Palma ran towards the bus stop in a hurry. She was late for her interview and it was all because of her damn boss in a convenience store she works for. The bus stopped as she quickly entered and sat down. She brought a mirror from her hand bag to check her self. "Oh my gosh!! "She got startled as she saw her self. Her make up has been washed from the sweat on her face when she ran. "Damn!! "She cursed and search through her bag for her powder and lipstick but didn't see none . Today is just a bad day for her. She can't go to the interview looking like a ghost. "What am I going to do? "She ruffles her black hair in aggression. As the bus stopped she ran out abruptly to find a restroom to wipe her make up as she curse how cheap the make up foundation was.

Palma ran into the company and collide with a handsome looking man. The man is tall with fair skin. "What are you? "That was the first thing he said while staring at her ghost like face.

"Am sorry... "She trailed off as she saw how beautiful he was. He was like the epitome of handsomeness. Dark brown hair which its parted across his face. His eyes her light brown with a long lashes. Palma gulped and cursed her bad luck again. Why does she have to run into someone as handsome like this with this type of face and distorted cloth and hair. She apologized again and ran away.

The man shook his head and walked away.

After Palma was done cleaning her make up off with tissue and water, she use her hand to comb through her hair and adjusted her clothes. She walked out of the restroom and headed to the reception desk. "Good day ma'am, how may I help you? " asked the receptionist.

"I came here for an interview with Mr. Luxury "said Palma.

"You are a minute late"

"I know.. I had some trouble on my way here".

"Take the elevator head to the 18th floor"said the receptionist.

"Thank You so much!! "Said Palma as she ran to the elevator.

She got to the 18th floor and walked inside the interview room. She bow her head down and said in an apologetic manner. "Am Palma Jordan, am sorry for coming... "

"Get out" palma was cut off hearing a cold voice. "Am sorry sir I know am late, but it is one minute late... Please interview me!! ".

"Do you think I will employ people like you... Even if it is a seconds late, get out".

Palma raised her head, but was surprise to see a face she met just at the entrance of the building. "You!!! "She exclaimed. The man snorted "ghost girl.... I can't still employ people who look like a ghost ". He walked passed her as his secretary followed behind him. Palma was still rooted on the ground in shock. She can't believe that the person she bumped into was the owner of the building.

Barry Luxury, the CEO of Luxury Design and other Luxury corporation. Like the Luxury Restaurant, Boutique, Café, and Luxury Diamond. His company are all over the world. And it became every man dream to work for the company. His main branch is the Luxury Design and that was were Palma wanted to work as a designer.

Palma was seated on a chair in the convenience store sulking . Gustin walked in and saw her sulking. "What's wrong? "He asked. Gustin was her best friend and also work in the Blue Ivy convenience store.

"Gustin close the store and let drink huh? "Said Palma.

"Tell me what happen? "

"Am doomed!!!".

"You didn't get the job? "

"Ha! I wish.... I wasn't even interviewed!! "She exclaimed.

"Wow!! What did you do? "

"I was just a minute late and he was so scary and even said he doesn't need a ghost like person to work for him".

Gustin bust into a huge laugh. "Haha haha!!... I told you not to buy that cheap make up and not to even use it. Ha haha!! "

"Yeah laugh all you want.... Come on let go and get drunk ".

"Sorry I can't... Just go home and search for another company that will accept a ghost.. Haha!! "

..."You Bastard!! "Palma yelled as Gustin laughed and walked away. ...

By the time of the night, a tanned skin man entered Barry's office, his name is Elvis and he is one of Barry close friend.

"Hey! ". He greeted but Barry didn't answer. "Hello!! Earth to Barry!! ".

"Oh!! Hey when did you enter?" Asked Barry looking up.

"Just now. You look absent minded".

"Yeah got lost in this resume ". Elvis took the document and said "what is wrong with the resume? ".

"She looks so familiar "said Barry.

"She looks hot!! "Exclaimed Elvis. Barry gazed hard at Elvis. Elvis chuckled weakly .

"So tell me who is she?". They were staring at Palma's resume.

"Palma Jordan... "Barry brought out a old picture from his desk locker "we were in the same class in high school "Barry laughed evilly "she caused me emotional pain and even bullied me that made me go for a therapy. Now she is here and want to apply for a job" he smirked.

"What are you planning to do to that innocent lady? "Asked Elvis.

"Innocent?. She isn't. Tell Lillian to send a message to her saying she got the job"said Barry as he smiled wickedly.

Gustin walked inside Palma's house as he called her name "Palma!! ".

