30 REASONS NOT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH MR ARROGANT

CHAPTER THREE: HE THINKS HES ALWAYS RIGHT

My hands have been running through the keys of the keyboard as I type away researching for the job I was about to begin.

Pedro's secretary had brought all my stuff up to the office as Pedro had promised and I have been working non stop since then. Not once did I raise my head to look at Pedro but I could feel his eyes on me and it took every strength in my body not to feel self conscious under his intense stare.

I hated the way he looks at me. It always makes me feel so flustered even though I tried so hard not to be, no one had ever made me feel this way just by staring at me.

After a while, I glance up and saw that Pedro was still staring at me. He didn't bother hiding it and that annoyed me to no end.

"Can you stop!" I finally snap at him unable to take his intense stare any longer.

He supported his chin on his hands and his elbow to his desk before giving me an innocent look "stop what?"

My nostril flared in anger and for the tenth time today, I thoughbelieve killing him and hiding his body underneath his desk. That will be really fun and satisfying.

"Stop staring at me!"

His lips curved into a cocky smirk, the one I hated with a passion "why should I?"

"Because I don't like your eyes on me. It creeps me out"

His eyes widen and he seem taken aback by my words. "creeps you out?! Why would me staring at you creep you out? Its suppose to be the opposite"

I rolled my eyes "well first of all, your face is creepy. It reminds me of a frog"

His jaw clenched and I noticed he was trying so hard not to snap at me "I do not look like a frog Miss Bernardo, perhaps you should have your eyes checked"

"There is nothing wrong with my eyes Sir, I know what I'm saying"

He narrowed his eyes at me and I could see the threatening look beneath them "I see you are really dying to lose your job Miss Benardo"

I huffed out a laugh "you're seriously gonna fire me because I called you a frog?"

He turned away from me with a pissed of expression and stared at his computer "just shut the hell up and do your job, you have only four days left"

"Well you were the one distracting me"

He glared at me again "will you keep talking back at me like this? Its disrespectful!"

I snorted "why would I respect a guy who doesn't know how to respect others. You're an asshole Mr Salvador and I don't repect people like you"

"I'm still your boss. Even though you think I'm an asshole you still have to give me the respect I deserve" his voice was lace with anger now and I knew that if I don't stop, I'm going to get into much bigger trouble, but I couldn't bring myself to shut up. I love seeing him so pissed off and it was easy to piss him off.

"That there is exactly what I meant when I said you're an asshole. You think you deserve respect just because you're the owner of a fancy big jewelry company? Respect is earned Mr Salvador and so far you have done nothing to earn mine"

"Why not?! Just because I disapproved your designs? It isn't my fault that you brought me trash"

The rage was starting to take over once again and I knew when it does, there is no stopping the words that comes out of my mouth "trash? We worked hard for those designs Mr Salvador and even though you don't like it, you should have been a little more considerate of our hard work"

"Well it didn't seem like you put any effort to it. Nothing about that design shows that it was made with hard work"

My face was red with anger and my blood was boiling at this point.

"You know what Mr Salvador, f**k you! I'm done talking to you and trying to put some sense into your empty skull. If you don't mind, please Ieave me alone" I went back to my work deciding to ignore his entire existence. I've never been so frustrated about anyone before. If this is how he is all the time, I'm not sure I'll be able to survive five days in the same office with him without killing him.

For a moment I was able to enjoy five seconds of comfortable silence, but of course he decided to open his mouth again.

"You know I can just let you off the hook if you apologize to me for being so rude and disrespectful. You won't have to deal with all the work alone and I might even put your team back on the job"

The offer was tempting but I decided that it wasn't worth it. For all I know he would put my team on the job and end up disregarding our hard work once again, and honestly, I have a lot of pride and I'll rather jump off a cliff than apologize to him.

"Thanks but no thanks Mr Salvador. I'm perfectly capable of doing this myself"

He smiled a sweet smile "is that what you think Miss Bernardo? I think you don't have the skills to perfect this assignment"

I squinted my eyes in annoyance. I couldn't take his insults any longer "you don't even know me or what I'm capable of, so I believe you have no right to say that about me"

"I know you well enough Miss Bernardo. More than you think"

I ignored his statement and said "I'll prove you wrong!" The desire to prove him otherwise and shame him was suddenly growing so big.

