Chapter 131: The Presentation
Amaris's POV
I swallowed hard, folding my lips and then moved away. He took his seat and I was curious to know where the investors were.
"Umm, the investors, where are they?" I asked jinxed but he gave me no response.
His eyes were settled on the file placed in front of him and it seems as though I don't exist.
"How many people do you see here?" He finally questioned and I scrutinize the place again if perhaps, I was mistaken.
"Just you and I" I replied, puzzled and still wondering where all this was resulting to.
"Then go on with your presentation" he snapped in a deep tone and when he lifted his eyes to look at me, I was lost, I just didn't know what to say but just stare at him.
Now, I could see him holding a pen, like a judge to point out my errors and his eyes studies the file.
It only means he was the investor. I felt like crushing him. If I knew he'd be the one, I would have come up with an excuse.
"Just beware that every delay in presenting, there'd be a deduction in your salary, an increase in your debt..."
"What? You can't do that!" I cut in with a frown.
"And each complains too" he added, thudding his fist on the table while toying with the pen in his hand.
I rolled my eyes. He doesn't mean it, he can't taunt me because he is the boss.
"Don't think you're special amaris, you're like the rest of my employees, work to prove yourself worthy" he snapped and I was like;
'wow, that the most heartfelt yet traumatizing motivation I have ever heard'
"Go on, I don't have much time left" he reprimanded and I heaved a sigh. Caleb was pissing me off but I needed the money.
This is more like a replay of my life with him.
Nevertheless, I had to yield to his demands. Why do I always get to play the weak and vulnerable? When do I get a chance to crumble him.
Annoying, I began to present and guess what! He wasn't fucking listening.
His eyes were on his phone, probably checking out the latest car, shoes or food.
I know him and this was torture. I should just poison him.
When our eyes locked, he'd tell me to start again.
A presentation that wasn't meant to last up to an hour lasted for 3 hours.
When I was done, he said;
"Not impressing and that means you have to follow me to the 3 days retreat"
"No"
"No salary this month"
"Nooo!" I yelped trying to understand myself.
"10% of your debt has been raised also!"
I kept quiet because only the answer no was coming from my mind.
I felt exhausted already but kept standing, feeling hunger and staring at him with regret.
"Sit" he gestured but I wasn't ready to do that because I was annoyed.
"If you collapse, I'd do whatever I want with your body"
I widened my eyes at him and quickly took my seat, feeling mousey and not thinking straight with statement he made.
My stomach grumbles and I felt shy, my vision blurry as I held firmly through file to my chest.
His eyes gawp at me and I tried to avoid his hot gaze. What was this impromptu retreat about?
Caleb suddenly placed a call and it wasn't up to a minute when three workers walked in with a cart of different delicacies arranged.
My mouth was watery as I was literally drooling over what it might be.
They were arranging the meal in front of me, which was tempting. I was trying so hard to constraint myself, to let my pride rule me.
It felt like a feast before me and I didn't take my eyes off it.
"Eat up, you need energy for the stress tonight" he matters and I scoffed.
"I'm not interested"
"Yeah, I'd keep to that when you moan in my ears that I shouldn't stop and that you're interested" he whispers drawing his head forward.
I covered my mouth, disgusted and then took my hand off.
"Wow, it seems some people don't really change and they keep to their monstrous act on feasting on the weak" I spat and he let out a sided smile.
"We're leaving tonight, no excuses" he responded as though not interested in my words.
He said that when I intended to come up with some excuses.
I let out a growl, feeling tired and weak, however, and hungry that rather than ignoring the meal, I found myself eating it in anger.
I didn't mind if he was staring, but I was just eating gruesomely.
Once I was done, I abandoned the plates. He'd handle it. I lost strength to rise up, because I overfed myself.
Caleb suddenly stood up, took a napkin and sat close to me, I ducked my head as he drew his hand to wipe my mouth.
"I can do it"
I muttered in a low sultry tone and he handed the napkin to me while his eyes scrolled around the table.
"Wow, you eat a lot, why haven't you shown this side of yourself?" He muttered, pushing the plates forward and I felt quite shy because usually I always refuse everything he gave me.
I'd blame my unborn child. I can't do this anymore.
Lazily and rose up from the sit and said;
"I'd be leaving now, to prepare for the retreat"
He nodded, not arguing or stopping me.
At first, I didn't move just so he doesn't come up with another threat but he was quiet.
Nervously, I walked away.
***
If I could avoid this retreat, I would have but then, to my surprise, it was for everyone in the company.
I was overwhelmed, as this was new and I found myself blushing.
Every worker seems excited as we'd be having a field trip. I thought it was something like a business trip, only Caleb and I.
That's a relief, at least I can sleep...so I thought.
We were to ride in a bus, the workers. I selected a seat close to the window, where I can feel the cool breeze on my skin and wander to dream land.
Suddenly, I realized some people were gasping and whispering about someone, then a loud applause was given.
I didn't even know someone was giving a speech until my eyes locked with Caleb.
He was giving a speech and would be joining us in this vehicle.
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