Not without him

3.

Cleopatra's POV
Being in an elevator with a hottie like Damien was harder than I thought, my breathing became louder than I wanted it to be. I'm pretty sure he heard it, "Cleopatra," he said. Hearing him say my name again was ear candy, it filled me with fear and a feeling I couldn't describe. Ugh, I'm fantasizing about him too much, I should stop this.

"You'll be fine" and with those words, I knew he knew that I was nervous about this interview. Not long after he spoke, the elevator door opened and we were on a floor, I don't know where exactly we are in this huge building. He got out of the elevator, "we're at my office" he said as he walked further.

I didn't like the idea of getting lost in this large building so I followed after him like a lost puppy. As we walked through the large corridor, I noticed that the color of the walls was also white like they were downstairs but there was a difference, the walls were decorated with pictures of Damien with different people. They were probably the company owners he partnered with, I was so focused on the pictures I was looking at that I didn't notice he had stopped walking and I bumped into him.

My file flew out of my hand and met with the floor, "I'm sorry sir, I didn't see you" I apologized as I quickly bent and picked up my file, "mmm" he hummed as he opened his office door, and gestured for me to go in first. I walked into his office and it was different, very different from the rest of the building. Well the parts I'd seen so far since my arrival here, the walls were painted teal, the carpet was red.

In summary, though his office looked like an office, the colors only reminded me of a play dungeon. Seeing my reaction to his office, Damien gave me a knowing smile and took a seat on the sofa close to the window, "have a seat" he said as he pointed to the chair beside the sofa.
I nodded and quickly sat down.

"First question; what is your experience with tech companies?" He asked as his eyes were fixed on my face. "Well, I don't have an experience with tech companies but I've worked as tech support for about two to three months" I replied as I handed him my portfolio from my file.

"Ah, well that's interesting. Second; Can you keep secrets?" He asked as I turned to him confused, "yes I can but-" I said as he cut me off. "Last question; Cleopatra, why do you want this job?" He asked as he leaned close to me and stared into my eyes, I swear as I stared back, I felt lost as I looked at those beautiful hazel eyes.

"I want to earn a living and make a name for myself" I stared blankly as he leaned back on the sofa. "Hm, are you sure? Is that what you desire?" He asked as he crossed his legs. Damn! He was so sexy, "well, I desire love" I as I turned my head away from his direction, "Very well then, take the elevator back to the ground floor and wait there for me, I'll be there," he said as he got up from the sofa and walked out of the office.

Was that it? The interview was over? I stood up from the chair I was sitting on, my knees felt like they could buckle at any moment. I felt hopeless because I didn't think I got the job. Slowly, I made my way to the elevator that brought us to this floor, the elevator ride down felt longer than it was just a few minutes ago but eventually, I got to the ground floor. Back to where I started.

I quietly leaned against the receptionist's table oblivious of my surroundings, "what's wrong" Ella's voice rang out from behind me, it honestly startled me because I didn't think she was back yet. "Well... I-" I tried to say but I was cut off by the sudden sobs that came out of my mouth.

She understood because when I broke down, I felt someone lock me in a warm embrace. She was a stranger that I didn't know anything about but at that moment, she was giving me something I needed badly- comfort. I wanted to be consoled at how I had failed to get this job or even be considered.

Although Damien never said so, it was a gut feeling. I felt so rejected, the more I tried to muffle my sobs and blink back my tears, the more I sobbed. I was a mess. Ella merely uttered a few words of encouragement and hugged tighter.