Come with me to his office so I can properly introduce you to him and every other person you’d work with.” he said as he led the way. My first impression about this man was that he seemed too polite.
It didn’t take up to five minutes before we got to the CEO’s office and as the man pushed the door opened, the interior designs took my breath away.
“This way, please.” The man signaled with his hands as he led me to the supposed Ryan. Not that I didn’t recognize Anderson but I’ve never been up close to him. I should probably be crazy about seeing the most handsome bachelor in New York but I wasn’t. You know why?
That was probably how much I hated him.“Mr Anderson, he’s here.” The man announced and we waited as Ryan swirled his seat.
“Wow!” I muttered when Ryan Robin Anderson raised his head and got his gaze fixed on me.He sure was handsome. No kidding! His perfectly outline jaw, his well-shaped lips and nose, those piercing blue eyes, his slick gelled up hair. Everything about him screamed perfection.“You must be Sam.” He said as he eyed me up and down. I didn’t even realize he was now in front of me. “Are you sure he passed the tests?”
“Yeah.” The man that brought me in nodded.“All the stages?” Ryan glanced at the man with a slight look of disbelief in his eyes.The man nodded with a sigh.“He sure doesn’t look like it.” He smirked.I almost rolled my eyes. Will he keep talking about me as though I wasn’t even there? I should probably speak up.
“Hello,” I showed off a stoic look. “Nice to meet you, Mr Anderson.” I stretched my right hand to him for a shake.Ryan stared at me before he fixed his gaze on my outstretched hand that was politely seeking for a handshake.He scoffed as he took my hand in his. I shook hands with him and while he wasn’t aware, I pulled him closer to me. In reflex, I had him pinned down under me with his hand in the most uncomfortable position.
“Ah!” he groaned silently as he struggled to set himself free from my grip.“Mr Sam?” The man called with a tone of warning. With a smirk on my face, I stood up.
“Nice to meet you once again, Mr Anderson.” I bowed politely.The look on his face was definitely priceless. That move obviously took him by surprise and I wondered why he didn’t resist even though he never suspected it.I stretched out my hand to him to assist him to his feet. He shook his head at first but after a second thought he accepted my offer.
“Your mode of attack is weak,” he started.You have to be kidding me, Ryan.“But I must commend the way you attack unnoticed.” He smiled.I stared at him as he turned to the man that was with us.
“I like him. He should be up to the task, Philip.”Finally, I got the name. Philip!“Tell him the important things he need to know to work with me.” He went back to his seat. “I want no mistake. Perfection is all I need.”“Noted, sir.” Philip responded. “Sam, this way!”We headed to the door and as the start to my duties, I got the door for Philip. He appreciated the gesture with a smile and I proceeded after him.
“Samuel?” I stopped walking and turned to Ryan.“Just Sam.” I replied.He nodded slightly and smiled. What’s up with him and his smiles?
“Nice to officially meet you.” He said. “I look forward to working with you, Sam Gray.”“Same here,” I said.“I really look forward to ruining you, Mr Anderson.” I thought to myself as I stared at him.“Sam! Hurry!” I heard Philip’s voice.“All right!” I replied as I left Ryan’s office immediately.Ryan Robin Anderson! You really have no idea about what I’d do while I’m right by your side. I’ve been employed to protect you from your business foes. But who would protect you from me?
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I sighed as I unlocked the door to my apartment. I turned on the light bulb that illuminated the whole living room. I tiredly walked across the living room to my bedroom. As soon as I entered my room, I threw my phone on the bed and I began to undress. I removed the tie that I had on the entire time, which seemed to be sucking out my breath.Still clad in my chest binder and pants, I traipsed over to the bathroom. When I got to the bathroom, right before I could take my bathe, I removed my chest binder, pants and underwear. All thanks to the chest binder, no one at the Anderson Corporation can ever sense the fact that I was a girl.
Who else knew my first day at work could be this tiring? As if walking around the whole Anderson building wasn’t tiring enough, Ryan had to make me drive him to a business meeting where I had to stand guard all through the five-hour meeting.
I know that was meant to be part of my job as his guard but I never expected it to wear me out like it did today.
You’re definitely stronger than this, Samantha.I heaved a deep sigh of relief as the warm water got in contact with my body. I took my time to have a body and soul soothing bath.Few minutes later, I exited the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body.I dried the water on my body, applied some lotion and then clad myself in my nightwear. Arranging every other thing where they needed to be, I laid back on the bed to get some rest before the real fun for tonight begins.
