After a few turns and corners, we finally got to the restroom. With a bold 'STAFF RESTROOM' pasted on the door.
"You can go in, I'll be out here waiting for you", the girl said and I entered the restroom to change.After changing, I came out to see that she was still standing there waiting for me."I see you're done", she said and I nodded. "I'm Anne", she smiled as she brought out her hand for a handshake."Ivory", I shook her hand. After we left the restroom, Anne showed me around and directed me on what to do. Something Tory who called herself a secretary couldn't do. Anne was a nice and fun person to be around. She took her time to show me around and explain some things I didn't understand.I served a few customers before I could have my lunch break. My stomach rumbled and I made my way to the kitchen."Here you go", Anne said as she handed me a plate of spaghetti and lobsters."Thank you, Anne". I immediately dug into the food and it tasted very delicious. After my lunch, I went back to work and served a few customers.Anne approached me with a tray of empty plates so I could return it to the kitchen. I was on my way to the kitchen when my phone buzzed In my trouser pocket. I pulled it out of my pocket to look at the caller on the screen. It was Ava's mum."Hello, Ivy dear", I heard her voice from the other end of the phone. She calls me Ivy because she prefers it to Ivory."Hello, good day Mrs Ville"."How are you doing, Ivy?", she asked."I'm fine, thanks and you?", I asked as I started walking slowly towards the kitchen so I could drop the empty plates Anne gave me."I'm doing good, I just wanted to confirm if Ava is truly sick. I called her yesterday so she could follow me to her grandma's place for our midyear thanksgiving and she suddenly feigned sickness. So tell me Ivy, don't cover up for your friend, is she really sick?", she asked me and I took in my lips into my mouth but answered her anyways. I can't believe Ava is making me do this, I can't lie to her mum but she'll kill me if I don't cover up for her."Yes, Mrs Ville...", I paused. "She really is sick, she couldn't even get out of bed this morning", I sighed softly as the lie smoothly slipped out of my tongue."Are you sure, Ivy?", she asked me again."Yes ma'am, I'm actually on my way to go get some medicine for her from the drugstore", Ava will surely get an earful from me, I said inwardly."Okay then, I just wanted to be sure... Tell her to take her medicine and also take care of yourself, alright?"."Okay bye, take care too Mrs Ville", I replied and she ended the call. I exhaled loudly and put my phone back into my trouser pocket. I got to the kitchen dropped the plates and left.I left the restaurant by 4:30pm, I texted Ava so she could give me the address of the eatery she told me about earlier.I got to the eatery at five minutes past five. It was really a new eatery because everything was just brand new. I looked around to see if I could see Ava but I didn't see her, I guess she isn't here yet. I pulled out my phone to give her a call but I saw a text from her saying she'll soon get here. I spotted an empty table and I headed over to it. After sitting down, I glanced around the eatery again. I saw a man at the far end of the eatery staring creepily at me, I looked away only to see Ava sitting in front of me."Gosh ,you scared me. When did you get here?", I patted her cheek because she looked flushed."I got here a few minutes ago but you were busy staring at someone", she said as she looked at the direction of the man who was staring creepily at me earlier, he was now talking to a waiter."I was just wondering why that man over there was staring creepily at me", I shrugged."Poor Ivory, no one is staring creepily at you, it's all in your head", she sighed.A waiter came over to our table and gave us a menu. I took it from him and looked at Ava to ask her what she wanted to eat and also tell her that the bills are on her but I noticed she looked very moody. The waiter left after I ordered for myself and for Ava too."Okay, tell me. What is the problem?". She looked at me and looked away."Zach broke up with me", she said wiping an imaginary tear away from her eyes and I rolled my eyes at that."Really Ava, you're unbelievable", I shook my head at her. Zach was her boyfriend, more like her fling. After her first heartbreak from her first boyfriend, Ava stopped believing in love. That made her break up with every guy she dated, because she wanted them to feel the heartbreak she felt."I wanted to be the one to break up with him, but he did it first...I wanted him to feel the pain of a heartbreak but I was wrong. Zach was just using me all this while to get back at his ex", she said fanning herself with her hand. "He was just using me,it should have been the other way round ivory, it should have been". she groaned."Looks like the player ended up getting played", I laughed while taking my food from the waiter."Please, don't make me feel worse...Ivory", she rolled her eyes and picked up her spoon to start eating."You know the bills are on you, for making me lie to your mom on your behalf", I glared at her accusingly."That's why you're my baby though, thank you for doing that. I can't imagine myself visiting my grandma's place", she said with a shudder.I laughed heartily at her. Ava never ceases to amaze me always. After eating, we paid and left the eatery for our house. I needed a really good sleep because I was so tired and exhausted.AlexanderI positioned myself on the edge of my bed, leisurely gazing through the glass pane of my bedroom window. In my hand, I held a tumbler filled with the exquisite amber liquid of bourbon. Suddenly, amidst this serene moment, a distinct knock resonated at my door."Who's that?," I asked, my voice coming out raspy."It's me sir, Master Clark is here to see you", I heard the tiny voice of my personal maid from outside the door.I couldn't help but smirk upon hearing the information. So he'd come to see me after seven hours of calling off our friendship over the minor argument we had this morning. "Let him in". I dropped my glass on the center table and stood up to face the door. The door suddenly bursts open and Clark came inside. I looked at him directly and said, "What is a stranger doing in my house?". He looked at me surprisingly."Oh, c'mon Alex, don't be like this...I literally said that out of anger and the flare of the moment". He tried to come close and touch me but I st
