Over Hot Chocolate and Red Wine

The Revelation

I am busy arranging the cutleries on the table. It is Saturday. I am working for the catering services at the party for city biggest real estate company, Allous Corporation. Ed told us, Lorrie and me that they have billions of properties across the country. The President of the corporation is currently running for the mayor. He is currently leading in term of people support for the position. Today party is to announce his son as the new president for the corporation. Ed knows a lot about this since he used to have an affair for awhile with one of their lawyer. As expected from Ed, always go for bigger fish.

I place the last napkins on the table. I look at the arrangement satisfied with my works. I lift the bin containing the remaining cutleries. I walk to the back of the hall to Ed and Lorrie whom busy chatting nonstop since we started.

            “I bet he is bald and ugly old bachelor.” Ed said as I approach him.

            “What if he is young gentleman and gay?” Lorrie asked and smile at Ed.

            “I’ll be the first one drag him out of here and asked him to f**k me senselessly.” Ed replied.

I shake my heads and smile. Classic Ed. I place the bin onto the cart.

            “Hey Ivy, who do u think is the President son?” Lorrie asked me.

            “I don’t know. I never knew any rich guy before.” I replied.

            “Oh come on. U been f*****g a lot of dude lately and still don’t know a guy?” Ed nudges my shoulder with his elbow

I rub my shoulder lightly. His pointy elbow makes my shoulder hurt a bit. It is true I’ve been screwing with some guy. But I never ask about them. We f**k and leave. s**t! I think I am becoming Ed.

            “For someone from this big company and people don’t know who is he, I bet he is some nerd looking and boring guy.” I make my guess.

            “Fair enough.” Lorrie said.

            “It would be a dream to work with them.” She continued.

            “Yeah. Your pay check must be huge. Lucky for me, I already got the job.” Ed said.

I am jealous with Ed. After we finish our final exam, he is getting a lot of offer from huge company for work. We not even graduate yet for heaven sakes. I am still looking for a job. I submit my resume to this corporation before. They did not call me for the interview. I guess I am disqualified.

            “Stop shoving it on us. U gets it with your balls and d**k remembers?” Lorrie said.

            “I’ve been thanking them every day.” Ed makes a funny gesture with his crotch.

We are laughing.

            “U three, spread around. Stop gossiping, start working.” Our supervisors Roberta word cuts our laughter.

            “f**k! It is the old snake.” Ed whispered.

We start spread across the hall looking busy. Old Roberta is a fussy boss. She did not tolerate any slacking even the tiniest creases on her napkins. She will cut our pay for every mistake we did. I can’t afford to lose any more pay before my mum wedding. I need to buy a new dress for her wedding.

The event starts at 9. Roberta stations us at different zone. She doesn’t want to see us gossiping while working. I am station at the VIP table. So far the table is still empty. They usually arrives when the event about to start.

            “Ladies and gentlemen, please give our hand to our host tonight Mr. Thomas Anderson and his son, Ian Anderson.” The MC announces the VIP arrival.

Ian? I am shock. I turn and see Ian shaking the other guest hand as he walks alongside an old man whom I believe Mr Thomas Anderson toward the VIP table. He looks so different tonight. He is wearing a slim fit tuxedo along with black bowtie and shining shoes. I can see his perfectly toned body. His hair is style neatly and he is not wearing any glasses. In comparison to his usual loose polo shirt with loose black pant and messy hair with spectacle that he wore to class.

I come to realize that he is the heir for this company. My heart beats rapidly. I’ve been f*****g the richest guy’s son after this while. I find it is hard to breath. f**k! I should run from here. My body is frozen when he is looking at me. He looks shock and about to walk to me but his father leads him to the table.

I keep my heads down and begin pouring water into the glass. I can see from corner of my eyes that Ian been looking at me attentively. I walk by his side and pouring his glass. He brushes his hand against my thigh. I shiver and walk away from him. I avoid looking at him while I am focus for the service. I can feel he is looking at me.

The event starts with his father Mr. Thomas giving some speech.

            “Now let me introduce u, my beloved son, Ian Leon Anderson.” Mr Thomas said and loud applause was heard.

I keep my straight face. I notice Ian purposely walks behind me. My heart skips when he whispered

            “Wait for me.”

He makes his way to the stage and hugs his father. He reaches for the microphone and begins his speech.

            “Thank you, dad. Good evening everyone. I am not used to this big attention and spotlight. I hope u guys can bear with my boring speech.” The audience laugh at his word.

            “U guys would say I am lucky to be born with diamond spoon. Truth be told, I don’t really like it that much. All I want is to be born with the love and undying care from my parents. And of course a lots of toys.” His father smiles at him. The audience giggle.

            “But my parents are never lacking their love a bit. They shower me with undying attention. As I grow old, I knew it is my responsibility to repay their kindness. I knew it is my time to take over this company they build. I am never ready for this. But my dad said in business, we just go for it.” He said while he looks at his dad.

            “I will take care of this company like the way u and ma taking care of me. I will make sure this company grow stronger. And I will make u continue to smile like this, dad.” He said with broken voice.

His dad hugs him. The audiences are giving him standing ovations. They slowly make their way down to the table. My eyes become watery. He is so lucky to be loved by his dad. I feel like I am lacking with him. He is the son of future mayor and new business tycoon in town while I am an unemployed girl from a messy household. Yes we f**k once in awhile. That doesn’t make me feel better. Now I feel so small when I knew his background. I feel like I am his horny w***e.

I took a deep breath and continue working. I said to myself I will forget him for good. I focus on serving the VIPs. I ignore his gaze. I can’t be with you, Ian.