Chapter 4

MAYA

The rays of sunshine hit my eyes and woke me up. I yawned and got up only to feel a serious headache. I noticed I was in a hotel and only then did last night's event begin to come into my memory. I wish I knew the good Samaritan who brought me here.

I promised myself never to drink again no matter the situation. I carried my phone to check for notifications or messages from my colleagues at the flower shop and found loads of them. It was also then that I saw the time it was 9 am, Shit!, I'm late.

I said as I flew out of bed to the bathroom ignoring the banging headache I was feeling. I quickly showered and when I got out of the bathroom, I saw a red knee-length flaw gown on the bed with a note by the side.

I took the note and saw that it had no sender but it was addressed to me. It read “ Hello Miss, I figured your dress won't look good anymore after you vomited last night so I got you a new one today, please take care of yourself and move on from your cheating boyfriend “.

Wait, what? When did I discuss Lucas with this person that I didn't remember, I thought to myself and facepalmed. I will never drink alcohol again. But on a serious note, this good Samaritan is very good and thoughtful. I wish I could know this guy to at least thank him for helping me out.

Just then the doorbell rang. I checked the peephole on the door and saw that it was a female room service provider so I opened the door not minding that I was still putting on a towel robe.

“ Good day ma'am, breakfast is here, “ the female attendant said as she came in with a tray of food, but I told her to pack the food because I am very late for work and she accepted.

When she wanted to leave it came to my mind so I asked her “ Please can I know who paid for this room and this dress? “

“ I'm sorry, but we were given strict orders not to divulge that information and it was the person who insisted we not tell you “ She politely answered and bowed before leaving quickly so I wouldn't have to ask her any other questions.

I resolved that I'll just let the issue since it seems like the good Samaritan didn't want to be found. For now, I had to worry about my boss at work. I know he wouldn't forgive me for missing my shift yesterday and also going to work late today but I decided I would tell him that I was sick and maybe he would forgive me.

I hurriedly dressed up and to my surprise, the dress fit me perfectly. I collected the packed food and headed out of the hotel. I boarded a taxi with the last money I had hoping that a customer would give me a tip at work.

When I arrived at the flower shop, unluckily for me my boss was supervising. I groaned, why would he choose to do so today of all days? I let out exhaled sharply and went into the shop.

“ Miss Maya, why are you coming to work now and why did you also miss your shift yesterday? “ He asked but there was no trace of annoyance so I thought he would let me go. But my colleagues who stood in line were looking at me pitifully.

“ Sir I was very ill yesterday I wanted to call but my phone screen got spoiled “ I lied hoping he would believe and let me off the hook. He smiled which I found odd in this situation

“ You know this is not a charity organization and I don't accept excuses so Miss Maya you are fired, “ He said with finality and went straight into his office giving no room for debate. somehow I knew he wouldn't let me off the hook this time around because he had been looking for an opportunity to fire me just because refused his request for me to be his mistress.

“ We are so sorry Maya we tried calling but you weren't picking up. You'll get another job don't worry “ my colleagues told me as they sympathized with me. I just put on a fake smile and told them it was fine even though my subconscious was screaming inside me for me to shut the fuxk up. Nothing was fine.

I left the shop feeling dejected and began walking aimlessly on the street all in the name of job hunting, I walked till my feet wanted to become sore but I heard a passerby talking to someone on the phone.

“ Yeah, Taylor's modeling and cosmetic company are looking for a personal assistant for their CEO head over there now. I heard the interview is just some minute or an hour from now “ the passerby said before walking farther I couldn't hear the remaining information but was grateful that at least I got the basic information she needed.

I knew the company the passerby was talking about, I mean, who in Ark Ville doesn't know The Taylors Modelling and cosmetic company? They are always the talk of the town. I decided to try my luck so with the last ounce of strength I went to the company.

I was so busy checking myself out while walking to enter the door of the company that I didn't know when I bumped into someone. I instantly raised my head to apologize and my eyes met with that of a handsome young man. I was wondering where I had seen this face before but couldn't remember because I was in a hurry.

“ I'm sorry sir, “ I said and quickly entered but I could have sworn that I saw a look of recognition on his face when our eyes met and it looked to me like he wanted to say something.

I went to the receptionist counter to ask for directions because the company building was very enormous.

“Good day Miss, please I'm here for an interview to be a personal assistant, “ I said politely.

“You are welcome, go to the third floor, that's where Mr. Taylor’s office is located and you'll see others who are here for the interview too “ She politely said. I thanked her and went into the elevator not knowing that my life would take a drastic turn starting now.