Avatia's POV.
"So you stay here all day, alone?" I asked as I put some curry sauce in my mouth. This guy really is a cook.
He walked over to the fridge and took out a can of soda. "Yeah, but not anymore, you're with me now." He said raising his eyebrows and wiggling them.
"Yeah, I'd be here. So, is Mr. Black married?" I asked eager to know more about the guy I couldn't get out of my mind.
"Are you for real? How can you ask if the boss is married? Don't you fucking read the mags?" He asked, purely shocked from my question.
I scratch my forehead. Man I really don't know much about this. "Is he? "
"Nope. Most eligible bachelor for 5 years straight. Now don't ask anymore questions about him. You should be asking about me. Not him. Get it?" He answered and trailed off jealously.
I playfully rolled my eyes. "Jealous?"
"You wish." Leo said back. He stopped what he was doing and looked me in the eye.
"What?" I asked him. I totally hate it when people stare at me like that.
The look in his eyes was that of so much concern. But why would he be concerned about me? "Why are you doing this Avatia?"
Okay, now I'm confused. "Doing what?"
"Working for my boss, you don't look like the type who wants money, hell, you don't even look like Vaughn's type at all, so why are you doing this?" His tone tells me he's not joking. Why's he questioning me for working for his boss who is also my boss.
I take a sip of my soda. "I need money, I don't want my mom working alone. I want to help her and besides Mr. Black says he'd pay me well. Drawing and painting isn't so difficult. I sorta like working here. Its quiet and comfy." I explain to him.
He mutters something under his breath but all I catch is 'poor thing.'
"I should get going, want to impress Mr. Black when he comes." I say trying to excuse myself. "By the way, I enjoyed the food." I said and slipped away.
*****
"What the hell are you looking for?" I jumped in fright as I turned to face a very grumpy Mr. Black.
Is this man for real. No, are this people for real. They keep startling me. I try to say something but my brain just can't put two and two together when this god is around. "Uh.... Uh... I... was.... "
"Snooping around my house like a thief?" He asks arrogantly.
"Don't talk to me like that, Mister." I retorted furiously. How can he say that. I just got lost while looking for the laundry room to put my dirty apron. Leo was no where to be found. It isn't my fault the man lives in such a big house.
He took a daring step towards me and my legs itched to move back. But no! This man just can't talk to me like that. He has no right to accuse me of being a theif. "You've got no idea who I am, right? No idea on what I can do to you for speaking to me like that, huh?"
Okay, now I'm freaking out inside. I visibly gulp the little saliva in mouth.
"You're such a stubborn brat." His eyes looked deadly.
My tongue was equally itching to tell him I'm no brat. This guy certainly has no respect for anyone. Or is it just me? Say something fast, Ava, something cool. "Mr. Black, you might want to see what I painted." I try to sound apologetic so he doesn't lose his temper on me. I honestly fear the guy.
"Don't you fucking call me that." He barks. "I don't pay you to give me nicknames, hell I don't pay you to flirt around with a common cook. Little whore."
I flinched at his harsh tone and use of vulgar words. What's he talking about? I didn't flirt with Leo. We just had a friendly lunch. How does he even know. And whore? A tear slipped out. That's a blow to my pride and ego. Another tear slipped out. "I should get going. Call me if you want my work again." I turned around to walk away.
"Don't you dare walk out on me."
I faced him. "Or else?" I asked and looked him straight in the eye before walking away.
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"The nerve of that guy to call you a whore. Why didn't you quit on the spot?" Draya was pacing round my room like she was the one who got insulted.
I adjusted my pillow and leaned to face my window. The sun was just setting. How beautiful. "Dray, life isn't about always quitting at the least given opportunity. I know I'd get paid well. And 'sides, where'll I get another job. New York is super big, finding a job isn't so easy. Let's see if I can cope for a month first before I think of quitting." I try to explain to her. I mean I feel like quitting but I'm not the type who gives up without a try.
"I don't like it when people take advantage of your kind heart, Ava. I love you but you should know I won't always be around to defend you." My best friend said. I knew she was a strong person but she was soft and weak inside. She'd been depressed once and never wanted me to go through it.
"I love you too, Dray. And if it makes you feel better, I'd punch him when next he says that, and believe me, there won't be a next."
She laughs at my attempt to joke about punching. "Like you know how to slap in the first place."
I playfully slap her arm. "See, I know. By the way, how was work today, and Adam?" I asked. I really missed the fancy Cafe and the old owner.
She smiled. I know she loves working there too. "Stressful but worth it. And Adam, well, he's still the same. Before I forget, I found a good dorm room for us. Decided to save it before all the others get taken. You'd love it too." She trailed off excitedly.
"Really?" I asked, my eyes widening and she nodded. "I can't believe I'm saying this but I really want to go back to school so I start working. Mom needs to rest."
"I know, right. Get it over with this last two years and become graduates." She says excitedly. "Oh Ava, I really can't wait to work in a big company with you."
I raise my left eyebrow and wiggle it. "I really can't wait to order you to get me some espresso while I'm working." I joke and Draya hits me with a pillow laughing too.
"Little vixen. I can't wait for you to know how it feels to have a dick inside your pussy." She jokes too knowing I hate this types of conversation.
