Ezra's outfit



I am standing outside the building which read.

'The Reed Empire"

Well ,the building did look like an empire,as I place my hand above my eyes and look up at the skyscraper.

80 floors

If I can count correctly. Maybe one more or less.

Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves. I enter as the automatic doors open.

Breathe Ezra. Breathe. You can do it.

But what I saw was no where what I had expected. There was a long line...were they all waiting for a ticket or what?

Ignoring the line,I proceed forward and I saw everyone staring at me. What? Was I commiting a crime?

When a girl blocks my path and turns around to look at me.

"Where do you think you are going?"

I look in front of the line to look back at the girl. Her green eyes fixated at me with a perfectly shaped eyebrow raised in questioning.

"Ahh... actually I want to talk to the manager,I am here for the interview."

He rolls her eyes at me,with a smirk plastered on her lips.

"So are we miss smart pants. Just go back and join the queue"

I look at her in surprise. They all...they are here for the interview? Oh man what was I expecting.

I will be the only one here? Reed estate is the best in it's sphere. Of course people will be fighting for a job here.

I don't know what to do.

Maybe if I talk to the lady managing in front, I can get a chance to skip this line.

"I...I just need to talk to the women there you see... excuse me!"

I say calling for the women ,but the green eyes girl blocked me. Keeping her hand on her waist and looking down at me.

"Go back and join the line. Don't you understand English?"

I give her a look of helplessness, trying to look at the lady passed her. And surprisingly she was looking at us.

Approaching us, seeing the debate when I will it call it a monologue instead.

"Excuse me girls,what is the problem here?"

"You see Mis Rodriquez. This girl here is skipping the line. Are we fools standing here waiting for our turn?"

I just gave Miss Rodriquez a sorry look. Motioning her to step aside so that I can talk to her. Pressing her specks further up her nose,she nods at me.

"I will handle this. Please excuse us."

With this ,Miss Rodriquez took me to a side and gave me a look of impatience.

"Have you applied? What's your name?"

Applied? But Aaron didn't tell me about it. She was looking at the list ,to look back at me.

"I am Ezra but you see what happened is that....."

She shows me her hand. Moving her manicured and painted finger on the list ,to look back at me.

"I am sorry. You name is not there. You may leave."

She turns around to leave when I almost block her, stepping in front of her.

"Ms Rodriguez please. Aar- I mean your boss Aaron Reed. He asked me to here. Can you please confirm once? I am sure he must have told someone about me! I am Ezra! Please...can you ask just once?"

She looks at me in irritation. Her eyes taking me from top to bottom. And then she nods with a sigh.

"Wait in the reception area. I will confirm and get back to you."

"Thank you! Really!"

I say holding her hand and she just pulls it back. Turning around and leaving.

I proceed towards the waiting area to only feel someone's stare at my back. Looking over my shoulder I see that green eyes girl still staring at me.

A victorious smile on her lips.

Oh come on. How childish these girls can be. It's not like anyone is getting a trophy on winning this.

Plain stupid.

Sitting down on the comfy sofa I try finding the lady ,to only see her again busy in managing the girls. Did she confirmed? Or did she just ignore my request.

Sighing I open up a magazine and stare at the pages blankly.

Feeling hurt of Aaron not telling them about me or atleast adding my name in the list. But what did I expect? He will give me a vip treatment and come to fetch me to his office?

You are stupid Ezra. No one else is. You are the biggest fool in this world.

1 hr later

My eyes are tired looking around at people,a slight headache throbbing.

2 hrs later

The line is still there but it is shorter than before. My headache is getting worse and I know the reason. I haven't slept properly last night and I missed my breakfast in a hurry.

3 hours later

I don't know anything myself. I just wake up from a short nap to see the place almost empty.

What?

Did I missed it?

They didn't anyone call me?

Getting up I decide to ask one of the girls at the reception. She looked sweet,better than Ms Rodriguez atleast.

"Excuse me!"

"Yes ma'am ,how may I help you?"

"I am here for the interview. Where is everyone? I informed them but no one called me."

"Oh , I am afraid ma'am the interview is already over. The position just got filled."

