After a minute, alarm went off and Lester came in.
“It’s all done, Boss. What’s next.?”
Lester asked. He didn’t notice Lisa who was sitting on the ground.
“Fired all of them bunch of idiots, right now.! I don’t want those cowards in my hotel. They will ruin my reputation .”
Augustus said angrily and then pointed at Lisa, “Except her.”
Just then Lester realized that there is a third person in the room.
Lisa looked at both men looking down at her, she felt embarrassed and tried to get up. She has climbed stairs to tenth floor and didn’t eat anything since her breakfast. She naturally felt weak, Lester came in immediately and supported her to stand.
When Augustus saw his hand touching her. He shot a glance at him and he withdrew his hand immediately in fear. Lisa looked at Augustus. He is now not wearing his sunglasses. And she can clearly see his deep blue eyes. How could someone had that much clear and beautiful eyes..!
August looked into her eyes and asked, “Why do you come here.? To wake me.? Are you stupid.? You could have hurt yourself.? Look at yourself.! By just climbing stairs, you’re exhausted. How would you take me out of this room, huh.? Do you think you can fly.?” He roared.
Lisa protested, “I am not stupid..! It’s just out of humanity Mr. Augustus. Even if there was a person whom I don’t even care, I would have saved him out of humanity.”
“What.? You mean, you care for me.?” He asked, his eyes twinkling.
“No, Mr. Augustus. You misunderstood.” She clarified immediately.
A flash of disappointment appeared on his face. Meanwhile, Lisa was still puzzled by his calm nature and couldn’t figured out why he and his secretary not taking this explosion seriously. Instead of leaving building, He is ordering his secretary to fire all the staff. And his secretary is asking what’s next.? Weird right...?
When Augustus saw her puzzled look. He asked in irritation. “What’s wrong.?”
“Why you didn’t react on the explosion news.? Why are you so calm.?” Lisa asked nervously.
“It was fake.” He replied lazily.
“But...” just as Lisa was trying to argue Lester came forward and said with a smile.
“It was a drill, Miss Lisa.”
Lisa frowned and Lester continued, “It is the method of Boss to check the staff' hard work and unfortunately, they failed. Now, we will bring new staff members who will put their life at risk to help others. Just like you did today. You proved yourself that you are indeed truly devoted to your job.” After praising Lisa, Lester thought may be his boss would be happy now. But instead Augustus sneered at him and asked rudely, “Are you done.?”
Lester hesitated and nodded his head down.
“You can leave first, Lester.” He barked those words and Lester left the room without taking a single glance.
By seeing she is alone with him. Lisa also said in calming tone. “I should leave too.” And turned around. “I’ll walk you out.” Augustus voice came from behind.
In living room, she bent down to pick her heels which she threw off while entering. Augustus took a great look of her ass. Lisa turned and caught him staring. She asked annoyingly “What are you looking at.?”
Augustus came back to his senses and said, “Can’t tell a person who exercises daily is not even able to climb the stairs without heels.?”
“How did you know I exercise daily.? Lisa frowned.
“Well, you have a good physique. Just guessing..” Augustus said in a mocking way so that she won't doubt at him.
Lisa was stunned. She put on her heels, ran out of room as fast as she can. Augustus looked at her back and smiled. When she was out of his sight. He shouted, “Lester, I want all the information of Lisa Mathew before I go to bed.”
Lester came out from the corner and said, “Yes boss.”
By the time, Lisa reached her home she was exhausted. She took a quick shower and ate dinner peacefully. After she was full, she lie down on her bed and think about what happened today with her. This new owner is really weird. Instead of thanking, he was scolding her and even checking out her ass shamefully. Such a pervert..!
After tossing on bed for half an hour she couldn’t fall sleep. And finally she did what she always vowed to not do. She went to her closet and took out her husband’s shirt. She used to sniffed it and wrapped it around her body so she could felt her husband’s presence with her. It’s been six months, every night she sleeps like this. No matter how hard she tried she couldn’t fall asleep without hugging it.
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Colosseum Hotel.
