Temptress

35|His Parents

Sereia's POV

"So that's why I decided to work here," Hana ended her rant.

She had stopped by my office to say hi and ended up telling me about her reason to work here and not our competitors.

"I can't believe we're the same age," she told me. "You're the director of this company while I hold the cup you piss in, literally. I wish I were you."

I laughed. "No, you wouldn't. It wasn't easy getting here and at one point I was barely managing to stay alive."

She frowned. "Is that how you got hooked on drugs?"

I hesistated to answer at first, but I decided to just be honest. "Yes."

I'm not perfect and I have many flaws.

There are so many wrong things I've done since Violet passed. Some things I've just chosen to forget and others I've chosen to regret.

I lost myself and I won't deny that.

"Well, I'm proud of you for stopping," she said. "Not everyone is as strong as you to stop."

My parents.

I smiled. "I can put in a good word for you if you want."

She shook her head. "No, I want to earn my position like you did."

"Okay," I nodded.

I admired her integrity and ambition.

The office was suddenly filled with loud whispers and murmers.

"What's going on?" I asked her and she shrugged.

We both got up and went to see what was going on.

She grabbed one of the gossiping women. "What's going on?"

"The big man's parents are here," she said. "They're coming up the elevator as we speak."

Hana's eyes widened. "What?"

The woman nodded. "It's either he's been caught in a big scandal or some other trouble."

My heart started racing. "Why-why do you say that?"

Hana turned to me. "The Harringtons never come here. The last time they came here was last year when he sent his brother away. Appearently his parents had a problem with it."

"The brother was director after all," the woman answered.

My breathing became shaky.

What if they find out about us?

This isn't how I want it to be revealed.

I want to reveal it to Olivia myself.

I want to see the hurt all over her face. I want to be the one who stabs the dagger in her heart.

"Well, I guess we'll see the scandal on the news tonight if it's true."

I stared at the elevator door, waiting for it to reveal them.

"Mr. Harrington being in a scandal?" Hana asked. "I don't see it. He might be an ass, but he would never."

"All it takes is the right woman," the woman said. "These girls nowadays have no conscious and self respect. These new aged sluts should be ashamed of themselves."

I stayed quiet as I took her indirect insults.

I should be ashamed of myself and I deserve all the insults that are coming my way.

The elevator doors opened to reveal Mr. and Mrs. Harrington.

They stepped out in unison, exuding an effortless elegance that turned every head in the office.