Chapter 9 9
Sheila's POV
The previous night was amazing, I never imagined I would let lust take over me but I did and it was one of the best nights of my life. Cameron didn't have sx with me, he made sweet love to me and it was a reflection of just how much he cares about me and I felt guilty that I was only taking advantage of that.
When he brought me breakfast in bed and announced I'd be taking over one of his companies as the Executive Manager, I had protested but agreed in the end but what I didn't expect was that the company was a well known company, the leading company in the textile world and now, I'm the E.M?
As promised, one of his men drove me to the company and I was shocked to see how huge it was, in person. I'd only seen it on the internet when I still worked for my parents and had the dream of pitching sales to them one day.
I straightened up my designer tweed skirt and Marcus, my assigned personal assistant by Cameron, showed me the way to my office. I was shocked by the mere beauty of the place and it was decorated according to my taste.
A young girl in her twenties walked in, holding a file in her hands.
“Good morning Ma'am, my name is Delilah and I'm your secretary, I look forward to working with you ma'am.” She introduced.
I acknowledged her with a smile and I spent the next fifteen minutes smiling and being polite as all the head of departments working in the company came to give me a warm welcome and introduced themselves. Next it was time for the meeting with the board members.
Delilah showed me the way to the board room. With every step I took, I was nervous. I had faced a room filled wirh people before but I was the salesperson unlike today, I'm the boss whom everyone would have to impress.
“Don’t be nervous ma'am, Alpha Cameron said to tell you that you're a badass, he believes you're ready for this and to give them hell.” Delilah told me and I smiled, her words giving me a boost of morale.
As I walked in, they all stood up to acknowledge my presence. The meeting went on nicely, no objections or opposition from anyone which made things easier for me and I eased into the environment, no longer nervous or scared they'll see through me and realize I was scared. We discussed business strategy and a little bit more of the boring business talk.
We rounded up the meeting by lunchtime and I was famished. Delilah came up to me to escorted me back to the office and carry all the files as well.
“Alpha Cameron called while you were still in the meeting, he said to tell you that he's busy at work and would've come himself but hopes you have a great first day here.” She relayed Cameron's message and a smile crept on the corner of my lips.
“Delilah, do you know where's the nearest restaurant to this place? I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.” I asked, jokingly as we walked back to my office.
“The Alpha ordered that you have your personal chef in the company's cafeteria who will prepare meals for you alone. Your meal should be on your desk by now.” She replied and I laughed, thinking she was joking until we got to my office and there was a buffet sitting right in the middle of it.
“I told you so.” Delilah chipped.
“Cameron did all of this?” I gasped.
“It seems you're in his good books, the alpha cares about all his subjects but he's going an extra mile for you.” She teased.
I shook my head and looked at her. “You barely know me, are you sure you want to be this free wirh your boss?” I asked, frowning deeply to scare her.
“The Alpha had told me about you and instructed me to treat you not just as a boss but a sister. Not many people know but I was raised by abusive parents who sold me when I was a child. The Alpha luckily found me before I was shipped overseas and he took me in, along with hundreds of other girls. He fed and took care of us, sponsored our education and in return, we had to promise to work hard, become successful and so independent no one will ever look down on us.” she narrated, her eyes teary and filled with gratitude and debt.
“I didn’t know, I'm sorry, I was just trying to joke around.” I apologized to her.
“It's okay, you didn't say it on purpose. I'll leave you to enjoy your meal while I go so some secretary stuff, don't hesitate to call me if you need anything ma'am. It's really nice to have you around.”
I smiled and watched as she left. My attention was now squarely on the buffet that was to be my lunch. I didn't waste time before grabbing myself a plate and eating till I was satisfied. Ten minutes later, Delilah came in with a young chef who asked if I enjoyed the food then took away the leftovers.
My only task was to go through existing files and all the information I needed about the company. I got to work and didn't stop until I was done. It was evening by then and time to go home.
I said my goodbye to Delilah who needed to stay back and finish her work and she informed my chauffeur to bring the car around, it was time to go home. I had just gotten out of the elevator and was about to exit the building when I heard someone call out my name. I turned around to see one of the board members walking up to me.
“Can I help you, Mister…”
“Calvin, Calvin Thompson.” He reminded me and I nodded.
“is everything okay?” I asked, curious to why he stopped me.
