Running Into Mr. Billionaire

Chapter 2

He looked confused as to why I looked so nervous, and I tried to find my voice.

"Mr. Williams, thank you for saving me once again and I'm sorry to have wasted your time but I'll be going," I quickly told him. I got up from the soft bed but was stopped in my place when I felt a strong hand on my arm. I looked up to see Damon right in front of me.

"First of all, I told you to call me Damon. Second of all, I'm curious as to why you were on the streets of New York that late at night all alone but that doesn't matter now." He shook his head, "What matters is that I won't let you get out of my place until I know you're ok" I was surprised by his sudden response.

"I'm really ok, I can take care of myself, thank you." I spoke. I know I'm being kind of rude to the person that saved me, but I don't want to get myself caught up with any another rich man ever again. I immediately stood up and walked out of the room and out of the lobby before he could stop me, leaving a shocked Damon behind.

Chapter 3

*Rose's POV*

It's been two days since the encounter with Mr. William. I know he told me to call him Damon, but I didn't trust anyone well enough and I refuse to call them my there first name. It bothered me knowing that he had an effect on me like no other have ever had. Just one glance from him makes a shiver run through my spine.

I haven't felt like this for a long time, I'm afraid to feel this way again then get hurt and betrayed. Besides I'm sure he only helped me over pity, there's no way he could of felt the same attraction I felt because he is the number one player in New York, at least that's what all I hear and see when I'm roaming the streets.

I can't believe I didn't recognize him at first. I'm sure no one would have missed that the CEO of a famous company came to their rescue but of course, I'm stupid and empty minded.

Empty minded, that word made a lump form in my throat. Memories flooded my mind when Rick started to call me that. At first, he was all sweet and nice but then he switched into a monster, thankfully I got rid of him years ago until that night.

I have to stop thinking about him and my stepfather, those two ruined my life with their own hands and my life will never be the way it used to be. "If only you were here mother," I whimpered. I missed her so much, I felt my eyes watering at the thought of my mum and her beautiful smile. If she was here, she wouldn't have wanted me to be homeless or wondering around the streets.

I shook of these thoughts and continued walking. My life is messed up, but I have to rearrange it back in order, not just for me but for my mother.

Beside I'm in New York. There's no way they can find me here, it's a crowded place full of thousands of people. They would never guess I'm in New York, they must think I'm still back in California, looking for me everywhere but I was smart enough to leave and come here.

It was a long journey coming here. Thankfully with the savings I saved up for years without anyone knowing, I was able to book a flight that night and run off without anything in my hands expect my old phone in case of emergencies. After I arrived, I stayed at a cheap motel with the little money I had left. I was able to stay there for four days, after that I was on the streets all alone. Then the incident with the men happened which led to meeting Mr. William which led to being on the streets again.

I felt useless all over again, it's not an unfamiliar feeling but it went away for a short period of time when I ran away. I felt accomplished and that's what I wish to feel right now.

I'm not going to be living on the streets forever, I'm not halfway through my life and it's not going to end like this.

I took a long deep breath and closed my eyes for a second before opening them and continue walking through New York’s busy streets deciding to look for a job. I don't care if I'm a maid or working for a fast-food restaurant, I just need to find a job for now and anything will do.

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It's been hours, but unfortunately, I couldn't get a job at any place. Maybe because I'm homeless and I didn't continue college, but it's not my fault. I really wanted to attend a good university, it was my goal in life, but he made me drop out after my first year because he figured that it brought happiness to me and as usual, he'll do anything to take that away from me.

But that doesn't mean I'm a dumb girl. I finished high school even though it was miserable but still held on. I graduated with a GPA of 4.00 and scholarships to a couple of universities. No one wanted to hire a homeless girl and there's nothing I can do about that.

It's getting late so I have one more shot. I looked at the newspaper that's in my grasp and searched for any wanted employees. My eyes came across the words 'wanted employee for Red Star Restaurant’. I look at the address which surprised me because it wasn't far from here.

I speed walked until I'm in front of a five-star restaurant that has the words on a huge sign 'Red Star Restaurant'. I fix my clothes which were given to me from two days ago, it was better than the one I was wearing before. I took a deep breath and took small steps toward the big doors.

