Chapter 4: Your new boss (2)

"Oh my God!" Joanne exclaimed in shock. Scared out of her wits, she never imagined that something would be flying in the air, ready to shatter her head.

Joanne looked at the shards on the floor, it was a broken vase. Thanks to her swift movement, she was able to dodge the vase that'd have crashed on her head.

The shock was written all over her face as she shifted her gaze from the glass to the man who was sitting on his chair, looking outside the window.

"Shouldn't you say sorry at least?" Joanne had lost every atom of mannerism at that point and confronted him.

Still no response yet, Joanne went further and slammed his table.

"Hey!! You almost killed me. Is that how you treat your employees!" With a loud voice, Joanne confronted him again.

Swiftly, Liam turned around with a cigarette in his hand. He stood up and looked at the lady fuming in anger, thereafter he walked towards her back, grabbed her butt, and puffed up smoke in her face.

Joanne stiffened a bit but relaxed as though everything was in control. Like a maniac, he held her waist and pressed her against him, making her big butt caress his pintle.

She felt her heart racing and found it hard to concentrate anymore. His actions were greatly affecting her.

Forcefully, she wriggled herself out of his hold and went far away from him.

"Sir Thompson asked me to give this to you" With that, she placed the envelope on the table and awaited a reply.

After minutes of silence, Joanne spoke up again. "I was asked to give this to you. "

His domineering voice came ringing in her ear as he spoke. "Open it!" With no iota of calmness, Liam demanded.

Not wanting to anger the man who had her fate in his palms, Joanne quickly opened it and placed it before him with complicated emotions on her face.

With one hand in his pocket, Liam walked to the table and sat on his chair. On the ashtray, he smeared the butt of his cigarette and tossed it aside.

Elegantly, he picked up the paper and read it. It was a confirmation letter from the assistant manager which stated that she was a qualified candidate for the position and it only needed his signature and approval on it.

"Your grades are quite impressive but I don't think you deserve the job" Liam smirked while saying the things that'd leave her shattered.

Having read her resume and cover letter, he knew how important this job was to her but because she annoyed him, he was going to hurt her to his fill.

On the verge of tears, Joanne blinked continually before mustering up the courage to ask him why he thought she wasn't fit for the job.

"Why sir? You can check my qualifications, I'm the best candidate for the job, the very best that'd help enhance your company with my unique skills"

Joanne suppressed her tears and tried convincing him.

Liam smirked before saying, "the best candidate indeed. The best candidate who was determined to break my door and probably render me deaf from banging at my door huh?"

Was that what it was all about?

Joanne thought inwardly and couldn't understand why she did that in the first place.

Immediately, she went down on her knees and begged, "I'm sorry sir, it wasn't intentional. I hope you can forgive me"

With tears dripping down her face, Joanne begged repeatedly hoping he'd show compassion and forgive her but wishes are not horses.

In other to take advantage of the situation, Liam smirked and said, "there are many things you can do while on those knees"

He gave off a creepy smile...

West Hollywood USA...

Jeremy walked through the door with a tray filled with a cup of coffee, sunny side eggs, sausages, and bread.

Lucia was deep asleep after a long round of intense lovemaking. Having been on top throughout the last round, she felt weak and slept off till the next day.

"Babe. Wake up, I'll run a shower for you and get you pain relievers. You worked so hard" Jeremy smiled while planting kisses all over her face.

Lucia opened her eyes and became as red as a tomato after hearing Jeremy's last statement. She covered her face in shame before saying, " why so raw? You'll be on top next time. I'm so tired"

Jeremy smiled and spoon-fed her. After eating, he bathed her, scrubbing and massaging her body. He smeared so much shampoo on her hair and tenderly washed it.

Throughout the bath, Joanne blushed and her cheeks flushed. His tenderness and the way his hands felt on her skin were so good, her imagination ran wild again.

While watching a movie, Lucia reduced the volume and started a conversation.

Looking serious, she said, " I want revenge." Jeremy was taken aback by what she said.

"Tell me what's on your mind. Wanna hear it baby" Jeremy held her hands and looked at her wondering what she might come up with.

"My sister Janice, was constantly abused and eventually raped to death by that psycho Liam Noah! I wanna avenge her death" Lucia gritted her teeth and fumed with anger.

She gave a different aura as her face darkened quickly. Trying to calm her down, Jeremy rubbed her hands while intertwining their fingers.

This intimate act moved Lucia, causing the dark look in her eyes to slowly fade away. She watched him rub her hands and thereafter looked at him with different emotions written on her face.

"How did everything happen baby"

Despite the sad aura in the living room, Jeremy was as calm as a dove, asking and considering things. He was never one to jump to conclusions or act out of anger.

Lucia was about to narrate everything that happened in the past before her emotions strongly engulfed her. Finding it hard to control herself, tears streamed down her eyes as her fingers twitched repeatedly.

Her eyes became bloodshot and void, Jeremy felt his heart-wrenching at the sight of Lucia crying. He had no idea who Janice was or what had transpired between her and Liam Noah.

He was still in the dark and trying to understand what happened but the more he probed, the more shattered he felt due to Lucia's current state.

"Babe, it's okay. You can tell me some other time" in a bid to stop Lucia from crying further, he decided to end the topic at once.

"No it's fine, I'll tell you".