Chapter 4: Stare

Cara's POV

I wander around central park. Mindlessly walking around.

I am still baffled on why

I was assigned at the Executives floor. I am new and usually old cleaners are the one who are assigned there.

Don't get me wrong the workload on that floor is less but the pressure of cleaning perfectly is immense.

We don't know maybe Mr. Bradford is inspecting every furnitures for dust in his free time. I heard that he is allergic to dust. That's the rumor that I heard when I was new that's why our  department head sternly remind us to clean properly.

I decided to buy 2 hotdog waffles and a 1.5 liters of water for dinner. As a routine I sat on the grass and observe people while eating.

I finish my dinner then decided to go home. As soon as I arrive at my room I freshen up and tried to sleep. Key word is tried.

Eventually sleep catches up to me and in no time my alarm is blaring.

I do my morning routine and made sure that I arrive extra early at the office so that I can clean the floor before the staff arrive.

At 5:30am I am already starting to scrub, clean and disinfect the 2 restrooms on this floor. I check all the Bidets if it is functioning correctly and refilled all the tissue paper on each stall.

I finish at 7:30am. Cleaning restrooms takes a lot of work but it is satisfying to see it sparkling and smelling fresh after.

I decided to wipe all the chairs and tables then I'll take my break.

I greeted the receptionist and the PA of Mr. Bradford which they return pleasantly.

I carefully clean all the crevices of the chairs and tables. Dust always accumulates in that area.

As I was cleaning one of the couch outside the office of the owner's office. I feel chills suddenly runs up to my spine. It feels like there is someone staring at me. I look around but there is no one around me.

I shrug my shoulders then continue my current work.

"Cara please come here."

I look up and the PA of Mr. Bradford is calling me in her office.

"You called me Miss?"

"Please call me Jane no need for formalities. It is past 9 am already. You are already past your first break. You can take your one hour break now."

"I'll just finish-'' she cuts me off and said

"No no. Go now. That's an order. These furnitures will not go anywhere. They can wait. Understood?"

I nodded skeptically and reluctantly return the disinfectant spray and the rug that I am using to my cart.

I went down to the cafeteria and chose an Egg sandwich and a cup of coffee.

After 10 minutes I went back to work. Jane looks up when she saw me and said "You're already finish?"

I nodded and replied " It's just breakfast anyway and I need to continue my work so I can go home on time."

Jane nodded in understanding then I resume my work. The feeling of someone staring at me came back.

Maybe it is just my nerves.

I stand up. I close my eyes and grasp my necklace. I take several deep breaths to calm my nerves.

After a minute I open my eyes and went to the conference room to clean it.

I arrange all 21 chairs. I wipe the enormous table inside the room. I can't believe that there are wrappers of candies on the floor. This people can't even throw a small candy wrapper properly.

I tried to wipe the flat screen TV inside but my small stature made that impossible. Why does all things here is not height friendly for us who are five feet and below?

I can't believe that it is already lunch and I am still not finish in the conference room. How come I don't have any partner in this floor and the others have? I need to talk to the manager about this.

I decided to take my lunch after cleaning the conference room so that it is only Miss Jane and the CEO's room is left.

I vaccum and polish the floor. I refill the water in the humidifier. I dust off the air purifier heck even the blinds I cleaned it.

After I finish cleaning the conference room I walk out and see that it is already 1:30pm at the digital clock behind the receptionist.

Am I slow on cleaning or what? I really need a partner.

I inform the receptionist that I will take my lunch and I'll be back.

"Take your time. No worries." She replied.

I chose 2 slices of meat overload pizza and a can of Fanta. This time I ate my  pizza slowly. I want to savor every bite.

The crunchy but soft crust and the overloaded toppings is to die for. I finish my drink already but I still have Pizza left so I walk back to the counter to buy another can but to my surprise she said that it is still free.

I thought only one serving of drink is free. Maybe I am wrong. I thank her and continued to eat my lunch.

I went back at 2:30pm and I was shock that Jane and the receptionist was flustered.

I walk towards them and ask "Can I help you with something?"

Jane look up and I see sudden relief in her eyes.

"Cara can you please go to the Dry cleaners and get the suit of Mr. Bradford? I forgot that he needed that suit at 4pm."

I eagerly nodded "Tell me where then I'll get it."

"The company driver is downstairs he will take you back and forth. Thank you for this Cara. I know this is out of your Job description."

I waived her and said "Nonsense. I'll go now."

I went down to the parking area and saw the company driver. It is a 15 minute drive from the office to the Dry cleaners and this is not your ordinary dry cleaners it is for the rich people. Do dry cleaners have receptionist? This one have.

"Hi I am here to get the suit of Mr. Bradford."

"Name please and proof of identification." What? I am just claiming a suit why do I need an ID?

I present her my company ID and she call someone.

''Please take a seat and we will give the suit of Mr. Bradford."

I sat down to one of the plush chair. I dust off my working pants first because I don't want to dirty the cushions of the chair.

With in 5 minutes she gave me a zipped black cloth in a hanger that contains the Suit and it is heavy. And  it is almost 3/4 of my size. How tall is Mr. Bradford?

I thank her and run towards the waiting car. I carefully manipulate the suit so it will not get any creases so in short the whole 15 minute ride going back to the company my arms are just raised holding his suit up.

I run back to the CEO's floor. Jane was nowhere to be found and I don't know where to place the suit.

I don't know what came over me but I knock on Mr. Bradford's door. I hear a grunt coming from inside so I slowly entered the room with the suit hiding my whole body.

"I am sorry sir for disturbing you but Miss Jane told me to retrieve your suit at the dry cleaners. I don't know where to put it since I can not find Miss Jane." I can't hear any movement but suddenly a warm soft hand touch mine and gently remove the suit from my grasp. I don't know If I am going crazy but his touch zaps my whole body.

As my cover was taken away I look down immediately and a black Oxford shoes greeted me.

"Thank you sir and I'll take my leave." I scurry out of the room and run towards the restroom to compose myself.

I look at the mirror and my whole face is blushing and If you look into my wide blue eyes you can tell that I am flustered.

Why would I be rattled I did not even see his face and he didn't even talk!

What's wrong with me?

I douse my face with cold water to decrease the redness of my face then decided to clean the CEO's room once he went out for his business meeting so for now I clean the room of Jane.

When I am sure that he is not there anymore I hurriedly clean his whole office. Thank God that Mr. Bradford is not messy so It is easy to clean his office. His own private restroom took a little bit of time but I finish it in no time.

15 minutes before 5pm I went back to 25th floor to change out off my uniform and went out of the building unknowingly that there is a mismatched eyes staring at me as I go back to the comfort of my home.

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