Chapter 5 CH 5: The Contract

For the rest of the day, Anne stayed in her room mostly to stare up at the ceiling in hope that she could recall any spell from the book of Wicca that could turn back time to when she first met the arrogant billionaire Ashton Daemon Knight.

‘No! I should turn back time all the way from the moment I said yes to take on this job. I should have said no to Azel Knight’s request. Then, I don’t have to meet that tall, handsome, hotness.. idiotic Ashton Knight. Urrgghh!’ she thought while lying on her comfortable king size bed filled with soft pink and purple coloured pillows.

But, she knows that sort of magick is impossible for a Witch like her who is still learning how to harness the energy surrounding her. Anne could do simple spells but it requires a lot of concentration and channelling her energy and mind to it. It is tiring.

“If only I paid more attention during the Wicca lessons with Mama. Damn it! Why can’t I remember that spell to turn back time? It’s forbidden but who cares. I must remember and try out that spell. Urrghh.. I hate you, Ashton Knight! How dare you insult me!” Anne sat up and rested her back on the bed’s headboard.. angrily.

She then took a pillow and starts hitting it while imagining it is Ashton’s face.

Her hand phone kept on ringing for a few times. Anne ignored it as her mind is in a complicated mess. She recognised the numbers that has been calling her which came from Knight Corporation. After they called her to inform she got the job, Anne was trying her best to negotiate an impossible deal to ensure they would not hire her.. such as asking for an extra 50% raise from the initial offer which is already higher than what is offered in the market. Anne also asked to have her own private room with a good view and not just a desk outside the CEO’s office. She also requested for a driver.

“I’m sure Mister Knight would be fuming right now” she chuckled imagining him banging the table or flipped it over like King Kong. He looks strong with a toned muscular body but just perfect in size for his height. It was hard to believe that man used to be overweight with pimpled face. Anne managed to search his older photos online that hardly looks like him in real life now.

“Probably that is why he is so arrogant, as he is so handsome now” Anne frowned.

None of her previous jobs had she experience them finding out that she is a Witch.. and definitely none dared to insult her calling her idiot, mute or deaf.

The use of witchcraft or being a Witch is still a taboo among the livings in current times she is living in. In fact, there are some countries who still quietly eliminate Witches and Wizards or restrained them from using their powers.. even when they are harmless beings using magick for healing and meditation.

There are no simple definition on what a good and bad magick is or difference of white or dark forces. It all goes back on the intention of what the Witch is planning to do with their abilities. Generally speaking, their magick is just like a tool for the Witches to use to harness the energy surrounding them. It requires a lot of practice. As for Anne, she has not learnt how to use her abilities to the fullest.. not yet.

For Wicca Witches like Anne and her Mother, who are from powerful lineage, the peace keepers would punish her to wear a shield bracelet to dampen her powers if words go out that Anne has been using her magick on others without their consent.

Anne’s mother, the Queen of Averna, is not just an ordinary Queen. She is the protector of the Supernatural beings. If her mother finds out that Anne has been using her powers on Humans without their consent, Anne too will be punished. Her powers may be stripped away or locked by her mother.

There is still so much misconceptions on what Witches could do. No, they don’t eat the livings as what some might thought.. or fly in the air with a broom stick. Those are just made up stories to scare people away from the Witches. That is why, Anne prefers to keep her secret being a Witch just to close friends and family.

“I can’t go back to Ashton Corporation. That idiot CEO will reveal the truth about me” Anne said to herself while thinking of ways to get out from this messy situation.

There is always an option to continue to deny her true self in front of Ashton. But, how long can she keep on lying. ‘That idiot man is not as stupid as how I thought he would be.. Urrghh’

A knock on the door was heard that startled her. “Who is it?”

“It’s me. Nellie. Can I come in? I got you your favourite hot cocoa from Bloom Café” Nellie was singing her words outside the door in a cheerful way. With a wave of her hand, Anne unlock the door of her room while still seated on her bed.

“Hey, bestie. What’s with that sad face? Is it Sammy’s doing? I’ll beat him up if he hurts you. I’ll bite that half Cupid’s neck off” Nellie sat in front of Anne on the bed and handed the hot cocoa while sipping her own hot tea.

Being the daughter of the billionaire parents Orlando Regalia and Naomi Stone, Nellie could just live a life like a Princess without worrying about money. But, she prefers to build her own business empire one day without her parents interfering. Fashion business, to be exact.

Anne does not know that Nellie has been secretly crushing on Sammy for a while now. Someday.. at the right moment.. perhaps Nellie could gather some courage to confess her feelings for Sammy.

“Oh, Nellie. I love this hot cocoa. It is slowly taking my pain away” Anne drank the hot cocoa smiling with her eyes closed. She needed this comfort.

Nellie chuckled and pat Anne’s shoulder, “So, are we going to celebrate or what? This envelope just arrived. It was sent by some guy in a black suit. Come on.. spill!”

Opening one eye, Anne stared at Nellie with a frown, “What are you talking about?”

Nellie then showed her a white large sealed envelope. She handed it to Anne with a wide smile, “Confess! You are hiding something from me. Come on. I saw the logo on the envelope. Knight Corporation? Are you working there? With that hot shot billionaire Ashton Knight?”

Nellie jumped on the bed to sit next to Anne and was eyeing on the content of the envelope which is revealed to be a contract.. to be exact.. and employment contract. Anne gasped staring at the document.

“Who sent this to you?” Anne turned to face Nellie with her eyes wide open.

“As I mentioned earlier. A guy in black suit” Nellie blinked her eyes not understanding what is going on. She thought Anne should be excited about it.

Anne sighed and sat back with her back rested on the bed’s headboard, “Damn it! He knows where I live now. I should have given them a fake address”

“Why would you give your employer a fake address? (Nellie laughed softly) So, what position did you get in there? This is good news. We need to celebrate. Let’s go celebrate tonight. My treat” Nellie gave Anne a side hug and kiss her best friend’s cheek.

“There is nothing to celebrate. I’m turning down this job. I don’t want it. I don’t want to be Ashton Knight’s personal assistant. He is.. He is..” Anne could not find the exact word to describe him at the moment when her mind drifted to imagine Ashton’s handsome face standing in front of her.

“Drop dead gorgeous? Yes, I know. I met him once at one of Dad’s boring social parties for his billionaire club” Nellie rolled her eyes.

“I used my other name to apply for this job. Scarlet Winters. I don’t want anyone to know I applied for this job, OK.. especially my father. It’s a secret. He will kill me for working for someone other than my brothers.. especially for the role as a personal assistant” Anne said while flipping through the contract that stated and agreed on all the silly terms she asked for.

“My lips are sealed. But, you know I can’t keep secrets from Neena. She is my twin. She’ll find out soon. But hey, why Ashton? Do you have a secret crush on him that I don’t know of?” Nellie poke Anne’s arms playfully. Anne sighed.

Her best friend would be so angry if she finds out that Anne has been doing matchmaking business with a Cupid for the past two years. They promise not to have any secrets but this business she has with Sammy must be kept a secret. It was what they agreed with Sammy’s brother, Sean since day one.

Before Anne could explain, a note slip out from the contract. It was hand written.

Anne read the content quietly and gasped, “A driver will pick you up tomorrow at 7:30a.m sharp. Don’t be late, honey. Signed by Ashton”

“Anne. Are you dating Ashton Knight?” Nellie asked Anne with a raised eyebrow.

“Hell no! I rather kiss the toilet seat!” Anne tore the contract angrily.