My Alchemist (the Mythical Zawgyi of Myanmar) Book I

Chapter 9

"Ma....I don't know about this job", said Rose to her mother, Daw Nwe Hla.

"What do you mean....but darling...that's a hefty sum they're giving for your position" replied her mother.

"Yeah but I highly doubt it's for the work" said Rose gulping down a tall glass of water.

She drank it so fast that it even spilled.

She wiped some water off her mouth with her hand and said in haste.

"I think it's more about tolerating the cocky employer."

"Rosie...!! mind your words" said her mom raising her brows.

"No I mean it Ma...he's just...I don't know..he's conceited and..."

Rose looked at her mother making a sad face.

"And I already have a lot on my plate Ma..I don't want to have anymore pressure"

"Rosie....".

Rose pursed her lips while her mother sat down near her and patted her hands.

"Every job is difficult...and I know you just want to open a restaurant of your own but.."

"Darling.......Your Pa and I don't have that much money to do so for you.."

Rose sighed.

She knows that there's truth in her mother's words.

"And with the salary they're offering, you can save up to follow your dream"

Rose bend her head looking down on the floor.

"Urrrghhhhh...You know I hate it when you do that" she growled, rubbing her face in frustration.  

"Do what?", her mother shrugged her shoulders. 

"Speaking the truth?" said Rose looking up to her mother in depressed eyes.

"Awhhhh sweetie..."

Daw Nwe Hla hugged Rose into her arms.

"So you mean you'll do it right?"

".............."

"Right...?"

Rose closed her eyes shut, not wanting to say Yes.

".................huhhhh"

"I'm going to regret this", said Rose sighing again.

But her mother shouted and jumped with joy.

"Oh brilliant Rosie..!! I shall call Su Su right away to give her the reply"

Rose pressed her lips and watched the back of her mother, happily running out of the room to call her friend.

"I am definitely going to regret this..", said Rose shaking her head.

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I couldn't sleep well last night knowing I'm off to my first day at work in the morning.

I'm anxious about my first job and I'm also anxious about seeing 'Him' again as well.

I rolled on my bed for hours, pushing myself to sleep but whenever I closed my eyes, I saw his face.

It was as clear as a summer day that I kept remembering his smile, his expressions and his every movements. Obviously lacking in modesty, that grueling arrogant nature of him, stirred around in my thoughts for hours. I don't know much about him but his prowess in belittling someone else is truly exceptional. 

And to even think I'd have to suck up to that manner for only god knows when.

It is not good to be already opposing to your boss even before you actually start working but, I just can't get him out of my head, along with that tingling flutters in my heart whenever I think about him.