•ADRIAN•
I was in my office, working on my laptop, when my personal assistant came in with the coffee I asked her to get for me over twenty minutes ago. I glared at her as she walked towards my desk and I noticed that she was shivering, like a cat that just got out of water.
“What the hell took you so long?” I asked her in anger.
“The queue at the cafe was very long, so I had to wait in line until it got to my turn.” She answered with a nervous smile.
“Couldn’t you tell whoever the fuck that was in charge that I am the one that wants to drink the coffee?” I asked again.
“I’m so sorry, Sir.” She apologized, already close to tears. She must be very timid because I haven’t even said nor done anything.
“Give the damn coffee to me.” I demanded and held out my hand and she gave it to me with shaky hands.
I brought the plastic cup up to my lips and took a sip of it but I immediately spat it out. The coffee was already cold and it wasn’t even the type I told her to get for me. I flung the cup of coffee at her and before she could blink, the content of the cup poured on her.
“Is this what I ordered for, and why is it cold?” I asked.
“I’m so sorry, Sir. I thought that was what you ordered, and the elevator stopped working for a little while, so I had to wait for it to work again.” She replied with an apologetic look.
“I don’t give second chances, you started working yesterday and you’re already making mistakes… That won’t continue.”
“I’m very sorry, Sir. I apologize.” She begged.
“Keep the apology to yourself because you’re fired already.” I stated coldly and faced my laptop once again.
“Sir… Please forgive me, the mistake won’t repeat itself.” She said, already crying.
“Of course it won’t. Get out of my office… NOW!.” I yelled, but she just stood there and continued crying and pleading.
I picked up the telephone on my desk and put a call across to the securities. Within a few minutes, they got to my office and I ordered them to get the wailing banshee out of my office. When they were about to walk out of my office, I stopped them.
“Stop by her office, pack her belongings and throw her out of the building along with them. I must not set my eyes on her in these premises ever again.” I said to them. They nodded and resumed dragging her until they were out of my sight.
I picked up my telephone once again and called my secretary, informing him to get me a new personal assistant as soon as possible. After that, I got back to work.
•BRIANNA•
I woke up very early this morning, tidied up the house and cooked breakfast for my mom and younger sister. When I was done, I climbed up the stairs and went to wake mom to tell her that breakfast was ready, so that she could freshen up and come downstairs. I also went to the room Mariana and I shared to wake her up to prepare for school.
“Morning sis.” Marie greeted me when she woke up.
“Morning. How was your night?” I asked.
“It was good, how was yours?.” She responded and I gave her a response. Then she sauntered to the small conjoined bathroom to take her bath.
I went back to the kitchen to pick up my phone which I had left on the counter earlier. I turned it on to find a missed call from my best friend, Cherry, and I called her back immediately.
“Hey bestie. How’re you doing?” I heard her voice from the other end.
“I’m fine, Cherry… How was your night?” I asked her back.
“I’m fine too. Sorry about yesterday. I was very busy, that was why I haven’t called to ask about how you’ve been doing since then.” She stated.
“I’ve been good. Besides, it wasn’t your fault, but that stupid man’s. At least I still have one more job left, that should count as something.” I replied with a shrug.
“Well, what if I tell you there’s something you can do?” She asked chirpily.
“What is that?” I quizzed.
“Have you heard of A.C. Organizations?” She asked.
“I don’t. Am I supposed to know about them?” I replied.
“Oh my gosh! This is why I told you to know what’s going on around you. Why have a phone when you wouldn’t even use it? It’s supposed to help you know things!” She snapped.
“Well, A. C. Organizations is like one of the biggest industries in the world and the headquarter needs a personal assistant for the CEO.” She explained.
“Wow, really? Are you sure I stand a chance though? Because you know my level of education.” I stated, feeling unsure.
“I think you should give it a try first. Also, have faith, even if it’s just a little bit.” She said like the optimistic person that she was.
“Well, it doesn’t hurt to try. Thanks for the info, Cherry.” I stated, thanking her.
“No problem.” She spoke. “Now stop whatever you’re doing because the interview is starting by 8:30 a.m. and this is 7:45. You should run along now.”
“Yes, mummy.” I replied with a chuckle.
