I can't believe he's still making an offer to me.
"I'll give you 3 days to settle your personal problem, after that you come back here to report. After that, your salary will increase by 50 percent. And you need to know one thing..." Snapp paused again and started leaning toward me again. I can even feel his warm breath on my face. "I promoted you because I thought you had this ability. Or do you think I have other intentions for you?" My head felt like it had just been doused with ice water, and I froze on the spot again.
He really made me like a little prey who couldn't move under his cold eyes. "No... of course not." My lips trembled, and my whole body felt like it was shaking too. Being this close to him, made me feel like I was losing my footing. Even my heart felt like it wanted to jump out.
Now, I can understand what Alya and the other girls are going through. It turns out that Snapp's influence is this big. But no, I must be able to control the turmoil within myself.
Must!
***
"She's the girl who gave young master Snapp a love letter..."
"Ish... don't know me. He must have been fired immediately."
The voices full of ridicule were caught by my senses as soon as I entered the financial division room again.
But... I don't have to serve their jealousy. Sorry if I let you all down. Just so you know. Even my resignation letter was rejected. I still remember what Snapp told me earlier. He would even increase my salary by 50 percent. And a salary of that size made me not willing to let go of that opportunity.
Aaah...
But the consequences are. I have to see him every day because I will be his personal assistant. Sob... what an irony. This is really a tough choice.
My cell phone rings just as I return to my desk. I looked at the screen, a line of names was making a call.
Zoya...
"Hello... my best friend? How are you? I just came back and I miss you, do you have time tonight?" Zoya's crisp voice immediately sounded as soon as I swiped the green button on the screen.
Zoya was my friend in high school. And she just came back from overseas after holding a summer fashion show in Japan. Yes... Zoya is a designer as well as a model that is quite famous in this country.
Long story short, after a busy day at the office, I finally got to hang out with my best friend Zoya, as well as the others.
"Everyone gathered? Let's have a drink?" Zoya raises her wine glass high, inviting everyone there for a toast.
Unfortunately, I can't drink alcohol, Zoya understands and orders me a glass of soda. Even so, I can still toast and enjoy the night with him.
"Guys. Cilia was my best friend in high school." Zoya starts the story, while the others seem enthusiastic to hear the continuation.
"At that time, my family was very poor. All my friends underestimated me, I was on my period, and it made me unable to walk even a step. At that time, there were 25 female students in the class. But only Cilia was willing to take me to the infirmary. " Everyone looked amazed, but the story wasn't over yet.
"Since then. I'm Zoya. Considered Cilia my lifelong friend." Zoya closes her story enthusiastically. Makes me... And not only me, touched by his sincerity, I didn't think, just because of the small kindness that I had done to him, but for him it was a very memorable thing, to make us friends until now.
"Wow... such a touching friendship." One of them chirped, I even saw him just wiping the corners of his eyes that were starting to get wet. Zoya is indeed amazing. I also can't help but cry tears of joy. But I hastily endured it, I didn't want to spoil the night with tears and sorrow.
"Now that you are successful, SNAPPAY GROUP is a great company. Many people want to work there. You are great, I am proud of you, Silia." Zoya bursts into my arms. I could even feel the sincerity of his words.
Zoya again releases her arms and is now ready to pull my arm. "Come on, it's time for us to dance and have some fun." We are currently in a nightclub. But unfortunately, I also can not fulfill his request again this time.
"Zoya..." I tried to stop Zoya's steps. "Looks like I have to go home early to rest. Because I still have work tomorrow." I explained and I hope he understands.
"Cilia... How have you been lately?" Zoya throws a question instead. His eyes were glaring at me. Does he know I have a problem?
"Lately... I'm fine." My answer lay. I gave a wide smile to make it look more convincing. I was determined not to bother anyone with every problem in my life.
Zoya pats my shoulder and makes me flinch a little. "Good boy. If there's anything, don't hesitate to tell me, okay?" He said as if he was comforting me. I nodded slowly and smiled to get rid of the worry on his face. I am grateful to have such a caring friend like Zoya. Hopefully, our friendship will not waver no matter what happens in the future.
I started walking down the deserted corridor to reach the exit. And at the same time, someone suddenly grabbed my arm from behind. Suddenly I turned to look at him, I was shocked, and almost couldn't believe my own eyes. I haven't seen him in several years. Why did this man suddenly appear here?
Stuart, my half-brother. Tch... why do I still refer to him as a brother. While he did not want to acknowledge me as his brother.
"Cilia... is this really you?" Stuart stared at me intently and made me a little uncomfortable. "Why come to a place like this? It's not a good place for you." That's great, even now he pretends to want to be a good brother to his little sister.
"Let go of me, this is none of your business, I hope you know your limits," I smirked at him, it's up to him if he wants to judge me, wants to think I'm a bad girl or something. I don't care. I already hate him.
"It's really none of my business. But if your father finds out you're going to a place like this, he will be very worried, do you want your father to feel sad seeing you like this?"
"I'm taking you home."
Tch...
I really hate seeing her pretending to be nice to me. Who do you call my father? Didn't you, your mother and your sister snatch that old man from me? To the point where I had to get out of my own house.
"That's enough, it's none of your business, and stop caring about me." I immediately ran away from him.
Meeting him here was unlucky for me. He's a bad guy. His family is bad too. Those who make me unable to live my days like before.
Right now I need money, need to live. I have to be able to prove to my father and his new family that I can live independently.
So... I've decided. Looks like I really need this job. Even though my days have to face that playboy man.
Continued.