Her Ruthless Boss

Episode 12 : it must be a nightmare 2

She kept walking for three hours till she found herself in front of her house … she walked across the city aimlessly , not believing her ears , herself . But during her walk she decided she won’t give this arrogant James Hugh the satisfaction of calling him asking for the reason he’s fighting her this way … she’ll figure out something , anything except for hearing his intoxicating dominating voice and he’s arrogant chuckle ! Ughhh !!! She hates this man , she hates James Hugh so much that she wants to murder him !!! What does he want from her ?! She needs to know the reason behind this but her ego can’t agree and satisfy this man by her dialing his number and asking for an explanation !!’ That’s what he wants and she won’t give it to him .

She got into her building and up to her apartment to see a delivery box in front of her doorstep, she picked it up and went inside … first thing she did , she opened the box to find it’s an expensive champagne bottle with one glass flute from Tiffany and co inside the expensive Tiffany blue box and the flute had her name engraved on and underneath it … the James Hugh company . Inside the box is a card with the following words :

“ to congratulate you on your first day of your job there is nothing better than a bottle of rosé … enjoy and welcome to the Hugh company “ signed with the devil’s name : James Hugh …. Aaaaaahhhhhhh ! She screamed and threw the glass across the kitchen cupboard smashing it into pieces . She felt frustrated and angry like never before … he’s teasing her and most annoying thing is that now she knows the reason behind his actions … he wants her to work for him ! He can keep dreaming !!! It’s a challenge now for her and apparently a game for him ! No way in hell , she’ll let him win this one ! She hates games but this one James Hugh is playing dirty and interfering in her business and tries to control her and her future by compelling her to work for him … she accepts the challenge ! She’ll never work for that man … even if he’s the last man on earth to work for and can offer her a job ! She made her mind … she’d rather be homeless than working for this sociopath !

She sighed under her breath when she looked at the glass scattered in the kitchen floor … now she has to clean up this mess ! She hated dirty places and she almost cleans everyday and snapping like this is nothing like her personality , she always so composed and has self control but this man drives her crazy and today was just too much for her !!

She began to collect the broken glass and automatically cut her hand in the process ! She ran to the bathroom to wash her hand under running water , there is so much blood coming out from the wound in her right palm but it’s superficial and not that big … she doesn’t need stitches , only compression and a good bandage will do . She got her first aid kit … put a compression on her right hand and bandaged it with gauze , she sat on the bathtub rim and looked at her hand , her state and cried in frustration … why is this happening to her , what does this man want from her ! He didn’t treat her in the best way to be that interested in her … hell ! He oppresses her , wants to control her … but why her ?! WHY ?!!! She spent half an hour in the bathroom crying and don’t know what she’ll do in her life next ! Where can she find another company to work for ?! Is her career ruined because of this man and his sick obsession with her !!! And if he’s obsessed with her , the question is always why her ?! She made it clear that she doesn’t work for him , she won’t sue his company … she doesn’t want anything to do with him !!! Why is he cornering her like that?!

She felt like her head will burst from thinking … she needs a drink … a strong one .

She walked out of the bathroom , still in her clothes from today’s failure … she searched the entire kitchen … she has nothing to drink , she usually doesn’t keep alcohol and she doesn’t prefer to drink because she gets weird when she drinks … like the filter in her brain is gone and that’s just after one glass … she never got herself drunk , but she got herself embarrassed because of alcohol before and her hangovers are the worst with headaches and stomachaches and the next day she can’t function well and she must stay at home … and during her college years she never drank even when she graduated . And now after meeting this man , she thought of alcohol twice : the day she met him … had a glass of wine and then got rid of the bottle and today she seems like she can drink a whole bar to cool her boiling blood and buzzing head … she needs distraction from her fury with this man and his attitude !

She looked at the champagne bottle he sent her and snorted … even if it’s the last alcohol bottle in the world , she won’t touch that . She opened the garbage bin and threw the entire expensive bottle in it . Took her keys and purse and headed out her apartment searching Google maps for the nearest bar .

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Lily sat in the bar , which was her first time and she was having shots , which was also a first for her … all by herself dwelling in her misery , trying to forget her doomed future … today she wants to get drunk .

The bartender is being super nice to her … a muscular handsome man who keeps checking on her every now and then between her and other customers but always returning back to her getting close to her and whispering some gibberish talk in her ears … after the first two shots she can’t understand a word the bartender’s saying , she just keeps nodding and asking him to get her more shots . Some guys tried to approach her but the bartender pushed them away with his talk , she can’t remember what he told them or what he asked her … but the annoying guys are gone anyway and that what matters , she’ll probably spend the night here . She can’t go home with the glass all over the kitchen floor , she’ll cut herself again ! Did she say that to the bartender or was she thinking it to herself ?! She can’t remember ! She laughed hard that she can’t remember what she said but one thing she knows very well right now … she needs to go ti the bathroom !

