Trina's P.O.V
I got home by 6:00am, I looked around and resolved that I am gonna move on, that there's a reason for everything. I start by cleaning the mess I made yesterday. And after about 2 hours, the entire house was clean.
Taking out my laptop, I began to look for job vacancies but most if them were not what I wanted. I saw a few I liked and applied, and was confident that with my CV, I'll get a good job.
After applying to about five (5) companies, I shut down the laptop and went grocery shopping.
Yes, I had money. Not just money for grocery shopping but money my father had been keeping all his life in my name. I'm legal to use it but no, I wanna work for mine.
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One week later
I've been sent emails from three (3) of the companies to come for interviews, I've gone for the interviews but haven't received the feedback they promised, this had made me so down and frustrated but I ain't giving up.
I stood up to the sound of the microwave indicating my sandwich had been heated up enough. Eating my sandwich right from the kitchen I heard my Samsung making the sound it makes when there's a new incoming text message, I opened it and found another e-mail from the biggest company I applied that I had already forgotten about, before I opened it to read its content, another e-mail from an almost equally big company I can't believe this! Oh my God! Yes! Yes! Yes! I started squealing to the point you'll think I'm crazy, nah scratch that, I think I'm crazy.
Both the companies wanted me to resume work on Monday and Tuesday respectively without an interview, oh I'm so happy right now!!!. But then there's no one to share this happiness with, well, it's all good.
Its already Sunday today so, I need to start getting ready to start work, but wait...there are two companies, which one am I gonna choose now, both of em are so appealing. On my left there's Crain Industrial Limited and on my right, there's Basma Enterprises.
I look at the Basma card that was delivered earlier, and to say its exquisite is an understatement, so I chose to go there my favourite color is on the card! I guess that's why.
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(Monday morning)
I was starting at 8am and as much as I'm not a morning person, I had to wake up by 6:30am. Its presently 7:00 and I'm done with my bath, styling my hair into a bun and applying very light makeup. By 7:30 I'm ready and already in a cab, its a 15minutes ride anyway! I'm so happy its so close and also so dumb I missed a building as breathtaking as this.
"Wow". I breathed out as the cab pulled over in front of the giant black gate.
"Wow, miss your work place is awesome". The driver said to me as I paid and thanked him for the ride.
As he drove off, I walked close to the gate and it opened all on its own 'cool' I thought to myself. I followed a path, walking straight since I saw no one to ask for directions, I thought I was alone until I heard a very deep voice echo a little as he said;
"Hello miss, can you show me your card?". He asked, and u start fiddling with my bag to get it, I initially thought it was just for directions thank God I didn't throw it away but as he came in sight, I almost cowered away in fear, he is huge.
"Here Sir, I came_". I started saying but he stopped me. "This way, miss". He said as he directed me to an elevator, and when it opened, he entered with me, and to say I was scared I was scared is not the word I am terrified.
I mean he could just snap my neck in a second
Is really gonna kill me?
OMG papa , it seems like I'm coming to meet you earlier than expected.
I zoned out, thinking of all the possible ways he could kill me and dispose off my body with ease, until I was brought back to reality by the 'ding' sound of the elevator.
"This way miss". He guided me forward, and to think this office is creepy is an understatement, like where the hell is everyone!!!
This thought was cut short as he opened a door and everywhere was so busy, with people, the sound of papers and the strong scent of ink lingered in my nostrils for a while till we passed through there ugh where's this man taking me. My feet hurts already with these heels.
"Here's your office miss". He said bringing me out is my trance for the hundredth time today (note the exaggeration). Then I remembered that he didn't tell me what I'd be doing, just that I noticed we've left the other department, so I asked.
"Sir, what am I to do here?". I asked skeptical that he'd answer me since he's been saying nothing MRE than 'this way miss', but to my surprise, he answered.
"You're the accountant to the CEO". He said,and as he was about to leave, I asked another question that just popped into my head.
"Umm...to the CEO or to the company?, I don't understand, there's supposed to be just accountants for the company and not an individual". I said, and he smiled.
"The CEO likes to know the accounts of the company but he hates math, so he needs someone to do the math and deliver. You'd be lucky if you work here for 3 months". He smiled again and turned to leave but I stopped him with yet another question.
"What do you mean?". I asked cos I was totally confused now.
"You'll find out why I said so... Soon enough".
Is my CV the problem or the CEO or this strange company.
Who's this CEO?
