I saw the cup of coffee flew up…
And with a loud thud, i was right on the ground. My face bumped hard on the ground and my forehead was in great pain. Few inches ahead of me was a pool of of my hot coffee along with the broken cup. My heart ached at that sight, i had just made that and haven’t taken a sip yet.
I looked up just to see Olivia looking at me and smiling with satisfaction.
I surge of anger boiled inside j. I wanted to rip her head off of her. But I shook that thought away and got up from the ground . I looked around only to find everyone looking at me with pityful eyes. I quickly find Anyee’s concerned eyes at me.
It was quite embarrassing.
Two girls named Ahe (the one to submit the files in the morning ) and another whom i don’t know came laughing and joined Olivia.
“looks like someone needs eye treatment” Olivia mocked me with a evil smirk.
The new girl laughed out hard on this statement and said to Olivia ” looks like you found a new toy to play senior ”
“Yes, senior show her how great you are?? ” Ahe also speaked sucking olivia up.
Olivia smiled and said ” you make the floor dirty, clean up your mess”
I looked at her, i really want to hit her right on the cheek. She was the one who tripped me so i fell. She was the one at fault. I wanted to protest. But when i remembered Anyee’s word, i can’t bring myself to talk. She was powerful enough to make me loss my job. And i need this job. I don’t want to be a burden to Cami.
At this time someone had already called a janitor. She came forward to clean up the mess. But Olivia stopped her and said in a bossy tone “she is the one to make the floor dirty, let her clean up her mess”.
The janitor looked at me in hesitation. I know she also need to keep her job and she can’t fight with someone like Olivia for me. She may lost her job. I stepped forward and take the mop from her and started cleaning the pool of my hot coffee. While i was about to finish, a lot of water spilled on the floor again .
I lift my face up and saw it was Ahe pouring the water. I stared at her but she just laughed.
I wanted to peel her skin right now. But I don’t want to create a scene. Especially when I’m still new here. I just don’t want to loose this job.
I didn’t say anything and clean the floor quietly. When i finished, the janitor came to take the mop from me.
“jasmine” Olivia called out.
I looked at her and then to that jasmine girl. She nooded her head and went to grab a cup of coffee from the table aside. Then she came forward and pour the coffee on the floor again .
“yo newbie, you clean that ” she said with a evil smile.
Enough was enough. I’m not saying anything because i don’t want to create any scene. I know I’m poor. I know i need this job. But my self esteem is also something. I can’t let anyone just came and bully me as they please.
“No” i said and gave the mop to the janitor.
“i didn’t create that mess this time. And I’m Riley” i said.
” Oh so you have a mouth to. ” jasmine said. ” t thought you were dumb. Hahaha”
“i didn’t ask you” Olivia take the mop from the janitor and threw it at me ” you have to ”
“why?? ” i asked.
“Because I said” Olivia said being so full of herself.
“why are you doing this to me?? What did i do to offend you?? We don’t know each other. ” i blurted out loud, i mean LOUD.
“knowing each others?? My cousin is vice president here. So you will have to listen to me from now on. As for your identity, i don’t need to know. Do you think someone like you can be known by me” she said proudly.
“this company is not some park where a fool like you can came. Seeing you here gave me headache. Look at yourself , you don’t know how to dress up, you don’t know how to wear makeup, look at those shoes and your cheap clothes. You look like a maid in my house. Your cheap clothes stink. You’ll make the company’s environment cheap ” she said blocking her nose like i really stink.
“But I can work properly. I don’t need others to complete my works ” i said.
“you…. ” she became red and was pointing a finger at me. Maybe i got under her skin. Hmph, it feels good to anger her.
“whats happening here ? Why aren’t you working??” A man in his early thirties walked in. He was a very handsome man. Although he was a little bit old , that didn’t effect his beauty. He has shoulder length hair, fair skin and small yet charming eyes. He look cold , mature yet perfect.
It was her fault ” Olivia quickly said ” she spills her coffee on ground, i asked her to clean but she wouldn’t listen. ”
Hah, the coffee was spilled by me?? Is she blind?? Or she thinks everyone else is blind??
“Manager she was even rude to Olivia..”Ahe added.
So this is the manager. I saw the name yesterday. Mr Nolan Reid.
Mr. Reid raised his hand to Ahe and looked coldly at her. Then he shifted his gaze towards me. He looked at me stunned for a long while. I looked around everone was looking at Mr Nolan and he was looking at me. I felt uncomfortable. When i thought he will never stop looking at me, he looked away.
“Go back to work. I don’t want a scene in my department. Or else half month’s salary will be cut ” he said coldly and went towards his office.
Everyone who were looking at us went to their respective places. Jasmine and Ahe also went to their desk.
Olivia looked at me with angry eyes and went to her desk. I also came to my desk. Thanks to this drama i don’t feel sleepy anymore.
It was soon lunch break. Anyee came to me smiling. Then we went to cafeteria together.
When we reached there, there were a lot of people there. It was lively.
“Anyee I’ll get food today, you go and sit. ” i said and went there. There was no option for food. We have to eat whatever is cooked. But the food was not as same as yesterday. Phew, It was a good thing we don’t have to eat a single dish everyday.
I took two plates and fill them with food. Then i came back to the table where Anyee was sitting. When i came back Rick was also there.
“Hey Rick” i put down the plates .
“Hi,” he said to me and looked at Anyee as if he was saying something from his eyes.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t knew you were also here. You guys wait I’ll go and get another plate. ” i said and turned back, ready to go to the food serving area again.
“Wait Riley” Anyee stopped me. I turned to look at her.
“This ediot is accusing me of not being a good friend. Just because i get you food yesterday and not for him. You just sit here. I’ll go” she said and got up.
Then she went to get food for Rick. I looked at Rick. He was staring at Anyee’s back with a big bright smile. His eyea were brimming with happiness.
“You like her. Right? ” i sat on one of the chair and looked at him.
He looked stunned as if i have found out his precious secret .
“Is it that obvious?? ” he said scratching the back of his head to avoid the akward feeling.
“Yeah, its written on your face in bold letters. And you look quite serious. ” i stated the fact.
“Yes i am. But please don’t tell her” he looked at me.
” Actually I told her yesterday ”
“What?? What dis did she said? ” he looked shocked .
“she don’t think you like her. She sees you as her best friend ” when i said these words i can see he was hurt. He wasn’t liking what he was hearing.
“Thats the problem. She thiks me as a friend only ” he said ” even you can tell that i like her at a single glace but she won’t see ”
At this time Anyee came with the food plate and put it in front of Rick.
” Here you go ediot”
We ate our lunch chatting happily about a lot of things. Soon the lunch break was over and we needed to go back to office. Three of us headed towards the elevator. We were only three on the elevator .
When we reached our floor Anyee said bye to Rick and went out of elevator. Rich’s office was on 5th floor. I said bye to him and headed out of elevator. But before i leave he grabbed my wrist. I looked at him. He said ” sorry for this. But can you help me?? “