He merely shrugged "I'll be waiting"

I return to my job and block him out completely. If I have to prove him wrong in the next four days, I have to be fully concentrated, I won't be distracted by him even for a second.

Pedro Salvador just called the tune and he should get ready to dance.

Anyone who challenge my skills and capability is bound to be proven wrong. I may be gentle and soft at times but I am a very competitive person. Anyone who strikes a challenge with me is bound to lose in the end.

Pedro Salvador is bound to lose in his own game and I will make it possible.

There was a knock on the door and Pedro's voice granted permission to the intruder.

"Sir I got your coffee" his secretary, a man in his early twenties walk forward and carefully place Pedro's coffee on the table before him.

"Thank you Andre" he took a sip of his coffee and turned to me "want some Miss Bernardo?"

With my jaw clench, I answered "no thanks I'm good"

He smirk and return back to what he was doing. Andre left us alone and we were each consumed by our work. Neither of us saying a word to each other.

~O~

Finally, work day finally came to an end but I didn't leave immediately cause I was still busy with my work.

Pedro didn't seem like he was getting ready to leave as well. He was so focused on signing papers and doing other stuff and I believe that he doesn't even realize that the time had gone by.

For a moment, all I could do was stare at him. His eyes were so green like two emerald jewel. I couldn't help but get lost in them whenever I stared at his eyes for too long, which is why I decided that I would avoid staring into his eyes as much as possible. I didn't want to be caught in an embarrassing situation.

But I couldn't help myself. He was too gorgeous. Every time I thought I could resist, I found myself sneaking glances in his direction and each time was worth it because he always looks like a dashing prince straight out of a fairy tale novel.

It made me wonder how he would be like if he wasn't a cocky arrogant bastard. He'll be like the perfect guy for me. I like guys who act all cold and badass but I would prefer them to be nice and not arrogant.

His eyes suddenly raised from his desk to look at me and I quickly turn away, but it was obvious that I had already been caught.

"Did you need something Miss Bernardo?" His voice was calm and serious but the tiny hint of amusement beneath it didn't go unnoticed.

I blush slightly and kept my eyes fixed on my computer. What the hell is wrong with me?

"No sir, I was just...looking around?"

He gave a tiny smirk "why don't you sound so sure of yourself? Is it because you were watching me?"

"I wasn't watching you!" I snap quickly in defence ignoring how red my face was getting with each words.

"It seems like you were. I mean considering you said I look like a creepy frog, I don't think you should be looking at me"

"I wasn't looking at you and you do look like a creepy frog"

His face lost all trace of amusement "we are not getting back to that conversation Miss Bernardo"

I giggled at the pout on his face "are you seriously mad because I said you look like a frog?"

"I do not look like a frog!"

I shrugged with a victorious smirk "I mean you kind of do to me"

His fist hit the table and he stood up "you know what Miss Bernardo, you should leave. Office hours are long over already"

I resisted the urge to ask if he isn't leaving as well but decided against it "fine I'll leave. See you tomorrow" I picked up all the documents and research I've gathered for the day.

"Where are you taking those?" He asked glaring at the folders in my hands.

"Home" I answered confused at his question.

He rolled his eyes "you can't take that home Miss Bernardo. I won't be at your house to make sure that you're aren't cheating, so all your work will be done here in my office"

I gaped at him in disbelieve "you've got to be kidding me. You f*****g gave me five days and you expect me to do everything right here in your office?"

"You really need to stop repeating my words Miss Bernardo"

"That's insane!" I yelled throwing my hands in the air in frustration.

"You said you could do everything on your own, so I don't see why you're complaining"

I galred at him with so much anger "I'm not a machine Mr Salvador. Even a machine can't do what you said"

He shrugged "that's your problem Miss Bernardo, I've already given you my conditions. Work with it and stop complaining"

I balled my fingers into fist and mentally prayed to what ever god that exist so I won't murder this man right now.

In anger, I dump the folders back to my desk "happy now?!" I snap at him.

"Very" he answered dryly.

I turn towards the doors to leave "Miss Bernardo?"

I glared at him and couldn't help my snap "what!"

His expression remain blank, not at all fazed by my out burst "its late I can take you home if you want"

"I have my own car!" I sneered at him and walked out of the office, banging the door loudly behind me.

