IN LOVE WITH MY ENEMY

CHAPTER 8 I DON'T LIKE YOU

When Zayne got to the company, he went straight to his cubicle and started working. Few girls in his departments were always talking about him especially Beca. She was always trying to be noticed by Zayne. She sprayed expensive perfumes and wore costly clothes. She also had heavy makeup which didn't fit her too well.

She went to his cubicle and called his name.

Hey Zayne, she called with a light voice.

Zayne only glanced at her and continued working. Beca felt embarrassed by his attitude.

I want to take some pictures, she said to get his attention.

Zayne finally looked up at her and she was quite happy.

When do you want to take the photos? He asked.

Well, now.

Zayne closed his laptop and picked up his camera. The both of them went to the studio beside their department.

Zayne started setting up the camera and other things in the studio while Beca was trying to adjust her clothes.

Few minutes later, she was already posing and it was quite seductive. Zayne didn't find her attractive nor her poses.

When they were done, she walked up to him with a smile.

Hey zayne, I hope the pictures are beautiful, she asked?

He only nodded and packed up his equipment. Beca rushed up to him and tried to get closer but zayne avoided her.

When he got back to his cubicle, he transferred the photos to his laptop and started editing it. Beca was still around looking at everything he was doing but zayne didn't complain. He was done in almost 2 hours and sent it to her.

Thank you zayne, she appreciated and admired the pictures over and over again.

Zayne worked till 9 before going home. When he got outside the company, Beca bumped into him.

Ah sorry, she apologized with her head down.

What is it you want? Zayne finally asked.

Beca looked up at him with a cute expression on her face. Her heartbeat was increasing rapidly and she bit her lips.

Zayne was amused at her behavior. Was it that hard for her to say her mind? He thought.

I like you zayne, she confessed. She looked at him to see his reaction but she was disappointed by it.

Zayne had a normal expression. He just nodded and replied her.

Okay, but I don't like you.

Huh, Beca looked at him surprisingly. Why was he so blunt and cold?

Wait why didn't he like her? Was she not beautiful enough for him to like her?

Zayne even though you don't like me now, I will wait; she pleaded holding his hands.

Zayne was irritated by her actions. He shook her hands off and looked at her.

Beca, I cannot like you and I'm not ready for this so please don't cross the line. Treat me like a colleague and I'll treat you as one too. Goodnight.

Zayne said and left without waiting for a response from her. But Beca was dumbfounded, angry and heartbroken.

Is this what she got after she just expressed her feelings to the man she liked?

Tears flowed like water coming out from a tap; she didn't even know how many minutes she stood there crying.

She later took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears.

Why should I cry because of him? I'm so stupid, she cussed.

Nobody must know about this and zayne you will pay for doing this, she said and left the vicinity.

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Amanda reached home happily after she had seen those flyers on the cab seat.

Her mom saw her humming around the house but didn't know the reason so she waited till dinner time.

Amanda washed up and came downstairs for dinner. They were having noodles and eggs for dinner.

Hi mom, she greeted and took her seat.

Hi baby, what's good? You look happy. Irene said putting more eggs on manda's plate.

Tell me. What's up?

So mom, after the call we had; I boarded a cab coming home but guess what?

I'm not good at guessing, so what is it?

I saw some flyers on the seat and I think someone forgot them there but I think it is fate, she said with clasped hands under her chin.

Irene wasn't expecting the 'flyers' part.

So what's really exciting about a flyer?

Amanda took out the flyer and gave it to her mom. Irene collected it and looked at it.

Hiring? A company is hiring?

Yes momma and I'm so excited, Amanda said giggling.

That's nice but are you sure that you will be accepted besides what position do you want? Irene asked with a worried expression.

Mom, I just feel so confident that I'll get this one and I'll work as a computer operator.

Well that's okay.

You don't look happy, Amanda said looking at her mom.

I am but I feel like I'm putting you too much stress at this age when you are supposed to just go to school.

Mom, Amanda cried. She held her mom's hand and cleaned the tears that flowed from her eyes.

Mom, this was meant to happen anyways. I can't be relying on you till old age besides we are not that rich. I need to support myself and you too. So please don't feel bad about this. I will make you happy, I promise; Amanda said with a choked voice.

Irene cried more after hearing her daughter's kind and touching words.

Mom, stop already. Our food will get cold, she scolded.

Okay alright. Let's eat then; Irene said and cleaned her hands.

Amanda looked at her and smiled. They ate their dinner, talked more before retiring to bed.