Filthy Rich by Atarah Yvaine (ereader ebook TXT) 📕

I am walking in the lobby of the company building going to Deus office again. I am doing it every day since he's so busy with work he doesn’t have time to fetch me from school. A chauffeur always drives me here so I'm used to going in his office alone. I'm also used to the employees eyeing me and treating me like I'm a boss. Just too much respect.

"Ma'am Heaven" I see a lady running to catch up with me before I finally enter the elevator. I stop and wait for her.

"Yes?" I smiled at her. I'm trying to recognize her but yeah, I can't remember her. There's a lot of people I see every day.

"I'm one of the eight you saved from being terminated." she said catching her breath. She's tired from chasing me.

"Ohhh, I'm glad Deus take you back. How's work? Is everything fine now?" I asked

"Yes, actually he returned the proposal. He just asked us to revised something and he said he'll approve it after the revision." her eyes hold the excitement and happiness

"Well then congratulations. Good job." I pat her shoulders. Some of the employees are looking at us. They seem shocked that she is talking to me.

Sometimes I think they started to think that I am as serious and unapproachable as Deus. They look so afraid of me. Like they bow heads and make way for me.

Before, they see and treat me like I'm no one but now everything changes.

"Uhmmm, can we take a little of your time? My team wants to treat you for helping us get our job back." aww that is unexpected. I helped them because that's the right thing to do. I didn't expect for my simple act to be appreciated this much.

"Sure. Is it today? Like right now?" I asked and she nod

"We will just take you in a nearby coffee shop. We heard you love coffee as much as we do. Mr. Deus Cavelli give us a break so we can go now" she explained smiling. Maybe they didn't expect Deus to be acting nice to them.

I'm glad he's starting to give chance to his employees.

"Ok, let me call Deus first. You know he's a little impatient." Dina squealed a little. I read her name on her name tag.

I ring Deus and he answered immediately.

"Where are you? I thought you’re already here?" he's sounds so annoyed. Yeah impatient.

"Can I go out with someone? I promise I'll be quick" I am trying to use the right words to get his permission.

"Who's someone?" he asked curious and I started to tell him everything. He sounds convinced.

"Ok, I'm asking one of my men to go with you. Don't worry he will keep his distance so he won't be a nuisance to you. You enjoy, okay? I love you" he hangs up.

Ohhhh he's extra nice these past few days.

"Come on. Let's go get some coffee." I excitedly turned to Dina. It's not every day that I'm going out with different people. I always go with Deus and his family or Ali and Kaiden. My circle are just them.

She cheerfully walks to their office and tell the good news to others. They started fixing their selves. Some are applying lipsticks and powders.

"Ma'am is it okay if we should just walk. The cafe is a few meters away." Dina is a bit hesitant in talking to me. Maybe I need to assure them that I won't bite. They are acting so reserve while we are walking to the cafe. They are talking in almost a whisper.

"You can talk normally around me. I won't mind. I like noisy and energetic people. Please treat me as a friend." I smile at them and they amusingly look at me.

"Are we making you uncomfortable?" one of them asked and I lightly shake my head.

"No, no. Please be yourself when I'm around that will make me happy" they all smile to me

"You have the purest heart Ma'am"

"And one more thing, call me Heaven or Ellie. I'm not used to honorifics. It makes me feel old." they laugh and they started to become noisy as we continue walking.

The cafe is a little far but we didn't feel the distance because they are so fun to be with. They try to make me laugh and stuff. I'm so glad I chose to help this people. We sit in a long table and they ordered for me. I never been to this cafe and according to them they used to stay here almost every day to finish some reports and that makes me trust them to pick the best for me.

"What's your course?" Ethan asked me maybe he saw my school Id and got curious. He looks like a good boy and a hardworking employee.

"Accountancy" I replied. His face scowled. I clearly understand why. I feel the same way.

"That's a hard degree. A lot of readings are required" he commented.

"Exactly, I am even wondering how the hell I pass my exams." I said they all look at me like they don't believe what I'm saying. What?

"You liar. We know you’re on top of your class. Mr. Cavelli once mention that in one of our meetings. He is so proud of you. You are his favorite example. He's like MY ELLIE IS WAY SMARTER THAN YOU ALL. I BET SHE CAN DO THIS JOB BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE." Ethan tries to impersonate Deus and that makes me laugh hard.