Chapter 21

Tara's POV

Shortly after Stella left, everyone began whispering amongst themselves.

“Who is she? And why did the CEO himself come down to save her?

I rubbed my head with my hands,

“Oh goodness gracious.” I said to myself, Andrew turned to me then frowned,

“To my office, now “ he says as he walks out of the cafeteria.

I turned to Leo,

“Are you okay?” He asked, my eyes widened, I now realized why everyone was staring. If it was just the CEO then it could be counted as an employer defending the employee against assault but this time his assistant was also there.

I could take care of myself, I don't need them to do that for me. I handled Stella much better than he had Imagined.

I walked out of the elevator as I headed to his office, I turned the door knob to see him Inside pacing the length and breadth of his office.

“What happened out there? “ He asked, a bit worried.

I looked at him then smiled, “ Carlos new girlfriend. She came here to warn me to stay away from Carlos.” Andrew frowned.

“ That's crazy.” He says as Leo walked in with a stack of files in hand, he looked at use both,

“Am I Interrupting anything?” He asked, looking at me, then back at Andrew.

“No you're not “ I said in a haste as I left the room, heading for my office.

I got out of his office, as I approached my office, when Dave dragged me to one corner.

“What the hell_” I tried to bash him, as I held my breath as he pulled me over to him

*What did you do?” He asked , I looked at him in confusion, not understanding a word he was saying.

“I don't understand what you mean.” I said a bit confused with what he was insinuating.

“Here, have a look” he said, handing me his phone, with a video on it.

It was a video of me and Stella, just now going viral. And the talk was not in my favor. Apparently, I was the one who everyone was bashing online for pouring Stella water.

I frowned, “what are the comments saying?” I asked looking at him,

“Not nice things.” He says shaking his head,

It's not like I should stay like that when I watch her insult me? No I just can't.

“It's not like I care though.” I said to him, rolling my eyes as I walked out of him heading to my office when I saw Mr. Gregory with a displeased look on his face as I arrived.

“This is just your first day here and you're already causing pandemonium” he questioned, looking at me like I was one rebellious kid.

“I'm so sorry sir, “ I gave a short bow, apologetically, he shot me a glare and walked into his office.

Glory walked up to me, “ where did you go to cause trouble?” I sighed.

“Long story but I need to get this done sent over to the boss.” I added as I approached my table, my head fell on the table, I remained like that fighting off the tears that were trying to fall.

If only they knew what the woman in question did for me to pour her water then they wouldn't disrespect me in such a manner. I sigh, wiping off my tears with my hand towel as I begin to open up the files and analyze them properly.

…..

After I was done with the files, I stood up heading to the Manager's office, as I got there,

“Are you done?” He asked, me feeding his eyes with my work. He looked impressed but didn't say a word.

“Okay, this is okay. You should take this to the secretary downstairs in the lobby to get the numbers approved. “ I nodded, collecting the files from him.

“Sure sir.” I turned to leave when he stopped me,

“When you are finished with that, and it has been signed, send those copies to the companies emails so they can send us back their feedback.

I walked down the lobby and the office, the whispers increased.

“Look at her, she seemed very fishy” I heard one of the staff say. I turned to her, approaching her desk.

“What is that supposed to mean?” I asked, as my brows arched as I glared at her, Rolling her eyes then hissed, she said to me,

“You heard me..” then paused, looked at me and then continued,” since you arrived it has been all over the news and now you are after married men.” She added, I fought the urge to not slap her. I was at the verge of losing it, if I haven't lost it already.

I looked at her tag, on her breast pocket, it was boldly written,

”Stephanie Juwen.” I murmured to myself, I looked at her, picturing her face in my head to describe her to Andrew later on.

“Have a nice day, “ I said to her then walked away, as I headed to Laura. Got the files signed then returned back to my manager.

The rest of the day,I avoided everyone and anyone, I just wasn't in the mood to do anything with anyone right now.

Finally, the day came to an end, I picked up my bags and left for home,

Flagging down a taxi, I entered, threw my face outside the window, as I admired the beautiful city at night.

I finally got home, opening the gates to see a figure of a man by the front door, my initial guess was Andrew but as I walked closed to the gates I saw Carlos, the same one that out me in this mess that I am now.

My anger shoots up to two times as I approached him, before he could say anything I gave him a resounding slap, that could reset his brains if he had one.

“What the hell are you doing in my house!” I yelled as I freed myself from my grief and anger.