CHAPTER 19

CHAPTER 19

“Emerson”? repeating what he said.

I heard him chuckles. “Yes, why”?

“Nothing. I just wanted to know who wants to see me.” I said. “Do you have something for me because I did good”?

“You'll see.”

When I entered the building, I felt like I'm home. People greets me Good morning, everybody smiles at me. I have the privilege that I don't get when I'm in Emerson's building.

When I entered the elevator I see a middle aged woman wearing a complete black suit, carrying her laptop and files.

“Good to see you again Ms. Guildings, you've been away for two days.” the head of Marketing Department said.

I smiles. “Yes, I was out of town taking care of some business.”

She nods. “You're so tied up on work. Don't you have boyfriend that could make you relax, you know? If you don't mind me asking.”

“Oh Mrs. Dancel, I had a boyfriend but unfortunately, it didn't work out.” I said, shrugging.

“Oh!” she looks at me with pity. “I- I'm sorry.”

I grin. “No, it's okay. I've been there, done that. No hard feelings.”
She nods.
When the elevator dings she went out and then I exited on the last floor.

“Hello there.” Jem said when I opened his office door.

I smiled. These two men are wearing pairs of black suit’s and I feel like I'm out of place. Even though I'm wearing business attire, it's just that they both look gorgeous.

“Why I have a feeling that I don't belong here”?
They both raise their eyebrows.

“What”? I said.

“Why you don't belong here”? Emerson said, asking.
Oh. ”Did I say it out loud”? I asked.

He just smiled. Damn that smile, so strong and yet demanding. “Ahm... Just because.” I said smiling.

Someone knocks at the door and opens it. It is a woman, wearing a white and black dress and a blazzer.

“Mr. Triumph, Jayson is already waiting for you.” the woman who I think is his assistant said.

“Okay thank you.” Emerson said at her, and then he looks at me. “Let's go.” he said and then stand up and walk through the door.

Jem pass us leaving me and Emerson walking behind him. Same scenario when we're in the elevator. It's new.

The atmosphere became heavy when I remembered Emerson being beside me.

My heart beat fast that it almost jumps out of me. Over reacting? Yes, sure but it's what I am feeling right now.

The elevator starts to get a little crowded so Emerson steps closer to me and that oh sh*t! Feeling I am feeling right now is oh so heaven.

I can smell his perfume more right now but I can also see the daggers that women here have been throwing to Emerson. They give mixed signals, someone accidentally touches his arms. Accident or not? I really don't know. I'm not paying attention to them anyways.

When his knuckles slightly touches mine, I know I blushed so I turn my head to my left where he saw my redness because it's mirror and he's looking at it as if he knows I'll look away.

The building is high that's why we're still here.

A man entered the elevator when we're on the tenth floor and that's when a million volts came at me.

Exagerated? I know, but if there are a million volts, then that would describe the feelings I am feeling right now.

Our arm touches and oh my gosh! Did he intertwine his pinky finger with me?

I look down to confirm it and yes. I can't look up I feel like my cheeks are burning. I just stood there frozen like an ice sculpture, you know?

Like I'm still in a state of shock

When we were almost on the ground floor, the elevator gets more crowded and that's when the time I was pushed at the right corner by the man on my front. Emerson immediately pushes him that causes Jem to stumble and then look back at us.

“What thd f*ck man”? Emerson started.

The man on my front look at Emerson, sizing him up

“There's a woman behind you. You should have been more careful.” Emerson said strongly. He didn't shout but he sounded so firm.

The man eyed him and composes himself.

“I don't care, we're all employees here. It's her fault, she rode on the same elevator with Me.” the man stated.

When the elevator dings, almost everyone inside the elevator ran outside to avoid the rising chaos.

Emerson creases his eyebrows and look at Jem who looks like he's about to hit the man.

The man smirks and starts to walk out of the elevator.

Emerson followed him and like a lightning, he throws his fist on the man's face, causing the man to stumble on the ground. “Talk to her like that again and I will erase your f*cking ugly face.”

The man got up, blood streaming on his face and he laughs evilly.

Me? I just stood behind Emerson, stopping him to attack the man again. When I look at Emerson's face, his jaw is tensed and he's gritting his teeth.
The crowd starting to get heavier, whispering and telling to others what just happened.

The man laughs aloud again and looks at Emerson intently.

“You think you're a hero now? Punching me won't make you look stronger, but a piece of sh*t.” the man said.

“Enough!” one man said and when I look at to whom it came from, it's from Jem.

He walks toward the man, hands on the pocket, it causes more whispers.

The audience didn't notice that the big boss is also there.

Women know him because almost all of them want to bed him.

“And who are you”? the man asked sarcastically. “Oh! Are you that man's minion”? he added causing Jem to froze but immediately regain his composure.

Jem sighs and look at the man's eyes. “I don't know who you are and I don't intend to find out but I don't tolerate employees who have unethical behaviors.” he said.

The man laughs once again. “You may be the head of one of the departments but,.” the man said. “YOU. DON'T. HAVE. THE. RIGHT. TO. FIRE. ME.” he said pointing at Jem's face.