The Trap Of Ace

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 7 – A pair of stormy grey eyes gazed down at me, my heart skipped at the intensity in them. I tried to move but as if I didn’t have any control over my body. I couldn’t do anything but to watch those grey pools coming closer.

Then I felt hot breath fanning on my neck, sending goosebumps across my skin. My insides squirmed with anticipation.

“Mine…”

Jolting awake from my sleep, I searched around for him. But there was no one. But, I felt as if someone just called me mine…

Running my palms over my face, I sat up. It was just a dream.

He wouldn’t leave me alone even in my dreams, would he? Three days had passed since that night and my returning back to NY, and his words still haunted my sleep.

Shaking my head, I glanced at the time. S**t! It’s already eight!

Scrambling out of the bed, I grabbed my clothes for the interview and ran inside the washroom. I’d two interviews today, and the first one was at nine. If I wouldn’t reach there in time, I’d lose the chance to work at one of my dream work places.

Actually both of them were important to me. If I got a job at one of them, it’d be a golden ticket for my career as a designer.

And my first destination was Summer Clothing House. One of the most famous fashion houses across the city.

***

“What? But how’s that possible? I was informed that I’d have an interview today at nine.”

The receptionist sent me a professional look of apology. “I’m sorry for the hassle, but we’ve found the perfect candidate for the post, so we’d to cancel the interview. Didn’t you receive the email, Miss?”

I frowned. “What email?”

“We’d sent all our expected candidates an email regarding the rescission as an apology,” she informed.

Oh! I’d kept my phone off since I left home that night to avoid my family’s questions and a particular person’s messages. And I didn’t even check my email for some days now.

How could I be so careless?

“Uh, maybe it missed out from my eyes.” I bit my lip. “Alright, my bad luck, I guess.”

“We’re again sorry, Miss. Have a good day!”

Nodding, I sent her a tight smile and got out of there. Time to go to my next destination. I just hoped everything will turn out good this time.

***

Checking myself one last time in the rearview, I let out a breath, wiping my clammy palms on my skirt.

Come on, Em! You’ve got this!

Chanting the mantra in my head, I got out of the car and looked up at the huge forty something floor building. A big Coopers Fabrics was hung at the top.

I blew out a breath. I really didn’t want this chance to get out of my hands. These two were my dream workplace, and now one is gone, left the latter. I’d try my best to impress them to take the ball in my court.

Ignoring the nervous wreck in my tummy, I padded inside. Shoulders squared and chin high in confidence.

But as soon as the crowd in the waiting area came into my view, my confidence melted into a puddle. All of them were sophisticatedly dressed, with CVs in their hands. Definitely for the interview.

Of course, this was one of the most renowned textile companies in the country. What did I expect?

The receptionist guided me to wait with the others as there was still quite time for my turn to come. And getting among these sharp and talented looking people, my nervousness just rose into a new height.

So choosing a vacant seat, I settled at the furthest corner of the waiting area and waited for my turn to come.

My phone blared in my purse, getting some eyes on me in irritation. Getting out the phone, I put it on silent. It was Warner.

“Hello,” I whispered.

were k*****g me asking about you. They’re really mad that you left all of a sudden and then kept

me. I hadn’t given them that much of an explanation of my sudden leave, and then blocked any way they could connect to me. Just to avoid one person, I’d to hurt so many

phone this morning, I didn’t even check the calls or messages. I’m

later about it, I’m now at Coopers Fabrics for the

called you to give a good news. I will meet you tonight at your place.” His voice

news? And sure, I’m free tonight.” I ignored

for later tonight. Now I gotta go. All the best for your

smiled. “Thanks. See

I put the phone down. What

high tight bun and suit, looked around

Raising my hand,

waiting for you inside,” she said. Tone

head, I grabbed my purse, CV, and

we stopped before a pair of white doors,

in!” barked a voice from inside. I cringed. G*d knew who was going to take

she gestured to me to go on and left. Taking deep breaths, I entered. Restless

sat opposite of the huge desk. With a big scowl, he continued to sign in some papers, muttering something incoherent under

I stopped at

there forever? Sit!” he grumbled, without looking at me. He didn’t seem to notice that

foul odor in the air, I took the chair opposite of his and placed the

Emerald Hutton.” I kept my tone as professional

your CV already, will you?” Brushing the

of my exams and my other qualifications were also good, I was still at the edge of his judgement. Because the way he was looking at those papers, I

Or you just added it out of excitement?” His tone

and my second language was Spanish at high school. If you want, I could converse

waved his hand, grunting. “It’s not that I’d understand anything anyway. You

still kept my composure. This grumbling potato was now getting on my nerves. Who takes interviews like

the first

brows creased. How did that relate to anything with the job. “Uh,

of keeping themselves empty stomached to stay lanky. And if your stomach is empty, so will be your head. How would you create designs if you’re

miss how he

still want to work in

to be healthy

of a sudden, he closed my file and slid it to me. “Get out now. And tell Lucinda to send the next

his way to say: you may leave now. And I assumed Lucinda

I flashed him an even tighter smile and stood up. The nervousness now turned into fear as I informed Lucinda and then walked away. She told me I’d receive an email of the position of me in this interview: rejected or selected. Until them, I will

the

Cooper’s age standing there. But he was far from small and round, the opposite in fact. Tall and fit. Some grey hairs were peaking out of

his head, he gave me a look over. I didn’t know why, but he looked familiar. And from

don’t see where they’re going. Or… crossing whom’s path.” The edge of his voice evolved some secrets. Then the ominous look suddenly vanished and replaced a bright

a

do you know that I came here for

a lot of things, young lady.” His eyes flickered over my shoulder. “If you will now excuse me, I’m in a hurry right now. I will

I turned around, but the doors already

frowned. Who was he? He talked as if…

him around again.

one was terrible. Though he didn’t give me an answer, his expression didn’t seem to be impressed. But still,

And I was

again. And this time it was my best

like that. They’re just friends! And if it still bothers you then, you should know that she’s happily married,”

me. That girl with him at the diner. That

she say? They’re just… friends? Not

all of a