A young man opened the door for me, and I silently thanked him while walking inside the fancy restaurant. I'm shocked by the beauty, it's my first time entering a restaurant this expensive. I got a couple stares from people, but I just ignored them, I guess it's because of what I'm wearing. I don't fit in any of these places, but I need this job.

"Hi, how can I help you," said a man standing right in front of me.

"I'm looking for a job and saw that you guys are in need of an employee," I reply.

"Yes, we are, follow me," he smiled. I followed him and he takes us to a room that says 'manager' on the door. "Wait here," he says and opened the door leaving me behind.

After a couple of minutes the man came out and opened the door wide signing, I could enter. I entered the big office to be greeted by a man behind his desk.

"Please, sit down Ms...." He begins but I cut him off to answer him.

"Kelley, Rose Kelley," I told him in a professional voice. He nodded his head while I sat in the chair in front of him.

"So Ms. Kelley, tell me why you would deserve this job," he asked in a serious tone. I look at him trying to figure out what to say and release a big breath.

"Well Mr. Clark," I looked at his name tag and continued "I'm a really professional person when it comes to work, I'm also well organized and I can deal with lots of different kind of costumers whether they're stubborn, rude or picky and I’m also a multi-tasking person." I reply. "And I also I am in need of this job."

He looked at me with an emotionless face but suddenly it turned into a big smile. "If it wasn't for your convincing speech, I would've declined your request and because of what your wearing" he said while glancing at my clothes. I start to feel uncomfortable under his stare, so I shift in my seat. He then continues "but you convinced me that you are capable of this job besides, we are low on staff, and we need someone anyway. Ms. Kelley, you got the job," he says in friendly tone.

My eyes widen and a big smile grew on my lips.

"You just need to fill in these information, like your phone number, name, age and the rest that's in there." He handed me a couple of papers.

I nodded my head and took the papers from him and filled in the information’s but left the address box empty. Once I was done, I gave it back to him and smiled.

"Thank you, Mr. Clark, I promise I won't let you down" I told him while getting up from my seat.

"You start your shift two days from now, I expect you to be here at eight o'clock sharp," he said.

"Yes sir," I replied.

I walked out of his office and walk toward the door; I open it and take two steps but stop at my track at the sight in front of me. I hold my breath seeing Damon stalking my way but not alone. A beautiful girl was with him, he had his arms around her waist, and they had huge smiles on their faces.

Damon turned his head, and we made eye contact. I tore my eyes away from him and start to walk away from them. I feel a strong hand on my shoulder making me turn around.

Damon looked at me with a concerned expression but then covered it all up.

"Rose, what are you doing here?" he asked while looking at the restaurant.

"None of your business Mr. William," anger passed through his face but he then continues "I'm serious Rose, what are you doing in a place like this? Were you with someone?" I must've been seeing things because I'm sure I saw something in his eyes when he brought up that I was with someone.

I took a deep breath I didn't know I was holding.

"No, I wasn't here with anyone, I was applying for a job," I answered him. He looked at me for a while then asks "Job? Did you get the job?" I nodded my head as a reply.

"Rose where do you live?" I look up at him in shock and he continues, "I mean, do you have a place to stay? You were on the streets when I found you."

I look down on the ground not sure of what to say.

"Work for me Rose," he said while staring at my eyes. I was shocked that he offered me a job when I clearly told him I already had one.

"Wait what? I already have one so I'm no need of another job," I claimed.

"No, you'll need my job better than the one you’re going to work at. It won't afford you anything, but I'll be able to help you Rose," he says in one breath.

I look at him in the eye and glare at him showing him I'm not going to accept. I'm not weak, I'm not going to let another man control my life. It's my turn to be strong and independent.

He knew from my looks that I wasn't going to accept, taking a deep breath and running a hand through his hair he reaches in his pocket took out a card and handed it to me. I took it and glanced at it, it was his business card.

"You're going to need this flower," he said while wearing a smirk. It's like he had a plan in the back of his head. My cheeks redden from what he just called me, but my face turned serious when I saw the girl, he came with walking towards us.