The four of them went to the nearest elegant restaurant, the famous Golden Times and were escorted into the VVIP room. Unknown to Melody, the VVIP room is actually reserved only for the Linc family members. Since she was new to this restaurant, Brandon ordered the food on behalf of all of them. He ordered a variety of food and some fresh juice as they still have work and it's daytime and can't drink.
In order to break the silence, Assistant Tim and John initiated a conversation with Melody and started asking about her interests in movies, her hobbies and so on. Brandon was just listening attentively to Melody's answers. The food arrived shortly after and Melody was astonished to see so much and such good food. There was lobsters glazed with a hot and spicy sauce, sweet and sour fish, chilli chicken, fresh salad and fruits. Melody silently waited for the rest of them to start eating first as she was feeling awkward and shy with the three men. Seeing Melody not picking up any of the mouth watering dishes to eat, Brandon personally picked up some of the dishes and placed it on Melody's plate. Melody was surprised and startled but she said thank you quickly. Brandon just told her to eat more as she is very thin and to not feel shy or awkward around them as they can be also considered as her friends outside of work hours.
Melody just nodded her head in silence and continued eating. As she was eating she couldn't help but take a peek at the three men every now and then. When they realised she was peeking at them every now and then they just smiled at her. She was embarrassed that they found out she snuck peeks at them. Soon she was feeling relaxed in the atmosphere and loosened up a bit around them. As they were heading back to work in Brandon's limousine, suddenly another car came and collided into his limo throwing all of the to the side. Melody was waiting for the harsh impact of falling down but landed on something solid. She slowly opened her eyes and realised she was lying on top of Brandon's chest. At the last moment Brandon had protected Melody by putting her before him as she was sitting next to him. She got up feeling flustered and realised Brandon's head was bleeding slightly from the impact and fall and quickly helped him check for other wounds. Assistants Tim and John also got up and as they were fine they went to help Brandon.
Assistant Tim went outside to check on the situation and the driver. The driver was fine just shaken up a bit and the front part of the limo was damaged slightly and he was negotiating with the party that caused the accident. Meanwhile, Assistant John went to get the first aid kit and started to apply the medication on Brandon's wound. As he was applying the wound the police came and he passed the medication and gauze to Melody as he went out to settle the matter. Melody was in tears as she saw Brandon's wound and was thankful that it was not too deep. As she was applying the medication Brandon could see the tears in her eyes and he didn't make a sound until she finished applying the medication.
He then voiced out to her in a soft voice"I'm fine, it's just a small injury and you don't have to worry too much about it and cry".
Melody just replied in a soft and sad tone... "It's my fault that you got injured. If you didn't protect me from the fall, you wouldn't have gotten injured. "
"It's not your fault and I just shielded you on an impulse. You are my employee so your safety is also my responsibility. So don't feel bad about it. It's okay and I'm okay. It will be fine in a few days" Brandon comforted Melody.
Melody just wiped away her tears as she secretly blamed herself the way everybody used to blame her by telling her that she is bad luck and she is useless. She can't help but feel it's right as she has been listening to those words since young and it's also her first day at work and this had happened. Assistant Tim and John finished settling the matters outside and they returned ina rushed manner to the office as they have an upcoming meeting in half and hour. The were an hour late to the office after lunch hour and seeing the bandage on the CEO's head the office staff began to worry. They couldn't help but notice Melody who was walking timidly behind the three men and started whispering to each other. Melody overheard two of them saying "Before this nothing bad as this happened and it's only her first day of work and what bad luck the new girl brought upon our CEO to make him get injured. It is his good luck that he is not injured badly. "
The two of them were also previously those who attended the interview and we're friends with Beatrice and didn't get the secretary post so they were jealous of Melody. Brandon overheard it too and at once he stopped in his tracks and glared at them.
He said in a cold voice "It is also your first day at work and maybe you have the brought bad luck upon me, and Miss Melody had nothing to do with the accident, I'll make that clear. It also had nothing to do with bad luck or good luck. So please stop spouting nonsense and remember my warning very clearly that this company does not need employees who bring down other employees to gain benefits. If I hear any rumours of gossips about this incident all those involved will be fired. " Brandon said as he continued walking towards the conference room.