Chapter 8
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He smiled gently. "That's good then." He said as he stood up again.
The Co-CEO cleared his throat awkwardly. "Yes, well… the CEO couldn't be present today so the one standing here right now is his right hand man Mark Moore."
So he wasn't the CEO? I exhaled relieved. Damn I thought that he would fire me for sure…oh wait he is still able to do that as the CEO's right hand.
I wasn't too rude to him was I!? I still have to pay the rent of this month I can't afford to get fired! While I was being swallowed by my thoughts Mr. Moore stood in front of the microphone clearing his throat to catch everybody's attention.
"Well as you guys have heard I am acting as a stand-in CEO as long as it's required. I know that you are all still shaken up by the unfortunate murder that took place here few days ago. We have lost three outstanding colleagues may their soul rest in peace." He said that with a solemn face. "However I'll do everything in my power to help and guide you guys so that our company won't fall down. I also hope that you guys will help and guide me in knowing the infrastructure of the company. If you guys have any questions then don't be afraid to ask them."
Finishing his speech with his business-like smile he received a tremendous applause from everyone here. Everybody was in aw by Mr. Moore's charisma. The words that he spew was full of dominance and leadership. I'm sure that everyone here was questioning themselves why he is not the CEO.
"Oh God he is so hot!" I glanced behind me to see Samantha and her clique squealing and giggling at Mr. Moore's handsomeness. Not that I blame them I mean he is gorgeous, but unlike them I can't be drooling because if I do there would be more heads rolling in the company.
"I bet that I can make him fall for me in a week, just you watch." She said with so much conviction. She noticed me staring at her and grins at me.
I just shrugged and rolled my eyes as I turned my back on her again. Annoyed at my nonchalant behavior towards her she clicked her tongue.
I've got no time to cater to her taunts.
I just kept my eyes on Mr. Moore who kept waving at us as he left the stage.
I felt a hot breath against my ear. "What was that?"
I shrieked at the unannounced presence behind me. "What the hell Cherry! You could at least make some warning sounds before approaching me like that" I said as I was grabbing on my chest trying to control my sped-up heartbeat.
I shifted my eyes around me hoping that nobody has heard my shrieking voice, but there was no need to be worried seeing how the majority already had left the hall.
Cherry just kept being silent, looking down at me squint eyed.
I raised a questioning eyebrow. "What?" I asked.
"What was that?" She repeated her question crossing her arms this time.
"What was what?" I asked confused. Can she be any more confusing?
"What was that interaction between you and Mr. Moore?" She asked.
I was kind of lost for words. "Uh… an interaction between employer and employee?" I said not even sure myself.
She tutted with her fingers. "No, no, no, that's not what it seemed like to me. It seemed like an interaction between acquaintances. How do you know him?"
What are her eyes made of? A glass ball? Can she see the future and the past? How the hell is she able to tell that from that tiny-winny interaction?
"First of all, we aren't even acquaintances. I just met him at a convenience store. We talked a little bit and went each our own way; that's it." I tried to play it off like it was nothing. Also, there's a 100% chance that Jack is listening in to this conversation right now and I'm not in the condition to deal with him right now.
She looked at me suspiciously. "Really? That's it?"
I nodded.
She clicked with her tongue. "That's boring."
"I am sorry that my life ain't your typical Korean drama life." This kid is obsessed with those dramas; she just loves the cheesy romance in those dramas. She mostly loves those dramas tropes where the non-rich girl meets rich dude.
"Yeah you should be. It would have been so amazing if you guys were dating in secret because of the differences in your status."
"Didn't I tell you to stop doing drugs?" I asked half serious.
"And didn't I tell you to get a man?" She retorted back.
"I am not even going to reply to that." I waved her off and walked away.
"Where are you going!? We still have to work!" She yelled from behind me.
"The place where I can flush away every annoying person!" I yelled back.
"The toilet!?" She asked.
"Bingo!"
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BUZZ BUZZ BUZZZ
Washing my hands after doing my business I could feel my phone vibrating in my back pocket.
'Please let it not be him.' I pleaded to myself.
Private Number: "Shouldn't you be listening to your friend?"
I groaned miserably. It is him.
April: "What are you on about?"
Private Number: "She told you to get yourself a man."
April: "So?"
Private Number: "Take me!"
April: "God no…" I typed with a horrified expression. "Is that all you wanted to say? I have to get to work."
Private Number: "You're beautiful."
April: "Okay…?"
Private Number: "Babe why is your answer so cold?" I cringed at the word babe.
April: "Oh sorry let me rephrase that; gee thanks for the compliment…I wish that I could return it but then again I don't know your face -_-." I typed that hoping that he would somehow give in and give another hint about himself.
Private Number: "Nice try."
I clicked with my tongue
April: "Can you at least say if we had a full-blown conversation or if we just past each other on the street?" It would make at least my list of potential suspects shorter.
I was walking to the door when I stopped mid-step reading his next message.
Private number: "Baby girl next to a full-blown conversation we even had a physical moment~"
Wait…what? Physical moment? But I am a virgin. And wouldn't I remember something like that?
Okay let's calm down knowing him and his annoying sadistic nature the physical moment could mean anything.
April: "What type of physical moment?" I was too stunned to comprehend what he just said.
Private Number: "Now I wouldn't be a good stalker if I told you right? You can slowly break your pretty head about it; see it as a punishment for acting so cold to me. Love ya~"
Wait what? No! he can't leave me hanging like this!
I kept messaging him for answers, but he wouldn't answer me at all. That prick!
Clenching my phone in frustration I slammed the door of the lady's room with full force. "That asshole!" I said in anger.
"Ouch!" I could hear someone groaning in pain from behind the door.
Oops…
