Hired

After I left the hospital, I went straight to the supermarket to buy the ingredients I would use to prepare for Aaron.

Last time I remembered that he liked to eat seafood. Currently I stood behind a chest freezer and was removing some shrimps, red fish and some small crabs. When I was done, I didn't know why but my scared palm was itching me again.

" Miss Fernandez. " A deep a husky voice was heard behind me.

Thinking that it was someone I know, I turned to respond to the person, but looking at the person infront of me. I swallowed my words down and looked at the man in total shock.

" I- it's you. " A wave of nervousness washed over me.

" Yeah it is, I didn't think I would meet you here Miss. Fernandez. " He flashed that killer smile at me and damn if t weren't fir the people here I would have fainted.

" You too, if I may ask, what are you doing here.. um... Mr..."

" Mondragon. " Her said casually. " If I may say, can't I be here? "

" Of course you have every right to be here, I- I-I mean no one I'd stopping you. " I felt embarrassed when I said that.

He chuckled deeply and came a bit closer.His eyes went to the basket I held that contains seafood.

" May I carry the basket for you? " He stretched out his hands.

" No, no, no. Your suit will smell like seafood and you may not like that or feel comfortable. " I rejected his offer politely.

" No, " He shook his head. " I insist. It won't bother me if I smelled like seafood. " he took the basket from me and blocked my hands from getting it. " In fact I want to have a little chat with you. "

Hearing that, I remembered the incidence that took place in the conference room. I felt gloomy when the memory played in my head.

We walked in silence to another stall, the only sound that were heard were coming from the people around as. Some would look at us and start whispering in each others ear.

I knew they were doing that because of Mr. Mondragon's looks. You could see the admiration look in those young female eyes. To say the truth it was quite on comfortable.

I stopped infront if the stall and selected the things I would need.

" The project you- "

" You did not like it. " I cut him short.

" Did not like it? " He sounded surprised that made me look at him in confusion. " When did I say I did not like it? "

" B-but you got up and left. " I exclaimed

" Yes I did, but I did not say I did not like it. " He plainly said.

I looked at the man like he had a huge hole in his head.

" T-then why did you leave." I said in a serious tone.

" I had my reasons. " He scratched the back of his head.

" And that was a dump one, isn't it? " I felt my anger raising.

" Excuse me? " He looked at me.

" You all the same, you guys never care if your actions would course a lot of trouble for someone. " I spoke through gritted teeth.

"......"

" Because you are rich and powerful, your brains would make you think that you all high and mighty. And those that don't have what you'll have, you step on us like some meaningless ants." My anger got filled to the brim that if I hadn't clenched my fist to control it, I would have cause a scene.

" Am guessing my actions that day got you into trouble, am I correct? " He removed the spice that was at the top of the stall.

I did not respond.

" Hmm..." He sighed. " Will you forgive me if I asked you to work for me? "

I was taken aback by his words, he looked at him and he looked serious.

The anger in suddenly dropped dramatically.

" Y-y-you are not joking, are you?" He shook his head with that serious look on his face.

I blinked at him a few times.

" And also that is my reason why I left. " He said with a straight face.

My jaw dropped. " You left the meeting because, you wanted me to get fired!?!"

" Hmm " He nodded.

What in the world, this man is totally on believable. His actions during the meeting was because he wanted my lady boss to FIRE ME!!!.

" It all started when I met you in the rain, I knew that the following day you would oversleep and come to the company very late. And indeed it happened. " He said it like he was some kind of prophet.

" You,you,you- " I became lost in words

" Before you ask why, your lady boss is very aggressive and hates having people slowing her down. Knowing this, you being late and I leaving without approving will set her on. Leading her to fire you so that I will hire you."

This man..............

" So what will it be, Jennie. " He smirked.

" W-well I will say yes, cause I need a job badly. " I agreed.

He smiled at me. " The it is settled. Let me pay for it. "

" For what? "

" Your foodstuff of course. " He chuckled.

How can I forget, maybe talking to him sure drives your mind to somewhere else.

" You have already then enough for me Mr Mondragon, I wouldn't feel pleased if you paid for these items. "

" Oh there is no need to be too polite Jennie, I would feel better if I do pay. "

" No it is okay, I can't allow that."

" Okay, would the both of you make up your minds, this not a romantic movie set you know. " The cashier said in an annoyed tone.

" Sorry," I felt my cheeks heat up.

" Here and keep the change. " Mr Mondragon gave him the money before I did.

" B-but- "

" It is okay Jennie, you soon be working for me, how about I remove that amount from your money, sounds fair. " He took the plastic bag and held my hands.

My cheeks were burning so much that even I could cook on them.

MR MONDRAGON POV

I felt her palm burning when I took it into mine, and it felt good. Her soft smooth hand felt really amazing, I give anything in the world to just hold them.

I lead her to a black Mercedes Benz with tinted windows and opened the front door for her.

" Come in, let me drop you off. " I politely asked.

She waved her hand at me. " Oh no Mr Mondragon, it is okay, you have done alot of things for me that I can't count by hand. "

" There is no point in arguing, Jennie. I insist, please do enter. "

She looked at me with a smile and entered the car. I sat at the drives seat and drove out of the parking.

The drive to her place was quiet and yes the air around as smelled like seafood, but I did not mind.

" Thank you again, Mr Mondragon. " She continued to thank me.

" Is okay, enough with that, it feels quite uncomfortable. " I chuckled.

" It is alright, please let me thank you. After all, you have helped me a lot. "

" ....... "

" Even if we met just twice, you saw the potential in me during our first meeting and thought of this sneaky plan to get me to work for you. " She chuckled. " I am very grateful, and I wish that more blessings will come your way." She bowed her head in respect.

" It is already a blessing having you beside me Jennie." I smiled at her hoping that she knows what I meant by it.

She smiled back at me.

We got to her apartment and I stopped the car at the entrance. She thanked me again and got out.

" Wait, " I held her arm gently.

" Yes, " She looked at my hand on her arm and at me.

I pulled my hand away. " Can I have your number? "

She nodded. " Of course, may I have your phone? "

I brought out my black phone and unlocked it before given it to her.

She took it and dialed her number in it before given it back to me.

I quickly typed her a message and send it to her. She brought out her phone and showed me the message.

" Well then, Mr Mondragon see you tomorrow." she said then walked into the building.

I watched her, from head to toe as she went inside.