In Presidential suite, Augustus was looking on a thin file. After a while, he opened it. On first page, there was birth certificate of Lisa Mathew. Her wedding picture and Her family photo. Lisa, Husband, Son. In last, there was a picture of her F******k account : Lisa Mathew.
He switched on his laptop and searched for her. He found her and clicked opened her profile. There was her beautiful picture on desktop in black and white. He scrolled through her photos and saw her picture with her husband. There was spark in her eyes, and her smile was so wide.
Today the Lisa, he met and the Lisa in picture both looked like two different people. He got somehow heartache by thinking this. She was married, when she was sixteen. She had a son at the age of 17 and became a widow at the age of 23. So young and face so much hardships. He felt pity for her.
Then, he saw her videos of singing cover songs and playing guitar. Her voice was so mesmerizing. He heard her songs and felt she is multi-talented woman.
Her last post was on April, with caption of a song named “Rewrite The Stars”# “Loved to sing this song but couldn’t found a partner, wish I could sing this one day wholeheartedly.” With heart and sad face emojis. “Hmmm.. Rewrite the stars.” He said while tapping his chin.
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Next day, Lisa woke up and went to jog as usual at the Villa Ada Park. Augustus was already sipping his coffee when she entered. And as usual she started jogging ignoring people around her.
Sipping coffee in his track suite, with the shine of sun on him. He looked like divine creature. Every women was attracted by him but the one he always wanted to see him. She ignored him so easily.
Last night, when he saw her husband. He didn’t had any good physique or sharp face like him. He was just an ordinary man and yet she looked at him so affectionately. And as for him she didn’t even had a proper look on him. Maybe she is blind, or she is a soul-lover. A person who doesn’t pay attention to their looks but their behavior against towards another human being.
God..! It’s going to be tough for me. A soul-lover seriously..? Augustus sighed lightly. ....
Colosseum Hotel.When Lisa entered in the lobby, she didn’t see anybody from the old staff. In just one night, whole staff had been fired and new staff had hired. When she was in a daze, there was a gentle tap on her shoulder. She turned around and saw a beautiful young lady with sharp features, black shoulder length hair neatly braided behind. Asked gently, “Are you Miss Lisa Mathew from old staff.?”“Yes” she replied.“Hello, I am Anna from The Pacific Hotel.” She said extending her hand to shake. Lisa took it with a smile on her face. “Nice to see you, Anna.”“We all have been ordered to shift here to work. I am the new receptionist now.” Anna explained.“What.?” Lisa exclaimed. Just when Lisa was confused, phone rang. Anna answered the phone. Lisa kept staring at her blankly. If she is the new receptionist than what about her.? I can’t lose this job please God h
At lunch time, Lisa and Anna went together for lunch. Anna praised Lisa about helping President yesterday. While Lisa rolled her eyes without showing any interest to talk about President. Lisa was really grateful that she got Manager post but at the same time she was worried.She has to be very careful because she’s totally unexperienced. She just kept thinking about her son Simon, once she gets settled and got her son’s custody. She will be able to live in peace. No matter how weird Mr. Augustus is, but this time truly he has become an angel for me. I would never disappoint him Lisa thought to herself.Anna nudged her arm and asked, “What are you thinking? Are you thinking to give new staff a treat?” She asked with a mocking smile.Lisa smile and said, “Today is my first day and you’re asking for treat. Atleast wait for my first pay-cheque. What if I get kicked out of my job before a month.?”“What? You mus
In The Car Lester asked, “Where are we heading boss?”Augustus thought for a moment and then replied, “Let’s go home and ahh.. invite Giovanna to have dinner with me at my place.”Lester nodded. “Okay Boss.” Both sat in silence until they reached their destination....Next day, As per ritual Lisa and Augustus came to park. Lisa jogged while Augustus followed her and watched her.Just as Lisa entered the hotel, Anna greeted her and told her, “Ma’am Lisa, President has arranged board meeting today. As your our New General Manager you’re invited to attend it.”Lisa nodded and asked the time of meeting. “ eleven clock.” Anna replied.Lisa looked at the watch on her wrist, there is still one hour in meeting. ...At 10:55 Lisa entered the meeting hall and surprised to see too many people in there. Everybody was talking j