"Gustin am in the room. Come I need your help!! ". Gustin walked in her room and was presented with a mess. Her room was a whole mess with clothes, wigs, comb and make up every where.

"Gosh!! How do you sleep here? "He asked making his way to her.

"I need your help. What should I wear, formal cloth or casual? ".

"Why should I choose your cloth? Where are you going to? ". Palma smiled and said "I got the job!! "She squeal loudly.

"Am confuse here" Gustin scratched his messy blonde hair "which job? ".

"I got a job at Luxury design ".

"Wow!! Really!!... I thought you said they will never accept a ghost like you? ".

"Hey!! Quit teasing me!! ".

"Am not. Am serious right now" said Gustin.

"Maybe he got a change of heart. Now quit chatting and help. What should I put on, and my hair is so messy. Come on Gustin help me".

"Alright fine. Sit down I will do your hair. And put on the pink suit" said Gustin as Palma sat down.

"I hate pink!! "She protested. Gustin rolled his eyes "then wear the purple suit". Palma beamed and nodded.

"Geez!! What's the difference when they are still pink".

"Nop... Purple is darker". Gustin shook his head and started doing some magic to her hair. Gustin is also a stylist but he hardly do it cause it doesn't bring much money. He met Palma in college and ever since then they have been friends. People always wonder why two opposite Sex can be a tight friend but never dated since Palma is a beautiful girl and Gustin is also handsome. But through out those years they never feel anything except close buddies. And besides Gustin is a player who changes girls like socks.

The elevator stopped as Palma stepped out, she smile looking at the design room where she will be working from now on. She opened the door and walked in as she saw few ladies in the room. "Hey"she greeted but none replied her. Barry walked in with Lillian behind him. "Good day!! " they all greeted him but his gaze was on Palma. Palma shrink under his intense gaze. She wondered why he was staring at her, is it that they made a mistake while employing her. His staring took longer before he nodded to their greeting. "To test you guys skill I need the six of you to come up with a design. Palma will be the assistant of Sophia . Have a nice day" he said and walked away as Lillian give them the details of the design and left.

"Hello guys!! " said Palma happily.

Sophia stares at Palma scornfully. She thought why is Palma so beautiful than her and the way Barry was staring feels like he fell for her.

"What kind of relationship do you have with Mr. Luxury? "Asked a girl with a blonde hair named Kristen.

"I don't understand? "Said Palma looking confuse. "Well with the kind of gaze he looked at you.. Hmm" said a girl named Erica.

"Except that.. I heard we are meant to be five designers "said a brown hair lady, Gwen. "Come one guys!! Do you think someone like her will date our handsome Mr. Luxury huh? " said Jodi who look fierce and with a bad temper. Palma stood looking confuse. Did they misunderstand the gaze Mr. Luxury gave her cause to her it looked intimidating. And what is that girl saying that am too ugly for Mr. Luxury.

"P.. Pardon? "She had this feeling of being hated at first sight.

"It is a enough. We got work to do" said Sophia and they all started working on their designs leaving Palma alone.

During lunch the designer all headed down to the cafeteria were all workers in the company eats. Palma carried her tray of food as she headed to her co workers. As she was about sitting down Jodi sat down and said "sorry it is occupied ".

"But you weren't sitting there awhile ago "said Palma.

"Oh!! Am sorry, is just that I hate sitting close with people. So get out!! " Jodi yelled. "Ouch Jodi don't need to be rude. Come sit here " Kristen tapped the empty sit for Palma. Palma smiled feeling a little happy that it is only one of her co workers that looks friendly to her.

"Tha... "Palma was cut off as she was about sitting but got pushed out by her ' looks friendly to her friend ' mark the sarcasm. Her food got knocked out and fell on the floor with her as every one laughed at her. She was about getting mad but held it in cause Barry was staring at her with a mockery grin placed on his face. She feels out of place , everyone seems not to like her especially her handsome boss. She groans in frustration as she quickly picks her bag and dashed out of the place. Kristen saw a picture on the floor and she picks it up "isn't this not... "Before she could finish her words a lean fingers grabbed the picture. "M.. Mr. L.. Luxury!! " Kristen flustered as others was in shock. "Can you report yourself to Lillian . What you did was an inappropriate behavior "with those words he left the cafeteria.

Barry entered his office as he saw Elvis sitted on the couch with a cup of coffee and a magazine on his other hand.

"What are you doing here? "Asked Barry as he sat on his chair.

"I came to take you out for lunch"said Elvis keeping the magazine on the table.

"The way you put it sounds like we are dating. Sorry am not gay".

"And am not gay either. Come on you never go out and hang with girls. People may even think you are gay".

