Chapter Five

Kierra's POV

Kenvy has changed a lot. The city was busy, there were more skyscrapers now compared to when I left. Kenvy is a beautiful place and it even looks more magnificent now. The fresh air reminded me of my childhood memories but this was where I lost a part of me, my happiness.

While in kenvy I decided to lodge in a hotel first before getting myself an apartment. 

After I settled in on Sunday evening. I prepared myself for work the following day. I didn't want to arrive late. That will speak badly of me. 

I began unpacking my things. My attention fell on the locket, I stared at it for a while before returning it to a small pocket beside my bag. 

"Kierra! Don't get carried away, report to work first, and then the hunt will begin," I told myself

I have sworn that nothing was going to jeopardize my revenge plan. I came back to Kenvy for a purpose and I wouldn't leave until I achieved it.

I slept off on the couch watching T.V. When I woke up it was past 5 am, perfect timing to awaken and start the day.

I brushed my teeth, took a shower, and dried my hair. I wasn't the make-up type. I have never been one.

I wore a white shirt, a black skirt that reached my knee and a black coat. I needed to look professional for my first day at work.

The taxi dropped me in front of the building, it was massive. A&D communications had a high taste in appearance. Everything you laid your eyes on starting from the entrance was expensive and eye-catching.

I went straight to the reception. The receptionist told me to wait in the hallway so that she would inform me if it was my turn.  

After thirty minutes she directed me to use the elevator to get to the 11th floor. She said the first room by my left was the room I was going to report. 

I knocked and a male voice told me to come in. 

A man possibly in his fifties, motioned me to take a seat after I introduced myself to him. He collected my file, asked questions, and congratulated me. 

He called a lady to show me to my office. It was indeed a great place to be.

The lady introduced herself as Menessa, the boss's secretary. She welcomed me and told me I'll enjoy working in the firm.

Menessa was a short lady of about 5ft 2 inches but in heels, she was almost my height. She was very carefree, she informed me that I'll have to work for two weeks without meeting the boss. That he had traveled for a business meeting.

I was okay with it. By the way, I was here to work, not to see the Boss.

My office wasn't bad, I couldn't believe I would be enjoying Kenvy already.

I sat on the chair and swung around enjoying the view as I liked what I saw. Now I had to settle down here as fast as possible and begin carrying out my plan. 

I know no one in this city, so first things first, let's make friends.

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It has already been one week since I started working in this company. I'll say not bad but the job was tasking. I had so much work to do. My desk was a mess.

I had to pick up my clothes from the dry cleaner's place by 1 pm today. It's already 12:30 pm So this means I had to leave the office in a few minutes and return later to continue my work.

I got my clothes and returned to the new apartment that I got two days ago. I got back by past 2 pm and I continued to sort out the documents.

I think I got exhausted and fell asleep because when I woke up, it was already 8 pm.

I heard the last accountant who worked here resigned, 

"Was it the tedious task that made him or her leave?" I thought 

"Well I am going to survive it," I cheered myself up.

I picked up my coat and bag and headed for the elevator. I noticed the light to Menessa's office was left on.

I wondered if she was also working this late or if she forgot to switch the lights off.

I walked to her office and knocked on the door. I could hear a heartbeat from where I stood. I knew someone was in there and I think it was Menessa. I turned back to leave but the door opened behind me. 

I turned to see Menessa smiling, and I also smiled.

"What are you still doing here," she asked

"I dozed off" I answered

"Do you work at night too?" I asked her

"Yes my dear, our boss is back. He cancelled some of his engagements. So he had to check up on something in his office." Menessa spoke looking towards an office she once showed me to be the Boss's office.

"But he told me to meet him downstairs in five minutes," she added.

"Oh so he's returned a week early," I thought

"Being a secretary isn't easy right, you go where the boss goes?" I replied winking at her

She lets out a loud laugh.

We used the elevator together. She said she wanted to go to the parking lot to check if he was there since he wasn't in the lobby. 

"Are you ladies looking for me?" A man's voice asked as I turned to check who it was.

Let me be damned." Aden! I thought he was dead." I screamed in my mind. I was taken aback, I think my heart stopped beating for a while. 

"Hey Kierra," Menessa jerked me back to the present. 

"This is our Boss, the CEO of A&D communication" Menessa introduced him to me. He had four hefty men in tuxedos behind him, I think they were his watchdogs.

With trembling hands, I took his hands for a shake.

"Kierra, we meet again," he said to me

"Do you two know each other?" Menessa asked looking surprised

I was speechless, I was wrapping my head around how someone who was pronounced dead ten years ago could come back to life…