CHAPTER 10

I covered my ears with my pillow, always hating the sound of the alarm. Can't believe it is 5am already, so soon! It wasn't long before I went to bed. Turning off the alarm I coiled back to bed, sleeping for a few more minutes before getting off the bed.

With sleepy eyes I staggered, finding my way to my bathroom still feeling sleepy. Why did I come up with this stupid plan, I wonder. Remembering the good old days when I worked for Dad, I smiled. Working for him was pure bliss, I resume by 10am and close by 2pm. Didn't have to put up with this stress.

Closing my eyes, I let the water rush down my body, letting out a sigh of relief. I love this newly installed artificial intelligence that has been installed, I don't have to put on the shower before the water starts rushing.

I can stay here for hours, the water is so warm, just the way I like it. Gently I exfoliate my skin, using my body scrub. Feeling clean and fresh, I stepped out covering myself with a clean towel.

Getting dressed, my mind drifted to Adam. The way he came to my rescue brought a smile to my face. I know it is nothing extraordinary, the simple gesture touched my heart.

Adam is an interesting mystery I will love to uncover, I want to see where this drama will end. When it comes to love, I am terrible. Chuckling, I styled my hair letting it down.

It is either I have not found the one, or I am doing something wrong. I am suspecting it might be the latter, I need a love couch. I would have asked Kylie for advice but she is also terrible when it comes to love.. Oh shit! I forgot to call Kylie last night before going to bed.

She must be pissed, her anger is something I don't want to face. Once I am done dressing, I will give her a call. Standing in front of my dressing mirror I took in my appearance, I like the way my hair is down and my white mid length bodycon dress looks on me.

It highlights my curve in a delicate way, leaving no room for imagination. Going powderless...as usual, I applied eye mascara but this time a nude lipstick instead of red. I don't want too much drama on my lips.

Now, what shoe will I wear? I pondered as I went through my shoe collections. My red Stiletto caught my attention, this is what I will wear today. Smiling, I removed it from the rack.

Sitting on the sofa, I put on my shoes. "Perfect" I said to myself

Fully dressed, now I can call Kylie but where is my phone? I haven't seen it since I woke up. Looking around, I searched for my phone but was unable to find it. Okay, this is getting serious, where is my phone?

So pissed, I kept scattering my neatly arranged room, turning it upside down. I don't like this, it is things like this that will make me late for work. And all my efforts of waking on time will be wasted.

Almost crying, I calmed down taking a deep breath. I try to think where I last kept it, then it clicked. I remember placing it on the lampstand before going to bed, quickly I went to the lampstand and there it was, just lying there. So happy, I jumped up in joy.

"Ouch! My feet" I forgot I was wearing heels, and I was jumping like a monkey.

Thank goodness I didn't hurt myself or spoil my shoe. Clicking the autodial, it connects to Kylie. At the first ring, she picked.

"Hi babe, thought you wouldn't call" She said, her voice filled with sleep.

"Oh sorry, did I wake you? Maybe I will call some other time"

"No, it is fine. It is good you called now, I am really upset with you Cathy" I could hear the anger from her voice.

"Babes, I'm so sorry, I slept off. Was so tired, can you forgive me.. please?" I begged, pouting my lips like a child.

She was silent for a while. I thought she had hung up. Pulling the phone away from my ear a little I looked at the screen, but the call was still on.

"Kylie? Are you still there" I asked, not understanding her muteness.

"Yeah, I was just thinking of ways to punish you" she said jokingly "but jokes apart, are the rumors true?"

I knit my eyebrow together confused "what rumors are you talking about?"

"Don't act dumb silly, The Greek god?"

Oh now I understand, chuckling. I should have known my best friend is more interested in him than me, can't stop laughing.

"Why are you laughing, what is so funny, huh?"

"You are making me laugh Kylie. You can't even pretend to care"

"Uh, I'm sorry not digging" she sounds confused but I know she is just pretending.

"I mean, you didn't ask how my day went duh? All you care about is the Greek god, now you dig?" I asked sarcastically.

"Oh, I get" she said laughing "Pardon me her royal Highness, how was your day?"

"Uhm,.. not bad. I will gist you all about it when we see"

"Good" she said passively "So tell me is he hot, are the rumors true?" Kylie asked again,

What can I do with this girl? She doesn't forget things and never gives up, always persistent, which is not so good. Now, she will keep pestering me until I speak.

Grudgingly I said "Uhrm yeah, he is...But his personality is zero, gosh I can't stand him" I added hoping this will end her obsession, and she will drop it but no it didn't work. It only heightened her curiosity.

