Chapter 10: Unexpected turns
Mira woke up to the gentle embrace of the morning light, her wavy hair cascading over her face like a delicate veil. She looked like a morning princess, a goddess of dawn, with her rare, glowing skin that seemed even more radiant in the early hours. As she sat up, her eyes widened in surprise when she noticed a figure beside her bed. Her heart pounded as she realized it was Zamian.
Her cheeks flushed crimson as she quietly reached for her phone, which lay just out of reach near Zamian. Her heart raced when she saw the phone was off. She quickly powered it on and gasped when she saw she was an hour late for work. Panic set in as she worried about the consequences of her tardiness.
Mira quietly walked to the bathroom, her face growing warmer as she noticed the partially see-through glass. She hoped to slip in without waking Zamian. Her cheeks flushed even more when she tried to open the door, only for Zamian to stand up. He looked even more handsome than usual, his tousled hair falling over his face in a way that accentuated his striking appearance. Mira froze, unable to find her words. As Zamian’s moved in front of her, he pressed a button beside her, causing the bathroom’s glass to become opaque. Mira wondered why he hadn’t done this the day before when she had asked.
"Good morning," Zamian’s smooth, husky voice made her cheeks turn scarlet. Embarrassed, Mira hurriedly opened the bathroom door and stepped inside without saying a word. She felt a rush of shame at her awkwardness, wishing she had responded properly.
As Mira entered the bathroom, she covered her face with her palm, mortified by her reaction. She replayed the awkward encounter in her mind, feeling a pang of regret for not addressing Zamian’s greeting. Smacking her forehead in disbelief, she resolved to handle the rest of her day with more grace.
Sitting at the dining table in a dark, well-designed suit, Mira admired its elegance, realizing it was quite expensive. James arrived and informed her, "Hello, Miss Mira. Good morning. Master Zamian has already left for work. I’ll drop you off at your job and pick you up later."
Mira nodded in acknowledgment, feeling a mix of relief and curiosity about her day ahead. After finishing her meal, she walked outside the mansion, where James stood by the car, holding the door open for her.
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At her office, Mira recalled how, upon arriving, she had explained her lateness to the secretary. The lady assured her it was no problem and that everything had been taken care of. Mira had braced herself for a reprimand or even dismissal, given she was a new employee expected to demonstrate reliability. However, she was told that her tardiness was already handled.