Lahat ng Kabanata ng Never Let Me GO: Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

Alyona After we finished our dinner, I waited for Olivia to come and help me prepare for tomorrow’s interview. I tried to call her, but it seemed like she was busy in her office. “Hello Olivia, where are you? I finished my dinner, waiting for you to come.” “Babe, I am so sorry. There is an emergency in our office. They fired most of the models from our company, and now we have to find new ones.” Olivia answered. I could hear her stretched breath as she was busy with her work. “I am sorry to hear that. You sound exhausted.” I answered. She heaved a low breath. “I am, Al,” “Let me call you once I am home,” she hung up the phone. Sighed, I stuffed my phone into my pocket. It’s time to prepare myself for the interview. I googled the top questions and the history of the company. The year it was established and how it grows day by day. The brands they like to work with, and all the basic questions related to time management. Some basic computer knowledge. I kept my folder ready wit

Alyona filled her day with a humble heart and a loving family dinner. Alexander was collecting his self-improvising thoughts. Since morning, he prepared himself to find the best models who could justify his brand ENAMORE and took responsibility for it. It’s all about presentation and reputation for him. When it comes to Enamore, he cannot sustain any apathy. He woke up early and completed his workout to stay energized and fit for the entire day. He took some rest with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. While taking sips, he went through the latest world news. A business person needs to be knowledgeable and updated with what’s happening around him. He scrolled his meeting schedule, and today he needs to work more than he needs to take interviews. After a long and thoughtful shower, he wrapped his body in a fluffy bathrobe and walked toward his gigantic closet. He wore a light-shade shirt with a heavy blazer to show his persona professionally. He racked his curly hair with a

~Alyona~ He dragged me from the hallway towards the boardroom; I glanced at Olivia. Without a doubt, she was shivering with fear. I understood I had done something wrong; I was in the boardroom. “What the hell are you doing here?” He roared at me. Is this the way a man should talk to a lady like this? Did I spill the smoothie intentionally? Why is he behaving like that? The way he was pulling my hand hurt me. “I am sorry. It was an accident. I didn’t mean to spill that thing on you.” I lowered my peer. He ignored my petition. “What... are... you .... doing here?” His anger dripped from every expression crossing his eyes, suppressing every syllable coming from his mouth. I backed myself and answered him immediately. “I.. I.” He slammed his palm on the table, making me jump in my place. “I started my job here,” With a pissed-off look, he heaved a heavy breath. “A job? Which department?” He stroked his cheeks with a thumb pad. “Here, I was hired as an assistant.” Without

They both had malevolent feelings toward each other. Alyona hated his arrogance and rude attitude, while Alexander wanted to dominate her and show her how much he hated a woman like her who doesn’t work hard but seeks attention. Alexander never saw a caring or nurturing figure in his life. He saw his stepmother throwing him out of her room and caring for his younger brother. The next woman he thought would love her was her teenage love, who left him for another boy. For his whole life, he suffered the hatred of the woman in his life. And today, all that hatred surfaced in his heart whenever he saw the woman who tried to correct him. It was a stupid thing for Alyona, but he took it seriously. As they entered his office, he gave her tons of paperwork. “I want you to update all these figures on the Excel sheet. Second, fix my meetings according to my schedule. And I wanted you to be available in my next meeting to jot down all the points we would discuss with our investors.” Alexander

As decided by Alyona, she would work hard to prove her worth in front of Alexander. But every day, she came with a saddened heart. It’s been seven days since she left early and came late from the office. Her mom observed her, and before she left her alone for the next few months, she wanted to ensure her daughter felt good. The evening came when her mom asked her something. “Alyona, is everything alright, my baby? I know you are hiding something.” Mom’s words echoed poor Alyona. This time Alyona didn’t want to stop herself. How long could she resist this feeling where she was drowning herself day by day? She looked at her mom, and tears draped her vision. “Mom, it’s my boss.” The words came out from Alyona’s throat. Although it was difficult for her to explain everything, she did it in one breath. After listening to her, her mom smiled and said, “Alyona, you have two ways,” mom said. “Ok, but I don’t think, mom, he’s gonna change,” Alyona answered without hope. “The first option