Competing for a Title

Two - New Job

I couldn't believe her silly ass. Talking about I should enter that dumb ass competition. Sometimes I wonder how the f**k I've been friends with her for so long. She always seems to amaze me with the s**t that comes out of her mouth. I got in the car and pulled off. I had to go to the corporate office and get my next assignment. I'm a kitchen manager for a catering company. They send me to different locations to help get their kitchens up and running. It was bitter-sweet. I loved going from place to place seeing all the different setups and styles of the restaurants or kitchens of the rich and famous. I hated getting settled in and becoming friends with the staff and then having to leave. All this was temporary still until I opened my own bakery. It was always my mom's dream and I was going to make her proud.

I often have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement when the place isn't open or it's someone's personal kitchen. At first, I didn't understand the point but that was short-lived after actually starting. I had no idea that I would be working with famous people. Not to mention I had no idea the things I would see being in some of their homes. These people are definitely different behind closed doors.

I arrived at the office and went to my supervisor's office. She already had my work package ready for me to sign and go. She knows I hate waiting around and will leave. I read through the very vague assignment and then signed all the papers.

"Do you have any questions," she asked as I handed her the papers back.

"Nope, not at all", I told her as I opened my notebook up and wrote down the important details of my assignment. I liked to keep my own personal mini notebook for each client to make my life easier. I had developed a system to make sure I touched all bases to make sure my clients were completely satisfied. On the first page, I wrote out the address and entrance details. I put the address in my GPS and headed out the door, "I text you if I come up with anything though."

She laughed because she knew all too well I meant it. I didn't care what time of day it was. When it came to my clients no one would get any peace if I had questions. I had no idea where I was going. The way the streets were set up and trying to follow the GPS had me thrown. the fact that I have never been in this area before definitely didn't help. I pulled up to a driveway and looked out the window. This looked oddly familiar. I couldn't place it since I know for a fact I haven't been in this area before. I don't even know anyone that could afford to look at these houses let alone live here.

I pulled out my notebook and read my notes. I had jotted them down so fast I don't even remember what I wrote. I found the entry instructions and pulled up to the gate. I typed in the code and waited. There was a beep and then the gate opened. Low and behold there was yet another maze to find the employees parking. once I found the parking spot I gathered my bags and walked to the entrance.

By the time I stepped to the door a guard had come out," What's your business here ma'am?"

"Hi, I'm Ashley Jones, the kitchen manager." I pulled out the badge from my pack and showed it to him. He scanned it and waved me in.

"The kitchen area is below you can either take the stairs or elevator down," I opted to take the elevator. When it opened up there was another guard inside.

"What's your business ma'am?"

"I'm the kitchen manager." He didn't say anything else. He pressed a button and the doors closed. When the elevator stopped the doors opened.

"Wait here and someone will escort you to the proper area."

This was a little mind-blowing. I was really starting to wonder who lived here. I've never seen security so tight before. I was beginning to wonder if my life would be in any danger being here.

"Ashley Jones?" I turned to see a very slim and pale lady standing behind me.

"Yes, I'm Ashley," I said sticking out my hand to shake her hand.

"I'm the head chef here, Sally."

"It's nice to meet you, Sally. I look forward to working with you."

"Oh believe me the pleasure is all mine. I've heard great things about you. Personally requested you myself. Follow me."

As we turned to walk towards the kitchen a stern voice called out, "Sally!"

I stood frozen. Sally hurriedly answered as if she was in trouble, " Yes Mrs. Birght!"

" Have you heard or seen anything of my son?"

"No. No ma'am. No one has heard anything of him."

"If he doesn't show before the week's end I will cancel this horrendous event. How does he expect anyone to make any plans when they haven't any details. I'm sick of these games and will not tolerate this nonsense any further. Good day to you all!" And just like that, she was off.

I stood there still frozen. I was mind blown. If she was Mrs. Bright that would mean that her son would be Alexander Bright. She mentioned the contest! Oh my goodness! That's when it hit me. This is the mansion from the news this morning. Just then I felt a tap on my arm.

" Ashley are you ok? I know that was very unexpected"

"Oh yeah, I'm fine. I didn't realize who she was and it caught me off guard a bit that's all."

"Yeah, next time just try to at least speak. Holding your own goes a long way here," began as she began walking off.

Ashely wasn't really paying attention still trying to figure out how this all was even possible. Like what would the chances be? I don't know whether to be happy, sad, or mad to be here. I looked up and noticed that I didn't see Sally anymore. I turned left down the hall that I thought she turned down and kept walking. This doesn't look like the way to the kitchen. I didn't even smell any food. This place was huge so I assumed that any direction would lead to the kitchen really.

I entered a huge room filled with gold, brown and red decor everywhere. there was a huge table that looked as though it could seat at least twenty people. I looked around in pure amazement.

Just then a deep voice called out, " who are you"

"I - I"

"Who - who are you"

"OMG oh, you're-"

"Alexander Bright yes and if I ask you again ill have to have you escorted out of here"

Ashley remembers Sally telling her to be sure to hold her own around here. She wanted so badly to speak to him but couldn't bring herself to speak. She was head over heels for this man but never thought in a million years she would ever meet him face to face. Let alone have the chance to speak to him. in private at that. Just the two of them. All alone! The countless nights she touched herself while imagining it was him.

Apparently catching on to the fact that she was stuck he reached out and touched her arm. She let out a gasp as she felt shivers up and down her spine at his touch.

"Please I don't want to be the bad guy here. Just tell me what your name is and what your business is here."

"My name---" she began but when she looked into his beautiful spiral brown eyes she froze again. It's as if his gaze grabbed her and held her captive pinning her in place. He stepped in closer and rubbed his hand down the side of her face. She let out a moan as she leaned into his touch. Just then he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in for a deep kiss. she couldn't believe it but didn't want it to stop. she felt his tongue brush across her lips and she opened her mouth to let him in. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he lifted her up and sat her on the table. she opened her legs and wrapped them around his waist causing her dress to rise above her thighs. she could feel the bulge in his pants grow as he ran his hands up her now bare thighs. she felt him harden right against her now soaking wet core. she had longed for this moment ever since she first saw him.

"What are you doing here?", Sally asked coming up behind her, breaking her from her trance. " Oh, Mr. Bright! My apologies, she's new here and must have taken a wrong turn as we were heading to the kitchen. "

"It's fine Sally, I've just asked her name. "

"I get her off and out of your way Mr. Bright. No worries," she said as she began pushing Ashley out of the room. " Oh, and by the way, your mother is looking for you and she is very upset."

Ashley stole one last glance at the alluring billionaire before being pushed completely out of the room. She saw those beautiful eyes staring daggers at her before they turned the corner and broke the concentrating connection their eyes had on each other. She couldn't believe she just zoned out like that.