''I'm home.'' I called out. Mari was on the couch, talking on the phone and there was a notebook on her lap. Once she saw me, she put her forefinger to her mouth, signalling me to keep quiet. I nodded and went to the fridge to take a bottle of water. This call is probably very important to her because she had the most serious face and all she was saying was ''Yes, Sir'', ''of course, Sir.'' That's not the Mari I know, abiding to everything the other party is saying. After some time, she ended the phone, got up from the couch and hugged me with all force.

''Oh God Dési, you won't believe what happened.'' She told me with excitement.

''What happened?''

''I just got an interview from Milano Enterprises for the personal secretary post.'' She was clapping her hands like a four year old child has been given her birthday gift.

''Oh my gosh, that's incredible Mari, I'm so proud of you. Congratulations.'' I hugged her once again.

''Thanks.'' She replied happily.

''So, when is the interview?''

''Tomorrow, at ten. I need to find myself appropriate clothes. Anyways, how was your walk? Are you feeling better?'' She took the bottle I was holding and took a gulp from it.

''Yeah, I feel much better. Thanks for advising me.'' She gave me the shut-the-hell-up look.

I just laughed at her. While Mari was giving me some details about the phone call, my mobile started ringing. That's a number I'm definitely not recognizing. Who might be calling me? Well, pick it up and you'll know, idiot, my inner self chastised.

''Hello?'' I asked in a questioning tone.

''Hello, is this Miss Désirée Samuels?'' a female voice asked.

''Yes, this is her. Who is this?'' Mari was looking at me with a dumb face. I nearly laughed at her.

''Oh, this is Rose, from Generes Corporation. I'm calling you to tell you that you have been selected for the maid post. Please come to the office now so that you can pick your contract.'' I nearly had a heart attack when I heard this.

''But, but weren't you supposed to call me in five days?'' I asked, confusion laced in my voice. Mari mouthed what's wrong to me since she saw my now puzzled expression.

''Yes, indeed, but Mr Generes insisted to call you up today itself so that you may start you job immediately.'' She replied.

''Oh, okay. I'm coming then. Thank you for calling me up Rose.'' I told her smiling. As if she would see my smile.

''It's no problem Miss Samuels. Good bye.'' With that she hung up.

What the hell just happened, I asked myself. Firstly, he rejects me for the job. Secondly, he offers me the opportunity of becoming his mistress in return of everything. Now, he offers me the job. Is he mentally disturbed, I inwardly wondered. I have so many questions in my mind. I just cleared my head at the park, now new thoughts arise. Gosh, give me a break. I really need to clarify all this with that confused jerk.

''Well, will you tell me what happened?'' I snapped out of my thoughts. Mari crossed her hands and was looking at me with a perplexed expression.

''Um, I just got a call from Generes Corporation and they've told me that I got the job.'' I replied looking at my feet.

''What? Really? That's amazing Dési.'' Mari hugged me once more. We are hugging way too much today. ''But why are you sulking?'' she asked worriedly. Gosh, nothing escapes her. I'm sure she should be in the FBI. She would have helped a great deal in capturing criminals.

''It's just that I never thought I would get the job. I'm just shocked.'' Part of it was the truth. I thought one of the sophisticated ladies would obtain the job. My actual problem is how am I going to face him? One encounter with him had my mind scattered all over the place and now I will have to work for him. What will happen then?

''Well, get over it Dési. You got the job, now you'll be able to save money for Lucas and everything will be fine.'' She said as a matter of factly.

''I should get going, I need to pick the contract. I'll see you later.'' I said walking towards the door. Without delay, I called for a taxi and got in. After a while, I arrived my destination. I got out of the car and looked at the enormous building once again. Oh gosh, how will I face him? What will I say to him after my speech yesterday? All these questions were driving me crazy. Lifting up my head, I got in the building. The security guard who smirked at me yesterday nodded his head in acknowledgement at me. I said a mild hello. I repeated my actions of yesterday; walking towards the not so nice Kate and told her the purpose of my visit. She took me towards the elevator and pressed the twenty-fifth button. After three minutes or so, I arrived on the top floor and walked out of the elevator. Once Rose saw me, she started walking towards me with a smile.

