A Baby For Billionaire Knox

THEME: You are fired!

KNOX MARTINS BEACH HOUSE

Ereria came out minutes later and started the trek to the nearest bus station. She prayed that a taxi should appear out of no where to help her to the Mall but she became frustrated when none showed up.

Finally Eretia got to the bus station, she sighted a mini mart not too far and she saw an old man offloading cartons from an old truck into a mini mart next to the station.

Eretia walked up to the old man. “Excuse me, sir.” She said.

The old man turned to face her. “Good morning, how may I help you.. young lady?” He asked.

“I am sorry to interrupt your job… but when is the next bus to town arriving?” Eretia asked the old man in a soft tone.

“I have no idea. And I haven’t seen any bus around lately.” The old man answered.

Eretia eyebrows drew together. “Why?” she questioned.

“Just one bus only comes around if people wants to visit the beach and it is mostly during festive period or special days.” The old man groaned in pain when he bent down to lift a carton.

“Oh sorry.. let me help.” Eretia carried three heavy boxes into the mart.

The old man was surprised. Eretia saw an old woman in the store who sat at the pay desk. “Good morning ma.” She greeted her.

The old lady was stunned. “Uhmm.. where should I drop these cartons?” Eretia asked.

“Over.. over there.. please.. thank you.” The old lady stuttered.

Eretia dropped it and went back to the old man. “How.. how did you manage to carry those heavy cartons.” The old man couldn’t hold back his questions.

“I am strong. I mean… I do a lot of workouts at the gym.” Eretia lied. It seemed like the only reason to convince the old man so he won’t ask more questions.

“Alright.” The old man nodded in understanding. “But-”

“Give me a ride to town.” Eretia cut him off to stop him from asking any more question. She knew it was her super strength at work and she was not ready to tell the old man about it. He might think she is crazy.

“I will help you with all the boxes and you will give me a ride into town. And I can also drive if you let me.” Eretia said.

Oliver had taught her how to drive when she was eager to know learn human stuffs. And she even managed to get a license.

“Okay… but can you drive?” The old man looked at her from head to toe.

“Yes.” Eretia arranged four cartons, bending over to lift them again. Then she suddenly felt the sharp pain in her ankle but she ignored it.

The old man noticed her stiffness for some seconds. “Are you okay? Are you sure that you can carry all these boxes?” He asked in a concerned tone.

“Just relax.. I will take it all. I will help you with all the boxes. I am fine.” Eretia replied.

“Thank you.” The old man smiled at her.

Minutes clicked by and Eretia finished carrying the boxes. The old woman gave her a candy while the old man drove her to the town and she thanked him. She took a taxi to Gold Mall.

GOLD MALL

Eretia alighted from the taxi and paid the driver. Gold Mall has an enormous building with every window having a designer brand, “G. M” engraved on. People walking in and out of the building with paper bags in their hands.

Eretia gasped when she stepped into the Mall. It had all variety of goods. Suddenly, she started to feel a pounding pain at every step she took with her right ankle. Though she thought of calling Oliver to inform him about it but she waved it off. Oliver might try to convince her to quit the job for spraining her ankle just few days at work and he would get mad at Knox for hurting her. So Eretia concluded that it was best to endure the pain.

“Now how am I to find the boss in this big place?” She limped farther and went to the Jewelry section after passing by the large grocery store.

“Excuse me..” Eretia said to a lady at the desk.

“How may I help you miss?” The lady flashed her a smile.

“Perhaps.. have you seen Mr Knox Martins around here?” Eretia asked.

The lady smile grew brighter at the mention of his name. “Oh yeah.. he is in the clothing section.” She answered.

“Please where is the section?” Eretia asked.

“On the second floor so you have to take the elevator.” The lady pointed towards a direction.

“Oh thank you.” Eretia flashed the lady an appreciative smile before she walked away.

Slowly Eretia moved towards the elevator and she got to the second floor. She saw the salon section and looked in it to see if Knox might be there styling his hair.

“Wow!” Eretia gasped when she saw the ladies sitting in front of large mirrors. “So.. pretty…” she muttered.

