I Don't Deserved to be Love (Book 4 of Larove Series)

SOPHIA'S POV

"Ready?" My little Sister, Carmela, asked me.

I looked at myself in the mirror again. "Yeah. Are you sure you can babysit Sabrina today?"

"Sure sis. Just nail the interview."

I smiled.

"Remember! You're future employer is a very... Well... Good luck."

I tilted my head. "What?"

Carmela smiled. "Good luck, sis. With that outfit, I think you're going to nail it."

I turned to look in the mirror again. I decided to put my Long auburn hair in a neat bun. A Friend from university told me about an opening in the finance department at a multinational aviation maintenance company. Since I wanted this job desperately, I decided to be extra... Sophisticated? I turned my body and examined my look. Black suit pants and white dress shirt, just about the right amount of makeup and some eyeshadow to compliment my green orbs. Perfection!

"Charlie Avilia's wild parties went out of hand when a police officer escorted her out of a famous club!"

"Another useless morning news." I said and turned off the TV with the remote.

After I felt satisfied with my looks, I went to my baby's room and kissed her for good luck."Mommy’s going to find a job, sweetheart. Be nice to your aunt Carmela." I said to my sleeping angel. I caressed her cheeks and just watched this beautiful angel. I smiled. Thank God that bastard didn't take her away from me. I closed the door slowly not to wake her up. She was the only reason I was still holding on.

I walked towards the kitchen counter where Carmela was making breakfast. I moved in to her house after Brian threw Me out. That Son of a bitch decided to marry another younger and sexier woman after I had Sabrina. His reason? My junk was not fit enough for him anymore. What kind of man does that to a woman! I truly regretted marrying him. We had been together for years since high school and through university. We ended up marrying each other. Not even once I noticed his flaws. He was always so nice, and he was perfect for me. Now, I knew the phrase ‘no one is perfect’ did exist.

"Nervous?"

I looked up to see my sister’s warm smile. "A little bit." I’d never even had any experience being interviewed because right after getting my degree I ended up marrying a jerk.

"Don't worry. With your degree and looks, only blind people won't hire you, and you’re basically a genius!"

I stood to give my Sister a hug. "I needed that, Mel. Thanks"

my Sister patted my back. "You’re welcome. What are sisters for, right?”

I pulled away and sat back again. I had my breakfast and walked towards Carmela's car. I didn’t know what I would do without her in my life. I started the car and drove to Avilia Corporation, the place that maybe held my future...

CHARLIE'S POV

"THE FUCK, CHARLIE!"

I woke up with a throbbing headache and my Sister screaming at me. "Shut the fuck up, bitch." I said and pulled the comforter over my head. I could hear her heels clicking hard on the wooden floor.

She pulled off the comforter and threw it on the floor. "GET THE FUCK UP! I NEVER DREAMED OF SEEING MY LITTLE SISTER BEING DRAGGED OUT OF A CLUB BY A POLICE OFFICER!”

I opened my eyes, and instantly, a bright light hit me. "Shut the fucking curtains. Andrea, there's always a first time for everything."

I could feel her sit on my bed. "Char, what did I do to make you act like this? Did I do something wrong? Did I raise you badly?"

Oh God! She was doing the blaming herself thing. I tried to sit up.

Andrea noticed my struggle, and she helped me.

"Look. I'm twenty three. You're married, and your Husband and kids need you. I'm fine alone, and I absolutely don't need all the yelling. And it's not your fault. You raised me to be amazing in my line of work that you threw in my face to handle alone." I chuckled. "But seriously, it's not your fault." I reached out to hug her.

"It's not fine when the police call me at 3:00A.M.”

I laughed. "That's a record! Usually it's 4 or 5:00A.M.”

Andrea pulled away and hit me. "If i receive anymore complaints, I will marry you off. And I'm not even kidding."

Hell no! I was too young for a commitment. "No way bitch. There's no way I'm letting you control my love life. And aren't you supposed to be somewhere that is not here?”

"Nope. Christian said he's going to send the kids himself."

I nodded. "How are my nieces? How are Marsha and Misha?"

Andrea stood up. "Marsha said she's going to tryout for the cheerleading squad. Misha, she's practicing hard for her play next week. And you promised her you will go and watch her! Don't forget!"

I raised my hands. "I know I know. Chill. Just remember to call me or whatever."

Andrea sighed. "I'm serious Char. You don't want a thirteen-year-old girl banging on your door and hitting you repeatedly."

I remembered the last time she did that. My face was bruised for weeks. "Why do you even let her on a martial arts team?!"

"My Husband said it's a good exercise for her."

I sighed and stood up to go to the bathroom.

Andrea followed.

"How's life?" I asked her while brushing my teeth.

"Good. I Guess. How's yours?"

"I have a very amazing social life."

Andrea scoffed. "Yeah, when I came in the house, a woman walked passed me half naked."

I smiled proudly. I started to strip and took a shower in front of my sister.

"You seriously need to cover those bruises."

I looked down at my chest area and smiled. Man I did have a good night last night. "Nah. It's fine."

