Chapter 2: Making the choice.
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Alina’s POV
He stared at me coldly.
He was the same boy from middle school, but he is different in every way.
His personality.
His looks.
His presence.
He was very intimidating.
“ So are you going to say something or keep wasting my time?”His words were sharp.
“ It’s good to see you after all these years, Damien.
” I said quietly.
“ I wish I could say the same.
”
He replied sternly.
I felt numb, like really numb.
It has to be Damien.
The boy I humiliated years ago.
I am definitely not getting this job.
My hope has turned into despair.
“ I understand what I did to you all those years ago but I am deeply so—
”
.
He laughed.
“ Did you come here for an apology or to work?”
“ I came for my dreams.
”
“ Oh you have dreams, sounds so funny coming from you.
”
Damien was different.
He was no longer the chirpy timid boy from those years.
His demeanor was guarded, his once innocent eyes now held a quiet intensity that made me
uneasy.
“ I understand you hold grudges against me but please don’t let this affect my dreams.
”
I pleaded.
“ It's always so amusing anytime you say that. Dreams.
”
He chuckled.
“But you are right, the past doesn’t have anything to do with the present.
”
He opened a folder and fixated his eyes on it.
He was more manly.His features were incredible.
His deep blue eyes hold so much intensity that stirred something inside of me.
“ I see your freckles are a lot more.
”
He muttered.
“ Um yes.
”
“Hmm.
”
He continued going through my résumé.
“ I can assure you Damien. I have what it takes.
”
I said sharply.
“ Your designs are actually alright.
”
He sighed.
He bore his eyes into me.
I felt this burning sensation in me.
“ Why do I feel like this just by him looking at me?”
I screamed in my head.
“ But I will be the judge of you having what it takes.
”
He said and stood up.
He walked towards me.
“ Oh my God! What is he about to do?”
I shut my eyes in fear.
But then realized he walked past me to the water dispenser to get water.
“ Wait, what do you think I was going to do?, Harm you?”
He sat back on his chair.
“ No I..I didn’t think that.
”I gulped.
Why does his stare alone make me scared?
I’m not someone to be like this.
“ Oh Alina. I’m not going to harm you, but do expect that what I’m going to do is going to
hurt.
”
He smirked.
What the f**k!!
“ What do you mean by that?”
I said in a serious tone.
“You know what I mean.
”
He looked at me sternly.
“ Let’s just get this over with.
”
His tone is more serious.
“ You have two choices. Leave this company and go explore your dreams elsewhere….
”
I became stiff upon hearing that.
I couldn’t possibly do that.
“ Or you stay here and become… my personal assistant.
”
No.
I didn’t hear that right.
His personal assistant. That’s hell.
“ You want me as your personal assistant?.
”
I was very shocked.
“Yes Alina.
”
His tone was nonchalant.Then it hit me.
“ You were never going to pick anyone else.
”
He smirked.
And that built up a rage in me.
“ You knew from the moment I submitted my application who I was.
”
I took a step back.
I felt dizzy.
“ Wow Alina, look at you being smart. Of course when I saw your name I knew it was you
immediately.
”
He was calm.
Too calm.
“ So Alina, make your choice.
”
I was torn on what to do.
If I leave the company, my dreams are gone.
I can’t honor my father’s legacy,
I can’t become a top fashion designer here.
But if I become his assistant, my life becomes hell.
I have to spend every minute with him
“ Well I will be nice. You have 24 hours to think about it.
”
He said and dropped his card on the table.
“ Call me when you make your choice.
”
“ Are you doing this because of what happened years ago?”
My voice was shaking.
He stood up.
He was coming towards me.I felt hot.
He leaned towards me, I could smell his cologne.
I hated that I noticed his scent.
I hated even more that I liked it.
“ What happened?”
He whispered into my ears.
“ Remember, 24 hours.
”
He turned and walked away.
Hours Later…
I sat in my kitchen playing around with my food.
I have to make a choice. Fast.
I heard my phone buzz.
It was a message from Naomi.
“ How did it go?”
“ We need to see. I have a lot to talk about.
”
I replied.
“ Oh it is serious. I’m coming over.
”
I sighed out of frustration.
Naomi is going to be shocked.
30 minutes later…
Naomi arrived at my home and hugged me.
“ Okay what’s wrong? Talk to me.
”
She said as we sat down in my living room.
“ I arrived at the company and damn it’s even bigger than I remembered.
”I ran my hands through my hair.
“ O…kay get to it.
”
She urged.
“ We were interviewed by the CEO.
”
“ Wait what? The CEO!”
She shrieked.
“ That’s not the only surprise. Guess who the CEO is.
” I said.
“ Um Edward Knight I know.
”
She replied.
“ No he has passed down to his son… Damien Knight.
”
She paused.
“ Why does the name ring a bell?”
“ It’s Damien from middle school.
”
I said with my hands on my face.
She stood up, covering her mouth in disbelief.
“ Oh my God. What the f**k!!!”
She shouted.
“ I was really shocked when I saw him, Naomi. He’s different.
”
“ If I remember well, Damien was the boy you were friends with and then he confessed his
feelings for you publicly.
”
She sat down still in shock.
“ And I rejected him. Made fun of him. Humiliated him.
”
I groaned.
“ It wasn’t your fault back then.
”She comforted me.
“ He gave me choices, Naomi.
”
“ What choices?” She asked.
“ To either leave the company or be his personal assistant.
”
I was sad.
Naomi could see that.
“ And that’s hell if I’m his personal assistant.
”
My voice was on the edge.
“ You don’t know that Alina.
”
She said softly.
“You didn’t see him Naomi I did. He was cold and every minute I spent with him felt
suffocating.
”
I lamented.
I hate this.
“ What I know is that the Alina I know wouldn’t come this far just to chicken out because of
her past.
”
She was right.
I’ve wanted this my whole life.
Damien Knight isn’t going to get in my way.
No one is.
“You’re right Naomi. I’ve worked my ass off. I'm not backing down now.
”
I felt confident.
“That’s my girl.
”
We hugged.
I always feel thankful that I am best friends with Naomi in my life.
.“ I need to make a phone call, be right back.
”
I stood up and went upstairs.
I grabbed my bag and searched for the card Damien gave me.
I have to do this for my dreams, for my dad and to be successful.
I’m hanging on to every last bit of hope on this.
I inputted the numbers on my phone and called.
There was silence.
And then I heard a voice.
“Hello.
”
“ Hello Damien.
”
I said shakingly.
“ Oh hi freckles.
”
His voice was deep and still in a way it made knots in my chest.
I can do this.
“ I will do it.
”
“ Do what?”
I hate this.
He toys with me.
“ I will become your assistant.”
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