What the hell! I missed 4 hours of school for this. For humanity sake he could have atleast given me a chance.

But no ! He has to hurt me in every damn way possible.

Why do you hate me so much Aaron?

Or could it be that he forgot about me? Well I won't be much surprised. He usually forgets about anything related to me.

After all who was I for him?

"Oh okay. But can I know atleast where the interview was being conducted? I can try and convince them...maybe"

She nods at me. See I told you she was nice. I know when I see a nice person.

Yet you are still head and heels over Aaron Reed.

My mind mocked at me and I asked it to shut it. I was already very stressed.

"81 st floor ,2 st door to your right you will see Sir Aaron's office."

"Thank you so much!"

Grabbing my purse I rushed towards the lift. He can't get away so easily,I was here for the interview and I will give it.

No matter you like it or not Aaron.

Rushing towards the lift I see it closing when I look up to see a guy standing inside

"Hold it!"

I scream and he lifts his hand to place it between the doors. Making them open up for me.

"Thank you!"

I gave him a small smile and he nods in acknowledgement. We were the only ones in the lift,not that I cared.

Seeing Aaron and giving him a piece of my mind ,my only priority right now.

I see the button to the 81 st floor was already pressed and I looked back at him once.

Did he worked in his office?

"You are going to the same floor?"

He asks and I nod.What's his problem if I go there or if I even go up to heaven? Stupid ! the lift doesn't go up to heaven...now shut up!

"Yes" I merely say, trying not to show my irritation. It is not his fault though,I was like a time bomb right now.

Hungry, starved, angry and irritated.

Worst combinations in terms of brain psychology. But it was not my fault in anyway.

The lift pinged indicating we have arrived. The doors opens and I see the guy walking past me.

The place is beautiful and I was in awe of its beauty,to only realize the doors were going to close again.

Rushing out I breathe heavily, looking around.

2 nd door to your right.

Is what that girl said and I turn around to my right and move ahead. The door had a gold plate on it.

The name.

Aaron Reed ( CEO)

Written on it in bold. I feel my anxiousness return again. It was a bad idea coming here. I should not interfere in his business and intrude in .

It was just an interview. So what if I was not called for it. It's not that I am dieing to work for him.

"Excuse me! What are you doing here?"

I hear someone say and I turn around to look at Mrs Rodriguez. Anyone but not her!

"You? How did you come here?"

"In the lift. It's not rocket science."

Oh God. Did I really said it? Yes, I did. And the lady in red was actually fuming in fury at my reply.

"Excuse me? What did you say?"

"I said it's not rocket science. But it seems you are too dumb to even understand this."

Good Ezra! She deserves it for making us wait . I hate the ones who don't value others time and she was one of them.

"How dare you ! Do you even know who you are talking to? I am the recruiting manager here!"

"Ah , I will be honest then. You are doing a pathetic job at it Ms Rodriguez. Why don't you try for an event organiser? Because you suc* at organizing an interview for sure!"

"Guards!"

She calls but I continue. I have to vent out my anger at someone , she being the only one available.

"You left me waiting for 4 hours! Atleast you could have told me he had rejected me! And then you call yourself a recruiting head...?"

"Get her out from here."

She says turning around to leave,but who said I was done.

"Don't you dare touch me and you! Ms Rodriguez! I am not done talking to you!"

She flips her hair turning back to look at me. Stepping closer, and whispering near my ear

"This is not a zoo. Lower your damn voice and get lost from here before these men literally drag you out."

"I won't" I say stubbornly and she nods at the guards.

The bulky men come towards me and hold my arms when I start screaming. The staff was already gossiping about the scene, considering this to be entertaining.

"Leave me! Stop touching me dammit! Stop!"

Ms Rodriguez smirks at me as tears of frustration leave my eyes. Everyone was watching now,I felt so embarrassed , but I can't forget I called this upon me.

I started this.

The noises in the room suddenly came down to be followed by silence. The guards left my arms and Ms Rodriquez face lost it's colour as she looked at something or rather at someone behind me.

The guards and everyone were looking behind me and that's when I felt like the room has stilled suddenly.

What was happening?

