"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past"

-Sylvia Plath
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Daxton

"Bring that 90's whisky Jade".

while I arrange the table on the balcony and the mesmerizing night and cool breeze serve as the cherry on top.

"Here it is". Jade handover the bottle to me while I pour the whisky to him.

"Are you going to tell me? what's wrong with your sudden behavioral change"?
Sipping the whisky he asks. While I gulp down in one go.
"Ahhh".

"I'm fine. Still smart and handsome. What are you talking about man"?
Pouring some more whisky I asked.

"I have been your bodyguard for 3 years and friend since school. So don't even try to lie to me. What's with that secretary"?
He raised his eyebrows excitingly waiting for my answer.

"Ah. Nothing man. She is just an intern and after we found out that my previous secretary helped the rival company I fire her immediately. And the secretary, Olivia she recently joined our company as an intern and I gave her a proposal to be my secretary and the most shocking thing was she agreed to do both jobs".

"That's it"?
He is not satisfied with this information.

"Yeah, that's it, Jade. Why are you being so nosy? It's nothing".
I assured him.

"Nothing huh. I don't think so, the Daxton I know ever takes a girl at home in any situation".

"Ahh. that. I just felt at that time that I should take her to my house for just compensation man. she faced a lot last night because of me. And today it's just my warm gesture. You know that being generous". I wink at him.

"Generous my ass".
and we laugh.

"Jokes apart"
.Standing with a glass of whisky admiring the view with one hand in pocket.
"You need to look for this Shin. He is one of the members who have our file. Raven's group is the one who has an arrow tattoo on their right arm. But make sure, they fucking have a reputation. Find another means or look for a guy who sold us information. Find the person who hires these assassins. And of course, find out where's that secretary".

Why he is not answering. I turn toward Jade. He is out with only two glasses. I think this whisky is too strong. "It doesn't suit you, man".

I remember he left school in 5th grade because of his father's transfer and he cried that day for me. But he came back when I was bedridden for months,3 years back. I hate myself for being like this. Am a fucking murderer but he never asked me anything about Liam, my loving elder brother. I miss you. I miss you from the bottom of my heart.

Why god?
Why did you take him instead of me? Why did you take the good guy? This earth is full of demons like me.
What the fuck you are doing up there? You let this murderer live.

Why?

I couldn't understand your irrational choices.

I hollered at the sky. I know there's no one hearing out. But still, I take out my anger
I regret. I regret every freaking day.

This life, it's Liam's.

Take me!!

Send him back!!

Please!!

I fell to the floor. Wiping my eyes with sleeves. I didn't realize that the glass I was holding earlier broke in my hand and glass pieces pierced in my palm. Blood dripping from my hand but I felt no pain. The pain in my heart is killing me from inside.

I'm not going to forgive myself until I die.

Until I die, with the same pain as my brother felt.

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Olivia.

I manage to make mom believe in my fake story that I slip from the staircase and it's been two days since no one asked about my health and condition. It's not like I am waiting for Mr.Devil but what about Sophia and Ash. And I didn't even hear about the robbery on any news channels.
Strange!!

Sophia passes me a smile and I wave her back.
She didn't ask me anything about the incident which is quite weird. Are they ignoring the fact or something going on here?.

"So how's your health now"? Finally, she asks and I'm going to burst about so many things.

"You were sick right"?
and she completed her sentence.

"Huh. was I"?
Maybe she didn't know. I need to cover this up.

"Oh yes. I caught a cold easily. I'll see you later".

"oh, wait. This is the meeting schedule of Boss. I was handling it for the past two days". She handover me a sheet.

"Thanks, Sophia".
I rush to the elevator. Wait if Sophia didn't know about it maybe no one in the office except Boss, Jade, and me.

Before knocking on his door the memories of that day rewinding in my mind. I burst at him even when he did nothing. It's okay Olivia. you can apologize, after all, he helped you. Be nice. Take a deep breath.

When I enter the room, there's the scent of paint and furniture all around the room. Seems like nothing happened here. Where boss is waiting for me to say something. I hand over the file of his schedule whilst am still waiting for him to ask me about my wound. But he just ignored me and start calling someone. What an arrogant boss and I'm thinking about apologizing to him. Huh, not going to happen.

Day went well and it's time to leave. I'm feeling a bit upset. Don't know why? And I heard a knock on my door. Before I say anything, the boss leaning on the doorway, holding a bunch of files, and smash them on my desk.

"Check the data and the other things thoroughly. These are important and I need them after two days".

I was shocked by his behavior. I'm recovering from a wound and he is throwing work on me like am a robot.
Heartless!!

"Ah yes! Are you alright"?
Finally scratching his temple he asks me about my health.

"All thanks to you". I give him a plain smile pointing towards the files.

A small smile played on his lips and scratching the back of his head. He left.

"Huh!! What was that"?
This is how he asked me about my health with this pile of files.

I need to get a new phone. I don't want to ask for money from mom. She is already paying bills and rent.

The next day I arranged everything before he came into office and I also did all the work of what a secretary does. Though the work he gave me last day is still pending.

*Timeskip*

Agh!! my body is aching. I text Sophia to ask her for a meal.
"Yup!!" text blinking on my screen. I rush immediately to the cafeteria when I open the door I saw Mr.Devil also coming out of his room. He ignored me and I make my way to delicious food.

