3 - The Annoying Supervisor

CRYSTAL'S POV

It has been three years since I have birth to my son. Three years since I finally decided to move on with my life, knowing his father will not come back.

I struggled with life and everything. It is so hard trying to raise my son alone with no stable income. Still, I made sure my son does not lack anything. He wouldn't even know if I am struggling or not.

But that's not the only reason why I need a lot of money to raise him. Because of his heart problem that came back, he needs heart surgery but he is not ready yet. I am trying to save up some money for him.

That's why I need a real job and not working at a cafe. I haven't been able to save much for the past few years. Finally, I am moving back to the city. I finally found a job offer and it pays well.

That's not just it. I bumped into my cousin who bears the same surname as me, Olivia McQueen. She is a model and doing well in the city. She's the only family member that associates with me because her mother was also dead, and her father remarried.

She invited me to stay at her house when I get the job. I called her when I got the job and she welcomed to move in with her. She even offered to help take care of my son whenever she was free. I moved to the city a week later.

She welcomed me sign open arms.

"You are welcome back to the city! You should stay here! Don't go back to that horrible town again!" She advised excitedly.

I hugged her, "Thanks for letting me stay at your house Olivia. It means a lot to me."

"Come on. It's nothing. We are sisters and we should be there for each other!"

I can finally get enough money for my son's surgery and treatment. I was nervous to start work the next day. It would be my second time working in an office and my first time working at such a huge place.

I was lucky to have gotten the job amongst so many employees. The next day, Olivia offered to babysit my son at home and I went to work. It was my first day and I was so nervous. I got into the elevator with the others after getting directions from the reception.

I went to the team leader and got my box. It contained my work ID card and all other things I needed. I thought this job would be easy but I was very wrong. It wasn't easy at all. I heard the supervisor wasn't around and he's usually harsh on newcomers.

The supervisor came in an hour later and everyone was tense. He was a middle aged man and fat. He wore glasses that made his small eyes big. He called all the newcomers to his office. There were about five of us.

"You all know you got selected through a special process. You are required to diligently do your job in this office without complain. Workplace romance is forbidden, do you understand?" He commanded.

We all answered. He stared at me specially which made me uncomfortable. He dismissed us, I was happy. He seemed to be as harsh as they said but I don't think it's that bad.

The day continued like that with me getting used to the job. Some of the employees did not like me which was strange. They all sent me on different errands like they didn't want me in the office. I have to endure this because of my son.

Finally, it was closing time and I looked forward to seeing my little son. I was the last person in the office because of all the tasks given to me. I was about to leave when I turned to find the supervisor standing behind me with a creepy smile.

I almost jumped in fright. I moved back from him, not understanding what he wants from me.

"You're still here? Is the job too hard?" He questioned me.

I shook my head, "No sir. I am loving the job."

"I see. I'll see you around tomorrow then." He stated, staring at me strangely.

"Excuse me sir, I'll take my leave now." I quickly made my way out of the department.

I went home thinking about the whole incident. What could the supervisor of the marketing department possibly want from me? I don't understand why he was standing behind me like that. It was scary.

I told Olivia about it when I got home and she was furious.

"You should be careful with people like that. They're the type that always asks for sexual favours from their workers." Olivia warned me.

I sighed, "I don't know what to do. I finally got a job at this big company and I don't want to ruin it."

"Just avoid him. Continue pretending you don't know what he wants. Avoid staying alone with him in a room. That way, he won't be able to do anything even if he tries." She advised.

I nodded, "This is so annoying. Why do I have to live like that?"

I followed Olivia's advice the next day and avoided going to the supervisor's office as much as I could. I even collected more tasks than usual just to avoid going to his office.

However, my luck ran out when everyone else went out for lunch. I was left in the office with the task I had to complete. No one would be coming back for the next hour so I was alone. I stood up to visit the restroom, that's when he suddenly hugged me from behind.

"Hey beautiful. I'm so glad it's just you and I here."

I quickly jerked him off, also slapping him in the process. He held his face in shock.

"What? How dare you slap me you little..."

"Why would you hug me like that? That is considered sexual harassment if you don't know!" I cut him off.

He sneered, "You think you have a choice in this? You think you have any right to reject me right now?"

"I have every right to reject you for as long as I know. Also, I am not your puppet for you to treat me like that!"

He stared at me in disbelief, probably not having it that I rejected him.

"You arrogant fool. You think you got here on your own? Didn't you think about why you got selected out of so many people? How dare you be arrogant?"

What's he trying to say? I didn't get chosen because I passed? Was he behind everything?

"What? Did you think you were experienced?" He mocked me.

"WHAT DO YOU WANT?" I yelled as I couldn't take it anymore.

He laughed, moving closer to me. "It's simple. I want you darling. I want you to be mine and you can't resist unless you want to be gone here."

"I am going to report you to the company and police for sexual harassment if you don't leave me alone!" I tried to threaten him.

He laughed and his face turned serious again, "Come here you stupid bitch."

He pulled me to himself, trying all he can to kiss me. I immediately pushed him away and he ended up falling on the floor. I tried to run out but he caught me at the door again and was hugging me tight from behind.

"Leave me alone! Help!" I shouted and he slapped me, also covering my mouth. No one came to help. I thought it would continue to be like that until the door barged open.

"And this is the marketing department of...." The person stopped when he stopped us. It was a man who seemed to be one of the bosses.

Some other people came in with him and my heart stopped when I saw one of them. The supervisor quickly pushed me away, making me fall hard on the floor. I looked up to be sure I wasn't dreaming.

Alexander? Am I really seeing Alexander in front of me? The man I had tried so hard to forget is right in front of me again.