“I’ll send the address to you now. Get ready!” She said and hung up.
About a minute later, my phone sounded and I saw that she had sent the address.
I got up from the kitchen counter I had been sitting on and ran up to the room. I saw that Marie was already dressed up and about to head downstairs for breakfast.
“Where are you rushing to?” She asked as I glided across the room to the bathroom.
“I want to take my bath. I’m almost running late for work.” I replied.
“Oh okay. I’ll be going to school immediately after eating, so bye!” She called out and I heard her walk out of the room.
I took my bath and came out of the bathroom. Next, I went to the wardrobe and I started rummaging through it, looking for a suitable dress to put on for the interview. I found a manageable black pencil skirt and a white polka dot shirt that goes along with it. They had some wrinkles so I quickly ironed them out a bit.
After dressing up, I brushed my hair and applied lip gloss. Then, I went to where I kept my shoes to see a flat black shoe that went well with my dressing. I didn’t even remember buying the shoe.
I looked at myself in the mirror and I nodded when I was satisfied with my how I looked. When I finished dressing up, I took out my credentials from where I kept them and put them in my bag alongside my phone and a few dollar notes.
I checked the time to see that I was almost running late so I ran down the stairs to the living room and I saw mom eating in the kitchen. I told her that I was going out and I didn’t wait for her reply before running out of the house.
Immediately I got outside, I took a cab straight to the address Cherry sent to me and after some minutes, we arrived at the destination. I got out of the cab and paid the driver.
In front of me stood a tall, glamorous building with glass almost making every part of it. I walked into the building and went straight to the receptionist’s desk.
“Good morning, miss.” I greeted the beautiful lady sitting behind the receptionist desk with a polite smile on my face.
“Good morning, how may I help you?” She asked, looking away from the computer in front of her to look at me.
“I came across an ad that there is a vacancy for the post of a personal assistant, and I’m here for the interview.” I responded, my smile not wavering.
“Oh alright. Take the elevator to the 4th floor and when you step out of it, turn to your left and go to the first office you see. That’s where the interview is being held.” She replied professionally. I thanked her and walked to the elevator. I pressed the button to the 4th floor and the doors slid close. It started moving and I patiently waited for it to get to the 4th floor.
The elevator dinged and the doors slid open when it got to the 4th floor. I stepped out of it and headed towards the direction that the receptionist lady told me to go. I got there and I was shocked at the amount of people waiting outside the supposed office for the interview. I found a place to sit and I planted my butt on
the chair. It seemed I was going to be there for a while.
•BRIANNA• I sat for about fifteen minutes before I was finally called upon. I got up, straightened out my clothes and walked into the office. I was dumbfounded by what I saw when I stepped into the room. Sitting on a swivel chair behind a mahogany desk, was the man who got me fired yesterday. He was seated majestically and pressing his phone like he didn’t have a care in the world. He was so engrossed in whatever he was doing on his phone that he didn’t notice that someone came in. He finally looked up after some minutes, and my breath somehow got caught in my throat. I momentarily forgot how to breathe and I just kept staring at him like a dumbo. I couldn’t stop my eyes from wandering over his physique. He had dirty blonde hair, bushy eyebrows, hazel eyes with gray flecks, a pointed nose, small pink lips that looked so kissable, and a neatly trimmed beard. I didn’t have the time to check him out yesterday because of his display of “assholery”. “Are you done checking me out?” He
•ADRIAN• I went back to my office immediately the crazy lady left. Shortly after I settled down, Manuel came sauntering into my office like he owned the place. “Hey buddy.” He hollered. “Shouldn’t you be back at your office?” I asked him but I should have known better than to ask. He was the type that didn’t like staying in one place for a long time, even if the said place was his company. Manuel was the CEO of one of the best fashion industry in the country. His company dealt with all kinds of wears for kids, women and men. They basically manufactured clothes for everybody and the company had branches all over the country and the world. “Is that the way you greet your best buddy?” He quizzed then continued before I had a chance to reply. “Besides I don’t have to stay at work because I own the place and I also have people working for me. I’m not like a certain somebody who buries his body, mind and soul in work from morning till night.” He said, mumbling the last sentence under h
