Mine sinful fall

Lina

– Angelina, the boss is in a really bad mood. I don’t even know what you’ve done, but he asked me to tell you that you’re fired.

What?! That bastard! He’s taking advantage of his position?! I’ll give it to him! – I don’t answer the receptionist and quickly cross the distance from her desk to Big Boss’ office and barge in without knocking.

– Explain to me what this is all about! – I slap my palm on the wooden surface of the desk as I approach. Vladimir flinches.

The boss looks at me, and there’s a smirk on his face. Smug and triumphant.

– What does that mean? Just that you’re failing in your duties, you’re not.

– I’m failing? I thought you were the kind of man who still took rejection appropriately, rather than using such petty methods to.

– To do what?! What are you talking about? First of all, weren’t you taught not to interrupt your elders? – He speaks calmly, but in such a cold tone that it gives me goosebumps.

– Secondly, you are, after all, in the principal’s office, so talk appropriately. And third, you’re really too inexperienced for this job. It’s nothing personal.

I straighten up at a loss.

– Vladimir, you said I was good at my job… – I squeeze out uncertainly.

– I made a mistake, everyone makes mistakes,” he shrugged, getting up and walking to the window.

– But that’s not true. Are you making fun of me?

– You’re mocking me by taking up my time. You want me to explain to you in detail what’s wrong with the job?

– Yes, I do! – I say with a firmness in my voice, as I am sure that he will have nothing to show for it. But to my horror, he comes up, keeping his eyes fixed on me, and sits down at the table, gripping his mouse. And what follows is a rather lengthy list of words that are not being digested in my head at the moment.

Lina

– Is that enough? Or is there something else?

– What are you trying to do? – I hissed, finally losing my temper.

– If it’s so bad, why did you hire me in the first place?

– You’re just hoping to get lucky.

– Stop it! Tell it like it is!

– What is what?

– That you’re firing me because you want… – I can’t say it halfway.

– Because I want you? Is that what you’re saying?

– Yes! [Laughs]

– That doesn’t make sense. It’s more like I took you for that reason. But no, you didn’t.

That’s very hurtful to hear!

I can hardly hold back my tears.

– You are cruel… – I squeeze out and turn to the door.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

– Wait a minute.

– What now?

– I turned around and watched as he got up and walked toward me.

– It’s really just for the sake of curiosity, what’s wrong with you?

– What do you mean?

– You don’t know me. – He put his hand on my cheek, making me flinch. Why do you reject me?

– Because.

– Come on, tell me, I want to know the truth, not another one of your excuses, Lina,” he stroked my skin gently with his thumb, and the shivers began to run down my back.

– I don’t know. – approaches my face. Slowly, this time apparently giving me time to stop him or let him continue. But I freeze, closing my eyes.

– It’s not right. – I add in a whisper and pull away.

– How so, Angelina?

– Immediately. People need to get to know each other first.

– Do I mind? You’re always running away from me, and I’m for communication.

I sobbed and looked up.

– Aren’t you going to fire me?

– No, don’t cry. Come on, I’ll take you home.