Chapter 5: Was She Mistaken?

Zinnia

“Girl what did you do?” My best friend asked and I rolled my eyes. I was sure her brother had gone to gossip about the situation today.

He was being a jerk and he deserved it.

“I didn’t do anything he didn’t deserve okay? Your brother was being an absolute jerk. Can you believe that stupid manager embarrassed my sister and me?”

“He called us low lives Elinda, and screamed at us in front of so many people. He even referred to us as “cheap girls”. I so badly wanted to smack his face.”

I was fuming just reliving the whole situation again. They really did get on my nerves today.

“Wyatt is just like that. He’s kind of very overprotective of my brother.” Elinda replied, still laughing.

I had no idea why she found the whole situation funny. It wasn’t making any sense to me. Her brother bullied me.

“If not for the president's niece standing up for us, I wondered what would have happened.” I fumed, crossing my hands on my chest and she laughed even more.

Elinda threw her head back causing her phone to fall on the bed. I couldn’t see her face any longer, just the sight of her rumpled duvet.

“Nothing would have happened Zinnia, you’re a tough nut to crack. My brother even complained that you forced him to apologize on camera.”

“That’s a punch to his ego, you know.”

Oh wow, so he really went to talk about me to his sister? I must have done my big one then because I thought he was a cold hearted monster who didn’t give a damn about anyone.

“Maybe he should use the time he spent talking about me to fix his attitude.” I rolled my eyes. She had picked her phone back up and was now looking at me with a smile on her face.

“Hold on now… he wasn’t even talking about you like that. He just wasn’t too pleased about the situation.”

“In fact, he came home for the first time in a really long while, just to tell me you’re in a lot of trouble.” She explained and the cocky smile vanished from my face.

“What??” I asked in shock.

“He really did say that Zi, he also said the next time you see him, you should walk the other way or run because it’ll save you a lot of trouble.” She added and I felt chills run down my spine.

Elinda burst out laughing again and I frowned, remaining silent.

“You need to see your face Zinnia, I’ve never seen you that tongue-tied.” She cleaned the corner of her eyes still leaking from tears just from the sheer intensity of laughter.

“It’s not funny, Elinda Reed, your brother is a total psycho and I do not want him sending his fan girls over me.” I murmured and she frowned.

“Okay enough with the name calling. My brother isn’t a psycho, but I apologize on his behalf. He’s just really…”

“You know what? My brother might not be your cup of tea, so there’s no need to drink him. Just do your best to avoid him, okay.” She advised and I nodded.

Heck yeah. I intended to avoid him as if my life depended on it. Who would want to get into a dispute with Dylan Reed?

I didn’t know where the confidence came from today but I sure as hell didn’t want our paths to cross again.

“So tell me, when are you going to come see me? Or at least make up time for us to meet. It’s been so long since we spent time together. I miss my best friend.”

I watched as she pouted her lips and looked at me with those doe eyes of hers I couldn’t say no to.

“Okay fine, I’ll come see you I promise. I just want to secure this contract first. I believe that after I get it every other thing is going to fall into place.” I said and she nodded.

“Besides…” I drawed out. I used my fingers to make some drumming noise to give it that effect like I wanted to drop some vital information.

This was vital too, this is very big for me. If I got the contract, I could finally stop worrying and leave a little.

“I have a meeting in WilderSphere tomorrow morning. Geo Wilder gave me another chance for an interview.” I announced and we both squealed happily.

“I know you’re going to get it. I believe in you.” She said and I smiled.

“Thank you very much.” I yawned tiredly. “I need to sleep now, I’ll see you tomorrow when I have good news,” I said and she nodded happily.

We said our goodbyes and I love yous before the conversation ended. Tomorrow was going to be a long day and I needed to rest early to prepare for it.

…..

The next morning, I woke up very early, took a shower, and dressed up quickly. I wasn’t about to let a repeat of what occurred yesterday happen.

No late coming today.

When I was down, I knocked on Ailany’s room to see she was ready and we set out together. She had promised to come with me today as a way to make up for yesterday and I agreed.

Once we got to the corporation, we quickly made our way upstairs and finally, I found the office of Juliet Wilder. The office had a transparent glass so I could see she was inside with her husband.

They seemed to be arguing.

“Wait for me at the lobby, okay.” I said to Ailany and she left after kissing me Goodluck.

The door to the office opened and Geo walked out giving me a very bright smile.

“Come in,” Juliet ordered and I rushed in.

“You’re early.” She looked at me from my head to my toes as if sizing me. “That’s a change for a start.” She added and I rubbed my palm nervously.

“I had a quarrel with my husband about this and he insists you’re the best person for the job. I don’t give second chances and I’m going against my rule here for you.” She paused and glared at me.

“But since he has such faith in you, you’re employed.” She revealed and I gasped.

Wow…

Wait…

Does this mean I have gotten the contract?

“You’re going to serve as a Concierge to Dylan Reed for 30 days.” She dropped the bombshell and I frowned.

What the hell does that mean? A concierge to Mr. Popular?

But, that wasn’t what I applied for. Was she mistaking?