Malcolm POV
Why was she here? It had been a year and yet she still managed to get under my nose without trying so hard. It was her i saw back at the boarding area and now she was here. Why? Maya was trouble and from the little time I’ve known her, i know that she is a woman who carries chaos with her.
I raked my hands through my wet hair as i stood under the shower head which released hot water to ease the tension on my shoulders. Maya Kristoff.
Her honey eyes were still the same, soft yet nothing about her was friendly, they still housed that door of unattended emotions, her nose, a product of her dangerous engagement and her lips, soft and possibly luscious.
“You shouldn’t be having such thoughts about this woman.” I scolded myself rubbing my hands across my face but it was no use, the image of her face was already implanted in my head. She had dyed her hair, it was not as the bright champagne, instead, it was a deep shade of brown almost like she is hiding a part of herself.
Not every part though, the image of her crossing her hands over her chest flashed through my mind and i leaned on the cold wall as I let the water beat on my chest and further down my body.
I was grateful when my phone rang loudly, i turned off the shower head and with a towel wrapped around my waist i stepped out to grab my phone, the name on the screen was the person i was here for.
“Lucas,” i said as i answered the call. I walked further into the room and raked my hand through my hair and sat on the edge of the bed in my hotel room.
“Malcolm, the rain decides to greet you on your return back to the city. How was your trip man?” he asked with a light chuckle in his voice. “Hope there wasn’t anything too much that happened?”
“Not exactly, but yeah, it is great to be back here,”i replied pushing away my encounter with Maya away from my mind. “I had a good trip, can’t wait to see if they still serve the best drinks down at Joe's.”
“Ah! You still remember, well, yes. Joe is still standing strong but there’s a new place i would like for you to check out tomorrow evening, it's Friday and it's a special night, we could hit the spot there. What do you say?”
“I’m down, totally,” I replied and got up from the bed as I walked towards the window, the lights from the streets and the other building illuminated the space giving it a cool yet strong ambience. This was where I was going to be the knock on my door pulled me away from my monologue and my brows creased as I wondered who it might be.
“I’ve got to go, Lucas, I’ll talk to you later.” I ended the call and trudged towards the door, without thinking twice I pulled at it and was greeted by the same person I was trying to run away from.
“What in the actual hell?” she cursed when her eyes landed on me. “What the hell are you doing here?” she fired ignoring the fact that she was the one who came knocking on my door.
“Still as rude as ever,” I remarked crossing my hands over my chest, it was then that her knitted brows relaxed and then her lips parted slightly almost as if she was trying to put two and two together.
“Wait a minute, it was you- you were the person i bumped into back at the airport, you’re the obnoxious dude-”
“And you’re the one without manners,” I muttered back calmly and it only made her frown even more. “What are you doing in front of my hotel room?”
“Your hotel room?” She asked looking down at something in her hand. “No- you’re highly mistaken-” she drawled out as her eyes skimmed over the information on the card in her hand.
“Are you sure that you aren’t the one who is mistaken? I mean you’re knocking on a door that doesn’t belongs to you-” i pointed out and then her eyes reached up to me.
“Oh.” the words were faint but i heard the regret in them, like she had made a mistake, becasue she did. “Uhm- well-”
“Find where you’re meant to be and don’t be a nuisance.” i pointed out and slammed the door in her face.
MAYA POV
Malcolm.
Malcolm was here.
He was just in front of me- well opposite, since he slammed the door in my face.
He slammed the door in my face. I clenched my fists and raised the card for my room, the number read 124b, i glanced at the number of the door in my face, it was also 124b. I wasn’t wrong but why were there two rooms with the same numbers. I turned to find another door behind me, the number read 124b and when i placed my keycard it unlokced. I enetered and the lights came on, i dropped my bags to the side and paced around the room thinking about why Malcolm was here.
He was here and he was right in front of me with his stupid handsome face and that smug look on his face.
My phone rang bringing my mind out of the banter with Malcolm’s face.
It was an unknown number and if it was one thing, all the calls from the association was encrypted with no names.
“Agent-”
“Maya- maya are you there?” It was john and his tone was rushed and firm. “Maya, i need you to listen to me carefully-”
“John, such a way to greet me-” but John was having none of it.
“Maya, now is not the- ime- i need yo- nee-” the line was breaking up and everything was sounding way intense than my normal conversation with John would be.
“John, john- what is going on?” i asked while my hands fingered my hair.
“May-ya, y- yo-you, ne- lea-leav- sa-s-” the line went dead and i stood in the middle of the spacious room with my brows narrowed in confusion as i tried to make do of his broken sentences.
I set up my laptop and the documents i would be working with, i packed my hair in a high ponytail and removed my jacket leaving me in my black tank top and my jeans. I sat by the bed as my eyes skimmed where the first gem was going to be in.
Omni Corp.
