Blazing Phoenix PT2

Scarlette’s body felt like it was on fire. She had just gone toe to toe with Lux the co owner of the company she was hoping to work for on the day of her group interviews. She could tell by how his green eyes were peicing into her that it was a challenge he pleasantly has accepted.

After her educated response which aslo could be seen as a professional way of saying bring it on. Lux cleared his throat, straightened his tie and continued.

“Well done Scarlette” he said waving his hand in my direction. As you can see by Scarlette’s witty response, background reading is a necessity here at the Blazing Phoniex, you will continuously be challenged on what you know and where you got your information from. At the moment bulk of Scarlette’s description holds true, Lux said locking his eyes with mine.

“Fuck he was hot”I though but would never give his over inflated ego the satisfaction of ever hearing me say that out loud. He continued on and now his voice started to sound more like a mumble as I focused on my notes. I was told by other friends who successfully landed positions at the Blazing Phoniex that after the interview there was a surprise test that was done. Whoever passed that test would go on to the next round.

My mind started to refocus on my surroundings as I herd Lux say “And with that, I would like to thank everyone for coming”.

I looked up and he was still staring straight in my direction.

“Oh shit”I thought. Maybe I pissed him off a little too much. I bit my bottom lip and tried to avoid eye contact. The best part was, this whole thing was now over and hopefully I was moving on to the test portion that didn’t involve Lux’s deadly gaze.

I watch Lux stand up straight and button his blazer. “It’s been a pleasure meeting all of you”, Lux continued now we have one last portion of the interview that takes place in our board room. If you all could please follow Jackie, she will escort you all there.

I exhaled deeply and began to gather my things.

“Scarlette” Lux said, pointing at me. I froze and looked up at him through my glasses. If you could please hang back for a minute. I would like to speak with you.

My mind screamed “shit!” But my mouth said “of course” and went back into my seated position.

Lux walked over to me and stuck out his hand and I scrambled to do the same and shake his. His grip was firm enough to let me know he’s in charge but soft enough to be respectful of the opposite sex.

“It’s a pleasure to formally meet you Scarlette”. He said while shaking my hand. “Your quite quick on your feet with your replies”.

He stared into my eyes as if he was searching for something. Leaning casually on the table across from me with his arms now crossed across his chest.

“I like to speak with conviction”, I said rising from my seat so now we were face to face. My legs felt like jello and secretly I wanted to throw up from anxiety. But like my parents used to say when I was little, I’m stubborn as hell and never could back down from a challenge.

Lux shook his head, laughed lightly and said,

“Scarlette, your ballsy and I like your style. Your hired. Please see the front desk for your work badge that you will need to scan in on your first day tomorrow”.

“Tomorrow!”I said, unable to hide the surprise in my voice.

“Yes, tomorrow”Lux said standing up straight, no longer casual. “Will that be a problem Scarle…”. He said speaking slow waiting for me to offer up my last name.

“Jones, Mr. Lux”I said to move things along. “My last name is Jones, and no sir that will not be a problem at all, thank you for the opportunity”.

“Perfect! That’s what I want to hear!”He pushed a button on his cell phone and Jackie answered within seconds.

“Yes Mr.Lux”, Jackie said.

“Jackie, could you please have the employee paperwork ready for Miss Scarlette Jones to take home with her. She will be starting in the morning and I expect her paperwork to be completed by her tonight”.

As he said tonight he looked at me as if he was challenging me to state otherwise. I just nodded and he turned and walked away. Once the doors closed behind him I exhaled deeply.

“What the actual fuck was that!!!”My mind screamed, unreal!

“That man is absolutely unreal”, I mumbled and then it hit me like a ton of bricks. Wait! I’m hired!

Lux walked by Scarlette and took in the scent of her perfume. It was an enchanting aroma that made him take one last glance over his shoulder before exiting the meeting room. She had a nice ass that he was going to enjoy taking in the full view of tomorrow. Her spunky ways and firey attitude was a huge turn on to him. Plus her resume had indicated that she was an honorary graduate with a high IQ. Brains and beauty, he saw her as a deadly combination. A women like her could throw him off his game and that’s the last thing he wanted right now. Lux adjusted his pants casually to hide how aroused he was by the interaction as he waited for the elevator.

It felt like it was taking forever as he impatiently scrolled through his news feed. The elevator dinged indicating it had arrived and when the doors opened so did his mouth. There were those beautiful ocean blue eyes staring back at him behind her black rimmed glasses and putting her hair up in a messy bun. While she was doing that her top briefly became a crop top revealing a cute belly ring and nice abs.

Lux quickly got in and said his quick pleasantries.

“Miss Jones”he nodded and then looked down at his phone.

“Mr Lux”she said smoothly in reply.

“Fuck!”He thought taking a deep breath in and pressing the elevator button for the next floor down. He needed the ground level but fuck it, he couldn’t spend 5 more stops in the elevator with Scarlette. Her smell alone was making him think about taking her clothes off.

What is happening to me, he thought to himself. What is it about this girl?. He needed to cool off and this ride felt like an eternity.

How did she have this effect on him? he thought.

The elevator door finally opened and Lux sprang out. He ran his hands nervously through his hair on the way to the staircase.

Shit, he thought. This is bad.