''Hello, Miss Samuels, welcome back.'' She said warmly.

''Hello.'' I said timidly.

''Just go in the office, he's waiting for you.'' She walked back to her desk. Oh gosh, he's waiting for me. I think I'll die now. There were a dozens of butterflies in my stomach unwilling to leave me alone. Even the omelette I ate this morning was threatening to come out. Oh no, not now. I don't want to make a fool out of myself. No, you can do this Dési, you're a strong young woman, there's absolutely no need to be scared. I kept chanting this mantra before I knocked on his door. Before I lifted my knuckles to knock, that mannish voice said ''come in.''

How the hell does he know I'm already here? I had a baffled expression on my face. I quickly looked around me and saw a CCTV camera on top corner of the ceiling. I was staring blankly at the camera now. Shoot, he'll see me gawking like an idiot. So basically, that's why he asked me if I had a good sleep yesterday, because he saw me sleeping like an idiot and not because there was drool on my face. Well yeah, that also. Gosh I made such a fool out of myself yesterday. With the remaining pride I had, I opened the door and faced him. Damn it! He still looks undeniably gorgeous and he still has that same smirk plastered on his handsome face. He was looking amusingly at me. Quickly, he changed his expression and was now staring coldly. What the hell is wrong with him? How can someone change his moods in a matter of seconds?

''Hello, once again Miss Samuels.'' He rose to his feet and walked towards me. Oh no, no, no, stay right there you beautiful monster, I kept pleading inwardly.

''He-hello, Mr Generes.'' I replied shyly. By then, he was already before me, looking at me with the same intensity as yesterday. I broke the gaze and stared blankly at my shoes, they seemed more appealing than him.

''Please, have a seat Miss Samuels.'' Authority was draping in his voice. I nearly hid myself in the corner of the walls. I just nodded, again unable to speak.

I sat on the lush chairs once again, oh gosh, I will never get tired of sitting on those heavenly chairs.

He sat down on his throne. He picked up the phone next to his laptop and pressed a number.

''Bring me the contract.'' He ordered. No hello, no please, nothing. How can someone be so impolite? Well, if he offered me the opportunity of becoming his mistress I don't think he has manners in him. The door opened and Rose came in nervously with a dozen of stapled papers with her. Glad to know that I'm not the only one who is scared of him. The beast put his hand forward and Rose handed him the contract. She left without saying a word. Once again, I noticed that he did not thank her. Impoliteness is at its peak!

''Go through this and sign it. Even if you don't agree to something, I don't care. No amendments will be made, understand?'' he said looking at me dead in the eyes leaving no room for arguments.

Once again, I simply nodded.

He gave me the contract. Our fingers met and a current of electricity passed through my entire body making me shudder. I think he noticed this since he smirked but as soon as he saw me looking at him, he changed his demeanour. Gosh, I will never understand this man!

On the top of the contract, the initials E.G were stamped. Once again he and his claims. I mentally shook my head. I went through the pages rapidly not really wanting to read cautiously each and every sentence. Besides I will not refuse this job, since I badly need it. There wasn't anything serious that really caught my attention, I therefore assumed that everything was fine. I raised my head to look at him and found that he was already staring right back at him. I would give everything to know what he is actually thinking.

''Are you done reading the contract?'' he asked in a commanding tone.

I nodded.

He looked at me as if I grew up one more head.

''Miss Samuels, it's a twenty page contract, how the hell did you finish reading it in a matter of minutes?'' he was frowning at me. I so wanted to tell him that I have super powers, just like Lucas always tells me, but I doubt he would find this answer amusing. However, I did not like the fact that he was angry at me. Well, he's always mad at everyone. That's not a novelty.

''Well, to me it's just paper that requires my signature. Besides you just told me that amendments will not be made if ever I don't like something, so what's the point of actually reading it cautiously? Moreover, I need this job, it's not paper that is going to change my mind.'' I shrugged.

The handsome beast was absolutely gobsmacked. I nearly performed a happy dance at that expression. I managed to surprise him on both days. Congratulations to me! He immediately changed his expression to the same old one. Oh God! Here we go again.

