A Crazy Boss

Zelena heaved a sigh. She stares at her twin, waiting for Janus and Aisha to fall into a deep sleep. Now is the time.

She stood close to the footbed. A light surrounds her, and Zelena whispers a prayer to raise a magic veil to the entire bedroom. With it, no one could feel her presence. Even though 99 percent were mortals living on this planet, she won't care less to hide her power.

Completing putting up a magic barrier, she consumed the light that gathered her around. The pajama she is wearing now changed into her Celestial white gown.

Zelena transforms into her High Priestess appearance: having a blue eye color and white hair closer to a light purple.

She clasps her hand; Lights surround Janus and Aisha; their familiar comes out from their body.

"Priestess..." They bowed.

"Lionel, Sora... it's been a while."

Lionel is in the form of a cub-winged beast lion… the same as Sora; she's in the form of a peacock.

"How was my children's energy?"

"Priestess… your son's energy is overbearing to handle with this small body that I have now. The more I continue consuming his energy, there is a possibility a small amount will slip out from the master's body, and maybe this will become a problem."

"He will discover his power in no time." She heaves a sigh. "They were developing so much energy at such a young age. Soon, we can't hide from them any longer."

"How about letting our body grow a little more, milady? In this way, our body can bear to consume further of Lady Aisha and master Janus' energy," Sora suggested.

"That's the best solution we must do. I guess we have to go to the countryside, to the mountains. I will look for a perfect place I could rent for two days. Luna..." she called out.

Luna came out from her body and transformed into a human form. "Priestess, we can't hide like this forever. The young master and the young lady must know the truth of their identity."

"But if we move out to a secluded town, the kids have to go through another environment and new adjustments to their surroundings."

"I guess the better to do is teach them to control their energy. So then, Lionel and Sora would not have trouble concealing my children's presence. Let's have an out-of-town trip this weekend, and the three of you must prepare."

"Woo-hoo! A vacation!"

"That would not be a vacation, Lionel. Would you settle down in front of the Priestess?" Sora reminded him.

"Ah... I'm very sorry, Priestess. It excites me. I was missing my original form."

She giggles. "No worries. It's been a while since you transformed into your original form, and you can rest now."

Lionel and Sora went back to their master's body. As for Luna, she flew closer to the window and peeped out at the sky to watch the moon.

"By the weekend, it is the perfect time to meditate when it is the full moon."

"The best chances, yes. I am ready to tell my children who they are, but not about their father."

"There is a right time for that, Priestess Zelenia."

"Hum."

Luna softens her gaze. She may always oppose and complain, but she worries greatly about this Priestess.

"I'll go back inside now for you to get rest."

"Thank you, Luna."

Yeah. What a day. If I face this kind of life, how about those ordinary mortals? How do they cope with surviving to live on this planet?

* * *

It has been a peaceful Tuesday for me so far. The usual morning routine, here I am going in for work.

"Good morning, Zel!"

"Good morning, Mona." I greeted her back.

I noticed the extra cheerfulness in her voice and her face brighter this morning. I glanced at her left finger, and there was a ring. So that's the reason for her cheer today.

"Did something happen yesterday? Oh. I hurried left for my kid's PTA meeting," I led her to share a story with me.

"About yesterday, my boyfriend picked me up after work. I thought it would be just a simple dinner for a restaurant since it was our 2nd Anniversary… but then, he proposed to me." she showed her hand with a ring.

"Congratulations, Mona! I wish you and Bert to have a lasting love for each other."

"Thank you, Zel! You know, I believe you have the tongue of an angel. Since I met you, things have worked better in my life."

Ah. My presence as a goddess attracted goodness to people I bless. But I should rarely do that. Or the nature of the flow of this world would change.

The normal cycle of Earthen mortals. When they are born into this world, parents must raise them, and they send the kids to school to learn primary education until they graduate from college. Then, they will look for a job and create a suitable career.

Many work for their passion, but many work for money to live and survive.

If I compared the cycle back in the Celestial Universe, a deity like me was born possessing a specific power. Through time, I have to control them to use them properly.

But for immortals, most of their power and magic is based on how they obtain it, boost, and strengthen their abilities through time.

Some reached the level of gods and goddesses who earned greater recognition in the Celestial Universe.

"Good morning, Zelena!"

Ugh, his voice is echoing in the entire elevator lobby. Everyone gathered around as it seemed there was a problem with the lift.

Having his presence, everyone stepped aside and greeted him, giving way to the elevator. As a boss, he must take the lift first. Wealthy people can enjoy everything in this world, and for ordinary people to look up to them. Sad but the truth.

There is no difference between the lower immortals and royal ones.

"Good morning, Mr. Vice President," I turned around to return the greetings.

"How was it yesterday? Did you catch up on your Parent-Teacher Association meeting?"

Sigh. Why must he ask me about personal stuff first thing in the morning?

Malicious eyes are now darting toward me, and I must answer him.

"I did, sir. It took a while before it began, so I was lucky."

I tend not to mention that I would be late if he did not drive me to school. If I bring it up, it will be a huge controversy and new gossip for the entire company to discuss from morning till evening. Hot glares I am sensing in my back are enough already.

"Hmm... You promised to call me Shane next time."

My mouth dropped open. Now dagger stares throw at me from those single female employees who aim to hunt an executive to become a boyfriend or hook up to become a husband. I need not glance in their direction; I might only snicker at them.

"Um..."

However, I cannot bring myself to fend off this boss from his sudden random issue. I tried to think of a diversion story for everyone, not misinterpreting anything. Indeed, different scenarios are now playing in their heads.

"Vice President Smith, sir."

A man in his 60s approached us.

"Who are you?" asked Shane.

"Robert Gibson, sir, from the Maintenance Team of this building."

"Ah. What's the matter?"

"Two of the elevators were stuck at the moment, Mr. Vice President. I already sent a team to check them out to fix the problem."

"Hmm... Can't you do that during weekends? It was your job to make sure it ran properly during working days. When no one is in the offices, it is the perfect day to check everything before an accident occurs when it is a busy day for everyone."

Oh, boy. Early in the morning and the boss does his lecture.

"I'm very sorry for my incompetence, sir."

Head down, Mr. Gibson apologizes to our boss. I watch Shane if he opens his mouth once again to continue lecturing the building Maintenance Head.

"Mr. Gibson, how was your wife? Is she awake now" I asked a series of questions.

"Miss Zelena... Good morning, ma'am." Mr. Gibson, greetings. There is sadness in his smile, which means his wife is still in a coma after the surgery went wrong.

"Your wife is in the hospital?" asked Shane.

"Yes, Mr. Vice President," Mr. Gibson answered.

"That is why he wasn't here during weekends but to watch his wife," I explained on behalf of Mr. Gibson. I know I should not meddle in others' business, but it was an urge I could not restrain myself.

"Sir, it's working now! It was just a minor problem, Vice President Smith."

Someone from the Technical Team approaches us to give a report.

"Then, that's splendid news. We have to begin our work." Shane announced. He walked closer to the elevator, then stepped inside when it arrived on the ground floor.

I heaved a sigh of relief.

'You fix it yourself.'

'I just wanted for him to disappear from my sight.' I reasoned to Luna.

'Heh.'

"Miss Zelena."

'Huh?' I look up and meet Shane's gaze. 'Why is he calling me?'

"I will drop you off on your floor. Why are you still standing there?"

Wait, what? And when did this guy invite me to join him in the elevator?

It confused me at the same time; I felt like I had died when several murderous gazes landed in my direction. Everyone is giving me an intriguing stare.

Ugh!

Why does this guy always put me in such a situation!??