Chapter 9

MY BOSS AND I
*He is cold but I'm humorous*

Damian's Pov


I'm in a meeting with a client from New York and Jacinta is sitting 5 metres away from us.

She is going through my schedule file.

I think she is checking my next appointment which is my two hours off.

This client is talking alot and repeating the same things.

"I think we should sign the contract and get to work" I say, cutting him short of his words.

"Okay Mr Damian. Is she your Secretary?" He asks as he brings out the papers.

"No, My PA" I say and he laughs.

What's so funny about her being my PA? She is quick learner and very hard-working.

It's been just few hours of working with her and I have not seen any other mistake apart from getting my coffee late.

"What's so funny?" I ask

"With all due respect sir, she looks like a poor market girl rather than your PA. Not your class at all" He says and laughs again.

"She is not part of our discussion. Let me have the papers and I'll send them to you after signing" I say coz I'm pissed off.

I don't find a problem with her clothes today but since people are talking, I can't take it anymore.

Stella started it and now this client. Who will be next?

No, I don't need another comment. She has to change.

I get up furiously and head out with the papers in my hand.

She quickly follows and takes the papers from me.

We both get in my car at the back as Samson is ready to drive off.

"Takes us to the mall now!" I command Samson and he drives off.

"It's your 2 hours off. Why are we heading to the mall?" She asks.

"Everyone keeps commenting on your poor dressing skills and I hate it. You have to get new clothes and shoes" I say and that's when I notice her shoes are almost finished as she quickly tries to hide it from me.

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Jacinta's Pov

He just saw my tattered shoes. This is really bad!

I really want the earth to open up and swallow me right now but I can't.

"I don't have money for the mall" I say and look outside the window as the car moves but he stays silent.

The car halts at the mall's parking lot.

"Samson, book the whole mall for me and let no one else be there when I come in" He says that to Samson and he leaves.

So that man's name is Samson. No one wonder he looks gigantic and strong like the Samson in the Bible.

But they are booking the whole mall! My dad was the rich Clegg but he loved to associate with everyone. He never booked the whole mall for us.

He used to let our driver Michael, bring us to the mall and have fun with other people around.

This is the same mall!

We never came to the mall with our parents nor were we exposed to social media and that's good.

Imagine how life would be if everyone knew about my identity and my situation right now.

They would laugh at me.

Samson comes out and I see many people going out of the mall fuming.

"Get out!" Says my boss and we both head in to the mall on the third floor.

"You still going to use the staircase? What if you get lost?" He asks

"I've been here many times. I can't get lost. We'll meet outside your elevator" I say and head in as he shrugs.

"Go with her Sam" I hear him say as he gets in the elevator.

Samson takes the stairs with me.

"Can I ask you a question?" I ask him and I expected a shutter from him but no.

He is a nice bodyguard and also funny.

"Please do. I'm dying to talk to someone" he says and I chuckle.

"What is your boss's name? I mean, our boss" I say

"You mean you don't know his name? I understand your situation anyway. He rarely talks to anyone unless he is giving a command. His name is Damian Merkian" he replies.

"Oh, Damian. Why does he rarely talk to anyone?" I ask

"He was raised with no one around, not even his parents. His only friend is Dominic Sanova. He also has many enemies around him, who are after the company that's why he rather books the whole mall. This helps to identity a killer when he or she comes in" he says and now I understand him.

I think dad never let us get known to the social media due to the same.

For protection purposes.

"Did you say, Dominic Sanova? Is he a blind guy?" I ask

"No, why?" He asks and I remember my pookie.

"I once had a friend with the same name, but he was blind" I say and we are now at the third floor.

Many things have changed around here. Even the attends I knew are not there anymore.

No, miss Julie is still here! She is the manager of the mall.

"Jacinta!" She says immediately she sees me and comes to hug me.

Damian and his bodyguard are surprised coz this is an expensive mall.

"Where have you been girl? I missed you a lot! Is Mr Damian your boyfriend? He booked the whole mall for you? You got the right choice of a man girl!" She says and pulls me over towards Damian before is reply anything.

"Sir Damian is our favourite customer nowadays. Sir, your choice of girlfriend is good. You two look good together! I can even picture your babies already! When are you getting married? I have a set of latest gowns here. Come I'll show you!" She says and pulls both of us towards a room but I back out.

How can she picture me with him? He is arrogant though its not his fault.

"We ain't dating. He is my boss and I am his PA" I say and I see shock in miss Julie's eyes.

"How come? You can't..." she starts but I cut her short and pull her to a corner.

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Damian's Pov

My two hours are getting wasted in this mall.

I wonder what they are talking about at the corner.

I just decide to check out some latest brands of watches.

I don't know why I feel like someone is keeping a watch on me.

"Samson, check the place out. I think some of our friends are around" I say and Samson heads out to check.

I really don't feel okay here.

I start to check around too and I see someone hiding in the changing room so I go there.

"Boss, we have to go! They are around!" Samson comes in yelling and everyone is shocked.

"Let's move!" I tell Samson and as we are about to move out, I hear someone scream.

"Jacinta!" I say in shock and turn around not to see her there.

Miss Julie has been knocked down.

"Shit! They shouldn't use the elevator, she might faint again!" I say and both Samson and I rush to rescue her.

"Jacinta!" I call out as I rush to look for her and I come into contact with five men who are standing with Jacinta at the elevator's door.

One is holding a knife on her neck.

"Come and get your girl if you can!" Says the one with a knife and Jacinta looks really scared.

I don't like the look on her face, fuck!