Singe By The Sun

Chapter : A New Beginning

HOPE'S POV
I stared as the sun rose, waiting for it's rays to gently touch the surface of my new life. I watched the sky be conquered from dark to light. I smiled seeing my past fold before me. I smiled seeing how I was to who I am.

I embraced this life, I embraced the change, I embraced myself.

With the new Sunrise, I rose the self hidden beneath me, I changed my course in life and maybe just maybe I made the right decision.

KERSTY'S POV

Life has been hectic ever since I can remember, from family to friends; everything seemed temporary, more like an ornament. Real life, that's a question I often asked myself. What m I, who M I, who do I have, where m I going, what should I do, who do I trust, who do I rely on, but mostly why do I feel like this!?

I watched the sunrise from my balcony. I let it fully settle at it's position while admiring it. Every single day the sun sets, letting darkness have it's moment, but nonetheless it comes back up. The simple cycle represents my life. I live my daily life but every night, I let the truth sink in, I let my mind run and ponder about how I'm living a meaningless life.

Letting out a sigh, I closed my thoughts for today and got back into reality. I did my morning routine and coordinated my outfit for today. I started a new job, I'm not the type to change my jobs often but a great offer came and well the pay was worth it. It's said the CEO is a former world known band member, something called Bullet proof band I guess. Since it's my first day, I decided to go with something more sophisticated but not too rigid, it's best to make a statement that I'm dead serious about work.

While looking into the mirror a sudden memory of getting dressed to school came in my mind, a memory of mother, a small smile creeped up on my face which eventually led me into the kitchen. I remembered how my mom would make me ice tea. It didn't have any fancy ingredients but it was the comfort and affection that made it the best ice Tea. I gave it an attempt, hoping that reminiscing her memories and starting my new job with her special treat, things would get better. The treat wasn't exactly like hers, and I could actually hear her laugh at my attempt to do something like her.

I engrossed into my work, when a knock on my office door, brought me out of my zone "come in" I chimed. A young and serious looking girl walked in. Her hair was tied up in a bun and not a hair was out of place, even her outfit screamed uptight. Her face was expressionless, phew talk about professionalism.

"Yes, how may I help?" I asked with a smile, maybe she'll smile back? "Good morning ma'am, the CEO is asking for you in his office", she said in a emotionless voice but I swear I saw her lips twitch. "OK, I'll be there in 20 minutes," I said while focusing on the computer, "He said now, ma'am," I let out a huff at the wall.

I stood up from my table and started towards his level. I just came in today, and suddenly the CEO is asking for me. I heard Celebrities  were stubborn but I guess this proves it.

I got off the elevator and walked towards his Office, there was a girl in brown hair which was also tied up in a bun busy on the phone. What's with this place, what is this Bun Palace!?

I was about to open the door when suddenly a voice interrupted me, "What do you think you're doing?" I turned to find the girl glaring at me with the phone now gone. "The CEO called me,"I stated obviously , "Well I'm his P. A so before you enter that door, you have to ask me," a doll smile plastered on her face. "Well since he asked for my presence, I assumed -,"

" You don't assume, now wait here miss," she had cut me off mid sentence.

It's been over 5 minutes, and I have no idea why does it take this long to inform someone. A giggled voiced out followed by the Bun girl walking out, she rolled her eyes at me and motioned for me to go in. If only her eyes could roll out of her head.

I walked in expecting to find a very exaggerated room but to my surprise it was just colorful and warm, on the right were two sofas accommodated by a glass coffe table. They were paintings of on the walls of each side, followed by a table in the centre where the CEO was, behind me was a stereo system; which truthfully is surprising.

"Good morning sir," I tilted my head abit to see him facing his back on me. I cleared my throat to gain his attention. "Oh, sorry. I tend to zone out alot," he faced me now and honestly I wanted die at that moment at the exact spot.

This man is Gorgeous!!! He's brown eyes held so much affection and warmth. I just wanted to fall into his arms. He's lightly brown hair was falling on his forehead, making him look like a Greek god. And His smile oh don't get started on that. I was totally blown away. He's smile reached his eyes and any flying monkey could say it was genuine.

I was dumbfounded, my gaze fell on his eyes again and I Just wanted the earth to swallow me.

"Hello, Ms Kersty? Are you fine, would you like something to drink? " I snapped out of my thoughts "Na-N-no, sir I'm fine," Dam even talking infront of him is difficult. "Well, then why don't you take a sit and we talk comfortably." There was that smile again, ohh I'm in the presence of a God. I took a sit and tried to avert my gaze. I guess he could sense my nervousness, he pushed a glass of water infront of me. I gulped it down in one go.

" So, Ms Kersty, " I looked up at him and melted once again, all I could do was smile and nod at him. "Firstly, I'd like to welcome you here at Hope Industry and well, I just wanted to personally check if you're fine and all. This company is like my family and that makes you a member. If there are any concerns, you can come to me without any hesitation. I hope you stay with us for long and may working for us bring you joy. "

This gorgeous man called me in his office on my first day just to make me feel better, and here I accused him of being a stubborn celebrity. Each and every word that he said held equal importance and emotion. I smiled back at him" Thank you for the opportunity sir, I really appreciate everything you've said, "

" You can call me Mr Jung, sir sounds to strict," he giggled while placing his hand in for a handshake. I gave my best toothy smile and sealed the deal. Not knowing that one simple hand shake would burn my world down.