“Yes, it should but I was confused about something and figured it would be better to ask you directly.”
“Okay, by all means please, do ask.”
“I was wondering, who did you have to screw to get this position?”
I almost choked back on my words hearing his hild accusations.
“Excuse me?”
“For fifteen solid years have I worked at this company and everyone knows that I deserve to be executive manager and I've looked you up but I've found nothing but disappointing facts about you so it made me wonder who you screwed to get this position because I'm sure as hell that you don't deserve it!” He spat, venomous.
“I'm sorry, what?” I exclaimed, still in shock.
. He moved closer to me and scowled, hatred written all over his place. “I've worked too hard to earn my place in this company and I won't let you take what belongs to me so enjoy this position while you can because it won't last.” He threatened then walked away.
It took me a minute to recover form his absurd outburst and I walked to my car, got in and was still amused by Calvin's outburst.
“Let's stop by a mall, I need to get something for Xyla.” I informed the drived. I shoved Calvin's insolent act aside and decided to focus on what matters.
Xyla had made me promise to buy her some snacks and toys which I intend to do. I made my wall into some fancy mall and went to their toy department, got everything I wanted and bought few things for myself, a tie and funny figurine for Cameron.
It didn't take long befire I was done shopping and headed to the checkout point to pay for it when I heard my name, again, but this time, it was from someone too familiar.
“What do we have here? My long lost whore sister!”
“Athena.” I hissed, exhausted.
“What are you doing here? Are you here to scout for young feeble rich men who will sponsor your fake lifestyle and come with you to exquisite parties to impersonate another influential person?” She asked, raising her voice.
“Please, I'm too exhausted for all this drama. Just let me be, okay?” I pleaded with her, calmly but Athena being the drama queen she was, she scowled and snickered.
I attempted to leave but she blocked my path.
“Don't cause a scene Athena.” I warned her.
“I shouldn't cause a scene when you disgraced me publicly? You're really bold to say that to me.” She growled, her voice laced with poison.
I grabbed my credit card as the payment was successful and carried my shopping bag, there was no way I'd entertain Athena’s little tricks in publicly, I've known her long enough to realize that when it comes to manipulation, she was queen.
“Look everyone, its the woman who claims to be the supreme Alpha's mate and Luna, she's gorgeous isn't she? It might also interest you to know that not only did she cheat on her mate but she did it shamelessly!” Athena announced loudly, attracting the wrong kind of attention to me but I get pissed instead.
“You're the worst kind of bitch because not only are you manipulative and insecure, you had to sleep your way into Alan's life and frame me and now you act like you have it all but deep down, you're scared he's never going to get over me because I'm his mate and you're doing all this make yourself feel better because what do you think will happen to you if it turns out that I've got the most powerful man on earth wrapped around my fingers?” I retorted, my voice low but loud enough for her to hear.
The look of arrogance on her face was replaced by horror and fear. She attempted to speak but I cut her off.
“Run off to Alan for cover, that's the only way you can afford whatever you buy here.” I dealt her the finishing blow and waltzed off, leaving her infuriated and embarrassed.
“let's go home, I've had a very long day.” I said to the driver as I got into the car.
By the time we arirved home, I had slept off and woke up wirh a rumbling stomach. I realized I was on my bed and my clothes have been changed to a more comfy one.
There was a note on the table by my bedside, it was Cameron's handwriting.
You slept off by the you arrived from work so I had to carry you inside seeing that you were exhausted. I also changed your clothes and trust me, it was hard keeping my hands to myself but I did it. Xyla received the gifts you got for her and I love the tie you got me but was that funny figurine meant to be for me?
I paused and chuckled while reading out loud, then I continued reading.
Anyways, you should be awake by nightfall or so, I wish I was there to massage your feet and ask how your first day at work has been but I have to attend to an urgent pack issue, a pack is under attack and I need to salvage the situation. Don't wait up for me, I'll be gone all night. Give Xyla kisses on my behalf. You know I love you, yes, Alan came around my office today, you need to see the look on his face when he realized that you now belong to me. I miss you terribly, can't wait to see you tomorrow. Don't starve yourself to death, have some dinner. Bye.
Cameron. His intentionality about me moved me deeply, he never cease to seize every opportunity to shamelessly flirt with me. I folded the paper and dropped it on the bed as I headed out, its time to have dinner, tomorrow can wait.