''Very well, then.'' He said in a bored tone. I frowned at that. ''So, you'll start working as from today. I'll have my driver drop you at my house.'' He went on. I nodded. Wait what? I'll start working from today and at his house. No, no. My mind must be playing tricks with me.

''Excuse me, Sir, could you repeat that please?'' he looked at me with a glare. If looks could kill, I think I would be six feet under.

''Miss Samuels, I expect you to listen carefully when I talk. Repeating something is a loss of time and if you are not aware, right now I'm losing much of my time with you. So next time, pay attention. Is that understood?'' He reprimanded. ''So, as I said before, you'll start working as from today at my house and my driver will pick you up from here.''

''I'll be working at your house?'' I must look like an idiot when I asked this question.

''Are you dumb Miss Samuels? Don't you understand something straight? Or do you love to act dumb?'' By now, he was really fuming. Very good Dési, you managed to make your boss irritated on your first day, my inner self scolded.

''No, it's just that I thought I'd be working here, in the office.'' I replied timidly.

''Miss Samuels, do you know the definition of a maid?'' He asked as if talking to a child.

I nodded.

''Are you sure you do? Because if you did, you would have known that a maid works at home and not in an office. If I wanted you to work in my office, then I would have put wanted cleaner in the ad not maid.'' He said in a low but frustrated voice. I can tell by the looks he was giving me, he was not very happy with me now.

''I'm sorry.'' I looked down at my fingers. He sighed heavily. Crap, I must have annoyed him very much.

''Do you have anything else to ask?'' He demanded.

''Um, what will be my job duties?'' I asked nervously, afraid that he'll be mad at me again.

''Well, you'll have to clean the house, cook me food and do everything that I require of you.'' He replied casually. Is he bi-polar or what? How can someone be so angry at one moment and be absolutely calm at the next? ''Oh, and yes, you need to be at my house before I leave for work and you will return home when I return back. Clear?'' I nodded.

''Anything else?'' he asked.

''At what time do you leave for work?'' I needed to be aware of his time of departure and arrival so that I have an idea of when to take the taxi.

''I leave at eight.'' Oh boy, that means I'll have to wake up really early. Don't worry, you're doing all this for Lucas, my inner self encouraged.

''Alright.'' I answered.

''Oh, and my driver will pick you up and drop you at your place every day.''

''No, it's alright, I'll manage.'' I did not want him to be all bothered by me.

''I said, my driver will pick you up and drop you at your place every day. Is that clear?'' He said leaving no room for further discussion. Stupid beast.

I nodded.

''Good. You may go now. You will find my driver downstairs. He will take you to my place. Oh and yes, once at home, you know what needs to be done.''

''Yes.'' I replied diffidently. ''Bye, Mr Generes. Thank you for the job.'' I smiled gratefully at him.

He did not answer but he looked at me intently, as if trying to solve a puzzle. I took this as a cue to leave. Once I turned my back, I saw a plasma TV stuck on the wall. So this is how he observed me sleeping yesterday. But how come I did not notice this yesterday? Probably because you were too busy to show him your worth, my inner self replied sarcastically. Good Lord, I really made a fool out of myself yesterday. Hastily, I opened the door and went towards the elevator. Once I was on the ground floor, I went outside to look for the driver. A well-built blonde man with black suit came by my side. Good Lord, he was huge.

''Hello, Miss Samuels. Are you ready to go?'' he must be the driver. But how does he know me? The beast must have given him all the information needed.

''Hello, you are?'' I asked hesitantly.

''Oh, I'm Landon, the driver of Mr Generes. I'm assigned to pick you up and drop you at your place.'' He replied professionally and removed the shades he was wearing. On the side of his right eye, I could see a scar which made him even more intimidating. On the side of his suit were the initials E.G. Once again!

''I'm ready to go.'' I said.

He nodded and he opened the back door of the black car. Wow this is the first time I'm sitting in such a posh car. The inside of the car is so luxurious. I could get used to this! Once Landon started the ignition, I realised that I forgot to ask him the most important question and I also forgot to sign the contract. Silly me! Gosh, seeing him makes me forget everything. Damn him! I sighed desperately. Never mind, I'll be working at his as from now, I could ask him anytime, if you have the guts to do so, my inner self taunted.

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