2- They Spell Trouble

I was one hour late for work. I sighed as I massaged my temples while sitting in a cab with Evie. We were heading to Knight Corp., my work hadn't even started and yet I was feeling tired. It was all Evie's fault.

As soon as I changed into my work clothes and Evie saw them, she looked aghast. She said, "I knew your fashion sense was terrible when I saw you in that horrible over-sized t-shirt yesterday but I thought you would dress better while going to work. What's with these striped pants and black blouse? Doesn't go together at all!"

I just ignored her comment and went outside the house. She kept nagging me to change my clothes but I didn't feel like taking the pains so I refused. I didn't realise how much time we wasted while arguing but when I came to my senses, it was already late!

I dashed to the road and got into a cab with Evie at my heels.

Even now, in the cab, Evie would not stop her blabbering.

"I'm going to take you shopping first thing after you get off from work. Your wardrobe is preposterous. I feel insulted..."

I tuned her out after that. Finally, we reached our destination and I speed-walked to the reception. I didn't waste time on marveling at the massive building in front of me, which had huge glass panes which reflected the sunlight.

My heart fell as I registered the scene in front of me. Mr. Knight was standing with his back to me, facing the reception. Another man was with him. His back also faced me. He was taller than Mr. Kinght, which was saying a lot (about 6'2") and well-built. Even though he was clad in a black suit, the way it fit his body said a lot about his toned body.

I blushed as I snapped out of my shameful thoughts and shook my head.

'Focus on the problem at hand.' I chanted in my head.

"You walk fast," said Evie, panting and out of breath, as she finally caught up with me.

As she looked ahead, her face brightened. "Dad! Adrian!" she called out.

My face went pale. So, that was Adrian. I had heard a lot about him in college but since I liked to avoid attention, I had never really seen him.

Both of the said people turned around and looked at Evie, surprised. She took my hand and dragged me to where they stood.

"Dad! Adrian! This is my roommate, Evangeline. Don't call her Eva, she doesn't like it," she said as she introduced me.

I was feeling extremely embarrassed and it took everything in me not to blush.

I was deliberately avoiding looking at Adrian, though I could feel his piercing gaze on me. Instead, I focused on Mr. Knight's face with his dark brown hair, which were slowly graying, and his gray eyes, the same as Evie's.

"Good morning, Mr. Knight. I'm sorry for being late-" I began but was cut off by Evie, who said, "I'm afraid I'll have to take the blame for that, Dad. I really caused her a lot of trouble."

I just stared at her incredulously. I thought that she was a spoiled girl and would never accept her fault. Guess I should not judge people by their appearance.

"Don't worry Evie. I know Ms. Campbell. She's a hard-working girl. I won't blame her. I am glad that you got her for your roommate." Then turning to me, he said, "You can call me Callaghan outside of work, after all you are my daughter's first friend."

He smiled kindly at me and I realised how handsome he was even at his age.

"Nice to meet you." I heard Adrian say with his velvety voice. Wait... velvety? Why was I quoting Bella Swan? I mentally face-palmed.

I mustered the courage to look at him and said by putting on my fakest smile, "The pleasure is mine."

I felt my breath whoosh out of my lungs as I took in his appearance. How was it even possible to be this handsome? With his dark brown hair, perfect lips, high cheekbones and chiseled jaw, he was the definition of Greek God and let me not even start on his body. As I looked closely, I saw that he was the spitting image of his father. Only his eyes were hazel and not gray.

 His eyes were so beautiful that I could stare at them all day.

Suddenly, for a moment, I wished that I had listened to Evie and changed my clothes. But I removed that thought the very next moment because I didn't need or want to change myself for anyone much less a guy.

I hadn't realised that I was staring at him and that he was staring back until Evie cleared her throat. I jolted back to the real world and avoided his captivating eyes. I could not let myself become weak. I could not be like those girls he leaves heartbroken.

Evie and Mr. Knight were darting their eyes from Adrian to me, looking highly amused and Evie had a weird glint in her eyes that I didn't like.

"You seem to be my age and in college. How do you work here? And... you are a girl. I've not seen many at Knight Corp. because it is a research based company," said Adrian.

My temper immediately flared up. So, he was a sexist pig and clearly didn't appreciate people's hard work. That ungrateful, spoilt bastard.

I turned my blazing eyes to him and he looked at me with a mixture of confusion and amusement.

"Now you listen to me," I began," I study in MIT, so I was selected based on merit. I am capable enough and so are other girls to work at a research company. As for my work, I would like to believe that I can handle both college and work simultaneously."

Adrian looked all the more intrigued at the end of my little outburst. This was bad. If he takes an interest in me, it will be merely because he thinks I'm different from other girls, and his interest might just spoil my peaceful college life.

"Ms. Campbell, please don't take it the wrong way. My son was just surprised. He's not sexist. I can assure you. We didn't bring him up like that." Mr. Knight intervened. I had completely forgotten that he was there. Was it even possible to die of mortification?

"As for you Adrian, show some respect to her. She's highly qualified and one of our best employees."

I crossed my arms and looked at Adrian smugly. I had the sudden urge to stick my tongue out at him. Adrian smirked back at me. Suddenly, I realised how childishly I was behaving. I had never done that- not for a long time.

I dropped my arms back at my side and looked at Mr. Knight, "Sir, I should return to work. There's lots to do." He nodded in approval and I immediately took off, not sparing another glance to Adrian or Evie, who I could hear shouting behind me, "You can't escape from me, Lina. We will go shopping after you finish work."

I stopped in my tracks as I registered her words and groaned loudly. I heard Adrian chuckle behind me but I ignored him and continued on my way.

It was not that I hated shopping. I just didn't think it was very entertaining or productive.

Nevertheless, there was nothing I could do about it except put on my big girl pants and accept it.

These siblings were not good news. I have to strengthen my guard because they spell trouble.

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