"You know my reason so why bring it up" said Barry as he folded his arms.

"That stupid phobia reason. Why will you be afraid of women?! Women are goddess you know!! ".

"You know what let's go out for lunch"Barry stood up and took his coat as he headed towards the door.

"Trying to escape the question Barry? "Said Elvis as he followed Barry out

"Is it working? " asked Barry as they headed to the elevator.

"Yep. Can never say no to a hungry man" Barry chuckled and shook his head.

" by the way what was the you were staring at? "Elvis asked as he looked at the picture. "Isn't it yours? About the girl who broke your heart. How did you put it, well never mind. You keep staring at it".

"Its... Never mind" they both entered the elevator.

"Sometimes I wonder why am still your friend when you keep so many secrets from me!! ". Barry gazed at the picture before putting it inside his pocket as Elvis kept nagging . Yes, the picture is the same with the one he have. But why is she with a copy if she doesn't know me... Or is she pretending??

What!!!! "Palma exclaimed again as she stared at Barry wondering if he hit his head or something. "You heard me right and I don't like repeating myself "said Barry.

"B.. But sir I.. I.. "

"There is no room for disagreement... This is my house address, be there by six in the morning, not late and not too early exactly six" he stood up "goodnight "and left.

"Who did I offend in my past live!!! "

FEW HOURS AGO..

Barry was so tired as he lay on his couch in his office, from there he was conjured into his dream or nightmare.

The bell rang for lunch in Emperor high school. A teenage Barry smiles as he gaze at the rose on his hand. He looked around for a girl who caught his eyes ever since he got transferred into the school. Her name is Palma Jordan.

He saw Palma sitted on a bench alone as she ate her sandwich. As he came closer he saw her wiped her tears. Barry hid the rose behind him and stood before her. "What! "She said coldly. Barry gulped and stutters " A.. Are y.. you alright? ".

"What do you mean?"

"I saw you crying a while ago".

Palma scoffed "I don't need your stupid sympathy "she threw the sandwich away and got up.

"I.. I brought this for you!! "Barry showed her the rose flower and smiled. No matter how much she hate him and bully him he will always have feelings for her. Palma gazed at the flower for a while and took it. The smile on Barry's face widened as she took the flower . Palma grimaced and threw the rose flower on the ground and stepped on it coldly. "Do you have feelings for me?? "She asked. Barry decided to tell the truth so he nodded.

"Then take the rose as your heart " she pushed him and walked past him. Barry squat down and picked up the rose as he also pick up his broken heart. "It hurts " he murmured as tears rolled down his cheek.

Barry opened his eyes as Elvis walked in. "Yo bro!!.... Hey are you crying? ". Barry touched his cheek and felt the tears, he smiled and shook his head "no. I got tired and just yawn. That what make my eyes teary ".

"Hmm.. Okay. Aren't you going for dinner? Everyone is Leaving the office already "said Elvis.

"Oh yeah , let's go" Barry stood up and wore his coat as they both head out. Reaching the last floor he saw Palma walking lonely as usual. Is it that she doesn't like making friends, he thought.

"Elvis go on without me. I think I will eat my dinner with someone else "said Barry gazing at Palma.

"Don't mess with that hot girl "said Elvis, Barry glared at him " haha.. I will get going " he said and quickly left, wow that guy is really scary .

"Miss Jordan! " Barry called. Palma turned and saw Barry standing so handsome in his white T shirt and tight jean trouser. Her co workers whirl too and wonder why he called her.

"Yes sir" she answered.

"Follow me to have dinner"

"What!!! "Sophia, Kristen, Erica, Jodi and Gwen yelled. Barry glared at them "what are you doing here. Get out ". They quickly ran out thinking what is going on with them. Barry started walking towards his car, he stopped and looked back "aren't you coming! ".

"S.. Sorry sir.. Yes sir" Palma who was dumbfounded quickly ran to meet his pace.

Now that bring us back to the present.

"What!!! " Palma exclaimed. Barry simply cut his steak and chew slowly, he swallowed it and drank his wine calmly .

"I want you to be my personal assistant ". "But why? You have your secretary. But why me"asked Palma .

"Well Lillian is busy with the company matter and her job is different from yours. Hers is something that deals with the company, while yours is something that deals with my matter. Do you need me to still explain deep? " Palma nodded. Barry shook his head "okay. Your job is to clean, make coffee, follow me to the salon, make sure I get to work on time and also leave work on time, knot my tie and many of my personal matter. Got it? "

"What!!! Palma exclaimed again. And that was how Barry left her astonished at the restaurant thinking If she has offended any one in her past live.