Chapter 5

The next day, Melissa got up pretty early to prepare for work. Actually Ariana made her wake so early, if it was up to her she'll still be in bed. By the time they were done Melissa looked at herself in the mirror, she couldn't recognize herself. The dress, the thick glasses which isn't medicated by the way.

"You look beautiful" Sunny said. "Oh please, I look like a freak of nature" Melissa replied. "Is everyone set to go?" Ariana asked. "Kill me please" Melissa said. "Let's go, we're going to be late" Sunny said. They all entered the cab. "Don't forget Ariana you get to dress casual with a carefree personality" "got it" Ariana replied.

"Melissa, you need to be a cute, shy, intimidated young lady" Sunny said. "I hate that" Melissa said. The driver stopped by a big company, Melissa got down. "Break a leg" Ariana said. "But not literally" Sunny said. "Sure thing" Melissa said.

Melissa entered the building, she met the receptionist. "Uh good morning" Melissa said politely. "Do you have an appointment?" The lady rudely asked. "Well I'm here because I applied for the job and I was accepted" Melissa said. The receptionist glanced at Melissa. "I wasn't informed about that love so you can return when you have an appointment" She said.

Melissa hit her hands on the desk. "Look bitch, I don't have time for this fucking games you're playing right now, I am here for my interview. If you don't let me see your boss I would put this pen deep into your throat that you would lose your fucking voice" Melissa said menacingly.

The receptionist was terrified. "H... He's upstairs, floor 28" She said. "Thank you" Melissa said sweetly. What's with the change of attitude? The receptionist wondered.

"Vulnerable and weak my ass" Melissa whispered to herself. Melissa entered the elevator, the elevator opened. She knocked calmly on the door. There was no response, she knocked again but still no response. She opened the door and found a man laying on the floor, struggling to breathe.

She ran to him in a panic. She could see an injection close to him that hasn't been taken yet. "Am I supposed to give this to you?" Melissa asked. He nods in affirmation. She took the syringe and injected him.

She placed his head on her chest and comforted him while patting his head. "It's okay, everything would be fine. Just take deep breaths" She said calmly. He clung to her dress. This isn't what I expected on the first day of my job, finding a man laying on the floor struggling to breathe.

Some minutes the man fell asleep on Melissa. "How the fuck am I expected to carry a grown man to his couch?" She asked herself.

The door swung open a guy entered the room. "Antonio, why aren't you answering the damn phone dick head?" A guy asked but he paused the moment he saw Melissa and his friend. "What happened?" He asked. "I don't know I came here for an interview but I met him on the floor gasping for air" Melissa said

"That's why I've been telling this asshole to get a secretary but he never listens. What if something like this happens again?" He asked. "Uh, I think I should leave and come back tomorrow" Melissa said. "No wait. You're here for an interview? Are you the one I sent the email too?"

"Yes sir" She answered. "You are hired, now help me put him on the couch" He said. Melissa helped him place his friend on the couch. "I didn't get your name" Melissa said. "My name is Roberto, that's your boss Antonio" He said. "Nice to meet you sir, my name is Melissa"

"It's a good thing you came when did, if you weren't here I don't know what could have happened to this fool" Roberto said. "I'm glad I could help.... I'm just curious, is he allergic to anything in particular?" Melissa asked.

"Well in his case a lot of things. For instance he's allergic to shrimp, roses, coffee and strawberry" Roberto said. "Roses? Strawberry? How is that possible? How has he surviving?" Melissa asked.

"He's been managing, that's why I need you here. Anyway, I have to go. I thought this fool was okay so I could punch his fucking face but seeing him vulnerable like this, I just don't have the heart to hurt such innocent baby" Roberto said.

"What do I do?" Melissa asked. Roberto gave his business card to Melissa. "Call me if there's anything you need" With that Roberto left. Melissa walked up to Antonio, she admired the handsome man. Antonio grabbed her hand, she tried to break free but he is strong for a man who's asleep. She sat on the floor close to him, she fell asleep beside him.

Antonio woke up, he found a stranger beside him holding his hand. He sat up, he ran his fingers through his hair. He remembered what happened, someone got him a box of roses. He had an allergic reaction but he couldn't give himself the injection but this girl came into the office and injected him. She was so calm, she didn't freak out nor scared, she handled it professionally.

She smells good, when he close to her he felt relief. He went downstairs for a meeting. Melissa wasn't asleep she knew it would be awkward when he wakes up and then she'll answer a lot of questions. She breathe a sigh of relief.

Her phone rang. "Hey Melissa are you free?" "Audrey what's up?" Melissa asked. "Where you at?" Audrey asked. "Work.... What's up?" "Well Derrick booked flight too early and we leave in an hour" Audrey said.

"Wait I thought it was till the weekend" Melissa said. "I know but there's nothing I could do. I tried calling Sunny and Ariana but they won't pick up the damn call. I'm happy you answered" Audrey said.

"What do you want me to do?" Melissa asked. "Can you come her up?" "Now? I'm still at work" Melissa said. "Do you want me to keep in an orphanage?" Audrey asked. "{How troublesome} send me your location, I'll come get her" Melissa said.

I can't leave the company but then again I never wanted to come here, Ariana wanted this. Then again I need to go get her, Fuck it I need to go.