Chapter 9 Martha’s Fear
MARTHA'S POV
After 45 minutes I am now seeing the building where we are heading, it is also big and has a lot of floors, I don't know if this building is owned by Ms Selene though here in my folder written "Elites Society head office" and I am busy looking at the building when she said something.
"Come with me to the conference room"
She said going out of the car while opening the other door and so I open mine.
I just nod then walk behind her getting into the lobby and Gust is already inside.
"Hey boss, hey Mar, the meeting is on the 3rd"
He said then guides us to the elevator.
While on the elevator my eyes are looking between Gust and Ms Selene, none of them is moving they are both quietly waiting.
When we get to the 3rd floor, I'm about to get out after Ms Selene but she suddenly faces me and then speaks.
"Once we enter the room, I want you to act professional, speak professional and move professional, I want you to focus only on your job"
She seriously said while looking straight at me, I don't understand her gesture but I feel like my whole system is shaking, I mean I am totally aware that I shouldn't do any mistakes but hearing it from her makes me really nervous, she is so serious on how she said it to me.
When we get to the front door of the conference room, the assistant opens it for us.
Upon entering, I am shocked to see twenty men sitting at the big round table along with their secretaries and assistants standing at their backs, I guess they are the board members, I roamed my eyes more to see every face but I am stopped when I saw a familiar face that shaken my whole system.
It's...it is Natasha David... I felt weak and trembled, my knees are shaking, I don't know what to feel, but the fear inside me remembering what she said suddenly comes back to me, since four years ago up to now I have never been afraid of anyone than Natasha David.
I almost drop the folder I am holding; I can't control the fear inside me, and the trembling on my knees makes me weak, with all the strength I have I manage to move my feet and walk towards the door to get out but Ms Selene suddenly holds my hand.
She hold and squeeze it, I slowly look at her and buried my eyes while she still facing the board members.
I don't know what happen but I feel like all my fear and weakness suddenly subside when she holds me, so I fix myself and let out a deep breath to calm myself and stand in my position properly.
I remember Ms Selene's reminder earlier and fill it in my mind so I won't be lost again about my personal issue.
SELENE'S POV
Waking up from what happened last night is just an ordinary event for me, this time I can feel all my power and strength have returned.
Preparing to surprise the boards of the Elites Society I am bothered about something.
Since the meeting has something to do with the new chairman, I know that Natasha will be present and that leaves me with a thought of Martha seeing Natasha.
After doing all my preparation, I sensed Martha; she is already inside the house waiting for me.
I quickly get out of my room and go down the stairs to see her.
I am amazed by the beautiful lady waiting for me.
"I didn't know you have a hidden beauty,"
I said to myself.
When Martha saw me I guess she noticed how I stared at her, so I quickly look away.
I manage to let her know about the consequence of saving her; she needs to be present every time I needed her as payment for the money I used to save them.
I actually didn't prepare for that, I mean I don't know why I said that, though I am really thinking that I might be going to use that opportunity in time.
When we arrived at the head office of the Elites Society Organization, I am indeed bothered by Martha's issue, I never cared or interfere with anyone's issue but my mind is saying otherwise, I can't help it so before we alighted from the elevator I face Martha.
"Once we enter the room, I want you to act professional, speak professional and move professional, I want you to focus only on your job"
I said while controlling myself not to give any affection even though I am really worried about her.
When we enter the room, everyone is busy with their stuff; I also see that David doesn't notice my arrival but what I sensed is Martha's emotion and reaction to seeing Natasha.
I felt Martha's sudden out of balance; I can hear her heartbeat and feel her fear over Natasha.
Hmmm, so their issue is really a big deal huh...
When I felt that Martha is about to go out I quickly hold her hand to stop her.
I didn't know what I am doing but I kind of felt relieved when Martha's emotion becomes stable.
On the other hand, David already notices me, and I can see the look on their faces, I can see the shock all over Natasha's face seeing me alive then Apollo David throws a death glare at Natasha and then gives me a sharp look, I really want to laugh this time! They all look stupid!
