I'm Trying

Chapter 2 - Introduction

Stephan

"CAN'T ANYONE DO ANYTHING RIGHT. WE JUST LOST A 1.7 MILLION DOLLARS BECAUSE YOU COULDN'T GET A BLOODY ORDER CORRECTLY. DON'T COME BACK TO ME IF YOU GET FIRED"

My head starts to ache thoughts on how to get the money back swarming through my head. "Rita be a darling and get me some aspirin please" I call out to one of my trusted workers.

I really need to get another PA (Personal Assistant). I feel like too much pressure is on Rita. I make a quick note in my head to start looking for one.

I head back into the elevator and push the number 23 which leads to my office. I am the CEO of the company Majesty's. My dad was the CEO before me. When he retired it got passed to me, the oldest child.

I spend the rest of the day in my office listings down the names on who fucked up today. I make a chart on who are my good workers deciding to give them a chance they they can do exceptional on certain things. The people who can't do shit get fired. That's how it works.

I finish closing up and drive home to my condo while listening to Ride Slow by Russ. I nod my head at the beats and by the time I knew it I got home. I go straight to my room putting my stuff away and change into some sweats and a shirt.

I look out the window and realize the sun is about to set. I smile back at the memory and decide to walk out to my favourite place to visit when I'm stressed.

"Mommy it's so pretty look at the sunset" I tugged on her hand while pointing at the sunset. She sat on the bench while I followed and sat on her lap. She held me in place and told me "The sun sets and a new day begins but not everyone gets to see the new day, never take advantage of the small things in life." I didn't understand what she meant but she always told me that saying.

I guess I know what she meant by that now.

I sigh and run my fingers through my hair as I leave the house as I feel the air had dropped and it starts to get a little chilly.

I should've brought a jacket.

I try to ignore the feeling since I'm only gonna stay for the sunset. As few minutes go by and I reach the bench by the lake. I realize there was someone sleeping or laying down on the bench. I decide to check on them making sure they're okay or if they need any help. I walk up and I realize it's a girl, it looks like she's sleeping. She looks so beautiful under the light of the sun setting.

You're being creepy dumbass.

I scold myself and notice that she had been crying. Her bags are prominent and puffy, you can also see the streaks of her mascara down her cheeks. I wonder what had happened to her, I look around to see if there is anyone there the might know her but everything is empty, no cars or pedestrians. I look back at her and shiver as a cold wind hits me.

I shouldn't leave her out here it's going to get colder during the night. Someone could kidnap her or even worse, take advantage of her.

The thought of that makes me so mad. I promised myself I would do anything to make sure someone doesn't get taken advantage of if I have some sort of way that can stop it.

As bad as it is I try to wake her up by shaking her shoulders and rub her hand. I feel the coolness of her skin and I decide to take her back to my place for the night.

I pick her up in my arms, she immediately snuggles in my chest, maybe it's because my body radiates heat and it's comfortable which makes me smile. I reach about halfway home when I hear the sound of a camera clicking.

Fuck not now please not now, not with her, I can't ruin her life like this.

I look in the direction of the clicking seeing a person in the shadows seeing a male, about mid twenties holding up a camera bigger than his face. As he lowers the camera I take a good look at his face making sure to keep it in mind.

"You better not fucking publish that photo or I'll end your career and make sure you aren't able to get another fucking job you low life." He runs away and I pray that he doesn't release that picture.

Fucking paparazzi man.

I quickly walk home trying not to run into anymore paparazzi, which I successfully accomplish. I open my door and I step inside, taking off my shoes all while holding her. I close and lock my door as I carefully make my way into the guest room setting her down gently on the bed.

I look at her and smile to myself thinking that she really is beautiful. I look at the time and decide to text Rita to let her know I'm not coming in tomorrow.

Taking my phone from my pocket, quickly writing out a messages that states:

Me: I'm not coming in because of a personal situation I have to deal with, unless I'm absolutely needed I don't want any disturbances.

In a few minutes she texts back,

R: Absolutely Sir, I'll push back anything you have set for tomorrow. I hope everything is well.

Me: Thank you so much darling you're a life saver and yes everything is well.

R: Anytime boss, Goodnight!

Me: Goodnight

I look on the bed and see that she's in uncomfortable clothing, contemplating on changing her into something more comfortable but it would be weird and I don't want to make her feel uncomfortable in anyway. I decide to leave her as is and close the door walking out of the guestroom.

I drink some water before stripping down to my boxers and laying in bed as my mind wanders.

Hey maybe if she qualifies I could hire her as my other PA, I bet it would help out Rita a ton, I know I give her a hard time sometimes and overwhelm her with work so this would definitely help her out a whole lot.

Before I knew it I fell asleep. As if time quickly went by I woke up and look over reading the time , 6:30am. I get up and take a quick shower and change into something more relaxing since I'm not going into work today. grabbing a pair of black sweatpants and a light blue shirt I walk into the kitchen and make breakfast, pancakes and eggs for two.

It's been a while since I've made breakfast.

I smile to myself and finish making food and check the time, it's now 7:15am. I walk up to the guestroom and hear some shuffling coming from the room. I knock on the door 3 times and open up seeing her terrified.

"Good Morning, I'm sure you have a lot of questions and I'll answer them all, I made breakfast and we can talk over that."