Chapter 10

“F*ck.. you are even walking out on me! I only wanted to assist. f*ck!”.. his voice keeps echoing venomously!

I never turned my back. I went straight to my post and continued with the task before me.

But I couldn't concentrate. My mind is moving in different directions, and I have become restless. At one point, I stopped whatever I was doing, trying to balance myself before I could continue.

My heartbeat was hitting so hard, threatening to burst my chest. I presume Jessica is not hearing the sound. She was so busy that she didn't see me when I walked in.

“How can my boss demand to have s*x with me?” Masquerading his evil intent for help?”

“Does he think I am like other staff he messes around with?” Opening my legs to Mr. Charles or granting him access to my p*nts would never be an option!

“He overshot his bounce. Yes, my boss overstepped his bounds!” I cooed

All this I was speaking inside of me until Jessica turned to my direction, and immediately I snapped out of my reverie.

“When did you walk in? I never knew you were back.” Jessica spoke calmly with a faint smile on her face, which revealed alongside her glaring teeth.

I choose to remain silent, giving her a deaf ear. The pain and anger in me have reached their boiling point. My silence and body language have already spoken to her that all is not well.

“What is the problem, Sofia? Your sullen expression is actually disturbing. Can you share your worries? Unlike you, I have never seen you in this kind of mood!” She speaks with a direct glance at me.

“Mr. Charles invited me into his office, which I believed to be an official call, on getting there, only for him to turn around and start demanding to have s*x with me!”

From his exact words, “Grant me access to plough your garden for a night.”

My eyes flashed with irritation, and my voice was tight and controlled. With the displeasure on my face, one could read through my mind.

I just spilled the beans to Jessica.

“Is that why you are so obsessed? I thought it was something very serious. Just to have s*x? What was your response to him?”

I became even more confused with Jessica's language.

“You mean I should open my legs for him?

Is that what you are regoggitating?”

“That is not what I meant. You can take.. advanta.. ge.”

“Take what advantage?” I cut in agitatedly!

“The inability to say no, when no is needed, is the main reason why many female staff get trapped with their boss when they are newly employed. I won't tow such a path, Jessica!”

“What am I supposed to be doing with a man who happens to be my boss, Jessica? Are you saying all this with clear eyes, or are you attempting to sway me into this?”

“I’ll do whatever my company asks me to do, Jessica, but I draw the line when someone asks me to reveal my n*kedness.”

I breathed out heavily, which gave me a bit of relief. Seems like I am overreacting. I really need to put myself together. My anger is already at its boiling point! Because of 3,000 dollars, he wants to ride on me!

“Sofia, it's okay, just put yourself together and get back to your work. You have only today to finish up your task. Get on it!”

She purred calmly.

The annoyance that masked my face never allowed her access to play around in her usual comic way. I put myself together and resume with the arrangements of data.

After our usual closing hour, I had to stay behind to make sure I finished with the computation of that data. I left the company very late. I was so excited to accomplish the tasks.

Thanks to Jessica, who really showed up and assisted me in all conceivable ways she could. Even waited all through.

The awaited day has finally arrived. All the shortlisted staff due for promotion are in their best attire. The conference hall was well decorated. Both regional and branch managers were in attendance.

Everyone is taking their designated positions

Mr. Charles, the boss, was moving to take his place among other dignitaries, accompanied by a round of applause. When I greeted him, he turned and gave me a discreet smile.

Did I overreact the other day? Walking out on him was so embarrassing. I think I overreacted! I murmured silently.

I sat to the left of the entrance, burying my head a bit to the ground, never wanting to come in face contact with Mr. Charles. I used my long hair to cover half of my face.

I never wish to have any eye contact with him. It brings back memories of his request to devour me raw.

The entrance of Jessica into the conference hall caught the attention of many. She appeared so hot that no one could resist her charming appearance. Her transparent milk-color wear dazzled that one could behold her nipples.

When I was called upon, I went and presented my flash drive that contained all the information needed.

It was then projected on the wall screen for the observers' views. Promotion is strictly on merit.

After many attempts to reinsert my flash drive into the system, it kept displaying an Empty Device. With no information on it. Fear gripped my whole body. As if I were dreaming. I stood speechless.

Eyes were flooding at me. At that point, I became totally confused about what to do next. My heart was pounding.

Mr. Frank, one of the board members, called me and asked what the problem could be. Without hesitation, I collected the flash drive and rushed back into my office to recopy the information since it was saved there.

Only for me to face the highest shock. The same information has been deleted permanently from the system. I almost fainted. My heart seized for some seconds. Without delay, I turned and returned to the conference hall.

Only for me to meet another heartbreak that almost crushed my life. Someone was standing close to the projected information on the screen, presenting the very information I was looking for. I never knew when I held my spirit that threatened to vanish.

My mouth lay open in shock!

Seeing how Jessica was detailing my information with boldness before the audience. At one point, I started slapping my cheeks, thinking maybe I'm dreaming. Or am I faced with reality?..