Fire And Ice

Chapter 10

"Get lost from my office."
His words still rang in my ears.
This was not part of the plan. Getting fired was the last thing I wanted.

I stood their motionless,unable to find any words. After what felt like an eternity, I recollected my senses and found the words forming in my mouth.
"You cant do that."
"Of course I can."
He had turned again to look into blank space from the window.
"You cant fire me for a small mistake!" I yelled.
I can feel the anger rising inside me. My cheeks were burning and my fists were clenched. I might have been radiating enough heat to melt snow at that moment.
"Dont you dare raise your voice." He hissed in his icy voice, freezing back the ice that I had melted.
"Of course I can!" I snapped, imitating his words.
He turned and took a step towards me , walking until he was close enough for me to feel his heat. He put his hand in his pocket and took out a bundle of note. Waving it in front of my face, he said, "Take your money and get out of here." His voice cool yet threatening.
This is too much.
With his tall figure standing in front of me,I looked him straight into the eyes,challenging.
"Have anyone ever told you what you really are Mr Edward Grey? If not, then I woukd like to introduce you to the real Edward Grey. The money fucking manipulative man who thinks he has the ultimate power but is actually an insecured and weak bastard!" I spat and before he can react or say anything,I grabbed my bag and walked out of the room, my head held high.
You're gonna regret this soon Mr Edward Grey...

I strode out of the office,my cheeks still burning from anger. It was when I saw my usual spot of the parking lot empty that I remembered that I had given my car for servicing.
Fuck.
I stood at the side of the road waiting for a taxi. The events of a few minutes ago were replaying in my mind.
Gigi will be so disappointed.
I had led everyone down. I had missed my chance to give my father justice. But this is not the end.

The sound of the taxi's horn threw me back to the present. I quickly sat in the yellow cab. There was a man sitting inside it. Ignoring him,I looked out of the window,a thousand thoughts flickering through my mind.

"Um..excuse me?" A friendly voice interrrupted my thoughts.
I looked beside me to find the man looking at me with a look of concern. He had a warm smile plastered on his face. His dark black hair reflected the colour of his eyes. I guessed his age to be something around 25.
"Hi. I'm Charlie." He continued after my lack of response.
"Hi." I managed to say.
"Are you um..ok? I mean you look a bit pissed. No offence." I caught the  slight Asian accent in his voice.
"Ah!Ya. My boss kicked my butt out of his office." I said, the anger lingering in my voice.
"I'm sure he's a jerk." He said trying to comfort me.
"A big one."
"Can I ask you the reason he..um..you know what?"
I never usually converse with unknown people a lot but somehow I cant stop myself from liking this guy. He was too sweet and gentle and reminded me of my old school friend,Jacob.
"Mistake. I made a mistake in his schedule and he fired me,ignoring all the times that I've managed his work perfectly."

It was true. I had been working very hard to get a secure position in his office. But all in vain.

He was silent for some time. He had a slight frown on his face,maybe deep in some thought.
After some time,he spoke.
"Well, I know it may be a bit weird but..I have a job offer for you."
"A job offer?" I asked,confused.
"Yeah, my boss needs a secretary and I think you are perfect for the job."
I was still not in a stable mind to figure out why  he trying to help me by offering the job. Or maybe he was helping his boss,not me. All I can think of was that maybe his boss was from the underworld-a mafia or criminal?
"Um..thanks for your offer but I dont think so I can accept it." I said hesitatingly.
"We are a big and prestigious company. Give it a thought but of course, at the end of the day its your decision." He said beaming a smile which I returned.
Suddenly, the taxi stopped.
Taking a card out from his pocket he handed it to me.
"If you decide to change your mind,here's my card."
He was about to get down from the taxi when he turned and said
"Hey, I never caught your name."
"Sara Sara Meyer." I replied.
"Nice to meet you Sara." He said, and with a beaming smile he moved out, leaving me alone with my thoughts in the taxi.

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