A ONE-NIGHT STAND TURNED MARRIAGE

Chapter 2:A new beginning

Vivian’s POV

The gentle chirping of the birds wake me up from my sleep.

I groaned, squeezing my eyes shut as a sharp headache pulsed through my head.

My mouth is so dry, my tummy feels uneasy, I feel like I’ll puke.

“So this is how it feels to be hungover”

“I swear I’ll never drink again”.

I rubbed my eyes, trying to get water to drink when I become aware of the unfamiliar room i am in.

At first, I thought I’ve been kidn*pped, but then who will want to kidnap a poor girl like me.

Staring at the room I am in, the memories came flowing back

The heartbreak

Betrayal

The bar

The job offer

The stranger

“Oh yes the stranger from the bar”

“Did I just have a one-night stand with someone”

“But where did he go to?”

I look around the room and he is nowhere to be found.

“I think that is for the best and besides, London is a big city, we will definitely never meet again”.

I grab my phone and there’s tons of missed calls from my mom.

I quickly grab my clothes and left the hotel.

I get home and I can see my mom in the living room fuming with anger.

“Where have you been?”

“Where did you sleep?”

“I called Jack, he said you weren’t with him”

“I have been so worried, your sisters have been so worried too”.

“I’m so sorry mom, I slept at a friend’s, my battery was dead that was why I didn’t text”.

I lied to my mom, I can’t tell her I saw Jack sleeping with someone else, my mom loved Jack so much and she’s dealing with a lot right now. I’ll just tell her later

“Next time try and reach me by all means, I was so worried”.

“I promise I won’t make you worried again”

“I have goodnews though, I got the job”

She pulled me in for a big hug.

“Now you won’t have to work many jobs again, I promise i will take care of you and the family”.

I say to my mom. Having to see my mom gets home really tired after working three jobs, always makes me sad.

But now, with this job, I can ease the burden a little.

“So when are you starting?”

“Tomorrow”.

“I’ll get you a beautiful dress on my way back, a new job deserves a new dress”. She says as she say goodbye to me and leaves the house.

I go up to my room, tidy the house, prepare breakfast and iron some dresses for the week.

After finishing up with the chores, I lie on my bed thinking about last night, everything that occurred.

I remembered the man from last night again, the kiss, the touches, it felt so good.

“Wait I do not even know his name”

“It’s for the best though, not like we’ll be meeting again”.

“Hey sis, please can you help solve this equation”

“Sure, let me see”.

This is Mary, my younger sister, I really want to give her and Maria a good life. They do not deserve to suffer the way I did. And with this job, I will be able to save better and give them a comfortable life.

I keep thinking to myself as I help with the equation and afterwards she leaves my room.

My buzz, another text from Jack. I don’t bother opening the text. I go to the kitchen to prepare dinner, after eating, I take some pain relief and lots of water, go up to my room.

“Let me set my alarm so I won’t be late for my first day at work”

After finishing setting my alarm, I go to sleep.

The next morning

My alarm rang loudly, waking me up from my sleep. I groan and reach for my phone to turn it off. I honestly still wish I can sleep more but I don’t want to be late on my first day. I rub my sleepy eyes and slowly get out of bed.

I quickly prepare breakfast then go back to my room to shower. I finish getting ready, eat my breakfast and head out to work.

I quickly take the bus and now I’m outside George’s corporation. I can’t help but admire the tall building, even though this is my second time here. It looks more beautiful than the last time.

I take a deep breath as I enter the building and go straight to the HR’s office.

“Good morning ma’am”

“Oh hi Vivian, let me show you to your office and give you a little tour”

We enter into the elevator and she shows time the cafeteria, the meeting room and some other places.

“So Mr George prefers iced latte and you must make sure you put it on his desk before he comes in. I already help you with it this morning and I’ll be introducing you to him after showing you your office”

“This is your office” she says pointing to the small-glassed wall office beside Mr George’s.

I look inside and smile, it’s small but neat with a desk and a computer and everything else I’ll need for work.

“You’ll be working here as Mr George’s personal assistant and remember he doesn’t like lateness or repeating himself”.

“Let me introduce you to him, you got this”.

She knock the office door and we both enter the office. The office alone is bigger than my whole house. It looks elegant but cozy. A man backing us is standing and looking outside the window. That’s definitely him. My new boss.

“Mr George, this is your new PA, I’ll leave you guys”

“Vivian if you need any help, you know my office.”

She says as she left.

“Good morning sir, I’m Vivian Cole”.

He don’t say anything, instead he turns to look at me and I swear I wish the ground could swallow me right now.

“YOU”.