Chapter Nine

Vacation in Paradise

Nina Hayes

I am seriously out of my mind. For some reason, I like that he is possessive of me. I like the feeling that I am his but I do not like the fact that it sounds like I'm just an object for him. A week after the incident, Vernon's friend Liam visited and apologized to me and Vernon saying he was too drunk and he wasn't aware of what he's doing back then. Vernon forgave him right away and I, too, understand that he's not in his right mind and forgave him.

A few weeks working in the company, I am well aware that some of my coworkers don't like me. But just like before, I chose to not pay them my attention. I do understand them, however. An unidentified woman who did not go through the process of becoming an employee suddenly becomes the CEO's secretary. I would be mad and suspicious, too.

That afternoon in the comfort room, I am currently staring at the credit card Vernon gave me. A 'sky is the limit' kind of card and I should be happy, but n