Andrea sighed. "I'll be waiting downstairs at the dining table."

"Kay..." I said and washed my body and hair. After that, I blew my dark brown hair to dry it up. I put on a little makeup and chose a casual attire. It was my company, and I didn’t care what I was wearing as Long as I was there. I felt satisfied and walked out of my room.

My head still throbbed from last night’s event. It was my birthday, and it was essential to have a wild party.

I made my way to the dining table and sat in my usual seat at the head of the table.

After Andrea decided to marry her Husband who was a lawyer, she begged me to handle the family's business because Christian wanted her to be a housewife. I mean come on! What was the point in having a business degree if you were going to be a housewife?! But I respected her decision and agreed to be the head of Avilia Corporation.

I may be young, but I was one of the world’s youngest businesswomen who managed to handle a multinational company. Everyone had their own flaws, and mine were having alcoholic tendencies and being a party animal. There were always pros and cons about everything I did. And at some point, I just let people say whatever they wanted about me.

"Miss. Today you have a meeting with our head branch from Dubai." My personal assistant slash best friend, Ellie said to me. "That's all?" She checked her iPad. "Abby fired her assistant."

"Why?"

"He... Swindled some of the company's income."

I coughed out my morning tea. "What?! How much?!"

Ellie sighed. "$50k."

Oh ,that was all? "She needs to find a good assistant."

Ellie nodded.

I looked at the wall clock and sighed. "Ellie, my coat is in the office, right?"

Ellie nodded.

"Let's go."

"WAIT!" Andrea called out. "Here." She handed me a gift. "Happy birthday." She smiled.

I laughed. "Thank you. Love you!"

"Love you, two. Be good!"

I turned to walk to the front door. "Ask the maids to clean my room and take care of my laundry!" I shouted. I waited for Ellie to get the car. I checked my phone, and there were a few of my Friends wishing me a happy birthday. I texted them all back saying my thank you, and Ellie stopped in front of me in my sleek red Ferrari. I opened the door and got inside.

Ellie smiled and stepped on the Accelerator.

I played some music and enjoyed the ride before I had to be a boss...

THIRD PERSON POV

Sophia parked her car and locked the door. She was nervous, anxious and scared all at the same time. She was confident before, but after seeing how huge and intimidating the building and people all around her were, she was having second thoughts. The only person who kept her sane was her little Sabrina.

She looked through her Friend’s texts, and it said her interview would be at 10:00A.M. This building even had its own cafeteria. Sophia looked at her wrist watch, and it was only 9:30. She decided to buy a coffee and wait for her turn.

Charlie was just pulling up in front of her building. The valet opened the car door for her, and she got out. She waited for Ellie and checked her phone again. There was a text from her on and off Girlfriend, and now, she was asking to break up again because she wanted to marry a guy. Charlie smiled and thanked God for his mercy. That girl was a messed! "I need to grab a coffee. Today will be a Long day."

Ellie nodded and followed Charlie to the cafeteria.

Everyone greeted her. Some faked a smile. Some even smiled and talked behind her back. For some workers, Charlie was a mean boss who always got what she wanted. For some, she was an angel who had a good heart.

Charlie smiled at the barrister and winked. "Can I get my usual, Florence?"

Florence nodded and blushed.

"Thank you, doll face."

Charlie was also well-known for her flirting side. They all well knew she was not fond of any guys. Just women.

Florence prepared Charlie’s usual coffee and smiled. "Here you go, miss."

Charlie winked and smiled. She put down a $100 note and walked away towards the elevator.

Sophia was about to stand up when Charlie accidentally spilled her hot coffee onto Sophia's dress shirt and stained it all.

"Oh shit! I'm really sorry!" Charlie immediately apologised.

Sophia gasped and tried hard not to scream out from the pain she felt when the hot coffee made contact with her skin. "Well, now I blew it. It's fine, miss. I should be careful myself."

"I'm really sorry, miss. I feel bad."

Sophia waved her off. "It's okay." She looked at her wrist watch. "I have to go to an interview I'm sure I'll fail." She was about to walk off but stopped and turned around. "Miss, what floor is the finance department?”

Charlie raised her eyebrows and smiled. "Walk towards the main lobby to the elevator. Fifth floor."

Sophia smiled and bid her goodbyes.

Charlie watched as Sophia's body disappeared in the hundreds of people in the lobby. She turned to meet Ellie. "Let's go. And I want you to call Abby when we're inside my office."

Ellie nodded.

They both walked towards the private elevators that only the Avilia's and their associates could use. Ellie pressed the 20th floor button and waited patiently. A 'ding' and the door opened.

The whole floor consisted of a play room, a meeting room and even a little cafe with the finest Chefs. It was what Charlie called her 'apartment’. Only certain people did she grant permission to be on her office floor, and that was family, friends and Girlfriends.

"Abby on line 3."

Charlie nodded and put Abby on loudspeaker. "Hello?" "It's Charlie."

"I know, Char. What do you want? I have a lot of people to interview."