I don’t realize how much time i’ve spent sitting until a knock came on my door, i raised my head making loose strands of hair fall into my face, who was it? I wasn’t expecting any person to come up here, i also didnt call any hotel service.
I headed towards the door when the knock came again and without looking at the peep hole, i jared the door opened.
“Malcolm?” my voice was iced and his gaze was fixated on my face. “What do you want?”
“Wanted to check in to see if my hot headed neigbour has found what she was looking for.” he said leaning on the door frame, a strand of his hair fell into his face. I remained silent as i didn’t want to entertain him. His jaw tightened and his eyes examined me. “Tell me Maya, what exactly are you doing here? Its not natural for hunters to be taking vacations in a big city, unless there is a big catch ir big trobule.”
“I dont think it’s any of your business.” i said crossing my arms over my chest with my firm gaze locked on him.
“Hmm, i see, being as defensive. Whatever it is Hunter, stay clear off my-” but just like he did me, i slammed the door right in his face.
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The next day
It was until eight minutes until my interview. I turned to my right where i noticed the rest of the candidates who were seated, each of them had the expected look in their eyes and determination. They all wanted one thing, this job but it wasn’t going to happen. It was going to be mine.
The atmosphere in Omni Corp was filled with high expectations and professionalism, it was almost like the hunters headquarters, my eyes skimmed towards the glass doors which showed when people got off the elevator to get to their various spaces, my hands tapped on my lap when a woman in a two-piece black suit and lush black hair walked up to us in glossy black heels which echoed away. Her lips were coated in bright red lipstick and her cat-like hazel eyes beamed in excitement.
“Welcome to Omni-corp, my name is Harley and I’ll be in charge of co-ordinating your interview. Like stated in the emails, you will be scrutinized by a panel of four judges-” she said and I frowned, i was sure that it was normally three people, i had gone over the people in charge and taken note of every single detail about them but this fourth person was new.
“We will begin from the left to the right, your names will be called and you will enter the conference room right there-” she pointed at a large black door with a silver handle. “from me to you all, good luck,” she said and walked away.
Three of the applicants had gone in already and even with how prepared i was, my knees bounced up and down. I was next.
“Anya Henry?” It was a priority to change my name and alter my identity, Serg made sure of it. The woman stepped out with her notepad in hand, i rose to my feet brushing my hands against the sides of my skirt. She passed me a smile as i reached her and she pushed the door open for me and whispered.
“Good luck.”
Ready to take on the interview with ease, my lips were stretched into a smile and my eyes bright, i was to sell the enthusiastic idea to them, the idea that i was the one they should pick for the job but when i entered the conference room and the figures of the people came into view, my eyes narrowed in on one man.
“Take your seat.” The man in the middle said, Derek Winsley, I remember him from the files. I ignored the gaze of the man who had his eyes piercing on me. Finally, with courage, i turned in his direction and his narrowed gaze and hardened Jaw found mine.
Malcolm was the fourth man that wasn’t on the list. Why was he in Omni-corp?
Chapter Four Maya POV“Your name is Anya Henry?” Malcolm asked as he reached for my the clipboard which was passed to them, his eyes skimmed over the information, i watched his face for a more broader reaction but his face remained unchanging. What was going on in his head?“Yes-” he raised his head to stare at me as i replied. It was almost as if he was ready to tear my lie apart and call me out but instead he leaned back in his seat and crossed his hands over his chest.“Tell us, why do you want to work here?” He asked and the rest of the team remained quiet, Malcolm easily carried the room with his authouritative aura and his hands crossed over his chest as his eyes nailed me.“I have what your company needs and would love to build an experience with my stay here, both with the company as an organization and the people in it.” i answered smoothly with my eyes still on him.“I see. Tell us Anya- what did you do before you applied for this job?” He asked and his lips stretched out i
Chapter FiveSong- AIMED TO KILL- Jade LeMac………………………………………MAYA POV……………I groaned as i opened my eyes and stretched my bones as i got out of bed. I rubbed the sides of my neck and climbed out of the comfortable bed and moved to the windows. The blinds covered them and i pushed them apart as i stared down into the darkness, the sun was yet to rise but there were traces of its light from a far off.I closed the curtains and moved to the bathroom where i washed my face and brushed my teeth. I changed out of my sleeping clothes and put on my sports short and a sports bra, i wiggled into the large black hoodie which covered my upper thighs. I checked my phone for any news or updates but my screen was blank as i received none. I put on my shoes grabbed my headset and phone and stepped out of my room. My eyes scanned over the door opposite me, Malcolms room, i checked on my button lips and walked away.I took the stairs to the h
