Melting The Stuck-Up Jerk

POV> Here I was locking the door of my boutique along with my assistant/Bestfriend Ava who was holding the umbrella for me....ugh nowadays the weather is playing games with us, once its so hot that I feel my skin boiling and the other second it starts raining out of nowhere...it was 5 in the evening and it started raining, meaning all my employees, not many but still had to leave to home since we don’t know if it’s gonna stop anytime soon and they don’t wanna be stuck in the boutique and unfortunately the rain slowed down abit right after everyone left..so I have no choice left but to head back home.... “Iris hurry....Lucas might be waiting for me..!” (I rolled my eyes and held the umbrella in my hand after locking the door) “Ava chill he is your boyfriend, not your baby that requires your attention all the time” (I said bluntly while she scoffed beside me) “Get yourself one and you’ll know” (she mocked me and before I could hit her head she ran towards her boyfriend’s car that was already waiting for her..I shook my head and went towards my car before sitting inside and driving to a nearby convenience store) Let me buy some fresh fruits and some snacks..I can’t wait to go home and watch Netflix..as I was going through the fruits section someone caught my eye more like something caught my eye...I raised my head and looked to my side and found a lady that seemed to be in her 50s, Her clothes..!They are beautifully designed...where did she get them from? I mean people buy custom made from me but who is this that has the ability to design such a simple yet beautiful garment... I am really intrigued and the urge to just go up to that lady and ask her was building inside me... I need inspiration moreover I need to form connections so that I can achieve my dream of making my brand line “Clayton” reach the sky...I want it to be known by everyone on this earth just like Victoria secrete,prada,Fox tail etc for that I need influences and connection, so should I go ask her? Maybe I’ll contact that fashion designer and maybe we will become friends and I might catch his/her connections...tsk no iris you are letting your mind run wild...what will that lady think of you? Moreover it will be weird...No no I shook my head and continued my surf After sometime As I was done getting my things I made my way towards the counter but stopped in the middle when I noticed the same lady drop all her things down on the floor, she appeared to be struggling to pick those up..should I help her? I quickly went towards her and helped her pick up all the items.. “Oh thank you so much” (she smiled at me...but my eyes were on her clothes..I quickly snapped back and looked at her, should I ask? ) “Oh no no mam it’s fine..”(I smiled back at her) “umm if you don’t mind can I know who designed your clothes..I can clearly tell it’s custom made” “Oh wow not many observe the details I mean all they tell me is that my clothes look rich and elegant...how did you know it’s custom made ?you could have guessed it as one of those famous brands” (she said Carefully while I was confused..I just shrugged and answered her) ???’s pov Finding such friendly and nice girls in this generation is really hard..she seems nice and genuine yet straight forward.. “Oh that’s because I am a fashion designer too and I really liked your dress..moreover the sewing part is so good..some nice hands have worked on it for sure”...(she chuckled) “well you can say I would want to meet that person....” Hmm just like I thought sweet and straight to the point...I felt proud and happy after hearing to her since it’s made by my son himself.... Iris’s POV “Oh do you know the creator of fox tail brand line ? “ (She smiled at me while my eyes widened no way...is she so rich to get custom made by the creator of the fox tail brand line? I gasped and looked at her shocked while she laughed at my expressions) “Wow that’s cool....it was nice meeting you mam”..(I smiled at her& turned around tsk y/n you wanted to make friendship but it turns out that the person is out of reach, very rich and very famous to even talk to the middle line designers...huh bad luck) “Wait what’s your name ?” (I turned back again) “Oh it’s Iris, I am the creator of the Clayton brand line” (I said proudly...yea I agree my brand is not that famous yet but a few rich people do get custom made clothes from me.. moreover I have regular buyers and also I have a great online presence...) “Oh I have heard about it too...good luck and my name is June ...it was nice to meet you”... (I bowed to her since she appeared friendly and cheerful just like my mom...) As I was about to head to my car my eyes fell on the same lady again...looks like she is waiting for someone...it’s getting dark and it’s also raining...I looked at her and found her shivering lightly and she was struggling to stand straight....I bit my lower lip before approaching her...I am only helping because she was so friendly back inside and also she might buy my clothes in the future yes....I nodded and stood infront of her... “Umm Ms June are you waiting for someone ? It’s getting dark and it’s also very cold out here shall I drop you home in that case?” (She smiled again while slightly shivering ) “Oh no need dear! I am waiting for my son to come pick me up...it’s okay you can go home” “Oh ok but you are cold and appear tired...give me those bags I will hold them until your son arrives...” (she hesitated to give them for a few times and I didn’t give up either so she finally agreed and gave me the bags which were quite heavy....we both stood under the store’s roof and waited for her son to arrive) 15 minutes passed and I was cursing to myself because the bags were heavy and I couldn’t even keep them down since the ground was wet...I looked to my side and found Ms June   