Broken By A CEO

Chapter 6

Rose POV

The next morning as usual my alarm was set off early at six thirty since my bus leaves in thirty minutes and apparently only takes an hour to get there which was shocking because it felt like hours when arriving here. Then I can go home, have a quick shower and get ready for work. I was continuously thinking about my resignation letter to my boss Becky. I didn't want to do it but had to since mr Brooke was going to ruin my life and if he finds me still there he will surely get me fired.

My outfit of the day was once again knee high boots since I didn't bring any other shoes but I wore my black leggings with a long sleeve beige button up. It was hard to change since I still had this damn cast on me.

It looked rather smart but that's what most of my wardrobe consists of. It makes me look professional. So no crop tops or short dresses/skirts. All decent clothes. I can't stand seeing women that shoes too much cleavage. It's like they want men to pull the dress down slightly to make it easier for access. Christ, they need a reality check. I think it's a big NO from me.

The amount of teenagers that I've seen with those ridiculous outfits. Trying to attract attention as usual. It's pathetic really how many women dress like this in order to impress others. Have they not got a life. They don't want to be different but they insist on blending in.

I'm different and I'm glad to be.

Anyway back to my day. I haven't had a good morning to be honest since I have to go back to hell. In fact I need to write a resignation letter to Becky. I just haven't had time to do it before. I'll do it before I arrive there, in fact I'll do it on the bus.

I packed my clothes sighing as I knew I had to leave heaven and enter hell.

This was hard and I knew it was going to be but i didn't anticipate the level of pain that my emotions were going to feel. It killed.

I left my hotel room and handed the key to main reception. They said thank you for coming and hope they see me soon. I hope so too. That's if mr Brooke don't kill me first.

I headed towards the bus station and I couldn't help thinking of how sad I am. Yesterday I felt the tears roll down my face, my heart sinking faster than the titanic and my voice cracking so much that I think I'm gonna lose it anytime soon.

I noticed that Danielle and Angela were here. Once again the waterworks started and they ran up to me and hugged.

"Ouch my shoulder." They immediately removed their arms from me.

"Oh sorry. You know it's hard to say goodbye when our friend is moving on. We will be sad when your gone. I promise that we will meet again. I'll message you. Heck, I'll even spam you with constant and annoying messages." Danielle says and I nodded with the tears streaming down my face. I smiled at them.

The bus arrived and I got on. I waved one last goodbye before the bus left for my hometown. This was it, my final goodbye. I wasn't ready to leave but I had to say goodbye to perfection and beauty.

Throughout the whole journey, I wrote my resignation letter.

Dear Rebecca,

I deeply regret to inform you that I plan to resign from my job due to certain circumstances that have arisen lately. I'm just no longer feel comfortable working here and want to quit. I've been thinking over the weekend and after the incident with Caroline which I feel deep regret about, I want to leave the cafe and give the opportunity for someone else to work. Your a great boss that I have had the privilege of working for and I want you to give this goodbye to all my coworkers. I will visit often and support this cafe but this is my goodbye. By the way tell Anna that I miss her and hope she continues to make her millionaires shortbread since they are to die for.

Yours faithfully,

Rosetta Greene

It was a bit cheesy but I know that Becky will understand since it is me after all. I'm not one to leave with formal writing. She knows me too well and if she didn't then I must have made a mistake along the journey because I tend to leave a lasting impression on people.

I arrive at my town on time and decided to go straight home. I needed to refresh myself before going to work to give the resignation letter.

Luckily I didn't need any notice just needed to go in and leave. In fact once I'm done I might return to the town and find a job there. It's so nice and beautiful that it feels like heaven on earth. People are kind like Angela and Danielle. They cared for me so much and it was hard to say goodbye.

I looked at my apartment and smiled. It was small and cosy like me. It didn't have anything depressing or sad and was instead filled with colours and beauty. It was my den, like where you could go to feel happy, safe. Yes, this is my den. No one ever comes in. None of my friends have. This is my secret and no one is to know about it. It's hidden and it's gonna stay that way. I sound like a big child but this is the thing that I earned without my parents and I want it to be special.

My parents do know that I have a new better life but they never speak about me to the media because they want me to have a normal life without the cameras and interviewers interrogating me.

How caring of them.

I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth for the second time as well as brushing my hair. I applied a lip balm as my lips felt dry and rough.

Then I grabbed my handbag with the letter and left for my workplace.