Chapter SixSong- OUT OF THE BLUE- Fluerie……………………………………..MAYA POV……………“Hold the elevator!!” I yelled as my feets picked up pace and i tucked a loose strand of hair away from my face, i was not late but if i didnt get to the office in the next thirty minutes on my first day then i should be expecting to be fired. I heard the sound of the elevator door and i turned up the corner.My eyes locked with the same man i had left an hour ago, and while his gaze was on me, i watched as his fingers reached out and pressed the button.It took my five seconds to realize that he was closing up the doors. He was closing up the doors.My brows narrowed and i skipped further, hoping to get in the just in time, Malcolm eyes followed me in a cold gaze as the gaze slid shut. I banged my hands on the closed doors but it was all futile. He had intentionally locked the doors on me, i clenched my fists as i tried to think of less ways to murder Malcolm.I sighed and threw my head back lightly.“Are you
Chapter SevenSong- Heartburn- Wafia………………………...MALCOLM POV…………………Maya is a wrecking ball. Chaotic and loud. She is a force that always brings destruction with her and when i spotted her entering the gym from the far end, i couldnt help but stare at her form. She hadn’t nticed me and with that headset on, she was probably getting briefings for whatever she was in the city for.She told me that she was here for a new start, but i knew people like her didn’t ‘do a new start’. They were out to destroy something. I moved from where i stood to one of the benches behind the threadmill, it wasn’t intentional to want to be behind her but i wasn’t going to cower away just because she was here. I would do what i need to do and not think about Maya.My plan didnt work. It looked like i had been staring at her and she caught my gaze. Shit.I moved my eyes away from her and down to the benches where the weights sat. I climbed on, starting my rep, some oart of me thought she would say somethi
Chapter EightSong- Starving- Hailee Steinfeild, Zedd…………………………………………MAYA POV……………I hated it here. I checked my watch as the rest of us got into the elevator. It was closing time and i couldnt wait to peel the clothes away and hit the showers. “So Anya, how was your first day?” I turned to the brunette who had removed her hair from the high ponytail it was in. She wore glasses which sat on the bridge of her nose, she had tucked her tablet to her other arm and held her tote bag in the other.“It was fine,” i replied with a wide smile, but it was a lie. I wasn’t able to move around to find any clue on how to get the first piece of the gem.“It’s fun having another lady around for a change.” She muttered and a low chuckle escaped my lips. She was right, there was a large percentage of male in our department and Mark who had black curly hair rolled his eyes as he turned to me.“Don’t mind her, she is happy because she has someone to invite to sleepovers.” He said and i tried not to
Chapter NineSong- ENEMIES- LAUV…………………………..MAYA POV……………“Did you two date before now?” If i hadn’t been surrpsied with Lucas being here and accessing me with slightly accurate points, his question now had my eyes widen and i wasn’t alone Malcolms face had the same look of resentement for Lucas who thought it was possible.“Hell no!” I said firmly while he reached my table and glared down at me.Lucas amusement spread through his face and he leaned back to stare at me and then Malcolm and then back at me again.“There is not in a thousand way that i would date someone like his kind-” the words slipped out of my mouth before i could cross check, but they had dropped and my eyes widened feeling two pairs of eyes on me.I shuffled in my seat and raised the cup of tea to my lips distracting myself from my slip up. “We did not.” Malcolm clarified and my hands tightened against the ceramic in my hand. I heard a slight beep in the ear bud tucked in my ear and the screen of my tablet ca
Chapter TenSong- TALK- Khalid,(feat Disclosure)……………………………………….MALCOLM POV…………………My hands curled tightly around the leather steering. It was a close call back at the Cafe, i hadn’t expected Lucas to bump into Maya, i hadn’t expected to find her there. I exhaled calmly and watched her through the review mirror, she had her attention on the screen of her device, her eyes glowed and moved expertly.“Why are you taking me home first? We should drop Anya first.” Lucas said from beside me and my gaze shifted back to the road, we were currently on the way to his house.“No, your safety comes first. I don’t want your father chewing on my head when he needs you back home.” I answered stopping at the traffic light. “Besides, Anya and i stay in the same place.Its easier that way.” I could feel Lucas gaze on the side of my face, he had that calculative gaze as he tried to access my decision.“Anya-” he said turning to Maya, she had put her tablet away and her eyes were dimmed. “Are you okay
Chapter ElevenSong- NOW OR NEVER- Halsey…………………………………...MAYA POV……………“I need to speak with you.” I raised my head from the screen in front of me and my gaze landed on Malcolm. He was in a white shirt dress and the sleeves had been rolled up to his elbow.“Why?” i asked with my right brow raised. We were currently at work and it was clear that we shouldn’t be talking to each other yet he was in my cubicle, asking to speak to me.“Just come out here will you?” he said and started to leave but i crossed my hands over my chest and answered.“No.” he stopped and turned back to me with a sigh.“Maya, it’s really important,” he added but i didnt budge, instead i stared at him. It was almost two p.m and i hadn’t seen him today, not back at the gym nor at the elevator.“Mr. Malcolm, what brings you here?” Mary asked cheerily as she skidded over to Malcolms side, his disdain was replace with a ligther expression that made me raise my brow even more.“Oh, i was sent to come get Miss. henry