struggling to even stand straight... “Ms June  where is your son? How can he make you wait for so long huh?” (I asked as rage took over me while mrs Kim looked a bit shocked because of the change in my tone and behaviour) “do you have only one son? No daughter? I bet she would take a lot better care of you than your son” (I rolled my eyes) “because right now I can clearly see you struggling to even stand properly because of your knee pain...” Ms June’s POV I was definitely seeing this girl in so many different lights...she is sweet, nice, straight forward.. moreover right and expressive...I unknowingly smiled....ah I have something to test... I hope it works...I smirked Iris’s POV “Oh I am sorry dear I do have two sons but sadly no daughter but I would like to have one soon....” (I was confused but just shrugged it) “I will call my 1st son and ask him how long is it gonna take for him to come here since my second son is sick.”.(I nodded ) “but first give me your number (I was literally dancing inside so she finally wants to buy custom clothes from me?” I smiled and gave her my number and then she called her son) “Oh my son was in a meeting so he left 5 minutes ago but unfortunately he is stuck in the traffic... I think you should leave now it’s okay I can manage on my own...” (she said)  “It’s not good to stand here...I can’t just go now...come on Ms June, I will drop you home.... I will not take a No...you’ll catch cold lets go”..(I said and started walking to my car while Mrs Kim followed me well she had no choice) We talked about so many things she is really humble...I followed the directions she told me and my jaw dropped when we reached a modern looking house that was really royal but with a modern touch....ow she is rich though “Come inside Iris ...I’ll make you hot chicken soup since it’s so cold today moreover you dropped me home so I should atleast do this”.. “No it’s okay I’ll go home” “How can I let you go? when you helped me so much ? And my son is a fashion designer too,you might have a few exchanges with him?” (My eyes sparkled and I nodded my head immediately and followed Ms June inside) “Oh does your son own a brand line or he just works for a company?” “He does both” “Wow that’s so cool...mm but I have a doubt..if your son owns a line then shouldn’t you be wearing the clothes he made than promoting some other line? I agree fox tail is a big brand but still..”.(she chuckled and knocked on the door while I stood beside her) “I am dear..My son is the one who has created the fox tail brand” (my eyes popped out in shock... what the hell? How will I face him? What if he looks down on me? Isn’t his name Brett Jones  or some ? I followed Ms June nervously ) She was making the soup while I accompanied her talking about my brand obviously.... and she suggested something shocking...that I should join the  corporation that manages multiple fashion brands.... obviously the ownership will be with the Jones’s but the trade mark is different meaning I still own it and can separate from them whenever I want....I want to grow it on my own but then I don’t have much marketing influence nor the strategy....I will be lucky if the Jones’s actually take me in and my brand....just then an idea sparked in my mind....oww god has given me this opportunity...I will have to melt Ms June’s  heart and get into Jones corporation.....wow iris keep it up...now I should act accordingly “Here you go the soup is ready...I’ll go call my second son down he must be still sleeping...”(she said and started walking but hissed suddenly so I ran to her) “Oh you have knee problems if I am not wrong...now you should sit here and drink the soup ok...about your son, I’ll go call him....”(she smiled widely and nodded but before I can go she pulled me by my wrist) “Be careful he can be a bit arrogant-“ “The soup will get cold...don’t worry I’ll wake him up okay” (I said and went to the bedroom said by Mrs jones ..this is my golden chance...I should have a good convo with Mr Brett jones” ...(I went to his room determined ) I slowly made my way inside and found his pictures....I looked at his face and I was in awe... god had really taken his time while making this guy...huh I have seen him once in real life and a few times in the tv though...iris focus on your work and motto and get on his good sides even though it’s a weird way of meeting... I could hear the water running in bathroom meaning he was freshening up...what should I do? Should I stand or should I sit? Ah this is so annoying what will he think of me? A stranger out of nowhere waiting for him in his bedroom... Author’s Pov Brett was freshening up while you on the other hand were waiting for him...He saw something that appeared small in size and was brown in colour...it was a shampoo bottle cap but he mistook it for a cockroach, He shouted loudly as your body felt a jerk.. You got alert after hearing him but it was kinda funny to you but you were quite and then he ran outside after seeing a cockroach and got shocked to see you who is a stranger in his bedroom He felt ashamed because he was shouting and moreover he saw a stranger look at his half naked body... You were sitting down but got up once you heard him come out while he on the other hand didn’t know anything and ran out to jump on his bed but you were the blockage in his way... standing very close to him and when he ran out you got scared and jumped behind while his foot slipped and he fell on you... “Mom there is a ghost no a robber in the house” (he shouted widening his eyes while you did the same too) Iris’s POV Did he just call me a ghost and a robber...this guy...calm down he doesn’t know you “You-“ (he started shouting but I  immediately  closed his mouth with my hand ) m “Shhh don’t shout...I was sent here by your mom” (he quickly got up and ran