Exactly one hour later after my nap, I was standing right in front of the five-star hotel where I’d be having the fun of the night. Not that anything in my life was fun in the first place.I entered the hotel and the hotel attendant rose up from her seat when she saw me.“Welcome, Miss.” She smiled politely at me while I nodded.“Is he here?” I asked.“Yeah, he was at the restaurant earlier but…” she trailed off as she glanced through the computer on her desk. ‘He’s at the hotel’s club.”“All right.” I smiled at her and began to head towards the club.As I got closer to the club, I went through my bag to get my mask and when I had it in my hold, I was quick to cover my face with it. We wouldn’t want anyone seeing my face, would we?“Geez!” I exclaimed when my forehead stung from the sudden collision.“I’m so sorry, Miss.” The person I bumped into hurriedly apologized.I raised my head slightly but before I could get the chance to see who it
Samantha’s POVI moved away from the private room as I head towards the wine bar.“Hi Nath,” I greeted the young lad that was busy arranging some wine bottles in the bar. He turned abruptly and his face lit up when he saw me.“Miss Lia,” he smiled as he hurriedly placed the bottle in his hands on the shelf. He rushed up to my end as I had my seat.“Where in the world have you been?” he nagged. “I thought something happened to you. You didn’t even answer my calls and the texts.”I smiled when I saw the concern his eyes held. He was truly worried about me.“I’m sorry, Nath.” I whispered as I pouted.He scoffed as he wiped out the tear that threatened to fall.“Don’t even try to act cute.” He turned his back at me.“All right, fine. I’m deeply sorry.” I sighed. “I had a lot going and I had to be away for a while.”He slowly turned to face me.“You promise not to leave again without a word?” he asked as he folded his hands across his chest.
Ryan’s POVI gulped slightly as I sat up. Taking a deep breath, I glanced sideways at my alarm and just then, it rang.It was a routine, somehow a habit I had formed, to always be awake a minute or two before my alarm clock rings. I shut the stuff up, let down my legs, and stood up to head for the bathroom.I did my normal morning routine of brushing my teeth, taking my bath, and getting dressed for work.Just when I was about to button up my shirt, my phone rang. I reached out to grab it and without checking the ID, I swiped across the screen and placed the phone close to my ear. I waited for the caller to speak while I continued with what I was busy with.“Hey sweetheart,” I heard that cheerful voice.“Morning, mom” I smiled as I moved over to my shoes collection to pick the pair I’d wear.“How was your night, darling?” I paused when I heard her question. My mind ran back to last night.I didn’t realize I’d zoned out until her voice from the oth
There in the poorly lit environment, someone lurked around the street, dressed in all black. The black silky hair that had a smooth flow with the wind made it evident the person was a lady. Her black attire also made her blend with the darkness. The atmosphere seemed cold from the coldness that radiated off her. Anyone close by would feel the dark aura around her. The aura made her appear domineering despite her unseen face.Hands tucked in the pocket, she walked towards the bench she saw around and sat down. She shut her eyes as she felt the cool breeze soothe her skin. Few minutes into the overbearing silence, the quiet lady began to tap her legs impatiently.“One,” she muttered silently.After what seemed like eternity, she opened her eyes.“Two,” she smirked.“Three,” she tilted her head sideways, just in time to avoid a dagger that was aimed at her.She stood up, removed her hands from her p
Ryan’s POVI pulled out my car keys after I was assured I parked the car properly. I reached out to the board I placed my phone on and I picked it up. I opened the car door but before stepping out, I grabbed a plastic bag that I had earlier placed in the car.Letting out a deep breath, I head towards the house after locking the car doors, pressed the door bell and waited patiently for the door to be opened. While waiting, I unconsciously tapped my fingers with my back to the door.“Ryan!” I turned at the sound of the surprised voice.“Aunt Melinda,” I smiled at the middle-aged lady who seemed so surprised to see me.Aunt Melinda, as I call her, worked at our house even before my birth. She was someone closer to me after my own mother. She made my childhood fun-filled and so lovely that I was never affected by the fact that I couldn’t see much of my parents around.&n
Samantha’s POVI stood to my feet in a hurry and my hand has instinctively flown to my side purse where my revolver was. I moved away from the VIP section and went back to the general area. Everywhere has suddenly become deserted and I wondered when they all had the time to leave.Confused, I entered the VIP section again and scanned through the area but the coast was clear.“What the hell just happened here? How come no one is here?” I thought aloud. “And I didn’t even notice?”I ran my fingers through my hair. Something must definitely be wrong for this to happen and I needed to get myself out of here.I ran out of the VIP section,, straight to the bar area where I ought to see Nate but he was nowhere to be found as well. I moved down the hallway over to the main hotel area yet I found no one.“What exactly is going on here?” I thought as I stood still. My ph
Samantha’s POV“If it isn’t my baby…” I smiled with fake courage as I stared back at him with the same intensity. Even with the small mask he had on his face, I undoubtedly recognized him. How can I forget this man? “We meet again.” “Yeah,” he nodded. “I’ve been dying to see you again.” “It’d have been better if you were dead.” I mumbled slightly, enough for him to hear me.“Nah!” he shook his head and chuckled. “I can’t die like that.” “Leave guys.” He ordered the four men that stood behind him and they filed out.I kept quiet and expected him to say something when he continued to stare at me. For him to be right here in my presence, he definitely tracked me down. Or someone probably gave him the information that I was back.“How did you find me?” I asked. His mouth moved into a sma
Ryan’s POV“Thank you for coming.” I offered my hand to the tall man that stood beside Roman, in appreciation.“The pleasure is all mine.” He shook my outstretched hand firmly with a broad smile. “Permit me to take my leave, gentlemen.”“Sure!” I nodded and with a last broad and professional smile, the man exited my office. I sat down and Roman followed suit.“The business deal sounds great.” He commented.“I know right.” I replied curtly and then focused my attention on the paperwork on my desk.“Ryan!” he drawled which got me to look at him.“What?”“What’s wrong?” he queried.“What makes you think something is wrong?”“You look disturbed.” He frowned and eyed me seriously. “Is there something you’d like to share?&rdquo