CHAPTER FORTY-TWOSAME DAY...LUNCH TIME **BRIANNA** I had just finished working on some files that were given to me by Mr. Adrian. A loud yawn escaped my mouth and at the same time, my stomach grumbled. I patted my stomach and cooed at it like I was cooing at a baby, "Don't you worry, dear stomach. I'll fill you up soon enough." I laughed at myself when I realized how stupid I must have looked when doing that."What's the time? It should be time for lunch already." I thought aloud and looked towards the clock on the wall. It was already five minutes into lunch time. I got up, arranged the files I had just finished working on and made my way to Mr. Adrian's office. I knocked on the door tentatively and was told to come in. I entered and strode towards his desk. He was not sitting though, he was standing by one of the glass walls in his office and was staring at the busy city below him."I came to submit the files you told me to work on, sir." I voiced out."You're done with

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR **BRIANNA**"I lost my job at the restaurant." Cherry dropped a bombshell and I stared at her in surprise, trying to wrap my head around what she said."What did you just say?" I asked, what she said not fully registering in my head."I said that I lost my job at the restaurant." She said with a sad smile playing on her lips."How did that happen? When did that happen?" I asked the two questions that were on my mind."I didn't do anything offensive, I swear. I was just 20 minutes late because my aunt delayed me, I was helping her to do something. And not to talk of the traffic jam I met on the road. Mrs. Williams said something about the owner of the restaurant telling her to fire me the next time I came late to work and I guess today was not my lucky day." She explained sullenly, trying to smile but failing miserably, and my mind went to Mr. Adrian when she mentioned the owner of the restaurant. I wouldn't blame Mrs. Williams for firing her, it's all Mr. Adri

CHAPTER FORTY SIX **CHERRY** I woke up very early this morning and did all the necessary things that I had to do. I also prepared breakfast before taking my bath. When I was done in the bathroom, I came to my room and put on my panties and bra before wearing a white fitted button-down short sleeve shirt with a black on-the-knee frill peplum skirt. After I was done dressing up, I packed my hair into a ponytail since I didn't have time to style it. Then I did a little makeup of lipgloss, powder and mascara. I went to my shoe rack and slipped on a pair of cutout heels that has been at home for some time now without me using it, well it's time has come. When I was done dressing up, I took out a black handbag from my wardrobe and put in the essential things that I'll be needing for the interview. I also put in my small purse and phone before I walked out of my room. I had eaten breakfast before I went to take my bath so I didn't have any reason to wait behind. I saw my aunt and

CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT**MARIANNA**“Tyler is the one behind all of these.” Stanley spoke up and loud gasps rang out throughout the cafeteria. Even I was shocked that he mentioned Tyler’s name.“I’m the one behind this?!” Tyler exclaimed loudly, disbelief evident on his face and his voice too.“Really? Tyler is the one behind this?” Principal Raymond asked as he gestured at the cafeteria that was covered with all sorts of foods. Surely, Tyler have not done this sort of thing before.“Yes Sir, Tyler is the one.” Stanley bobbed his head.“But Sir! This stinky girl here called Marianna was the first person to empty a plate of spaghetti and sauce on me. Have you seen me?” Tyler pointed at his head and clothes.“You’re the one behind this?” Principal Raymond turned his accusing glare towards me and I squirmed as a result of fear. “Erm… huh…” I stuttered, not quite knowing what to say with that scary glare of his that is focused on me.“Answer me with well-formed words!” He barked and I jumpe

CHAPTER FIFTY**BRIANNA**"Brianna, report to my office right now." Mr. Adrian's voice rang out from the intercom and then it got silent, no greetings, just an order. What was I expecting? I stood up and left my office begrudgingly. I didn't feel like doing anything today. I just want to sit and do nothing but that's not possible since I had to work. I got to Mr. Adrian's office and went inside without bothering to knock."Good morning sir." I greeted grumpily."Good morning, Brianna," he responded coolly, "take a seat." He gestured towards the chairs that are in front of his desk and I sat down on one of them. I hope I am safe this morning with the way he offered me a seat. If he tries to kill me, I'll scream so loud everybody in the building will hear my screams, even though it means losing my voice."Is there something wrong, Sir?" I spoke up when the silence in the room was becoming uncomfortable."I have something to ask from you but let's start with this first." He said before