I’m expected to live here????
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Sebastian sneered, “Oh, mark my words, you will regret that talk of yours.”
His father stepped forward and said calmly, “Come with me, please.”
We moved to a quieter space. Holding a thoughtful expression, he began, “So as you can see, my nephew is infatuated with the idea of having an assistant. It’s something I want for him too, but ever since the passing of my sister, his mother, he’s been spiraling.”
I blurted, “Wait, you mean you are not his father? You’re his uncle?”
He nodded. “Yes. And don’t interrupt me.”
“I had no idea his mother passed away, that still doesn’t give him an excuse to act like that.” I whispered.
“It’s not an excuse. It’s a reason,” he replied firmly. “He could use a second hand with day-to-day things. I can’t stay on him 24/7. I believe having a female presence around him again would be good. One with a brain.”
He glanced at my resume. “Your resume was glowing.”
I thought bitterly, Fake resume. If Kaiden had used my real one, I wouldn’t be standing here trying not to let him get to me.
As we finished the discussion, we went in search for Sebastian and found him by the pool side. His uncle screamed, "Who are all of these people?"
Sebastian replied,"Maybe it's time for you to leave,". "If I knew the real reason you wanted to come over, you wouldn't even be here."he added
His unfortunately shouted, "Everyone, get out!”
“Are you serious?"
Sebastian’s uncle glared.“What’s your problem with me anyway?”
Sebastian tightened his jaw. “My problem? It’s you trying to dictate a home you don’t belong in.”
The uncle spat out, “Don’t forget who put this place on the map.”
I swallowed hard, feeling the air thicken. Quietly, I muttered, “Maybe it’s time for new leadership.”
“Who said you get to decide that?” the uncle snapped, turning to me.
His uncle snapped again , "Your father is still the owner, is still the sole owner of Reign Enterprise. My apologies if I don't want my name to be made a fool of."
One of the guests said, "How come that girl is allowed to stay?"
I thought to myself,I was genuinely speechless. Whenever Sebastian speaks, something just comes over me. I feel like he's a weakness to me. Was it because of his hierarchy that made me feel small, or was it my insecurities? I don't fit in this wealthy lifestyle.
A woman approached me and said, "Girl, aren't you going to answer her question?"
I replied, "Actually, she didn't ask me the question. She spoke about me in third person like I wasn't here. Maybe ask again, but this time to me."
She frowned, folding her arms. “Well, maybe you should say something then.”
I shrugged gently. “Maybe. But why answer if she doesn’t even see me?”
The woman’s eyes got sharp. “You think you’re better than us?”
“No, I don’t think that. I just don’t pretend to be something I’m not.”
She stared for a moment, then turned away and whispered, “You don’t belong here.”
I watched her back and whispered, “Maybe not. But I am not leaving.”
The girl sparked “l don’t like you”
After a while, the party started to thin out. I was surprised when Sebastian’s father came inside the house. He looked serious but not angry. He walked over to me.
“Can you come with me to the study?” he asked quietly. His tone was calm, different from his brother.
I nodded and followed him through the cool hall. The staff were busy passing documents back and forth. One of them handed me some papers.
“Please review these,” the father said. “We need your decision soon.”
I took the papers, feeling the weight of the moment. It was not just about the party or the guests anymore; something bigger was happening.
The staff moved quickly, opening folders and quietly organizing files. I sat down at the large wooden table and looked at the documents. Letters, agreements, numbers—this was real business.
The father stood beside me. “I trust you can handle this,” he said with a small nod.
I looked up. “I will do my best.”
After hours of working l finished and went downstairs only to see them talking about something.l heard marriage.wait who was he getting married too……My eavesdropping was cut short when I was hit by a blonde haired guy
“Watch where you are going,you’ve got button for eyes”
“You’re sassy l like it”he smiled sheepishly
“Do you think I’m one of Sebastian hook up’s”
“Am l supposed to think you are one of Sebastian hook up’s”
“Why would you think l’m one of Sebastian hook up’s “l whispered so they won’t hear us
“You asked if I thought you were one of Sebastian hook up’s “
“You know what forget it,l guess you’re just a block head”
I wanted to go back to eavesdropping when l my head hit a wall.Was there a wall here before….ouch there wasn’t supposed to be l don’t remember seeing a wall here.l raised my head up and saw Sebastian
“What are you both doing”
Shit.
I quickly looked for a lie
“Um…Mr blonde here says he was looking for the restroom”
“Did I say that “the blonde haired guy spoke
I pinched him an said “Yes you did.Did you…forget”
“Ooh yes I told her l was looking for the restroom in my best friend house”he smirked
Wait what they are best friends,you couldn’t look for a better excuse Laetitia.l’m so dead right now
“I like her Seb”he added
“She’s off limits,stay away”he eyed me and left
His best friend also smiled faintly and then left the place . The quiet was heavy but different now. It was full of responsibility, and maybe a chance.
After they left, Sebastian's uncle walked up to me and said, "I hope you're considering living in this place."
I shouted, "What!!!!!! I'm expected to live here?"
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