Lisa came back to her office and asked cleaner to clean the glass in the hall. For whole day, she couldn’t focus on her work and kept thinking about Augustus words. Maybe he is right, it’s not a crime if I’m a widow. It’s just in my destiny to be like this.What happened yesterday, she felt very guilty and after thinking for a long time, she had decided that she would try her best behavior with Mr. Augustus. And will never offend him in future. That’s the reason why she was so concerned about him just now and also massaged his hand to release the pain.But again, she has been tricked by him. She sighed frustratingly, leaning on her chair, eyes closed.There was a knock on door, she said “Come in” while kept her eyes closed.“Hey ., you’re not allowed to sleep in your office.” A voice came in teasing tone.She opened her eyes and sat straight up, maintaining her calm posture. &l
At home, Lisa felt very restless in her heart. Somehow she had started getting attracted to Augustus. After tossing and turning for a while, Lisa switched on her laptop and searched for Augustus Carlos.A picture of Augustus Carlos appeared on screen. He was wearing black cashmere coat. His light brown hair were neatly styled. His blue eyes were deep and cold. His features were really sharp.Augustus Carlos is the only son of Rheena Carlos and Alberto Carlos. His father, Alberto Carlos is the one who started this hotel business. He owns a chain of five luxury hotels, which are situated in palazzos in Italy’s main cities: (Milan, Venice, Florence, Punta Ala and Rome)However, when he died, his wife took over the business. At the age of 22, Augustus took his place in business and got engaged to her cousin, Giovanna. After that, Augustus built 4 more hotels, two in France, one in London and one in the Maldives.The Grand Carlos Hotels were
At the Hotel. The construction work had already started And very few staff members were working in the hotel.After lunch time, someone knocked at Lisa’s office door. “Come in” Lisa said without looking up.The door opened and she smelled a strong scent of roses. She looked up and froze by looking at the man infront of her.The man was wearing black jeans, shirt and a coat with a hat on his head. His figure looked different. His bulgy stomach was not there anymore. Their was no chubbyness on his face either. Looked like he has joined the gym. The man was looking at her shocked face and a smile appeared on his face.“Heard you have been promoted. Just wanted to Congratulate.” The man said putting the bouquet on the table and sitting on the chair infront of her.“Thank you for your kindness, now leave.” Lisa said indifferently.Looking at her cold attitude. The man became furious and said a
Next day, Lisa was jogging at the park. Just then her phone rang.She stopped and looked at her phone and a flash of worry and panic appeared on her face. She answered the phone with shaking hands, "Hello.""Miss Lisa Mathew." A lady asked. "Yes" Lisa answered."Your father again tried to commit suicide, we have admitted him to Holy Spirit Hospital please come immediately.""Yes." Lisa said. Her voice hoarse and than she fell on the ground and tears started falling down from her eyes.Augustus was as usual, following Lisa while jogging. When she suddenly stopped and answered call with shaking hands. He was thinking why her behavior suddenly changed by this call just than she fell on the ground holding her phone tightly.Augustus rushed towards her and crouched down opposite her. She seemed to be numb all of a sudden, and her eyes were empty, blankly looking at her phone. There was even no sound when she cried, but onl
Augustus saw Lisa coming over to him. He stood up and asked her in worry. "Where were you? I had been looking for you. I asked a nurse telling your appearance and she told me she saw you going on the third floor but I didn't know the ward number so I waited here."Lisa looked in his deep blue eyes and felt warmth in her heart. She felt guilty too, he helped her too much and yet she didn’t tell him the reason of coming here.Seeing her lost again, Augustus called her out in his deep voice “Lisa”Lisa then said hesitantly, “My father... he tried to commit suicide this morning. He has been in Mental asylum for last three years.” She didn’t look into his eyes while speaking.After hearing her, Augustus was shocked and then in the next moment he pulled her into his arms and hugged her.Since Lisa’s mother died, she is the one taking care of everyone nobody has taken care of her or comforted her till now ev