"Come in" Mr. Quinn voiced out from within his office, and from his tone of voice, I could tell he was irritated.
"What happened now," I thought with an irritated sigh as I pushed the door open. Having to be woken up early on days I could still keep on sleeping still irked me, no matter what body I was in.
-I should just move to his office with the number of times I keep being called in-
"Sit down," Mr. Quinn grunted with his nostrils flared out, pointing towards the chair placed in front of his desk.
"Is there something wrong?" I replied, quickly going over my memories, trying to remember if I had done anything to anger him. I didn't really care if he was vexed, but I needed to know what was wrong to think of an excuse to placate him.
-I didn't need more problems as it was-
"Yes, something is wrong. I heard of how you offended the young master of the Suriv family at the banquet last night" He paused lowing his tone then continuing on
"Teirrah you may not understand, but it is an important stage for my company right now. I will not allow you to sabotage it because of your rudeness" He warned leaning on his seat with his hands folded on his desk.
"Offended?" I asked, leaning back on my seat and crossing my legs.
"What do you mean offended" I pulled my lips down into a frown
"How would you explain him leaving as soon as you both pathed ways from dancing"
-Oh, I see, He left. I guess his ego got hurt. Even after minding my own business, he still manages to disturb me-
"About that. He said he needed to be somewhere, so I assume that is why he left in a hurry. I forgot to inform you as I felt a little unwell after the dance" I lied with a straight face.
"He could have at least said goodbye to Eva, Your sister was very hurt by that" He frowned squinting his eyes
"I see. I am sure it was an essential task, They probably already made up by now" I said in an attempt to leave his presence quicker.
-He was too similar to the man who assisted in me coming into existence. Same condescending tone and the same aura, although his was more domineering. I remember struggling to breathe in his presence-
"Are you sure you heard right?" He questioned with a disbelieving expression while leaning forward.
-Well he never exactly said anything but who cares-
"Yes, I am sure. My Ears work perfectly fine" I pointed at my ears.
"Alright. You are excused" He scowled, adjusting his posture on his seat.
"Finally" I thought, standing up and walking in the direction of the door
"Teirrah" He called out, causing me to stop and turn my head.
"I hope you remember what you promised. He is off-limits. I will not allow your obsession to affect my goal negatively" He warned with a glint in his eyes.
"Like I said, Father. I am focusing on myself now And besides, I don't like him anymore" I assured
.....
After the discussion, I attempted to go back to sleep but failed and decided to go out. I got dressed in my outing clothes and packed my things while making sure my pepper spray was in there too, and skipped down the stairs in my white sneakers.
"And where are you going?" I heard Eva say from across the room as she stood up from her seat.
-It was almost like she was waiting for me-
"And you are asking because" I questioned, raising my eyebrow with a not-so amused lift of my lips.
"Well, I am your sister," She claimed with her rosy lips tilted upwards as she blocked my path with her arms crossed. Her eyes piercing into me.
"You are not fooling anyone... Wait, you are just not me" I thought
"Well if you must know I am going out. Now goodbye," I emphasized, bypassing her and walking out the door. And as the door closed behind me, I heard her inaudible mutter.
I called the attention of drivers and to my pleasant surprise, Mr. Matthew was on duty.
"Where to Miss," He chipped, adjusting his seat.
"Well, somebody looks happy today" I smiled, noticing his excitement
"I Just found out that my wife is pregnant with our third child" His lips widened with his every word.
"Congratulations," I beamed at him.
-This must be how a Proper Father reacts-
"Thank you. So where to Miss" He repeated
"To the Biyota amusement Park," I smiled, remembering my research of it on the internet.
-It was the reigning and most popular amusement park with fun rides and amazing Drinks and Ice cream-
-Before school starts tomorrow, let's have some harmless fun-
"Yes, Young Miss" He saluted, making me laugh out loud.
-Your Children really are lucky, Mr Matthew. Oh, to be lucky-
"I wonder if my end could have been different if I had him as a father. It probably would" I contemplated as my heart clenched.
.....
I stepped out of the car to see the stairs leading up to the entrance of the amusement park a little crowded with little kids and their guardians. I also spotted some couples mixed in the crowd. Everyone wore smiles around as they mingled around.
From my spot, I saw the rollercoaster spinning and the silent screams of the people on it.
-Technology really improved-
"You can go about doing your own thing and when I am done, I will call you," I said, clutching my purse to my bosom.
"Have fun Miss. and be careful" He replied from inside the car and drove away.
"I will" I whisper to the wind.
"Now let's begin operation find out what I like" I thought walking up the stairs.
*Behind The scenes 1*
My phone flashed with a call. I picked it up only to find out that it was one of my important investors.
"Good day, Mr. Holland. Why the sudden call" I said after fixing my emotions.
"Ha ha ha" He laughed hoarsely.
"Nothing Much. I just want to talk about the amount of money I will be investing. I have decided to increase it. Can we meet up today?" He asked, much to my joyful surprise.
-He must have been impressed by our ability to invite the young Master of The Suriv Family to our banquet-
"Of course. Just send the time and place" I replied with a widening grin.
-As I thought, the key to my company growth is Eva relationship with Him-
"Now, that's how a proper businessman acts. I knew I wasn't wrong" He laughed.
"Behind the Scenes 2"
I slammed the door hard against its hinges as I walked into my room.
Why is everything so different from what she said?
"Miss, Miss can you hear me" I called out to the empty space.
"I hear you, and You know you don't have to speak out when talking to me right?, I can easily read your mind" she hummed her voice vibrating through me.
"And call me Sophia from now on, No more of Miss. It would be nice to hear my name" She continued.
"Sorry. Sophia. And I prefer to talk out loud" I said as I was not completely comfortable giving her permission to read my mind.
"What's going on. She is not acting like she is supposed to. Do you think she has a spirit guiding her too?"
"That is impossible, I am the only one who knows the future event. After all, I am the author" She objected.
"Then what is wrong with her" I argued a little vexed
"It's the butterfly effect"
"Butterfly effect?"
"Yes. I am not supposed to exist inside this novel, but now I do. I think my existence triggered a reaction, so that's why she isn't acting like she is supposed to. But don't worry, she will go back to her character settings soon. She was made to be the Villainess and cannot change so easily. Nobody can"
Her words calmed me down. Yes, that's right, She could be pretending. Nobody changes that easily. If it was possible, I wouldn't be here.