Chapter 4 dreadful

"Things will be okay. You're rather lucky actually. He's the richest man in the entire world and both of you are destined to be together, girl you are super rich now. But promise me you won't forget about me when you're out of poverty." Alexa droned on and on about my fortune and thought I looked beautiful as well left the premises of the company.

Everyone was bummed out and was angry that they lost the job because of the mating bond.

Well, it's not my fault guys.

I'm even worried myself. How would I tell my family when I get home? It's just like telling them I've been raped or I murdered someone. In this case, I murdered them.

Gosh, what would I do now??

"I don't even like the guy and besides my family hates him," I responded.

"Stupid girl. Your family will just have to forgive him whatever the reason is that they are personally mad at him."

It just occurred to me that Axel might not know who I was! That's why he did not throw me out of his company immediately.

"I'm sad I did not get the job but since I've got you on the inside please tell me if there's a job vacancy again. Please help a friend out." She begged as we walked through the gate, finally leaving the place.

"Where do you live? East or West?" I asked her.

"South." She replied.

"Woah," I exclaimed. "Things are really that bad?"

She nodded and I felt pity for her.

Eden town is our small town which is divided into four regions, the east, west, south, and north. East and west are more civilized and close to comfort but living in the South is like living in the bush. And the place is really far from the big city. While the northern region was where the werewolves stayed in Eden when they existed but now only Axel remained.

Ah, I need to get that guy out of my head.

Everything here is all about him even our suffering.

"Don't worry Lexy, I'll make sure I let you know if there's anything you could do but first give me your phone number." I requested but she gave me a questioning look.

"Lexy?" She inquired about the nickname I gave her.

"Yes, it's cute," I answered while smiling sheepishly.

"Yes, I suppose. Well, I'll give you... I'll give you... I have no idea what I could call you, your name can't be given a nickname."

"Yeah everyone has tried and failed." I laughed. "But could you give me your cell number now please?"

"Oh of course." She chuckled then reached for her phone in the front pocket in her pants. "Here."

I took it then saved my number on her phone. "We'll chat later okay."

"Okay."

With that, we parted ways and I went over to the bus stop to get home after a strange day, at least I made a friend.

***

Do I tell them or do I not? Do I tell or not?

I have no idea why my head hasn't answered that question.? It's so frustrating!

Out of everyone in the entire world, out of every beautiful girl on this planet and others, I can't believe he got me? Why did he get me? Why me...

I want to shout in frustration.

I finally reached home.

"Is anyone home?" I shouted as I got in with my house key.

I knew my father would still be inside with Elena my niece but I had to make my presence known.

Robbery is a common thing around, you could still get robbed in the daytime so security measures had to be drawn and as a father loves sleeping a lot and Elena is too little we locked them both inside the house.

Elenore must be working at her school as a janitor. She complains about it and says it's humiliating but she doesn't have a choice as she needs to take care of her daughter.

Mom but be off doing odd jobs. No particular one just any she could see while dad has to be at home because of his heart condition and legs.

He doesn't need stress and needs his medication that the prices keep doubling.

Thinking about it all, I can't afford to lose my job at Axel's industries.

But if I tell dad about this mate issue might refuse to let me return back there and I need to.

"We're in my room." Came their reply.

I took in a deep breath then let it out before proceeding to my parent's room.

"Hey, guys!" I chirped as soon as I saw them.

Elena was playing with her grandfather's white hair in his arms.

"Mama Rhoda! You're back." She happily said.

"Yes, kiddo."

"Wow! You've never come home this early before." She continued and I smiled at her.

"She's right, this is unusual. Did you not get the job?" He asked and his face fell.

"No, no papa, I got it," I answered quickly.

He brightened up. "Great. They were impressed with your recommendations right? You had worked so hard for those for years and it paid off."

'Actually no it didn't as they did not even look at it.' I wanted to say if only I had the guts. I can't.

"That's good honey. I just hope you don't cross paths with that swore loser. We'll get rich with his money and then stab him on his back. Everyone will thank us as heroes." He plotted and I remained silent.

Well that was what I was talking about. He hates him so much.

"What if we saw each other?" I dared to ask.

"Well if you know he's around then try to stay away from him or in fact take a sick leave. He's dangerous and if he knows it's you, my daughter then your life might be in danger." He warned and I gulped.

So this only means I made the right decision by not telling him.

Gosh, it's so saddening to lie to my father's face.

"Okay that I'll take your advice but right now I need to rest a bit." I excused myself and went to my room.

I slumped down on the bed then breathe in deeply again.

Just then my phone buzzed.

I got it out of my pants back pocket and saw I got a text message from an unknown number.

IMMEDIATELY YOU GET TO WORK TOMORROW MORNING, COME TO MY OFFICE.

It read.

I was about to type a reply asking who it was but another message came in.

IT'S YOUR MATE.

I immediately turned purple with rage then threw my phone on the bed, I stood up and shouted at my phone, "I'm not your mate!"

Immediately I heard someone say, "Are you crazy?" From the door.