The bus journey felt like decades since I couldn't help feel the nerves that had arisen in my stomach making the urge to throw up a lot worse. I didn't want to leave but it was the best option. In society nowadays you have to do what's best and I couldn't bear mr Brooke's wrath of anger at the moment. He is a perfectionist. He won't accept liars and sarcastic people like me. I'm a rebel and that's something that could ruin him. He won't accept me in his life.

Could my life get even worse than this? It's plummeted so far and could fall so much deeper. I could be ruined and this would be because of my big mouth. It's dangerous and all my fault. I shouldn't have said that.

Oh well what's done is done.

I got off the bus and headed into the cafe. It was a few minutes till opening time so I had time to give the letter and go. In the cafe everyone was settled on the seats and I was wondering what was going on. Becky summoned me to take a seat and my nerves kicked in.

What the hell is this about?

Is this about Friday?

Is she gonna fire me?

What's gonna happen?

"After the meeting last week. Mr Brooke will attend our cafe as a regular customer and will do a check of our service after all he is the CEO of our chain of cafes so he has the final decisions. Oh by the way I need to speak with Caroline and Rose in my office. Off to work." She says and they instantly nodded and scurried off like mice being chased like cats but with their heads between their legs. My sarcasm is kicking off again. Always knows when to make an appearance.

The walk from the main area to Becky's office was short but felt prolonged by the continuous kicking of my heart beat. The sweat trickling down my forehead and the blood boiling in my ears.

"Becky before you say anything I........." She interrupted me and shook her head.

"the fiasco with the meeting is ending now. Not only did mr Brooke get disappointed he personaly has to ensure that I keep all my employees in check. He found out that you Rose was the one who was meant to do the shift and had made the coffee. Mr Brooke will arrive soon and he will personally deal with you......." This time I interrupt her and she looked at me shocked. She didn't expect me to do this but then again neither did I.

It was rude to interrupt your boss but I was quitting anyway so what's the point. I brought the letter out my bag and handed to her.

"Don't worry Becky, he won't have to deal with me because I quit. Here's my letter of resignation and from this moment onwards I'm no longer a member of staff here at your cafe. The letter will explain everything. I hope that the cafe does well in the future and I hope we meet again. Goodbye Becky." She took the letter out my hands and before she could open it, I left the room. I sped down the corridor and walked out the cafe.

It was my time to say goodbye.

Goodbye to the cafe

Goodbye to Becky

Goodbye to charisma

Goodbye to Anna

Goodbye to Caroline

And finally goodbye to mr Brooke.

I get out on the streets and I'm glad when the cold air caresses me. I can't believe that I actually did that. I sighed. My stress is overpowering me. I need to walk around. Calm myself.

I walked down the street trying to relax taking in every detail of the area. It's so hectic and busy it makes the other place look like a deserted town. You couldn't paint very well here unless you were so good at intricate detail. It was merely impossible to get every nook and cranny. Oh well It's nice to walk through though.

What am I going to do? I haven't got any way of earning an income. I need money. I have no job and if I don't get one soon I may be homeless as well. I just don't know anymore. Maybe I could apply for Jefferson literature incorporate. They are always looking for a receptionist there, I wonder why. Christ how many receptionists does he go through. Every newspaper the boss needs one unless he hasn't found a good receptionist to fill his briefing. They must be fussy about the way they hire.

I might try there. Who knows they may hire me. I just need a job and I hope that I can get one.

Then a hand grabbed my wrist, they yanked me backwards into them. I was going to scream when something hard and cold pressed into my back. I kept quite since knew it was a gun and I shook from fear and panic. I was getting kidnapped.

"Remain calm and do not try to run or else. Come with me." The male figure behind me shouted and pushed me forward. I could hear my breathing get louder. This is another fear. I struggled to breathe but had to hold tight as this wasn't going to be easy for me.

The man guided me to the car park where a heavily tinted windowed car was parked. He opened the door and pushed me inside harshly that I ended up landing on someone's lap. Dammit my shoulder kills. Before I could even get up the door was shut. I tried to open it without even looking at whose lap I landed on but when I found it locked I was not surprised. They were always one step ahead.

I turned to the person who was here with me and was surprised with who I saw. He wasn't capable of kidnapping but will he kill me though. My blood ran cold through my veins before muttering the name I dreaded to even hear.

"Mr Brooke"