"What do you mean you can't stand him, did anything happen between you too? Tell me" She ordered

"Hey Kylie relax" I laughed at her impatience. "I will tell you everything you need to know once you come over, okay?"

"Alright, I will let it slide..for now. But, promise you will tell me everything about the Greek god when we meet"

Tired of her series of questions I responded exasperatingly "Yes! Happy now?"

"Yes babe"

And quickly I added, "And one more thing, his name is Adam not some Greek thing you keep calling him" rolling my eyes, wondering why she keeps calling him that.

"Adam, oh my. I am wet already, his name is fucking hot, bet he his as handsome as his name" she said with admiration "Cathy please I need you to take pictures of him secretly"

"What?" I exclaimed

What does she mean by that, what if I get caught then Adam will think I have fallen head over heels for him, the thought of that made me blush in embarrassment.

"Kylie you've lost your mind, you have not even met him and yet you are already going crazy. What if you see him then? I can't do it, sorry"

"Please Cathy, can you stop being judgmental for once and help me out. Just this once, please? I won't ask for anything else, I promise" She begged.

"No Kylie, this is a bad idea" I said shaking my head in disapproval

"Please! please!! please!!!...," She begged continuously "if you do this one thing for me I promise I will forgive you for not calling me last night, please don't say no. I just wonder how he looks, I am dying in anxiety here babe, or do you want to see me dead? Be warned my blood will be on your head" She warned fearfully, blackmailing me emotionally.

What, I can't believe she is using this emotional blackmail technique, she will never change. Not surprised at all, Kylie has always been tagged as a drama queen.

Finally, I gave in. "Fine Kylie, you win but don't ask for ridiculous things like this again, ever?"

"Thank you, thank you, you are the best"

"Promise me Kylie" Not planning to let her off easily

"Yes I promise" she blew kisses over the phone.

Was about to say something but the knock on the door distracted me "Who is it!"

"It Lucy ma'am, your dad wants you to join him for breakfast "

"Alright, be right there. '' Returning to the call, I informed Kylie "hey babe, I have to hang up now dad wants me to join him for breakfast. Then after that, I will leave for work or I will be late. Talk to you later, bye!" Quickly, I hung up.

Knowing Kylie so well she won't stop talking, can't be late again to work. After wearing my perfume, I checked my appearance one last time in the mirror,.. yeah I can't stop admiring myself especially when you look this good, damn! Chuckling, I head down for breakfast. Taking my red bag before I forget.

Getting to the dining table, my dad was already eating "Good morning Dad" I kiss him gently on his cheek

"Good morning sweetheart" he said, kissing me back on my cheeks.

"How was your first day at work?"

"It was fine dad although a little stressful but nothing I can't handle" I said proudly, taking my seat and serving myself.

"That's my girl. But remember the company is always open for you.. in case you change your mind." He said, grinning.

"Aww, thanks dad. But you know I have to do this, can't always depend on you. Need to learn to be a little dependent and find a balance in my life. Can't do that if I am always locked inside or work with the same people everyday." I said convincingly, even I am surprised at how convincing I sound.

The truth is, I don't even know what I am doing or worse yet, looking for.

"Yes you are right sweetheart, I understand. Just missing my princess already" he said with a forced smile.

Looking at dad intently, he has this worried look on his face and I don't think it has anything to do with me.

"Could it perhaps be work related?" I wonder.

Curious, I asked him but he claimed everything was fine, giving me a reassuring smile to prove it, but I wasn't convinced. I tried to push further but stopped when I saw the time on the wall clock.

"Oh, shit" I exclaimed too loud for my liking

Startled, dad asked worried about my sudden outburst "What is wrong sweetheart?"

"It is the time dad, it flies super fast lately"

Dad chuckled at my response " Is that why you screamed, you scared me there"

"Sorry" I looked at him pleadingly. "I would love to stay and chat more but If I don't leave now I will be late. '' Saying goodbye, I pecked him on his cheek before leaving.

"Bye sweetheart and drive safely" he called out emphasizing the latter.

Geez, dad's voice is so loud I can hear him from outside the house, he never forgets to remind me to drive safely ever since he found out how fast I drive.

Chuckling I remembered dad's face, the way he freaked out until he finally ordered me to park and he took over. The look on his face was priceless.

Can't stop chuckling, unlocking my car I got inside and turned on the mp3 player nodding my head to the song being played, driving off. Increasing my speed as I got to the highway . Ignoring dad's advice.

** Girl on fire by Alicia Keys**

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