We went to a nearby restaurant to eat some Korean food. I want to taste those delicious Korean dishes for so long but I didn't get a chance though. Coincidentally Sophia also loved to watch Korean dramas and we agreed even to have some soju one day. We ordered Jjamppong. I explained to her that it is a Korean noodle soup with red, spicy seafood or pork-based broth flavored with chili powder.

"Wow. You know the ingredients too". Sophia was surprised by my knowledge of Korean dishes.

A big smile played on my lips.

"My tongue is burning like hell Olivia. I'm not going to eat this dish again. I need some ice cream. You go first".
And she rushed to the other side of the road.

It's not that spicy though. Maybe it's just normal for me to eat spicy food.

When I open the door I saw a big paper bag of Versace. I immediately open it and a Black satin dress comes into my vision.

"Whose dress is this"? Maybe someone sent it here by mistake. There must be a card or something. "Yes, here it is".

Olivia, get ready. we have to go to a Charity event. Sharp at 8. Be quick.
CEO

The card slid from my hands. This is for me and I have to go with him. No that can't be true. I immediately rushed to his office and I open the door with full force.

"I was expecting you, Miss Reed".
Sitting on the chair he leans his body on the desk.
"And I think you even skip the manners class in school".

"Huh". What he is talking about and bang! then I realize that I didn't even knock on the door before entering the room.

"Sir, I'm sorry I can't keep this dress. It's really expensive. If you want me to join you at your charity event then I'll buy some other dress. Or maybe you should go with someone else".

"Are you done"?
He looks in a bad mood today.

"Pardon".
I'm not shocked by his behavior. Seems like he is suffering from mood swings.

"Do I even ask your opinion? And it's an order. You just have to do one thing. That is - Follow".
He checks the time on his classic watch.

"Don't you think you need to hurry?
And I need to go somewhere".
He grabs his coat and left while my brain was in turmoil whether I wear this dress or not. Though I don't have money to buy even a phone. How can I afford a dress? Agh!! This is so frustrating.

It's almost 5. But I need to hand over these files tomorrow. First, I need to complete this work then I'll get ready.

Agh... my arms are aching and I need a nap but then my eyes click on the Versace bag and I instantly check the time and it's 7:30.
"What the fuck". He's going to kill me. I don't have time to go home. Grab the dress quickly I make my way towards his room. I knock twice. No one answered.
"Phew!! Thank god he is not here".

I checked the door twice this time. Agh. This dress has straps. Not just straps it's almost backless and zips attached up to my round ass. Oh no!! I don't even have Silicone cups. "Think Olivia. Think". What time it is? I slightly open the door to check the time and it's quarter to 8. I even don't have enough time to go home. It's a relief that panty lines are not going to be defined in this dress. I slide down the dress without any second thought. Clear the entangled hairs with fingers and I look like the mess I wash my face and applied a CC cream and put on some red lipstick. That's it. Heels are not going to reveal under this dress so I don't need to worry that much. Someone opened the door and I instantly pick the drier but I saw none other than Mr.Devil.

"Are you ready"?
He fixes his hair standing in front of the mirror while I move backward and collect my clothes and throw them in the bag.

"Let's go". He rushes through the door where I walk slowly because of the length of this long dress and the heels. What type of man he is? He didn't even wait for me. when I reach the elevator I saw he is still waiting for me to join him. I heard his breath in the elevator and felt a little uncomfortable too because this dress is revealing my curves.

Black Rolls-Royce shining like a diamond in front of the building. Jade standing near the car and he opens the door for me. I am a little anxious that what am going to do there. Just sitting like a dummy there is not what I can do. I try to start a conversation with Mr.Devil but he is checking something on the laptop and I drop the plan and close my eyes and just enjoy the ride.

"Miss Reed, wake up".
Someone hollering my name continuously and I felt someone's hands on my arm. I jump from the seat and hit my head on the car ceiling.

"Oh!!! are you okay"?
I tilt my head, Mr.Devil leaning on the car door.

"Yes. I am".
I jump outside from the car where I saw a big Hotel Bliss written in big words. Chauffeurs are running here and there opening the doors of the cars for the rich.

He leans towards me and I move a little backward but he holds my arm and whispers in my ear.
"Are you done with the inspection, Miss Reed"?
Where hundreds of paparazzi clicking pictures almost made me blind.

His warm breath gives me chills and I instantly follow him ignoring the paparazzi. The hotel even looks much larger from the inside. Big paintings hanging on the walls and the intrinsic work of art on the walls make it more beautiful. Lights shining like the sun and a worker opens the door for us and a big backyard comes into my vision. Hundreds of the tables are arranged in the backyard and there's a band on the left side of the garden to make this event more exquisite. I felt many eyes are staring at us. I check my dress and we shared a glare.

He again leans towards me and whispers.
"Don't worry. I am the center of the attraction in this event".
He winks and asks me to sit at his reserve table while he moved to another table where a girl sitting with an old-aged man in his 40's. She is wearing a blue plunging neck dress and seems like they are quite close to each other where the girl is throwing herself on him. Tracing his finger on his neck. ugh!!

"Hello, beautiful"
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Entry of a new hot man.Heheheh.
Going to describe him in the next chapter.
Until Stay safe and hydrated❤

See you on saturday ❤