How could he?!

He seem so bent on making this difficult for me, and if he thinks I'd break, he's sadly mistaken. This won't do a thing to me and I'm going to work harder to prove him wrong. He sadly picked the wrong girl to challenge.

My heels clicked loudly against the Mable floors. The building was now completely empty as everyone had long gone home.

I realize that my teammates might be worried about me. I suddenly left our department and my stuff was taken. I'm sure they will be panicking for sure.

Maybe Bibi and Mari will and probably Gabe as well. I don't know about the rest.

I called Mari after arriving at my apartment and relaxing on the couch. My phone had been switch off for the day all thanks to a certain bastard and I saw a lot of text messages from Mari and Bibi that proves just how worried they were of me.

"Hey b***h what took you so long to call me? I was hella worried. Bibi almost shed tears of worry"

I chuckled at her immediate response. "I'm sorry Mari, I was just so busy today"

She hummed thoughtfully "what is going on though, why are you working at Mr Salvador's office?"

I scoff at the remindal of him. His arrogant face made me want to pick up my glass center table and fling it to the other side of the room.

"He's an ass Mari. You won't even imagine the hell I had to go through being together with him in that office for hours. I swear this is going to be the worst five days of my life"

She laughed again and I frown in annoyance that she found my situation funny.

"But why did he decide to bring you to his office? Everyone was shocked at the news and Ana was pratically dying of jealousy"

I rolled my eyes as I recall his reasons "well he said he doesn't trust me not to ask for help from you guys. He said he wanted to watch me do every bit of the assignment myself"

"That's weird" Mari stated and I could feel the frown in her voice "I don't know Mr Salvador that much but I didn't expect that he will be that kind of person"

"He is Mari and God its annoying. I f*****g hate him"

She chuckled again "I did warn you that something like this would happen"

"Please don't remind me!"

"I don't know what Mr Salvador's plans are for you girl but all I can say now is, keep trying. If you're lose your job and leave me in this lonely company all on my own, I'm gonna hunt you down"

I laughed, the stress from the day easing slightly "thanks Mari. I can always count on you to make me feel better"

"Anytime. And please call Bibi, she had been very worried about you. It took all in me to convince her that you were working and not getting murdered"

I chuckled at that. Typical Bibi.

I said my goodbyes to Mari and called Bibi, but she didn't pick up. I figured that maybe she was still in church and decided that I would call her later.

I went to my bedroom and decided to get ready for bed. I needed an early sleep so I could wake up early and be at the company as soon as possible so I could continue with my job.

I will not allow Pedro to win this challenge.

Not on my watch!

I walked out of the bathroom drying my hair with a towel just in time to see my phone beep.

Thinking it was Bibi, I picked it up but it was a message from an unknown number. I frown and open the message that was sent.

'Be at the office as early as 7am Miss Berbnardo, I don't tolerate tardiness'

It didn't take a genuis to know who that was and just the thought of him irritated me.

'How did you get my number?' I sent a quick reply.

'Does it matter?' His response was immediate.

'Of course it does. This is my privacy. You're invading my privacy right now'

'You're my employee and I'm just reminding you that you have to be at the company as early as possible'

I rolled my eyes at his stupid excuse. 'How did you get my number?'

'I'm starting to think you're really dumb Miss Bernardo'

'Can you just answer the f*****g question?'

'Like I said earlier, you're my employee so I think its quite obvious how I got your number'

I realize what he meant and signed. Since he's the company's president, he can get any information he wants about his employees.

'Whatever. I get the message, can you stop texting me now?'

'I never wanted to text you. I just felt it was my obligation as your boss to remind you of your duties'

'You couldn't tell me that at the office earlier?'

He didn't reply for two solid minutes. Finally my phone dinged 'I have my reasons'

I actually chuckled at this one. It seem like he had no idea what to say.

'I might think you just used that as an excuse to text me'

'What the hell do you take me for Miss Bernardo? Are you insinuating something?'

'No sir i wasn't insinuating anything. goodnight'

I was still smiling when I set my phone down thinking that it was the end of the conversation, but my phone dinged again after a short moment and I picked it up with a confused frown.

'Goodnight' He texted back and just like that, my smile widen.