the rejected mate

—FLASHBACK—

I went inside the CEO’s Office. I was nervous because I didn’t know if I would be accepted. I'm just a new graduate and my father needs me. He needs surgery and I don’t want to be separated my Dad. I need to get this job. I am applying to one of the biggest companies here in the Philippines.

When I entered his Office my heart couldn't stop beating fast and loud as I laid my eyes on the most handsome man I've ever seen.

"Sit, Ms. Harris" I realized in an employee's voice.

I nodded and sat down. I don’t know where I’m going to look. Is it in his beautiful eyes or in his beautiful body or his whole soul.

Ackkk he's so handsome!

My throat tightened as he rubbed my eyes.

"I will ask you directly." he said

"Why are you applying for this job? Are you confident that you fit for this job? Are you deserving to be my secretary?" he asked.

I don’t know what I will answer first but there is only one thing on my mind and that is what I will answer.

"I'm not sure if I deserve this, Sir" I answered and his eyebrow went up.

"But I do know that I need this, and I believe that if you need something, you'll do everything to deserve it." I answered like a beauty queen.

I saw him smiled.

He stoop up. I was just looking at him, waiting for an answer. I want to shake my head. What kind of answer did I get? This is my first interview and I'm not scared. I'm intelligent. I graduated as Cumlaude.

"You're hired and we're going to meet investors right now, Ms. Harris." he said and I found it sexy. Calling me, Ms. Harris.

That's how he caught my eyes. He's responsible, strict, and always deadly serious kind of CEO . He bedded so many women. I don't even know how many there are now. He has no choice of place. Map Office, Hotel, Condo or what so ever.

(Thainah's Pov)

I was brought back to reality when Boss pushed me. I felt again the electricity I always feel when he touches me.

I want to taste his lips even for a moment.

"Hey, Thainah" I looked at him and quickly walked away.

"B-boss" he looked at me worriedly.

"Are you okay?" he asked and I nodded.

"I'm okay, Boss." I replied.

"As I was saying, I'll have a dinner date with my fiancé tonight and I want you to be there and please don't talk about my s*x life with her when she asks you." he said.

I rolled my eyes

"Yes, Boss." he chuckled

"You're cute" he said and squeezed both my cheeks.

"I'm not cute boss, I'm beautiful and please get your dirty hands off me maybe that's where that came from."

This is our attitude towards each other, in front of me. Boss is kind but when in front of others he is like a soldier who can't smile.

"You talk like I'm not your boss" he pouted, I shot him.

"Because you don't deserve respect! You have almost bedded all models already!" I hissed.

He raised an eyebrow at me.

"You're jealous?" he asked while grinning.

I blushed but I didn't show that I was affected too much.

"I'm not jealous" I promised.

But the truth is I'm so jealous to the point that I want to imprison you inside my house so you'll never see other women.

"You're womanizer Boss, you're cheating on Ma'am Kaye" I told her.

"I'm not cheating, it's called man needs and it's normal." he reasoned out.

"Man needs are not every day" I argued.

It's true, why does he really have to interact with women every day for his needs?

"I can't do anything about it. I'm Zephyr Yosef Allistair and I am a part of the Billionaire's Club, women will really chase me" he defended, smuggling.

"Alright, Boss Zephyr" I agreed boringly.

There's nothing I can do and I'm not really going to win this fight.

When the afternoon came, I went home first, I said goodbye to Boss. I just went to their Restaurant where they will meet Ma'am Kaye. It hurts to think but the man I love is about to get married.

I want to cry but I can't do anything, it's his decision.

When I entered the house I saw my gay brother. Graduating in Arts and Design. He wants to be a fashion designer someday.

"Hey! RafRaf!" I called him, he looked at me.

"Hello there, my beautiful sister! But I'm still more beautiful than you! How's your work with your Boss? You just need to get down on your knees!" she asked.

Yes, it's embarrassing for my beautiful sister tsss.

When he admitted that he was gay, Papa and I had no objection, Papa loved us and where we were happy, he was also there. He is also one of the reasons why I need to work right away. Papa and Tabia, our youngest sister who is already in high school. Mama died when she gave birth to Tabia so now Papa is grating for us, even a construction worker came in for us, so his eye was damaged because of the dust and churva at the construction site.

"Where are Papa and Tabia?" I asked as I landed the bag on the sofa.

"Tabia was with her lover Ethan, then Dad bought groceries" she replied.

I smiled. I am very grateful to Boss. Because of him, our house was made of concrete. Everything my siblings and dad want I can give. We already have fish in the market, Dad manages. Papa's eyes are also fine and I owe Boss a lot. Because if he hadn't hired me then, Papa's operation would have lasted even longer and I also needed money then for RafRaf and Tabia's tuition.

I lost my smile when I came back because of everything RafRaf said.

"What did you say? Where is Tabia?" I asked again, my ears getting hot.

"S-sisterr" he grinned and smiled.

I clenched my fist and took a broom. I left the house and went to Ethan's house.

"Sister,Wait!" RafRaf chased and weaned but I didn't stop.

Tabia will really find what she's looking for, I'll beat her when I see her at Ethan's house.

I wore a comfortable dress, a simple sunny dress paired with sandals and a sling bag.

I'm also french braid, I'm not Boss's date but I want to experience that he can date me but when can I? He just sees me a his trusted secretary.

I sighed, heavily.

I went downstairs, I saw RafRaf doing something and Tabia focused her face on the Iphone I bought for her last month, I was still stocking it up.

"I'm leaving" I said goodbye.

"My daughter, eat first" I turned to Dad to come out of the kitchen.

I approached and waved.

"It's very dark outside,my child. Where are you going?" Dad asked

"In—" before I could answer it was Tabia who answered.

"Papa is going to make you fragile" said Tabia while still focusing on the cellphone.

I really want to strangle the girl! Thrilling!

"Don't believe that, Papa. I'll just go out, Boss will take me on their date with his fiancé" I said.

It really hurts! I love that! I'm really dead to Zephyr Yosef Allistair member of Billionaire's Club.

"Suss! I can't believe it!" hinted by RafRaf.

This is another reversal! I want to choke thrilling flesh!

"If you two don't stop, I will not give you both allowances!" I said.

The two immediately changed their faces and became silent. It's just the opposite of these two.

"This isn't funny!" RafRaf's excuse, the gay is afraid of losing money.

"I love you, Sister!" Tabia, on the other hand.

I was just shaken.

"Just come home early, my daughter, don't stay up too late. I want you to come home at ten o'clock, is that clear?" Papa said, I sighed.

"Papa, I'm not a child anymore" I said to Papa, even though I'm 23 I still have nothing to lose to Papa.

"What's wrong? Maybe you want to spank you! Even if you're 40, I can still spank you, come home early! You'll be really amazed!" I just scratched my head so hard.

"Yes, Papa" I said and left the house.