2. THE DEVIL
"One more word and you won't have sex your entire life" these words were constantly humming in my ears.
For as long as I can remember no one has taken a stand on my behalf.
I am used to these comments from perverts not only in my area but art gallery as well .
As soon I reached my apartment I locked myself and went to shower .
"One more word and you won't have sex again"
"One more word"
"Sex again...."
With the sound of water dripping down the shower these words were roaming around my mind like earth around sun .....continuously. After I was done with shower and my late night skin care I was left with a very lil energy but a big hungry stomach so I settled on mac and cheese.
The next morning I followed my daily schedule of waking bathing eating and running to gallery . Nothing new and everything boring as hell especially since Elle was not in town. Elle is my best friend but she flew to Italy for two months because of her work. So I had no one to hang out with .
"Announcement everyone" my manager started screaming suddenly.
"Tomorrow we are having an exhibition at the BLUE HEAVEN HOTEL as we are collaborating with Russell Morroni the great artist himself to portray his art.
It will be during your working hours and I expect everyone to be at their best behavior.
Out of all you Sarah. Don't make a mess tomorrow .
" And everyone started staring at me as I was the art piece myself.
I nodded to the asshole manager and got back to work. We were assigned duties for tomorrow and mine was refreshments. Definitely the best part of whole exhibition.
I went to the catering department of the hotel to finalise the menu.
The prices were extravagant so was the interior.
Mix of beige gold and shades of brown highlighted with gold borders and extremely polished surfaces.
The chandelier on the ceiling was the most attractive part.
Everything was perfect. I was waiting in the lounge area to get confirmation from the CEO himself as I can't afford a single mistake .
After waiting for almost an hour the CEO showed up and my eyes met with a familiar pair of ocean blue eyes which looked tired and angry as well. He ignored me and went towards his cabin . The assistant signaled me to follow him into the cabin.
"Already asking for a return of favor for last night. Tell me how much money you want."
"Excuse me " shock spread on my face.
"Don't act like you are not here to ask for money. I said yesterday that I can buy you a new apartment and I am on my words. Just say it."
"Christian Knight I am not here to ask for any paybacks to save a baby girl. My art gallery is organizing an exhibition in your hotel and I am here to discuss the same. " anger growled in my voice.
His gaze met mine and an arched eyebrow with a clenched jaw is what I received as an answer. Did he really think I was here for money. Egoistic asshole with no doubts.
"I see...but if you want anything for yourself you can say that too.,"
"Is this your hobby to asko women if they want your money or something like that ."
"Mostly women are here for two things one of the two is money and the other is my manhood"
"Unfortunately I am interested in neither of them. Just do the signatures and I will leave you alone with your money and manhood."
He studied the documents thoroughly and without any other cross questioning he signed.
"How is Blue. Is she ok ?" I asked him
"Thanks for caring but my daughter is none of your business"
"Ok so Christian have I done something to you. Yesterday you were thanking me to save your daughter and now you are acting like I am the one who harmed her."
"Sarah...please leave I don't want any conversations with you. What I want is just sleep for 2 hours. So leave my office. " before he could finish speaking someone knocked the door and a crying baby entered in the arms of a bodyguard.
"Sorry to interrupt sir but she is not eating anything and is crying constantly. " the guard said.
I looked at baby blue and her eyes were dark red from idk how much crying and messed up dress with rash developing near her cheeks due to rubbing. I couldn't stand it and just took her from the bodyguard and she happily hopped on me.
"What are you doing ?" Christian asked.
"I know I am no one I know you hate me but please let me feed her and clean her up. She is so delicate her skin is getting a rash and it's not healthy for babies. "
"But...." I cut him off and took the glass of water and tissues lying on his table.
I took the tissues soaked them in water and cleansed her face hands neck and small cute feet.
After that I took out my moisturizer from my bag and applied on her face and hands evenly to avoid the developing rashes.
Lastly I combed her hair into a small ponytail and now she was as beautiful as she should be.
The whole process took me 20 minutes and baby was ready .
"Do you have her baby food in the office ?" I asked him and to my surprise his eyes were fixed on blue.
"No I don't but we can get that here "
He commanded the guard to get the food and he left for the same.
"Are you a baby sitter or something?" He questioned me.
"No ..why"
"You are awfully good with them and my daughter doesn't like to be touched. But she remained silent the whole time you did her grooming session."
"I have a way with kids and blue is the sweetest." She passed a small laugh and I laughed with her and the corner of Christian's lip curled into a smile.
The guard came with the food and I prepared with some hot water. I think she wasn't a simple eater because she was running in the room and wasn't eating anything.
"Can you please hold her while I feed her." I asked Christian for help. Without rebelling he picked her up and put her behind his big strong arm with veins popping and now I was distracted.
After all the hussle and bussle she finally ate her food and instantly dozed off on Christian's chest. It was an admirable scene to look. I packed my belongings and was about to left when someone held my hand and my heart dropped to my stomach.
"Thank you again Sarah. And I am sorry for being rude . I was just worried about her . Don't take it personally. My driver will drop you home. " Christian said and our hands were still together.
"It's okay Christian. Being a single parent isn't easy for you too and I will go by myself don't disturb her. Let her sleep . Bye "
And I left the cabin before he could say anything else. The devil isn't even that of a devil.