Daggered desire

Chapter six: Facing life's struggles

Ha! What a brave, annoying bastard!" Ashley said, dragging Sandra out of the club. You remember the VVIP I told you about San? Ashley asked, Yeah I did... what about him? Sandra asked ,

He offered me a personal assistant job in his office and ..... , wait, what? He did ? Sandra asked, looking shocked and almost fell off balance , That's great news, dear. I am so happy for you dearie," she said, giggling and shining her teeth.

no! San it's not like that. Apparently, he has a grudge against my family, and he's only going to tell me if I become his assistant and girl, let me shock you, he knows everything about me, literally everything........ Ashley said, looking puzzled.

What?? How did he..... he is the CEO of what company again? Sandra asked, Golden tree company. Ashley answered. Green what??? ...... girl, you've gotten a golden, silver, diamond and pearl opportunity... she said with wide eyes. Oh my goodness, this is the best thing that has happened this week. Sandra said.

Do you know what this means?? You'll quit working in that crappy bar and put your siblings back in school, you'll take care of yourself and get yourself a house.

The job will sustain you until you're strong enough to collect your property from your greedy ugly uncle and boom, everything is back to normal.....! You're 23 now , take the job, do it for four years and quit. And the rest of your life is sweet, sweet history man! Don't sleep on this! Sandra said.

San, it's not as easy as you think it is. What do i do about the grudge he has against my family?

What if it's a very big grudge? Big enough to kill me and my siblings????? Ashley asked, looking worried,"

I totally understand you, girl... it's fine if you don't want to take it. But he is petty, reallllllly petty for a CEO, Sandra said.

Ummm, let's not spoil the fun girl, we came to have funnnnn! Sandra said," lightening up the mood between them, let's party hard and forget our sorrows. There's more to life. He is such a killjoy," she said, laughing, and opened a canned beer for both of them.

To good life, cheersssss they said, and gulped it down. It feels good.... Ashley said. Suddenly, Sandra's phone rang , Mom," we're out here having fun, nahhhh don't spoil it! It's so funnnnn to be here mama. Sandra said, laughing.

Sandra, it's Michelle, she needs Ashley now!! What? What's wrong? Ashley asked, looking at Sandra's puzzled face. Girl, we need to head home now! I think something is wrong with your sibling..... Sandra explained,

oh shitttt! Ashley said and grabbed her phone and bag. They both boarded a taxi and zoomed off. They arrived at the house and met an ambulance and Michelle on a stretcher.

Ashley couldn't bear to see this and couldn't hold back her emotions. She entered the ambulance and held her unconscious sibling's hand, looking very worried.

She'll be fine, her heart beat and blood pressure aren't stable, but will return to normal. The emergency healthcare assistant and nurse in the ambulance assured. What happened to her??? She's just five... Ashley said with a shaky voice, ... She'll be fine girl.... don't panic," Sandra assured her friend.

They arrived at the hospital and Michelle was treated. She stayed in the hospital for a few more days before finally getting discharged. It was a big relief for everyone. Ashley swore to never allow anything to happen to her siblings ever again.

Days of hard struggles went by and life just got harder, nothing seems to be working out.

Ashley worked hard and even worked overtime to earn more money to feed and clothe her siblings, but at the end of the day, the little she earned still couldn't cover for the house she wanted to move into.

She can not keep depending on Sandra's house, it's not spacious enough for all of them, and felt she'd created an inconvenience for her best friend.

The CEO's offer kept creeping into her head, but she often shakes it off. She looks at her siblings with eyes filled with love. Only if her parents were still alive they wouldn't be in such a mess.

Many months went by, and the struggles never ended. She was forced to go to work on days she didn't want to and do jobs she didn't like. But she had no option. I must do everything to survive and get back at my uncle, she said, looking at the small mirror in the bathroom.

Everything was tough and the thought about the job offer made things tougher. It's definitely going to be of great benefit if I accept the job offer, but the CEO... is my greatest headache!! i don't feel comfortable around him, Ashley said, grinding her teeth.

It's hard, mom, it's hard! I don't know what to do," Ashley said, thinking hard at a corner in the bar. Table five needs alcohol and ice cubes, Clara said, slamming the table, jolting her back to reality.

No daydreaming soft girl! Clara said, waving her finger at Ashley. Now go!!! Yes, ma'am," she answered, shuddering and left to attend to the customers' orders.I have always thought I was lucky, I never knew that I was an unlucky asshole! Ashley said to Sandra while walking home.

Hehehe, It's just life throwing its shambles," my sweet friend Sandra said with a heavy sigh. Suddenly, a text popped on Ashley's phone, "My assistant offer still stands, pretty face," it reads.

what a jerk!.. Ashley scoffed. Go find someone else to warm your bed! She replied. Suddenly, Jason came out from a hidden corner, startling the two ladies. And the jerk is here??? Sandra said, slowly trying to process what had just occurred.

Hi ladies, can I have a word with you? He turned to Ashley. Scrap everything I said the last time we met Miss Ashley. It's just work now, I promise,

I uh.... did some digging and found out that you're into food development and marketing, which I really need an assistant to support me with.

the grudge? Ashley asked, umm.... I'll keep it aside for now. Your performance is also determined, it could change my mind. Who knows? he replied, shrugging. Ashley looked at his seductive lips as words proceeded out of them.

I'll take the job, Sir, but on one condition: you would in no way harm my family or touch me sexually!

Ashley said, giving Jason a stern look. Heard you miss dignity... Jason said and let out a grin ," You'll start work on Monday. I'll tell Mr Tai to wire your severance payment," he said, and left.