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.

your phone. Your parents were k*****g me asking about you. They’re really

picking up on me. I hadn’t given them that much of an explanation of my sudden

even check the calls or

to you later about it, I’m now at Coopers Fabrics for the interview. Do you’ve anything else to

I’m worried for your sudden change of heart. Anyway, I called you to give a good news. I will meet you tonight

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

Now I gotta go. All the

smiled. “Thanks. See

the phone down. What good news he was

a high tight bun and suit, looked around for the

my

for you inside,” she said. Tone professional with no hint

I grabbed my

before a pair of white

voice from inside. I cringed. G*d knew who was going to take my interview. I already had

to go on and left. Taking deep breaths, I

some papers,

wide, I stopped

forever? Sit!” he grumbled, without looking at me.

took the chair opposite of his

my tone as professional as I

the arched moustache on his upper lip, he reached out for my file and I handed

of my exams and my other qualifications were also good, I was still at the

Spanish and Italian? Or you just added it out of excitement?” His tone was already calling me

my second language was Spanish at high school. If you

need.” He waved his hand, grunting. “It’s not that I’d understand anything

my teeth, but still kept my composure. This grumbling potato was now getting on my nerves. Who takes interviews like that? I wonder who even made him

For the first time

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

if your stomach is

miss how he mentioned fit as

want to work in his company? Sadly,

Cooper. I prefer to be healthy than be… lanky,”

fidgeted on my seat. Then all of a sudden, he closed my

I understood that it was his way to say: you may leave now. And I assumed Lucinda was that woman who sent

nervousness now turned into fear as I informed Lucinda and then walked

out of the elevator, my shoulder

a man near Mr. Cooper’s age standing there. But he was far from small and round, the opposite in fact. Tall and fit. Some grey hairs were

flashed across his dark hollow eyes. Tilting his head, he gave me a look over. I didn’t know why, but he looked familiar. And from just looking at his eyes, I

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 smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “I hope your

But still, they were in a file,

it was good. But, how do you know that I came here for an

a lot of things, young lady.” His eyes flickered over my shoulder. “If you will now

around, but the doors already closed

He talked as if… he knew

to see him around again. That man

looked up at the sky once outside. First interview got cancelled and this one was terrible. Though he didn’t give me an answer, his expression didn’t seem to be impressed. But still, I’d

wasn’t even noon. And I was already feeling

beeped again. And this time

girlfriend or anything like that. They’re just friends! And if it still bothers you then, you should know that

about…” Then it hit me. That girl with him at the diner. That red head. All of a sudden, irritation irked my

say? They’re

I feel so light all of a sudden?