CHAPTER 2

Celeztine’s Point of View

“Thank you, Sir.” I just said.

He remains in his blank face as he nods before standing up. 

“S-sir there are still 10 on the list who would like to get an interview.” The school staff said when the Governor was about to leave the room. 

I was just standing there, waiting for them to tell me that I’m done. 

“I already chose 3 students.”He uttered before going out of the room. 

“Miss Dior you’re dismissed, you may now go back to your class. We’ll contact you if you qualified.” one of the Governor’s staff said. 

I nodded and bowed my head for respect before I went out of that room.

Emily immediately approaches me. 

“What happened Lez? Are you chosen?” She asked.

“I don’t know Emily, I guess not,” I replied. 

She nodded and was about to enter the room when one of the Governor’s staff come out. 

“Hello everyone, Governor Isaac said that he already chose the 3 students that’ll accompany him on his flight to France, however, if we had a problem with any of the chosen students then we’ll contact any of you here on the list. For now, go back to your class and thank you for your interest. Have a nice day.” the staff said before going back inside of the room.

“Oh my that’s so unfair, I haven’t gotten an interview.” Emily ranted as we walk back to the room. 

I glanced at her.

“It’s alright Emily, I didn’t know if I was chosen anyway, what if there are much bigger opportunities so we could apply for an internship in our dream airlines right? C’mon don’t lose hope.”- I uttered and tap her back, and when I put back my gaze in front, a tall man stops in front of me, and when our eyes met, damn I am hypnotized by those green eyes, his proud nose and pouted red lips were so tempting. 

“Move.” His baritone voice echoed in the hallway, I would love to wake up in the morning hearing those.

“Lez.” I was taken aback when Emily called my name and felt embarrassed when I realized that I was blocking his way. 

“I-I’m sorry.” the only soft words came out from me.

He looks annoyed but remained in his firm face as he passed us by and went inside the interviewee room. 

“You’re an epic fail Lez.” Emily whimpered. 

“I was hypnotized,”  I replied.

She chuckled. 

“Who wouldn’t any way right? I wonder if he’s your boyfriend? I can’t imagine the envious stare that students will throw at you.”  She warned. 

I shook my head.

“That’s impossible Emily,” I replied. 

After the class, I immediately pack my things and went home. I’ll visit dad first before I find a job. 

“Are you sure you want this job?” The woman in her mid-40s asked. 

After visiting my dad, I’m in the restaurant near the university, there is a sign outside that they’re hiring so I didn’t think twice and tried my luck today. 

“Y-yes Ma’am,” I replied. 

She looks at me from head to toe. 

“Did you have a job before? No experience? You seem like a rich kid with your smooth-looking white skin and aren’t you studying?”She asked continously as she frowns at me. 

I nodded and bit my lip before I spoke.

“I-I’m a student in the Williams University Ma’am but I’m not a rich kid. My dad is in the hospital that’s why I need this job for his operation and medication.” I mumbled.

She nodded her head before removing her apron and giving it to me. 

“You can start now.” 

My eyes widened and almost hug her but remained in her firm face. 

“This will be just training, but I’ll pay you today for your service, take orders from the customers and if there isn’t any customer at the moment then clean up. I’ll decide if I’ll hire you before this day ends based on your performance today, so good luck.” she purred before flashing a wide grin on her face and leaving me. 

I closed my eyes and convinced myself, I don’t have experience working because dad never allows me, he said it’ll be just a distraction on my studies and that he can still provide for our needs, but the situation now is different Celeztine and you have to do your best. 

I nodded and immediately went to the dining area.

I’ll just have to ask for their orders, give the list to the cashier, then it’s all good. We were all distracted when five noisy men entered the restaurant, they seemed drunk but I guess no, they’re just happy with their lives. The cashier look at me and nodded probably the sign to approach them and ask for their orders, which I immediately did. Even though I’m nervous right now, I have to do this.

“Good evening Sir, I would like to ask what your orders are?” I asked in my most soft voice so I won’t sound rude and unpleasant to them while flashing my sweetest smile. 

The guy wearing a black cap look at me and motioned to walk closer to him. 

“Hi Miss, are you working here?” I was stunned a bit by how he looked on my chest but I just ignored it. 

I nodded and smiled. 

“Yes Sir, may I take your orders?” I repeated. 

“Oh, is that so? Your pretty face, smooth skin, and the perfect body doesn’t suit you here. I think you’ll perfectly fit as my future wife don’t you think so? I’m rich, and you’ll be living in a mansion how about that?” He blurted as he grinned at me. I can feel the intense stares of his colleagues and giggles at me and even some of the customers in the restaurant. 

“That would be a perfect offer but I’m not interested Sir if you are pleased may I take your orders now?” I asked politely. 

“Alright, give us 3 bottles of wine and every dish on the menu.” He ordered still wearing that gloomy grin of him. 

I nodded and smiled. 

“It’ll take a bit of time but it’ll be worth your wait Sir. Thank you.”  I uttered before leaving them. 

“Damn that’s the hottest waitress I’ve ever seen dude.” I heard one of the guys shriek. 

I shook my head before handling the cashier their orders. 

“This is a lot, make them pay first so we won’t have any problems later.” The cashier whispered as she hands me back the list of their orders with the billing amount.

I nodded and smiled at her but she just stare at me for a few seconds and went back to her work. I just ignored it and went back to the tables of the guys even though I don’t want to go back there. 

“Oh there you are again Miss, did you miss me already?” The guy wearing the black cap teased. 

I just smiled and handed him the bill.

“Here are your bills Sir, that was just a piece of cake for you,”  I replied. 

“Woah you know how to make my heart flutter huh, how much is this? Too cheap, we’ll probably order more later.”He mumbled as he pulled out his wallet and intentionally showed me the bluebills it contains, he handed me almost half of it and wink at me. I stared at his hands that’s massaging mine with the bills on them, which sent shivers to me and gave me goosebumps. 

“Can I take you out?” He suddenly asked that made me want to slap him but I didn’t, I still managed to smile and pulled off my hands gently. 

“I’m not on the menu Sir.” I warbled and leave him there. 

“Woah dude, she seems to be a hard-to-get one don’t you think? You’ll probably sleep alone tonight!” And they all giggled. 

“Here,” I muttered as I hand her the bills. 

“That’s good. Thanks, clean up there, while you’re waiting for their orders.” She ordered full of authority.

I nodded and went to the tables holding a clean towel and broom, this time. 

“Nice butt.”I heard one of the men shouts. I hold the broom tightly trying to calm myself. 

“Celeztine!” the cook called my name, I immediately walk closer to him. 

“Here are the orders of that table.” He said putting one by the dishes on the serving pan. 

I nodded and tried to walk properly with utmost care fearing to get myself stumble. Good thing I am just wearing two-inches heels. 

I was praying the whole time I was walking towards their table that I won’t mess up until I delivered the dishes but before I could the serving pan on the table, my eyes widened when I felt someone’s hands rushing to my butt. 

“S-Stop!” I protested, my heart was beating so fast. 

I look at the guy who did that. 

“W-why did you do that?” I asked unbelievably, I can feel that any moment my tears will burst out. 

He flashed a wide smirk at me and pulled out his tongue like a maniac craving for something. 

“Your butt is nice, I can’t imagine if I can strip that clothe…”  But before he could finish his sentence. 

“WHAT THE F*CK!” The man growled. 

A firm fist landed on his face already. 

“You probably don’t have a mother or sister don’t you?” 

That voice, my eyes immediately glance at him. 

“Z-Zeus?”