Slave Of The CEO

Lyra's POV

I am currently walking on the side of the road with my headset plugged into my ear. It was only 5:30 in the morning but here I was walking in the middle of the moonlight. Joke!. So I'm walking now because we don't have a car because we're just POOR HUMAN BEINGS. I am now going to where I work which is in a book store. It's close to where my family and I live, you only have to walk for about an hour if you have a turtle breed and if The Flash is your relative you might be there for half a second, but if you're normal people and without mental illness, like me ... you can get there in 15 minutes.

By the way, I am Lyra Sandoval the only goddess in our family. Joke again! Of course my mom as well as my youngest sister.. We are all goddesses. Do you want to know my life story ?. Don't, and you might be bored. But of course I will still tell you.

So my name is Lyra Sandoval ... again, 22 years old and I couldn't finish school back then. I was still in high school when I stopped studying due to lack of money. That time during the days when I was no longer studying I decided to work to help my family. All I know is that I have entered a job to quickly earn money for things we need, just like our father's food and medicine ... back then. I was grade 7 when I found out my father has serious ill. He has heart disease. That time I was even more determined to find a job even though my body was already struggling. I fear for our father’s life. That is why even though I was struggling, I did not stop working just to support my father's needs. This disease quickly consumed my father's healthy body, until he was just lying in his bed and it was difficult to breathe and speak. At that time, we owed too much money just for the medicines he needed because I hadn't been taking enough money in recent years. Even though the doctor said that there was no hope for my father to recover, I still tried all everything. I bought all the medicine he needed just to prolong his life, but it seemed like that was really his life. 2 years ago he left us forever. It was hard to accept because he was our only father. The father that no matter how difficult your situation in life, you can still see a beautiful smile on his face and hope. He is the type of father that children want, a very supportive and loving father. It was also 2 years ago when we finally lost the land that my father inherited from his parents. The land and our house there paid off our debts left in the province. That time we go to Manila to live in a new life. And now, we are renting a small apartment. It was enough for the three of us.

I can say that somehow we have a good life here even though the environment here is very far from the environment from the province. Here in Manila, when you walk, you will definitely smell smoke because of all the vehicles passing by. Fortunately, I walked early somehow I could not inhale the smoke.

So when my father died, I promised at his grave that I would take care of my mother and Riri. Mom was just at home. I told her that she didn't have to work anymore because I would do it then. And besides, the long time she worked for us was enough, that's why now I'm their guardian angel. I will work for their needs. My sister Riri is in grade 9 and is currently studying at a private school here in Manila. Do you know why ?. My sister inherited it from me. She got a full scholarship. That's why my mother and I are so proud of her and I know that my father is the same. Surely even though he is no longer here, he is watching over us from heaven.

*PEP*

"MY MOTHER OF FATHER'S SON !!"- I screamed.

The hell! Who is this bastard creature who has the guts to blow the horn that too loud! To tell him I was on the side of the road! Why do need to blow the horn ?. What if I die of panic? Who will work for my family ?. Oops! This sensual will really fascinate me !.

"Hey--"

"Lyra!"

"J-Jerome? It's you"- I said and sniffed a little to calm myself.

"You're going to work aren't you?"

"Yes. Why?"- I asked him.

"Me too. Let's go"

"Ah. Okay"- I just said and waited for him to start his car.

"What else are you doing there ?. Let's go"- he said.

"Yeah. Let's go. You're the slow one there"- I told him annoyed.

"I mean. You ride with me-you ride here in the car and I'm going there too"-he said very rudely then opened the door next to the driver's seat.

I smiled ear to ear because I could survive on board. Hehe.

"Thank you"- I said as I finally got into his car.

The smell of his car is really manly.

"Do you walk every day?" He asked as he started to drive to the place where I work.

"Yes"- I answered here while looking out the window.

More and more people are walking now and so are cars. I'm sure they will now go to their jobs or school. This is always the scenario I see every time I go to work. Wanna know what my job is ?. I work in a book store as I said before, and luckily Jerome is the owner of that book store.

"Why don't you take a taxi?"- its curious question.

"It will save more if I just walk, and besides, your book store is close to where we live"- I replied to him.

"As a matter of fact. Do you want me to just pick you up every time you enter the book store"

And because of what he said I almost broke the tendon in my neck when I looked back at him.

"And why would you do that?"- I asked him.

"Nothing. You know, to help"- he said laughing as his attention focused on the road.

"No need Jer. I can manage"- I said arrogantly which made him laugh even more.

"You have this kind of high pride. Anyway are you going to the bar?"

"Yes. Why did you ask?"

"Nothing. I'll just want to make sure. Let's go there together. I will pick you up"