Eretia looked at her phone, the time was 9:20 a. m and she prayed that Knox won’t fire her for coming late to the Mall.

“No… He can’t fire me right? Mrs Elaina hired me.. not him.” Then Eretia stopped to think as she stared at her phone.

“What if he tells his mother that I am not punctual and that -” she was interrupted by a familiar voice.

“Listen, I can’t run my agency that way.”

Eretia looked up from her phone and Knox Martins was there! He was walking towards her way with three other people, two women and one man. And she knew these humans were models like her boss.

“Boss!” Eretia waved at him.

Knox looked up at her and his eyes did a slow crawl on her. Knox Martins noticed she was not on heels anymore but boot. Eretia cleared her throat and managed to walk up to them. She did a good job at hiding the fact that her ankle was hurting badly.

“Who is she?” The man next to Knox asked.

Knox cleared his throat when Eretia reached them. “Jason please meet Eretia. She is my personal assistant.” He introduced briefly.

“Oh Eretia, it is nice to meet you.” Jason grinned and stretched out his hand towards her.

“Likewise.” Eretia shook hands with Jason.

Jason raised her hand up to his mouth and kissed the back of her palm. “You are such a beauty.”

Eretia raised her brows at the gesture. “Thank you.” She mouthed.

Knox cleared his throat. He was not comfortable with Jason’s attitude towards Eretia. So he interrupted Jason before he could say anything else.

“Eretia meet Tiana and Tatiana.. they are the new models I just signed into my agency.” He said.

“Hi Eretia.” The ladies greeted in unison.

“Hello, it is nice to mee you too.” Eretia replied with a half smile on her face.

Jason stared intently at Eretia as he took in her beauty. “Wow! Knox, I must admit that your personal assistant is so hot and sexy. She looks exactly like a professional model.” He chuckled.

“No, she is not a model. Jason, I think it is time for you to leave. I mean take the ladies to the agency I will meet up soon.” Knox said with a serious look on his face.

“Eretia, I hope to always see you around at the office or we could have lunch some other time.” Jason winked at her.

“No.. no not with this one Jason. She’s got a boyfriend.” Knox announced without thinking.

Eretia gave him a surprised look. Boyfriend?! That’s a lie.

“Oh really? Eretia, I should have expected that right?” Jason chuckled.

“Uhmm..” Eretia looked at her boss and she wasn’t comfortable with the look on his face. “Yes… I have a boyfriend.” She faked a smile on her face.

“Go ahead… Jason.” Knox Martins urged his friend to leave.

“Okay.” Jason shook his head in agreement.

“I’ll be at the office soon.” Knox Martins smirked.

“Bye Eretia.” The ladies waved at her and she did the same too.

Eretia turned to face Knox immediately they walked away. “Why.. why did you tell Jason that I have a boyfriend?” She asked.

“And is that what you should be asking me right now?!” Knox snapped with a raised eyebrow.

“Huh? I thought I asked you a question too.” Eretia said.

“I told you to get here by 9:00 so what’s the time now?” Knox demanded as he tucked his hands into his pocket.

“9:30.” She replied in a low tone.

“Good.. You are fired!” Knox Martins grounded out.

“What?!” Her jaw dropped while Knox started to walk away.

“You are fired!” Knox repeated.

“Boss! That’s unfair!” She screamed behind him.

Knox swirled round to look at her. “What?”

“I got here before 9:30.” Eretia grumbled.

“What time?” He asked.

Eretia went to meet him. “There was no bus at the station so I couldn’t make it on time. I arrived here at 9:20 a. m.” She answered.

“Keep that excuse to yourself!” Knox looked straight into her eyes.

“But.. I am being honest here..” She muttered.

Knox relaxed and his frown faded as he studied her expression. “Follow me.” He said in commanding tone.

“Huh?” Eretia thought she heard the wrong words.

“Do you want to get fired?” Knox asked.

“No boss.” She nodded.

“So follow me.” He commanded.

I didn’t get fired! A small smile crept on her face. Knox walked away and she followed him.