Sienna glanced at her watch every few seconds. Though it’s glass was cracked, it still did its job well. It was already two hours since all the other candidates had left.
She wrung her hands and contemplated if she should go and ask about it to the receptionist but she couldn’t gather enough courage.
She stole glances at the receptionist every now and then but she was engrossed in her work. Sensing Sienna’s stare on her the receptionist looked at her.
Sienna gave a weak smile and she was about to get up but the receptionist’s face scrunched up like she had seen something gross.
Sienna bit her lips and stared at the floor. She was on the verge of breaking down.
Click…click….click….
The sound of footsteps made Sienna look up. Her eyes met a slender girl who was dressed in a professional suit. Her light makeup accentuated her facial features making her look like she had stepped out of a magazine.
Her face contorted in disgust as she eyed Sienna sitting on the chair.
“Why do the guards let such people in. I guess I have to talk to them.” She muttered under her breath but as she was passing by Sienna, she could hear her clearly.
Sienna’s face burned with embarrassment. She wondered why people had to spew venom all the time. She let out a deep sigh and forced herself to look at the lady.
The graceful lady walked towards the reception desk and said, “Why is that waif doing over there? Anyway, don’t waste time over-explaining, here is the appointment letter Jamie sir had asked to prepare.”
Raina let out a deep sigh and said, “I don’t know what is wrong with sir….”
“Why?”
“Do you know why that girl is sitting there? She is the new data-entry operator.”
“Damn! How did this happen?”
“No idea, I didn’t tell her anything till now, hoping that Jamie Sir would realize his mistake and call me to cancel the appointment.”“Did he call?”
“Sadly…no, madam…”
“Hmm…”
“Can’t you talk him out of it?” Raina said looking at her with expectant eyes.
“No way! I am not going to spoil my image over a beggar. He will realize his mistake on his own. I bet he will throw her out in a few days himself. Here is the letter, just give it to her. I don’t even want to meet her.” With that, the lady turned on her heels and strutted away.
Sienna felt her panic mount as she the two of them talk discretely. The desk was quite some distance away. So, she couldn’t understand what they were saying.
They threw a few glances her way. So, she guessed that they were talking about her.
Sienna couldn’t take it anymore. She got up from her seat and walked towards the reception but before she reached the desk the lady had turned to walk away. She contemplated if she should ask her why she was asked to wait. But, she decided against it. Asking the receptionist seemed like a better option.
“Ummm…. Madam….can you please tell me why I was asked to stay behind?” Sienna asked in a trembling voice.
“Because everyone in this office has gone mad! Here take this and get lost.” The receptionist said throwing the envelope at her.
Sienna opened the envelope with shaking hands. She couldn’t believe what she was reading. She re-read it again and again until she had memorized every word. Was this really an appointment letter or was it a joke?”
“Madam…. Please… is this an appointment letter?”
The receptionist just grunted in response.
“And is it for me?” Sienna asked her eyes still wide in shock.
Raina’s head snapped up. She glared at Sienna and asked, “Are you illiterate?”
“Ummm…. Sorry… I was…”
Raina raised her hand and said, “It is what it says. Sir has asked you to come by Seven O’ Clock tomorrow. Get lost now. Don’t pollute this office with your presence”
Sienna held the letter close to her chest and walked out of the office. She was so delighted that she didn’t even mind the receptionist's rude behavior.
She had no idea how she got the job but she was happy that her woes would finally come to an end.
***
The next day….
Jamie paced up and down his cabin. He looked at his watch. It was already Quarter past Seven.
He called up the reception and asked, “Raina, didn’t you tell our new data-entry operator to come early today?”
Riana was already in a grumpy mood because she was asked to reach the office an hour before the usual time. His question irked her further. So, she snapped, “If you appoint such people this is what you get.”
Then she banged the receiver and settled for a nap, lying on the table. She had canceled all her plans and come early like an idiot while that beggar didn’t even have the decency to show up on time even though it was her first day.
Raina’s reaction had him in knots. Had he appointed the wrong person for the job?
He picked up the file and checked the details. Her name was Sienna and her qualifications were decent just that she didn’t have much work experience. He was sure that she would pull it off with some guidance.
From the corner of the eye, he caught his boss walk in through the door. His heart sank and his heart pounded in his ears.
“Why did he have to come early today?” He muttered under his breath and rushed to greet his boss.
“How did the interview go? Have we found a new data-entry operator?” Alaric fired as soon as he pushed open the door.
“Yes, sir. I have already given her the appointment letter. She will be joining today.”
“Hmm… I hope she is punctual too. I don’t have any tolerance for people who don’t value time.” He said looking at the clock.
Then Alaric turned on his laptop and started working. He dismissed Jamie with a wave of his hand and got engrossed in preparing the report for an important meeting that afternoon.