towards his closet and came outside wearing his clothes) Woah he looks so handsome in his suits but at home he is a cutie...I should get my chance and get my things done yes.... “Who the hell are you” (he asked in a rude voice...woah doesn’t he know how to talk to people ? Maybe he still thinks I am a robber) “Umm listen I actually met your Mother- “ “Mom what kind of people are you letting inside our house” (he shouted..what does he mean by that ? Do I look like a beggar to him? Cool down, you have work from him remember calm...1.2.3 breathe) “Excuse me Mr brett jones, your mom brought me in here and she was the one who sent me-“ “And what kind of a guest are you? Don’t you have manners ? What are you doing in my room when I am taking bath? Huh” (he shouted on my face)  “You are getting me wrong-“ (he cut me off again ) “Did you sweet talk my mother to get into this house? Do you plan on seducing me? Tsk I have seen a tons of girls like you...if you were my guest you would be in the living room and not in my room! Ahh girls like you really disgust me...” “Excuse me?” (I raised my voice clearly done with his shitty attitude) “Or what? Huh? I have seen hundreds of girls like you ! How can you enter a man’s room and invade his privacy being his guest ? You girls see a handsome and rich guys like me and set a trap...Disgusting....” (he said looking at me with disgust and I had enough...he is not like what I thought him to be )  “EXCUSE ME?” (I shouted more than him...I don’t care about my work anymore this guy is such a jerk and so arrogant..) “What do you take me for? And what do you think of yourself huh? Just because you are rich doesn’t mean I’ll throw myself at you! For your kind Information I have seen hotter guys having hotter bodies than you...and I don’t need your money since I can earn my own...”(I told him arrogantly) Author’s Pov His inner man was threatened and he had this unnamed anger building up inside him for you... how dare you diss his body or compare him to others when so many wanted him...he found you very annoying and arrogant while on the other hand Mr and Mrs jones  were enjoying the drama... Brett was always cold and arrogant no one dared to stand against him..and often he wasn’t that expressive but in your case you were forcing his other sides to come out and also threatened him in some way he didn’t understand...you directly hit on his mentality... “Do you even know who I am? How dare you talk to me like that while being in my house huh?” “Offcourse I know who you are...at some point I even admired your work but guess what you are not that nice like you are shown in the news...you are the dead opposite....a jerk.... a narcissist jerk..”(you spat out what did he think of you? You just wanted to work with him while he saw you as one of those girl who were hungry for him and his riches...you always believed in your own hard work...how can he talk to you like that without even letting you explain) “Who do you think you are?” (His voice was low compared to a while ago, he didn’t know himself why was that) “Jerks like you don’t have to know bye...see you never...”(you rolled your eyes and went downstairs) While you were arguing and coming back down...mr and Mrs jones had already settled down in the living area... “Oh so this is how you met her....these both met in a very weird way”. (Said Mr jones to his wife) “Hmmm and I am still at awe how she rebelled at him...she is the challenging one... sweet and good when she wants to be and savage when she is looked down on...a few girls I had met were either too bold and behind our riches or too innocent to even be able to handle Brett but this girl has it all don’t you think I am even dreaming of this” (she said as her thoughts popped up above her head...it was a scene of him having a happy family with you) “Now stop dreaming and introduce that girl to me...she is coming down...” Iris’s POV  “Mrs Jones I’ll get going-“ I saw a man sitting beside Mrs jones and later she introduced me to him and I found out that he is Mr jones, the owner of Jones corporations, he has already retired anyways it’s none of my concerns I better leave this place now... “I’ll have to go now....thank you for inviting me in...I guess we will never meet but still I am thankful to your kindness” (I said and bowed to both of them) “Don’t you want to join Kim’s corporation then?” (I stopped on my tracks and turned to Mr jones) “Oh no I am okay...it’s better if I don’t join”(I don’t like lying so I am always straight forward yea it has gotten me into problems a few times but whatever I don’t like lying that much... cut straight to the point and you’ll not get stuck into a web of certain life situations..) “Clayton....a nice brand that has been slowly gaining attention but not completely...don’t you think it’s a good idea to join our company?” (He asked again) “It’s a great idea, don’t get me wrong but your son is a arrogant person...this is the nicest way I can talk about him...I can’t work with him....I guess my bad luck that I can’t put up with arrogant people” (I bit my lower lip after I said that...and I turned to leave but was stopped again) “Ava Not everyone gets the chance to join jones corporation think properly before you make a decision....you lack in marketing and you also don’t have any influence in the market nor do you have connections...”.(I stopped on my tracks...he is right though...this is a golden opportunity....I will be a fool to let it go just over a silly fight..the main motive is to get my brand the recognition it deserves in the market....oh god just help me....I sighed and turned to them and slowly nodded my head while we suddenly heard the main door open and there stepped in the most handsome looking man...I know him ,he is Mr jin jones the current president of the Jones corporation)