Its been two weeks since I started working here, and its been good, my colleagues have been really accommodating and helpful and I also didn't miss the pitiful look they give me once in a while and my instincts tell me its because I'm working for Mr. Basma.He couldn't be that bad, nahHe's only human, right?Right!Today's the day I meet my supposedly devilish boss, I'm both anxious and terrified at the same time. To be honest, I can't help but dislike him a little, from the way people talk about him and also my little experience from working for him. You must be wondering how I've been working for him without seeing him for two weeks. Well, he's been assigning me duties through the Deputy Manager.=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•=•="We are going to have to start the meeting without him". One of the high ranked managers spoke up."No, we can't, you know how he gets when things are not done the way they're supposed to, and he's never late". One of the shareholders said to the man
When he said he missed me days back, I thought he'd be nice but nah, he's a full blown jerk. He's been sending me on ridiculous errands like the other day, he told me to look for a file at the library, I found it after some hours only to find out that he gave me the wrong name and section to find it, and yeah, I had to go back to sort those goddamn files again and he didn't even apologise. "Miss Lackley, I need you in my office right now". There he goes again, ordering me around. I swear one day I'm gonna snap even though the pay is beautiful. "You called, Sir?". I asked faking a small smile. "Yes, I'll need you to e-mail Crain industries about the issue I told you about earlier and visit the building to collect the document from the personal assistant of the CEO". He said, typing away and not even sparing me a glance. "Okay Sir but I'm assuming they're-". I was saying until he cut me off like he knew what was in my head. "Expecting you? Yes they are and they're waiting so be fast
After slamming the door yesterday, I just went home to cry my eyes out for two reasons; one I just lost a job and two, I lost my virginity to a jerk. I didn't regret it that night but now I do. Well, enough moping for me. Today's a new day and I'm gonna make the best of it by making it fun even though I've got no friends or family. So I made pancakes and eggs and ate to my fill, cuddled up in my oversized hoodie and switched Netflix on. I've been watching for a few minutes only to get a call."Ugh who's this human disturbing my peace. Is a lil time alone too much to ask?". I say to myself just as I was reaching for my phone. OMG what am I gonna say or do... But wait, why is he calling me?Y'all know who's calling? Guess, come on.It's LAWRENCE FU**ING BASMA."Hello Mr. Bas---" . He didn't even let me complete my sentence. " What time is it?". What a strange question."Uhm, It's 11:14, why do you ask?". I was utterly confused right now."Weren't you supposed to be at work by 9 am,
It's 2:am and I still am finding it difficult to sleep. Mr. Basma or should I say Lawrence left about an hour ago. He said 'i can't bring myself to leave, can I just stay over?'. He asked but I declined cause I know we ain't just gon sleep.You know what I'm talking about 😁Now waking up, it feels like I didn't even sleep at all and funny thing is that I'm not even feeling exhausted or tired. He'll, I'm excited, something that hasn't happened for a while.I got ready in thirty minutes and got to the office way too easy as I didn't see any employee here. I guess I'm just excited to see him, I thought but was interrupted by a woman's laughter.I wasn't as early as I thought then.What I saw next didn't shock me, it just felt like a slap on the face and I deserve it.I saw 'him' hugging a woman very intimately and kissing both her cheeks. Not being able to look anymore, I just turned and walked towards the elevator, preparing my professional face so I can get by today."Trina, I need yo
We kept on making out for a while, we even wanted to go further but I stopped when I heard a shutter sound. "What happened?". Lawrence asks not expecting my sudden jerk."I'm sorry, I know it's too early for this but I couldn't help myself, I'm really sorry Trina". He said, melting my heart further, and I could already see him blaming himself so I replied before he blames himself further."You're sweet, but that wasn't the reason why I stopped. I heard a shutter sound and I hope our pictures weren't taken if not it's gonna cause an uproar... You know you're famous and all". 'I said in panic cause I'm not ready for this we aren't even in a relationship and...'"Hey hey, it's fine... I didn't hear anything so I'm pretty sure you're mistaken okay? Don't panic". He said in a calm and soothing voice that I instantly calmed down."Okay fine, so where were we?". I said coming closer to kiss him but he turned away.HE TURNED AWAY HE JUST REJECTED MY KISSESOMG, is he already abandoning me
"The Rainers? Who are they?". I asked Jace but he just looked away like it was a forbidden subject."It's not my story to tell Trina, excuse me for a minute". He says and walks out making me frustrated who are these rainers? "They are bad news, that's all you need to know". Lawrence said with his blank facial mask back on but that just made me angry."So you're not going to tell me about them, when it's obvious that they are dangerous and could harm me? Do I look like a baby to you?. I need to know". I said without taking a breath, I really need to know so I can protect myself right?Or was I too forward?"You don't understand, if I tell you about them, you'll be harmed so just drop it". He said with a harsher tone and although I'm more furious I calm down."Okay then, fine". I said and he looked taken aback by my response, but his faced also shows deep concern and he walks up to me."I'm sorry but I can't tell you, please understand. I can't loose you". He spoke in a soft tone.But
Lawrence's P.O.VI've known for a while how I feel about her but I can't bring myself to admit that its love.It's a weak feeling, that I can't afford to have, it has hurt me, cause me to loose a lot, brought out great selfishness in me, and I vowed that I wouldn't love anyone again. Then, she came around and destroyed all my plans of never loving again without me noticing until I fell deep.Since the day I set my eyes on her at the board room, I knew but I acted tough and rough towards her thinking that will make it either reduce or stop but it just made it grow stronger as I couldn't bear to see her cry or upset especially because of me.I don't know what to do cause it's driving me insane just to look at her and not be able to show her what and how I feel.Since she came into my life, I haven't hurt anyone, thrown any anger tantrum or even fired anyone. There's this serene calmness that washes over me when she's around.I'll have to keep my feelings at bay because her safety is m
Trina's P.O.V What I saw when I opened the door was pure panic on his face. His facial expressions have become more visible lately, before you couldn't tell what he was thinking but now I seem to be able to read into almost very emotion he feels."What happened Lawrence?". I said already also in panic mode, cause I'm sure seeing someone that doesn't ever have a facial expression express panic in all his features, would make anyone panic. The way he slumped on the wall by my door, the way his face looked like he was having an attack and his voice, oh his voice sounded scratchy and tired, of course I couldn't help but panic too."Oh, you're okay. You're okay". He breathed out and you don't need an interpreter to tell you that it was a breath of relief, this should've made me confused but I know that this has to do with the Rainers."I am, are you". I had to ask cause he was the one looking sick, but he answered me with a bone crushing hug, I should love this hug but my bones seem like