Tamed By The Boss

8. A dirtbag

Aurora's POV

“We will tell you our decision within a week,” Mr. Kevin Garnett said, who is a manager in Mr. Patrick's company.

I hummed with a smile and stood. I was about to go out but was stopped by Mr. Gilbert who is from the HR department.

“Ms. Carter, you did an amazing job. Let's hope Mr. Patrick gets impressed by you after all you have to work under him.”

“But yes, we are looking forward to working with you.”

“Thank you, sir.”

I heaved a sigh in relief. All the nervousness and fear I was holding up in my heart began to disappear as hopes built up inside me.

Hope to move out of hell.

Hope to build my life.

Hope to be happy.

Hope to marry Marcus.

Hope to fly in the sky.

So many hopes were in my heart, and I hope all my wishes get fulfilled.

Moving out of the room, I sobbed and hugged Macey who was standing in the corridor. She was biting her nails and sweating profusely.

“Hey, what happened? Did you get nervous? Or didn't you answer well?” She asked with concern, patting my head.

“I.”

Due to my happiness, I wasn't even able to speak anything.

“Aura, it's okay! You can do better next time,” she muttered. “Everything is my fault. You weren't ready but I pushed you to do this. I should have considered your decision.”

I broke the hug, wiping her tears and smiling at her.

“No, thank you for pushing me forward otherwise I would have run and regretted my whole life. I am just so happy. I can't explain my happiness.”

“Did you do well? Would you get the job? Would you be free from all that suffering?”

“I am not sure if I will get the job or not but I did my best. Not only this, the interviewers were pleased with me. They even said that they are looking forward to working with me.”

“Then what is the problem? Let's celebrate.”

Macey shook her head and smacked my shoulder.

“But girl, you freaked me. I was about to cry a bucket of tears.”

I held my ears and jutted my cheeks.

“Let’s go for the celebration. And yes, I am going to tell everyone that my friend is going to work under Asher Patrick.”

“No, not now. We will celebrate once I get the job. It is not confirmed yet. Mr. Patrick wasn't present there so first they would show my interview to him and then I would get confirmation.”

We ambled towards our class and sat at the chair. Thankfully, the class was empty. So we both could sit without any fear. Because of Maze, everyone bullies us. But I can't solely blame Maze only, it's my fault. I never take a stand for myself.

“Or perhaps Mr. Patrick would take another interview as I don't think he will hire anyone based on the video. So till then, I should prepare for another interview as I can't keep my faith in this job only.”

“But I am happy that I did well.”

“Where was Mr. Patrick? I heard he was inside only, he gave hard times to candidates. He didn't even let many students speak.”

Macey bit her nails and kept her glasses in her pocket.

“For the first time in my life, I am thankful that I am not intelligent.”

“This I didn't think of.”

I also bit my nails and stood from my place and then looked at Macey with a terrified expression.

“Mr. Patrick was here but he wasn't present during my interview as he didn't feel well-l.”

“So that means that man?”

I lowered my head and pulled my hair and slapped my cheek at my stupidity.

“Now what?” Macey asked.

“You are going to kill me if I say what I have done but pray I am interpreting wrong.”

“I hope you haven't slapped anyone,” she chuckled. “No, you can't even raise your voice, leave slapping someone. Did you kiss anyone out of fear and then that person turned out to be your new boss?”

“I wish I would have slapped someone or kissed him but I have done worse than that.”

Sighing, I stood and moved from there without explaining anything to Macey as I couldn't believe that I cursed Asher Patrick in front of him only.

Not only this, I behaved like a brat. I even asked for tips from him. Where was my brain when I was behaving like a kid in front of him?

What would he be thinking? He is not even going to give me a chance.

I have to find him and apologize to him.

“Searching for me,” a hoarse voice halted me in my path.

I turned my head towards the left side and found him sitting in a room, at the professor's seat.

“I didn't think you were going to realize what blunder you did this so soon.”

He arched his brows and leaned against the wall, keeping his hands in his pocket. His dark brown eyes were full of mischief.

“I am sorry,” I muttered, entering the class.

“What did you say?”

Asher moved towards me as I stepped back due to my nervousness.

“Weren’t you speaking a lot?”

“And what is Asher Patrick? A dirtbag. You don't want to work under him.”

Negatively shaking my head, I tried to move out of the class but Asher kept his hands on either side of the wall, blocking my way.

“What happened, Ms. Carter? Why are you so silent now?”

“Where did that blunt little kid go?”

I could feel goosebumps throughout my skin upon it as his smirk grew.

He leaned towards my ears.

“Or you put on a cute act so I can fall in your trap. I must say, Ms. Carter, you are quite brave and a good actor though I don't like such acts.”

“Not at all. I didn't identify you. I know it must be hard to trust me but Mr. Patrick, I am telling the truth. Moreover, Mr. Patrick, I won't get anything by doing any acts.”

“If you already know my name, you would be aware of my abilities.”

Asher opened his mouth in amazement. He must not be able to believe that someone has answered him like this. To be honest, I am also amazed.

How am I able to stand before him? I never faced someone like this. All I did was cry or beg from where this courage I got?

“Is it?”

Asher arched his brows and curled his lips upwards.

“Quite impressed by your answer. Say more, so I can trust your words.”

“If you think I did some acting, you are free to not give me the job. But Mr. Patrick, based on what I have heard about you, I can say that you will not take any decision based on this encounter.”

Before he could have answered me anything, I heard Marcus’s voice.

“Did you see Aura?.”

I immediately pushed Asher and tried to move towards Marcus.

“Aura, now who is she? And why are you going out? Our conversation is not finished,” Asher asked, stopping me from going out.

I turned towards him and narrowed my eyes.

“It is me only, else I wouldn't have stepped out without clearing everything with you. Well, I have to go as Marcus must have some urgent work with me otherwise he wouldn't be searching for me like this.”

“Well, you can make any decision but I hope I will get a chance.”

I left without understanding why he was shocked. Well, whatever is his reason but I hope he understood I didn't mean to insult him.

But where is Marcus? And why was he searching for me?

“Got you,” Marcus said from behind as I jumped in fear.

“What?”

“Nothing, I got freed so I am thinking about dropping you at your part-time job,” Marcus said.

“For real? Or are you kidding?” I shook my head as he always promises me to do so but in the end, he gets work.

Moreover, I am upset with him.

“I swear. I won't only drop you but also I will pick you up and then we can go to a movie and then I will show my home. What do you say?”

“Sounds good but why such a good gesture? In the morning you didn't even talk properly with me.”

I wrapped my hands around his arms and arched my brows.

“In the morning, I was upset but now my mood is good. That's why I am trying to cheer you up. Moreover, it has been three years but I never took you to my place. By the way, how was your interview?”

I was a bit hesitant when he mentioned his home but I shrugged my thoughts and sighed.

“It was good but I am not sure if I will get the job or not as I got in arguments with Asher Patrick.”

Listening to my words, Marcus laughed and said, “Why would he even go into arguments with someone like you?”

“Well, Aura, I am still telling you to work in my dad's company. You won't be able to get a job in such a big company. You are not talented enough to get a job there. Moreover, Mr. Patrick would reject you after seeing your dress up.”

I bit my lips and turned my face to hide my sadness. On one hand, Macey always lifts my mood but on the other side Marcus n, never believes in my skills.

I was about to turn my gaze back to Marcus but stopped seeing Asher who walked past me.

“Trust yourself.”

I kept staring at him. I couldn't understand if he said these words to me or if he spoke over the phone as he was on the call.

But why do his words sound motivating?

To be continued.