Mr. Zhang, it is a pleasure to meet you! Says Malik and shakes his hand with the Asian man who was waiting for us.
Once Malik introduced me we sat down and started our business related conversation.
I am sorry for being late, but the traffic is horrible here!
A young Asian man appeared out of nowhere and occupied the seat next to Mr. Zhang.
This is my son, Huan. Huan, this is Mr. Haddad and his beautiful assistant.
Paulina! I said when they looked at me.
Huan and his dad exchanged some words in their native language while I was looking at them very confused.
What a wonderful name you have! Says the son of Mr. Zhang and kissed one of my hands.
Malik threw him a very angry look which made me more confused than I was already. I didn't know what to say so I ended with a simple "Thank you!" and a smile.
Shall we focus on our topic?
Of course, Mr. Haddad!
After almost two hours we finally made a deal. The three men shook their hands while I was looking at them very happy. Finally something good happens after all those sad days!
We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow in my office to sign the papers, Mr. Zhang!
If you do not mind, we have to go back to our hotel now. It was our pleasure to meet you two!
I smiled until they left the place and gathered all the papers on the table.
If you are done, let's go!
There is no need to take me back home! I can take a taxi. I said following Malik to his car.
Don't talk non sens!
Those being said, I got in the car and I fastened my seat belt.
I should talk to him about keeping my job, but I don't want to bother. He is texting since we got in the car while carefully driving.
Mr. Haddad... I said on a low voice. I would like to talk to you about a very important matter.
I'm listening! Said him without looking at me.
Right before I say anything else his phone rang so I had to wait for him to finish his conversation which seemed to be endless.
THE NEXT MORNING
Argh, I think I fell asleep with the light on, otherwise I can't explain why is there so much light in the room. I tried to reach my phone on the nightstand, but it seemed like it wasn't there. I opened my eyes and I for a moment I thought I was still sleeping. What is this? Where am I? This is not my room!
I jumped out of the bed I slept in and I looked around trying to understand what was going on.
What have you done, Paulina?
I stepped out of the room looking left and right with a very strange face. I kept walking until I entered a huge living room with walls made of glass. What a view! You could see the whole city from here.
Good morning, Sleeping Beauty!
I moved my eyes on the man who came closer to me and I opened my mouth when I saw who he was. Malik.
Good morning! I said trying to avoid his eyes.
How was your sleep?
I was not sure If he was ironic or not so I decided not to answer. I wanted to know what I was doing in that place where I supposed it was his house, but I was afraid of his possible answer. I've always been a good girl, so please, God, help me!
What am I doing here? I broke the ice and asked him.
For a moment I thought I was going to die when I saw the smile on his face, but then I realized he was playing with me.
You fell asleep on our way back so I decided not to wake you up.
So we...?
We what, Paulina?
Nothing! I think I should go now. You have a very nice house. Good bye, Mr. Haddad! I said quickly without breathing.
Calm down! Said Malik coming closer to me.
Malik, what is this girl doing here?
I heard a feminine voice screaming and I knew this won't end good.