Chapter 21. Don't Fire Me

Evelyn moved closer to his table as she rumbled over her words.

"Mr. Raphael, I apologize for coming late. I didn't intend to. I am so sorry. I slept off and couldn't wake up when my first alarm rang. I am so sorry. It has nothing to do with me being lazy, believe me when I say that I am very hard-working and I never joke with my work, never. This was just a mistake and I can assure you that it will never repeat itself." She rushed her words out without taking a second to breathe until she was done.

Raphael just stared, a little bit dumbfounded by her behavior. Evelyn became a little bit awkward and embarrassed.

"Please, don't fire me." She added.

Raphael stood up with his two hands in his pockets. He walked majestically towards her in a straight manner until he was standing in front of her.

"Look at me." He ordered and Evelyn did as he said

They were standing close to each other, it was at this moment that Evelyn realized how short she was compar