In the previous chapter :

It's such a great day! What can go wrong? I mean, I didn't even trip once since morning.

I was about to sit bu-

"Ms. Parker. Is that you?" asked an extremely familiar cold voice. I stiffened.

HOLY COW!!!

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RAINA'S POV :

I gulped and sat down on my seat. careful not to face a certain someone.

Oh, God! Why? What did I ever do to you?! I mean, you made my boss sit in the compartment adjacent to me!

Why am I suddenly regretting booking a business class seat? Probably 'cause I am feeling someone's glare directed at me.

Btw, what are the chances of me getting fired again?

The only person who can save me is God.

Please help me, God! I will confess all the lies I have ever told. It was me who replaced Liz's ice cream sandwich filling with mayonnaise. It was me who hid that fake spider in Diana's coffee. It was me wh-

Suddenly, I saw the extremely-familiar-figure who was burning holes in my head get up from his seat and go somewhere.

I let out the breath which I didn't know I was holding.

OMG! What in the world am I supposed to do now?!

'Okay, Raina, calm down. Deep breaths' said my conscience.

'My lovely conscience, HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSED TO BE CALM?! I AM IN A LIFE AND DEATH SITUATION!' I yelled back at my conscience.

'It's okay. Deep Breaths, Rai-'

'Is my conscience is a yoga teacher? Or what? ' I asked myself.

Suddenly, the perfect idea came to my mind.

"Excuse me?" I asked one of the air hostesses.

"Yes ma'am. How may I help you?" she asked.

"Um...can I change my seat to normal class?"

"I am so sorry Ma'am, we weren't aware that you didn't like our hospitality. Do you need water?" I tried to cut her off but she wasn't listening. "Or maybe soda? If you want we can give you san-"

"No thank you!" I said pretty loudly.

"Oh.."

I gave her a tight smile. "Can yo-"

"Yes ma'am. Right away. I am pretty sure there will be an extra seat. Just gimme a moment."

HELL YEAH!

My confessions didn't go to waste after all.

A huge smile formed on my lips.

Am I a genius or what?

But God, please help this genius! I am nothing without you.

The air hostess returned with a nervous smile. Please God! Please God.

"Is there an extra seat?" I asked.

"Yes ma'am bu-" I cut her off.

"Okay! Which seat number?" I asked while standing up.

"Actu-"

"What is the seat number, Miss? I don't have all day." I asked, a bit annoyed. Woah! Now I am becoming like Mr. Demon. He is a bad company after all.

"Thirty five A. But ma'am I-"

"Okay. Thank you." I said before she could complete.

"MA'AM!!" she called out.

"Yes?" I asked while frowning. What does she need now?

"Sorry, ma'am, if I sound rude, but I am afraid I can't let you change your seat."

My frown deepened. "Why?!"

Wait! Do I have to offer her double payment? She will possibly agree if I did so. But th-

'Raina, this is a life and death situation. You can sacrifice a few Doritos for this.' explained my conscience.

'Yeah, right.'

"I am sorr-" I cut her off again.

"I will pay double the price."

"I am sorry, ma'am, but I am afraid that if you change your seat, I am pretty sure that this airplane will not fly today."

"I can pay triple-" Then I processed what she just said. "WHAT?!"

"Yes ma'am. This ai-"

"WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL?! THIS IS... NOT POSSIBLE I CAN'T.." I pulled my hair in frustration.

I AM GONNA KILL WHOEVER--

Wait! Isn't the answer pretty straightforward?

Of course the only person in this world who will do this to me.

Mr. Draven Eastwood. OMG! Just to keep an eye on me. He will not let the airplane fly?!

He is a mad man, I tell you.

"Ma'am? Actually, there is a way. If you really want to change your seat so desperately...." she said nervously.

My eyes lit up. "What did you say?!"

"Actually ma'am, luckily our boss is here today so... there is a pretty good chance that yo-"

MY KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR IS HERE!! MY ANGEL IN DISGUISE!!

"OMG! Really?! May I know his name?" I asked expectedly.

"Yes ma'am." she said smiling.

I gave her a look, urging her to continue, but she continued smiling.

Is this girl normal?

"Your boss's name....?" I asked.

"Oh...you wanna know my boss's name?" Didn't I just say that?!!

"Yes. The name is....?" I said, urging her to fill my angel's name inside the blank.

"Mr. Draven Eastwood." The smile on my face disappeared.

"WHAT?!!!" I mentally face palmed myself.

I EXPECTED MR. DEMON TO SAVE ME FROM MR. DEMON!

Urg! I am super stupid!!

OMG! I WANNA DIE!! PREPARE FOR MY FUNERAL. JUST PLAY ONE DIRECTION'S SONG IN MY FUNERAL. ESPECIALLY DRAG ME DOWN.

"Miss..? Are you alright?" she asked with concern.

Yup, my expression is probably something like I have seen a ghost.

I tried to compose myself. "Y-Yeah. I a-am alright t-thank-you for your concern." I managed to say. I am still in trauma.