I hit her with another pillow. "You corny white girl. "
Avatia's POV.I walked into the extremely quiet house the next morning sending a small smile to Leo."Hi Ava, quite early today." He greeted me back with a rather wide smile. "Boss is having his breakfast so you might just sit and wait for him to come.""Oh, I'd just go do my work." I said and turned to leave when I heard the clicking of shoes. My eyes followed the direction of the sound till the well polished shoe came into sight. I slowly looked up, eyes landing on a perfectly ironed and fitting tux. I felt too intimidated to look at his face so I just went on with a 'good morning.'"So you came? Thought you wouldn't." I heard him say. How rude. The guy couldn't even reply with a good morning too."Yeah, I came back, so you thought wrong." I retorted. This guy was bringing out the worst in me.The little scowl on his face turns to a full blown one. Good one th
Avatia's POVMy hold on Leo tightened. Why was everyone looking at me? Was my hair too messy? Or my lip gloss splotched on my face like a lollipop? "Leo? "I guess he realized I was scared. "Hey! Don't panic, you're new here, and Mr. Vaughn's just suprised."My eyes trailed back to Mr. Black who was now surrounded by a couple of girls in bras and booty shorts. He squeezed one of the girls butt while looking me dead in the eye. As much as I hated to admit it, it stung.I felt Leo gently pull me. "You look damn hot, girl, I'm glad you came.""I promised." I said, my eyes still glued to Mr. Black's hand on another girls ass.Leo led me to a group of men who looked at me like I was some kind of rare chocolate muffin."Picked a little one this time, huh?" One of the guys said. "Looks quite fresh."That got me. Was he for real? Talking about me like that
Avatia's POV.I heard the door bell and looked at the grandpa clock above the doorpost. Its exactly 15 minutes. Is this man some sort of perfect alien? He's so time cautious. I looked down at my extra large T-shirt with a hamburger picture on it and shrugged. Its not like I'm trying to impress him. I walked to the door and opened it."What do you want from me?" I asked with all the courage left in my heart.He didn't say a word, instead, he pushed passed me and made his way into my house. Such a brute.I folded my arms over my chest and repeated my question. He seemed to be staring at my boobs. Huh? And a pervert too.He ran his large fingers through his hair making him look sexier than usual. "I want you."I almost choked on my own spit. "What?" My inner girl w
AVATIA'S POVAs soon as I stepped out of the cab, I ran up to Draya's house and into her room. She was using her phone and put it down as soon as she saw me."Dray." I said as she hugged me. "I really don't know what to do.""Shhh.... Sweetie its gonna be alright. Come on, sit down." Draya said as she smoothened my hair. "Look at me, you're not supposed to freak out."Huh? Was she for real? I looked up at her. "What do you mean?"She took in a deep breath. "What I mean is, you have to act normal. You shouldn't let him know that you know he's dangerous. It's obvious the guy won't hurt you cause if he had intentions of doing so, he'd have done it a long time ago. Clearly he's seeing the goodness in you." She paused for me to take that in, but that wasn't what I needed to hear. "If you act as if you know he's dangerous, he might consider you a threat so its better if yo
AVATIA'S POV"I think Mr. Black likes me.""No freaking way!" Draya and Kenny said in unison. This two hated each other with passion but they always said the same things.I looked at them seriously. Kenny looked like he had not had a hair cut in two weeks and Draya looked exhausted from work. I was missing out on my friends. "You know what, forget about what I said, tell me all that's been going on.""Don't be silly. How do you expect us to forget about what you just said?" Kenny asked like it was the most stupid thing he'd ever heard. "Go on, spill. Tell us what made you come to that conclusion. I want the naughty details. Have you guys done it yet? How was it? Is he really big down there?" Kenny was going on and on. I swear, he was insane.I closed my eyes. "No way. Don't be such a pervert.""That's basic stuff sweetie." Kenny was at it again. Oh God, how did
AVATIA'S POVOkay, I totally have no idea on why I accepted to go out with Mr. Black but deep down, I wasn't regretting. I now knew he was a dangerous man but IÂ found it intriguing working for him. He did not seem like the type to physically hurt people. In fact, he looked like the perfect gentleman.I was not going to let Draya or Kenny know about Mr. Black's request, worst still, my acceptance. I'd just keep everything a secret. The problem now is mom. What would I tell her? I'm already tired of lying. She didn't deserve this."All done. We just have to wait for 30 minutes and our cake would be baked." Mom said excitedly. I smiled at her.My phone beeped to signal I had a new message. I opened it.~Meet me at Adams in 45 minutes. - DMV~Oh my God, not Adams, Draya would obviously be there. I have to think of something fast. I start typing.~Oh no, Mr. Bla
Avatia's POV.I couldn't believe my eyes. I knew this guy was loaded but $300,000 for 4 days every week for three weeks was just too much. I can't accept this. Mom would think I've joined a stealing group and robbed a bank or something. Using the opportunity that she was still fast asleep, I stepped out of the house and thankfully a cab was just passing. I hailed it and gave the black guy the address. He gave me  a 'that's- a -pretty -rich -area -young- lady' look but I was thankful he kept his comment to himself. I sent my hand into my clutch and held the envelope tightly. As much as this is tempting, I can't accept it. It's too much for me. I hope he's not gonna stay out considering he went somewhere else when Cheng came to pick me up. The driver pulled up in front of thefamiliar mans
Dreidan's POV.Once I saw Avatia in that sexy black gown, I knew without a doubt that I was gonna regret this lunch considering how hard I was now. My big friend down there had been having a hard time because of her. And to top it all, she was a moaning mess. I owned this restaurant but she didn't know so we were in a secluded area and got the most delicious food and best wine. I wish I was the food making her moan so much. But most especially, I wish I could take her right here on this table, fuck her so good she wouldn't remember her last name.Stop it Dre, she's not one of your fuck buddies.I composed myself and handed her some money. It wasn't much though but I knew she would appreciate it cause she needed the money. I