I fight back Natasha's glare and then smirk at her which I guess makes her temperament arise.
"How come she is still alive?"
Apollo whispered to Natasha.
I listened to their small talk and then burst a short laugh that stole everyone's attention which is my turn to introduce myself.
"Good morning gentlemen, I am Selene Alvuero Mondre and I am the new chairman of this organization"
I said then sit in the middle chair where the exact position of the chairman is.
Everyone is shocked by my introduction, and then looks at David, I get the gesture, the board is not yet aware of me being the chairman now.
"I guess Apollo David didn't yet orient everyone in here, well here I am, and I'm so glad to meet you all"
I said and I can see some disappointment on their faces which excites me more!
"What is this Apollo? How did you let this young woman be the chairman? This is absurd!"
The 3rd board member said.
"I-I will explain everything to you all so please all calm down"
Apollo said trying to calm everyone.
"Yes, explained to them how I bought your position in an instant"
I said with my warm smile which irritates Natasha more looking at her angry face.Property © NôvelDrama.Org.
"What? So she was the one who won the auction? How can it be, do you have at least 10 billion to-"
I cut the 5th board member from talking.
"-not 10 but 70 Billion dollars!"
I simply said and everyone almost drop their jaw after knowing the amount.
All board members can't undo it anymore and so they accept me as their new Chairman.
Madness and anger form on David's faces with their reactions, and they get out of the room right after the meeting ends.
MARTHA'S POV
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Honestly, I don't know the relationship or what business David has with Ms Selene, the emotion going on in this meeting reflects anger and hate towards each other.
I am also wondering if Ms Selene remembers the night when I was so mad at her and shouts Natasha's name at her, I even compare her to Natasha which I guess was my biggest mistake, though it seems she doesn't remember it, so it's okay. When the meeting ends, I walk along with Ms Selene but she is busy talking to the other board members, well she is the newly appointed chairman so it is her responsibility to talk with them, especially if there is some misunderstanding about her position.
I manage to give her privacy with the board members and instead look for Gust.
I stand at the corner and am about to text Gust when I heard a familiar voice, a voice that scares the shit out of me!
"Look who's here... Martha Alfaro... hmmm it's been four years, and it seems you already forget me huh❞
Natasha said that chills me within, fear is now all over my system that I can't even manage to say something.
"And you are clinging to Selene huh, why? Are you going to tell her what happened? Just a gentle reminder, it is still clear to me how I killed your mother and in case you do something stupid, about your father, I will kill him in front of you!" She whispers in my ear which scares me, I felt like tears are now forming in my eyes.
I want to push her and run away from her, I want to shout for Ms Selene's help but I am scared about what she said, I even trembled when she touch my face and then slide her hand going at the back of my head and simply pulled my hair and is about to say something.
I almost close my eyes as she pulled my hair and then closes her face to me but I am surprised when someone grabs my hand away from Natasha and then pushes her to the wall.
"I really hate someone touching my stuff!"
Ms Selene said while still holding my hand and the hand of Natasha that is about to grab me again.
"Well I don't think it's your thing to mess up someone's business"
Natasha responded with brow up,
"No, in fact, I can mess with anyone's business if I want to and that includes you!"
Ms Selene said looking straight while walking slowly towards her Natasha's eyes are now filled with fear as she slowly steps backward every time Ms Selene is making a move towards her.
Looking at Ms Selene, my fear for Natasha easily lessens seeing her shaking body towards Ms Selene's presence; I also felt a fear arise within me but this time it is not for Natasha but for Ms Selene.
Seeing that Natasha was already pressed her back against the wall avoiding the scary eyes of Ms Selene, I don't know but my hand was suddenly grabbed by Ms Selene and walk away from Natasha though before we get far she face Natasha again and speak.
"And may I remind you, Martha is my business, so better take your filthy hand away from her!"
Ms Selene said then continues to walk while holding and pulling my hand going out of the head office.