"If you say so ma'am... " said the air hostess. "Have a nice journey, ma'am."

I went back to my seat. Soon, the airplane took off.

With every passing second, I became more nervous.

What? Can't a confident lady get nervous once for twenty four hours in a day?

I gulped. There is only one place in this world where I can be safe. The famous place which is everywhere. Hero of the students during exams and the best friend of nervous employees. The one and only: the Restroom.

I went to the restroom. 'Okay Raina ...at this rate we can barely avoid Mr. Eastwood.' said my conscience.

'I know... I know it's di- Wait! How about we tell Mr. Eastwood that I am Raina's twin? Or I am Raina's sister who got lost during the grand fare?'

Urg! Where is my brain when I need it?!!

Okay. There is still time to face Mr. Eastwood. Until that time comes, I will think of something.

I came out of the restroom and turned to close the door.

And at that very moment, two hands slammed on the either side of the door, caging me.

I didn't dare to turn.

HOL-

"Ms. Parker. Turn around." he ordered in a cold commanding voice.

I tried to pretend to be innocent but failed miserably.

"W-Who is Raina Parker? What are y-you talking about?" I managed to say.

"Oh! Then you are not Ms. Parker, are you?" he asked coldly.

"Yes. I am not." No way, this worked! It's im-

"Sorry for the trouble, young lady. " WHAT?! NO WA-

"I have a question for you. If you are not Ms. Parker, how did you know the first name of my employee? Are you a spy then?" he continued.

I gulped. Why is he so smart?! No scratch that.

Why am I so stupid?!

Can I say, 'Cause she is famous because her acting is award worthy.'

"I-" he cut me off.

"Turn around and face me, Ms. Parker. Right now!" he ordered.

"I won't!"

"You will!!"

"I won't!"

"I will fire you Ms. Parker."

"Aren't you already gonna?"

"Sorry." OMG! Really?! He is not so ba- "I have something better in my mind." he continued.

Damn!

"I was here to meet my family but, due to some change in plans, I have important meetings to attend now, and I have a professional employee with me " he whispered in my ear.

"Oh! I didn't k-know that Linda was with y-you." Why am I so nervous?

"She isn't."

"Oh! Then probably Sarah?" I guessed still facing the door. I WILL NOT DARE FACING HIM!

"No."

"But these- OMG!" My eyes widened in horror. "PLEASE DON'T TELL ME IT'S LIZ. OMG! WAIT! THIS IS THE REASON A PERSON LIKE YOU GAVE HE-"

"Hold your horses, Ms. Parker. And what do you mean by 'a person like you'?" He said while his hot breath fanned over my neck.

"I-I um..."

Where the heck is my brain?!

'In your knee.' replied my conscience.

OM-

Wow! My boss is angry for lying and my conscience is angry cause I called her a yoga teacher?!

Can something good happens to me?!

"Ms. Parker. I am waiting." said Mr. Eastwood.

"I meant a great per-"

"You are a bad liar, Ms. Parker." stated Mr. Eastwood with a matter-of-fact tone.

"I am not!!" I yelled at the door. What? I am not daring to face Mr. Eastwood.

"You are."

"I am not, Mr. Demon!!!" I slapped my hand on my mouth.

Shoot!

With the corner of my eye, I saw his hands clench into a fist.

"Ms. Parker. What did you just call me?!" he asked with a dangerous tone.

"I-I said, I am not a bad liar." Where did my confident self go again?

"I said, what did you call me?!" he asked angrily.

"..."

He took a deep breath and calmed himself. "Tomorrow at nine a.m. sharp. We will be leaving for the meeting."

"Okay si- WHAT?!!" I turned around and faced him.

He leaned forward and said "I don't lik-"

"I am not coming to the meeting with you. I am not your personal assistant."

"Ms. Parker, is my personal assistant on this flight?"

"I don't know, mayb-" He glared at me.

"No." I mumbled.

"Sorry, I didn't hear you. Can you repeat?" Sorry, Mr. Eastwood, but I am not letting you win so easily.

"I can't." I said. "I don't like to repeat myself." I said smirking inwardly. Take that, Mr. Demon!

"Since when, Ms. Parker?" he asked while leaning closer.

"Um... a minute ago." I replied. Damn. Why is my heart beating so fast? Why am I suddenly so nervous? Probably because my boss is standing so close to me.

"Ms. Parker. Let's try this again. Is my personal assistant in this flight?"

"No."

"Good. Who in here is working in my main company?"

"Me."

Who is one the head of financial department of the company?"

"Me."

"So who should accompany me to the meeting?"

"Of course, me-" then I realized what I just said.

He smirked and pulled back. "It wasn't so hard, was it?"

"I-" He cut me off.

"Looking forward to see you tomorrow, Ms. Parker. Outside your hotel sharp at nine a.m. Don't be late.Have a good day" With that he turned and went to his seat.

Good day my foot!

I don't know why but getting fired doesn't seem like a bad idea anymore.

I WANNA GET FIRED DAMMIT!!!

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