Charlie smirked. "About that. I want you to hire a woman wearing a white dress shirt and black pants. She has Long auburn hair and the boom factor, she has a huge coffee stain on her dress shirt. Hire her."

Abby smiled. "Is this one of your crushes?"

"No. Just I feel bad. Besides, I took a glance at her resume. She's a graduate from UCLA."

Abby sighed. She knew better than saying no to her boss. "Fine."

"Oh and Abby, I want to see the interview. Turn on the webcam and speakers."

Abby sighed again and did as told.

Every manager and head of department had their own spy cam installed by Charlie's request.

"Call her and throw everyone out. Focus the cam on her resume."

"All right boss." Abby said and stood up walking towards her door. She searched the waiting area for a woman with a coffee stained dress shirt. Her eyes landed on an auburn haired woman who looked like she was about to cry at any second. "You, the one with the coffee stain. I want you." She said and walked in her office again. She pushed on the button. "Throw everyone out."

Sophia felt like she was about to burst, and to her surprise, the interviewer called for her. She took a deep breath and walked in the office. She looked around, and it was breath taking. Did everything in this building look like a palace?!

"Please have a seat."

Sophia smiled and sat.

"Resume please."

Sophia handed her it.

Abby adjusted the cam that was attached to her computer.

Charlie looked closely at the widescreen she had inside her office. "Sophia Clarke. Nice name." She said under her breath.

Abby smiled at Sophia. "Tell me about yourself."

Sophia took a deep breath. "My name is Sophia. I'm twenty four years old. I graduated from high school early and continued with a finance degree from UCLA. I have a three-year-old Daughter, and I am divorced." She finished.

"Such a young age. How did you know there was an opening here?"

"My Friend, Zack, told me about it."

Abby furrowed her eyebrows. "Zack? Zack Jones?"

Sophia nodded.

"He's my Brother."

Sophia's eyes widened. She never knew her gay Friend was from the rich people category.

"You're hired. Your starting salary will be..."

*ping*

Abby looked at her new IM on the computer. Her eyes widened when Charlie wrote '$10,000'. She cleared her throat. "$10k."

Sophia choked on her own saliva. "Seriously?"

"Apparently so." Abby smiled and stood up.

Sophia followed her gesture.

Abby offered her hand, and Sophia shook it. "You will start tomorrow..."

*ping*

Abby looked at the IM again. She was trying hard not to sigh. She smiled. "And a person named Ellie will lead you to your office tomorrow. Please be on time, and make sure to be ahead of everyone . This company will not tolerate failure or bad behaviour and attitude."

Sophia nodded her head to show she understood all the rules.

Abby smiled. "Welcome to Avilia Corporation."...

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CHARLIE'S POV

I smiled.

Ellie sighed. "What is wrong with you?"

I shrugged my shoulders.

"$10k?! That’s even more than my salary."

"Do you have a Husband?"

"No."

"Do you have a kid?"

Again. "No."

I typed something on my computer and said, "Why do I have to give you more salary than you need? Besides, you receive more money in a month from you're parents."

Ellie didn’t know what to say.

"And Sophia clearly needs to get back on her feet."

Ellie gave up.

"Oh, and Ellie, please hire a private investigator and search for her background. I need to know about her life."

Ellie nodded and walked out of the room.

*ring ring ring*

I rolled my eyes. I pressed the call button and put it on speaker. "What?!" I really hated this call. I truly despised this man.

"Hello Charlie..." A deep Russian accented man came through my speaker.

"Yes Yuri. What do you want?" I said through gritted teeth.

"Just wanted to make sure you will accept my offer to sell half of your stocks. And you know I will tell everyone your little secret if you don't."

I slammed my hands on the table. ”Look you bastard! I don't care if the whole world knows I'm a Woman who has a penis! So shut the fuck up!" I picked up the phone and slammed it hard until it broke.

Ellie walked in. "Yuri?"

I nodded.

"I'll get the hot tea."

I repeatedly slammed my hands on the table to release my stress. Even my past Girlfriend didn't care for my imperfection. Why should I listen to this bastard! I was born with two genders. Andrea explained it to me when I had my first... 'Erection’. I thought I was a male, but then, my breasts started to show when I was twelve. By then, I mostly spent the day going back and forth to the hospital. By the age of nineteen, Andrea requested for me to check which steroid took dominance in my body. It turned out testosterone was dominant in my body. So I had a female figure but a male inside. I couldn’t be labeled. I could be a she or a he. I answered to both.

My dating life? At first, they all had the same reaction. Either called me weirdo or the best of both worlds. In the end, they ended up dating me because of my billions. I never had a serious relationship. It was all based of sex and money. No one owned my heart. But I had to rethink my motto of life. Sophia clearly caught my attention. Her beauty, her kind gesture and how she handled any situation. When I accidentally spilled the coffee on her, it showed me how calm she was. Now that I knew her Husband divorced her, I knew she was strong. She could keep a calm and smiling face even when her world was crashing down. I wanted to know her better. I wanted to... love her...