Jamie got out of the cabin the moment his boss waved his hand. He sat down on a chair waiting for her to arrive. He would surely give her a piece of mind for being late on the first day!
Sienna indeed felt useless sitting alone in the room. She was lost in her thoughts when Daniel came running. His face was pale and he was panting badly, “Mommy… mommy… please come quickly… Daddy…”Sienna knelt and asked him, “What happened to Daddy?”“A Biggie biggie man carried him away… Daddy didn’t open his eyes…”Sienna picked him up in her arms and asked for the exact location where he had seen him. From his description, it seemed as if he was taken to the nearby warehouse.She took off her sandals and took out the revolver from the drawer. Instructing, Ruby to take care of Daniel she ran in the direction of the warehouse.Her dress got caught in brambles and she had to tear off apart of it to move ahead but this was her least of her concern.She ran as fast as her legs could carry. Her eyes widened in horror when she saw Alaric tied up in chains. He was
The next morning when Sienna woke up, she found herself in her bedroom. Alaric was seated beside her with her hand nestled between his.Before she could speak anything her mind got flooded with thoughts *My mate’s eyes are so mesmerizing. How I wish I could get lost in them. Her full lips make me want to drown in their sweetness.*Sienna’s face flushed. Pulling her hand away she said, “From when did you become so sloppy?”Alaric’s eyebrows furrowed and he said, “Sorry…”It was then Sienna realized that his lips hadn’t moved at all. She sat up with a start and said, “Does that mean I was hearing your thoughts?”“Maybe… mates can hear each other’s thoughts once the male has marked the female… I don’t know if Human mates can do that…”He cupped Sienna’s face in his hands and thought about the first time he met her.&ldquo
Aunt Sue, Elliot, Ruby, and Amanda rushed to the cottage when they got Alaric’s message. They found Alaric sitting on the floor with his head buried in his hands.Alaric raised his head when he sensed Elliot’s hand on his shoulder. “I lost everything, Elli… Everything is destroyed…”“What do you mean?”“I killed Serena.”Elliot knelt in front of him and said, “What you did is very honorable. Dad will be proud of you. You chose to save innocent babies over your mate. Not everyone can do that.”“Elli, You don’t understand, that b**** killed all the babies too before dying.”Amanda looked around and said, “I don’t think she could have used power after you stabbed her totem with the dagger. Where are the babies? Let me have a look…”“Right there…” Alaric started saying but stopped when he saw that t
Sienna was dressed in a pair of comfortable jeans and sweaters. The room didn’t seem tiny to her anymore. She had sort of figured out how the room worked.The moment she managed to eliminate the fear of closed spaces from her mind, the room appeared much larger. When she got over the fear that she will remain hungry and thirsty, she didn’t feel hungry or thirsty anymore.It was as if the room was created to magnify your fears. She still hadn’t figured out a way to escape from this oppressive prison.“Long time no see, sister…” Serena's voice pulled her out of her thoughts.Her eyebrows drew closer as her eyes checked Sienna out from top to bottom. She looked at the mirror lying in the corner. “Ignorance is bliss, isn’t it? But it doesn’t stop the world from spinning…”Following her eyes, Sienna said in a resolute voice, “I am not going to fall for your tricks anym
As days went by, Serena could notice visible changes in Alaric’s behavior. He followed her orders without asking any questions. He showered her with praises. Though she knew he was flattering her for his own benefit, she couldn’t help but feel thrilled at the prospect that Alaric admired her.She had caught him staring at her on several occasions. She was convinced that he had developed a liking for her. If he passed the test, they could start afresh and she could end Sienna’s pitiful life.Her face lit up with satisfaction as she saw Alaric clean her dirty shoes. He was completely focused on the task.She waved her wand and all the shoes got cleaned instantly. A gasp escaped Alaric’s mouth and he raised his head to find Sienna stand in front of them.He jumped to his feet and bowed, “Master…”“Come and sit with me. I have an important matter to discuss.” Serena said waving her hand towards the
“Why are you doing this, Serena?” Sienna asked in a pained voice.Serena's smirked and said rubbing her hands, “I would have said that I am taking revenge but honestly this is so much fun,”Sienna was taken aback by her answer. How could someone derive pleasure by hurting others? She glared at the witch and said, “You might be very powerful but one day you will have to pay for your deeds too. You should be more mindful of your actions.”Serena’s evil laughter echoed in the room sending shivers down her spine. When Serena finally calmed down she challenged,“Who is going to make me pay? Your weakling mate…”“You never know… Aunt Sue is a witch too. If she finds a way to get me out of here, I am sure they won’t spare you easily.”“That will never happen, Luv. Those fools are looking for you in the transition realm; the realm of where people go if th