She got up from the stool she was sitting on almost falling to the ground to be saved by the bartender who ran from the bar to her side to catch her … she rested her head on his shoulder and was almost going to sleep . He fixed her hair and brushed her golden brown locks away from her face whispering in her ear : “Hey … hey beautiful girl , where were you going leaving me ?! We agreed I’ll take you home with me after I finish my shift ?! Right ?!”

Lily nodded and laughed … she doesn’t know this man how will she go with him to his house ?!

He murmured in her ear : “you’re so beautiful … I can’t imagine the things I will do to you tonight when you’re all wasted and naked and in my bed !”

Lily was almost gone and asleep on the bartender’s shoulder , her hair is a mess but still gorgeous as ever , her cheeks flushed from the alcohol effect . The bartender looked caring supporting her and trying to walk her back to her stool so he doesn’t look suspicious to other customers but closely he was devouring her with his eyes … can’t wait for his shift to end to get his hands on her … he’ll keep her under his eyes till he finishes his work and take her home with him ! That was his plan and poor Lily is wasted not aware of what is going on around her thinking that this nice guy is helping her and not remembering a word of what he said or what SHE said . When the bartender tried to sit her back on the stool … she refused and shouted at him :” no no … I want to pee” he took her to the bathroom so she doesn’t make a scene … she told him to get her purse while she waited for him in front of the bathroom . He brought her her bag , while everyone in the bar thinking that this guy is the nicest bartender ever !!!

Once she got in the bathroom , she tried to remain awake and vigilant to finish her mission … interrupted by manic sad laughter . A girl in the bathroom saw Lily in this state asked her :”are you ok ?! Are you here alone?!”

Lily managed to say : “mmmhm … I’m here to forget him and what he did to me !”

The girl smiled and said : “you boyfriend ?! Did he hurt you ?!”

Lily snorted : “pfff … no , not my boyfriend silly … my one day boss !” And she bursted laughing .

The girl in the bathroom looked concerned for her , she asked her again : “are you here alone , how you’re gonna go back to your home ?!”

Lily said : “ oh don’t worry … you’re so sweet , the bartender takes good care of me … he’s so handsome “

The girl saw how the bartender looked at Lily , she knows a predator when she sees one ! He doesn’t look at her empathetically or friendly … he looks at this poor girl with lust ! This girl looks really hurt and desperate … she felt like she must help her .

The girl told Lily : “Listen to me carefully , I don’t trust this bartender … don’t you have anyone I can call to pick you up ?!”

Lily heard half the girl’s sentence : “ you’re right I should call him … tell him everything I want to say !”

The girl said : “ good … can this person pick you up ?!”

Lily said : “ oh no , he’s probably busy right now but I guess he has my number already … he’ll answer me !” She got her phone out of her purse looking for the number in her contacts list .

The girl said : “good . Whatever you say … just call him and tell him to come and pick you up , ok ?!”

Lily nodded and the girl left the bathroom thinking that Lily will remember what she told her .

Lily got her phone and dialed the number she was looking for … it’s ringing .

“Hello” came the velvet deep voice on the phone .

“Ummm … you … you … you arrogant , sociopath who ruined my life … I hate you James Hugh !” Came Lily’s voice stuttering and heavy but silky as ever .

“Lily !!!” Came Hames voice concerned when he heard her voice … she’s certainly drunk .

“Yeah Lily … surprised ?! I’m calling you to tell you one thing … I will never , ever work for you … even if I have to be homeless .. you’ll never win James Hugh … never !” Said Lily in a drunk voice , incoherent words .

“Lily … where are you now ?!” Are you at home ?!” Came James’ voice concerned .

“No silly … I had no alcohol in the cabinet so I went out to get some …” said Lily thinking this man is really dumb . Dah ! She doesn’t store alcohol … no never ! She thought to herself .

“Lily … listen to me , stay where you are … don’t go anywhere . I’m coming to get you !” He said angrily but concerned .

“Pfff as if you can know where I am !” She mocked him .

“Yes I do … just stay where you are” he said firmly and hung up .

Lily looked her phone with the dead line beeping after he hung up on her … rude as always .

She went out the bathroom … she feels like she’s suffocating and she’s about to be sick … she needs fresh air … she stormed out the bar’s door … while the bartender was following her out .