•BRIANNA•Evening came around quicker than I expected and Cherry was at my house in no time. She came along with a big shopping bag in hand and I gasped upon seeing her.“That is a big bag you’ve got there.” I commented as she walked deeper into the bedroom. “I thought you said you’ll buy me two dresses and shoes? There seems to be more than that.” “Yes that’s what I said. But I changed my mind when I got to the mall.” She replied in a perfunctory manner and I smiled.“Why would you do that? Spending all of your money on me.” I muttered.“Firstly, I didn’t spend all of my money and even if I did, it’s for a good cause. Besides, I had to get more than two dresses because I want you to dress like a sexy professional so that people would have to take a look at you twice before they can look away.” She responded.“You’re the best friend a girl like me can ever ask for. Have I told you that you’re my sister from another mother?” I cried out in appreciation.“You don’t have to tell me, you
CHAPTER SIX 😍BRIANNA😍 The rest of my shift at the club passed by in a blur with my mind replaying my conversation with Mr Cole over and over again. The customers soon started exiting the club and in few minutes the club was already empty with only the employees tidying the place up. By 11:45pm Cherry and I were out of the club and walking towards the direction of my house when she brought up the conversation between me and Mr Cole which I didn't want to talk about. "What's up with you and the boss?" She asked as we walked. "Nothing,why do you ask?" I questioned. "Well I couldn't help but notice that your mood turned sour after whatever conversation the both of you had." She replied "The truth is that he has been bothering me from the time
CHAPTER SEVEN 😍BRIANNA😍 I sighed immediately I read the short note. I thought I could pull it off coming to work late without him knowing but turns out I couldn't. I walked out of my office breathing in and out nervously and stopped right in front his office. I knocked on the door and I heard his deep voice tell me to come in. I breathed in and out to calm my nerves before opening the door and stepping into the office. When I entered the office my jaw dropped. The office was simply beautiful and unique. Mr Adrian was sitting on a black leather turning chair and in front of it is a large brown modern mahogany desk,two turning chairs are in front of the desk. I looked around again and there were two bookshelves filled with books situated on both sides of Mr Adrian's chair. The office is painted in brown and cream color making it look amazing. At the far end of the room were
CHAPTER EIGHT **BRIANNA** The elevator got to the last floor in some minutes. I exited and strode towards Mr Adrian's office and knocked on the door. I heard his deep voice tell me to come in before I opened the door and stepped into the office. I walked to his desk and dropped the cup of Latte on it. He raised his head from what he was doing and lifted his eyebrow in a questioning manner before his eyes drifted to the cup of hot steaming Latte. He scrunched his nose up in disgust before asking. "What the hell is this?" He asked in an irritated manner. "Your coffee as you requested sir." I replied with a smile on my face. "I don't like Latte. You just went ahead to order anything you like without asking for what I liked like a know-it-all." He stated and the smile on my face faltered. "Sorry
CHAPTER NINE **ADRIAN** I smirked as I watched Brianna step out of his office. She doesn't know what awaits her if she walked out of the building. A few moments after she stepped out, Manuel marched into my office. With the look on his face I knew he had met Brianna on his way in."Wasn't that the iron lady from the restaurant? The one that kicked your dick?" He mused."She is the one. I told you I would hire her so that I'll get my revenge on what she did to me at the restaurant." I replied."When I saw her she was mumbling something like: *if only I didn't need money,I'd have beaten him to a pulp* with an angry frown on her face. She didn't even know someone was in the elevator with her,I guess whatever you sent her to do must have made her annoyed." He stated. I snickered when I heard what he said.
CHAPTER TEN **BRIANNA** Carlos kept trying to have a conversation with me but I kept snubbing him because I wasn't in the mood to talk. "So where are you going?" He asked me in a cheerful manner driving lazily and looking ahead at the road. "I thought I told you before,my boss sent me on an errand." I snapped rudely. "Well forgive me for having a poor memory." He joked. "I can clearly see that you have a bad memory." I muttered hoping he wouldn't hear but with the way he glanced at me I knew he heard what I said. "Tell me about yourself." He stated looking at me and focusing back on the road. "My name is Brianna Jackson. A college dropout striving to make ends meet,take care of her sick mother and get the best life for her younger sister." I repli