And my question was answered when I heard a cold voice behind me that sent a chill down my spine.

"What the hell is going on here?"

And that's it. I left the thrashing and stood numb to even move a muscle. No! No! He will kill me! What have I done! Why do you have to speak so much.

Feeling the heated stare on my back,I slowly turn around and what I saw made me wish the ground to open up and swallow me in.

He was furious.

A nerve in his forehead ticking and eyebrows furrowed at me. Hands clenched and angry orbs set on only one person

Me

"S...ir...I ..I can expl..ain...this girl here -"

He didn't let her continue. Showing her his hand to shut it Ms Rodriguez face was looking pale and I was surprised seeing the transition. Why were they scared of him to this extent?

You are too find out soon you fool! I said to myself staring at the rising storm in front.

"Everyone. Go back to work"

Was all he said and the staff scurried away. He hardens his gaze at the guards and they leave me, bowing at him.

Finally his eyes set on me and before I know my wrist is grabbed by him and he pulls me in.

Banging the door shut behind him.

I gulp with my back pressed on the door and his angry eyes fixed on me.

Look away! Look away Ezra!

But he didn't wanted it . Stepping closer to me,he blocks me between the door and his frame.

Blocking my view completely.

What will I stare at now? He is literally towering over me.

"How dare you create a scene in my workplace Ezra?"

He asks and I lift up my chin.Looking into his eyes.

"The same way you dared to stop me from interviewing."

Confusion covers his features. Is he acting to be oblivious of this? Oh come on! Don't tell me this Rodriguez didn't even inform him of my presence!

"To stop you? Don't you give too much importance to yourself? Just because Dad asked me to hire you doesn't mean I have to do it "

"I skipped my workday at school for this interview and I waited for 4 damn hours waiting for you to call me! "

"If you wanted to reject me,why do this drama of calling me to this interview! You could have just said it on my face Aaron!"

His eyes harden as he moves his face closer to minr. I feel anxious and nervous,my legs pressed together in awkwardness.

"Mind your tone Ezra. You stand in my office right now."

He tries to warn.But I was not backing down. My headache was worsening and the tears were ready at the brims.

"So what? What will you do huh? Call the guards? Throw me out? Just like that manager of yours did?"

He stares, his grip on my wrist still tight.

"You are not allowed to come to my office, scream at my staff and ruin my name Ezra. What the manager did was right. "

I wanted to laugh at him. Sure whatever she does is right but what I do is wrong?

"But she-"

"Just shut up!"

He says a bit louder this time and I flinch under his tone.Closing my eyes and the first teardrop left my eyes.

Few seconds pass and I feel a long sigh. His grip on me left altogether along with his terrifying presence.

I open my eyes to see him sitting on his seat. I just want to leave,go hell with this interview.

But before I could even take a step ,he calls my name. A lot gentler this time.

"Come and sit here"

I was not a dog! I wanted to scream but I didn't.Sitting down in front of him,staring at my fingers.

"Here"

He says offering me a glass of water and I took it a bit reluctantly. What was with his mood swings? Why is he acting so nice suddenly. Oh right, you were crying Ezra...your tears of frustration finally did it.

They made him feel regret.

"Have you eaten something?"

He asks and I don't answer. Trying to control the tears which were again going to leave.

Sighing again he picked up the receiver of the phone and dialed a number . His eyes still fixed on me all this while.

"Get 2 lunch boxes in my office."

And with this he ends the call , leaning back in his seat.

"You...you don't have to do it. I am just leaving."

I say looking around for my purse when he calls me.

"Ezra"

The way my name sounded from his lips,made my heart to beat faster for a second. It was not laced with disgust and irritation like usual Instead it had softness in it along with concern and care.

"Stay"

I just stare. Don't do this Aaron,why are you doing it? Don't walk me down a road of dead end. Stop looking at me like this!

"The interview is already over ..I don't think I should-"

"Who said it's over?"

He asks , opening a file and looking back at me.

"Huh?"

I ask confused and he rests his elbows on his table and folds his fingers. Placing his chin on it,to stare at me again.

"The last candidate is still left. If you ready for it. Let's begin"