The two doctors came into my room with their equipments. They were dressed in white lab coats. One of them headed towards me, I recognized him as Dr Charles, our family doctor while the other one who I didn't know was speaking to Clark."It's nice to meet you again Mr Alexander. How are you doing?", he asked as soon as he got to where I was. "Just get this over with, Dr Charles". I laid down on my bed ignoring his question. The other doctor and Clark came towards us."This is Dr Scott, Mr Alexander. He's my new assistant doctor", he said while putting on gloves in his hands and taking out the stethoscope on his neck to check my temperature. My gaze swept over the assistant doctor, he looked quite young. Merely looking at him you'd know he's inexperienced and new to this field. He must be an intern.Clark brought my gloves to me so I could put them on. I quickly wore them and closed my eyes, I just want them to get this over with.Dr Charles was almost done when my father walked into
Leaning against the balustrade glass in my balcony, with a glass of tequila in my hand. The morning breeze was cool and soothing to the body. I looked down at my house keeper who was busy trimming the overgrown flowers in the garden with extreme care. I heard the door of my room opening and closing and I turned around to see my personal maid, Claire, standing some feet away from me with her head lowered a bit.Claire became my personal maid two years ago, after her parents were killed by my father's rivalry. Her dad was my father's driver before he died. My father offered a job to work for me while she was still in campus. She graduated three months ago. She's too quiet, shy and timid for my liking but I guess that's her nature. "What is it, Claire?", I sighed taking a sip from my drink and relinquishing the taste as the liquid scurried down my throat."Your suit just arrived, Master Alex. It's on your bed", she uttered with her head still lowered to the floor. I raised an eyebrow a
IvoryWiping the beads of sweats off my face with the back of my hand, feeling the dampness and the relief that came with it. I sluggishly slumped myself into one of the chairs and dumped the little piece of cloth I was using to clean the chairs and tables on it. Today, we are expecting the CEO. Mr Sebastian informed us yesterday that the CEO will be here for a meeting and we should make sure everything was in order. The restaurant has been closed off for today and am still wondering why because the VIP section has been reserved solely for them."Miss Addams, why are you sitting when you're supposed to be preparing for the arrival of the CEO?". I turned around to see Tory, the secretary standing behind me with her usual pointed look."I'm sorry, I just wanted to take a little rest. This is actually the last one I'm cleaning", I said standing up to face her."We do not tolerate lackadaisical behaviour here Miss Addams, so you better put your shits together and get back to work." I alm
AlexanderI sat still on my sit, glancing around the VIP section taking in the cliche and exquisite design of the restaurant. The soft glow of chandeliers danced off the polished marble floors, while plush velvet chairs surrounded elegant mahogany tables. Intricately designed artworks adorned the walls, and the aroma of fresh flowers permeated the air. The soothing music created an atmosphere of sophistication and tranquility. Every detail was meticulously thought out, creating a luminous and inviting ambiance. I've never been to this restaurant ever since it was established five years ago. All I know was that it was built in my name and given to Clark's father to manage."Alex?", I was drawled out of my thoughts when I heard my father calling my name. I looked up at him to see him gritting and glaring at me."Sorry, what were you saying?", I said sitting upright and clearing my voice at the same time."This is Mr Pedro. He's a well known business man from France. And Pedro my friend
"You mean you didn't feel anything at all?" Clark, with an unexpected expression of surprise visible on his face, directed his question towards me. In response, I chose to simply give him a nod, without uttering any words.We came back just few minutes ago with Clark's father, Mr Sebastian. My father sat on a single chair while Mr Sebastian sat on the same couch as Clark."Who's that girl, Seb?", my father asked Mr Sebastian. "How come Alexander's body didn't react to her touch?""What if you're healed? Or, maybe, she was an angel in human form sent to heal you?" Clark blurted out."Oh please, shut up Clark", I said as I stood up to grab a drink from the wine cellar."Her name is Ivory Addams, she just started working with us few days ago and so far, she has been a nice and hardworking girl," Mr Sebastian said adjusting the collar of his shirt."Hmmm, come here Jake," my father signaled to his personal bodyguard who has been standing just close to the sitting room's door."Yes boss."
Anne approached me after I had gotten into the restaurant. She had a worried look on her face."You're late, Ivory. Are you okay?" I quickly gave her a nod, not wanting her to see the gloomy look on my face."Yeah, I was stuck in traffic. Just get back to work, I'll be fine." She smiled before she left to attend to a man who just walked into the restaurant.I swiftly turned towards Mr Sebastian's office. He had actually called me yesterday to check up on me and to inform to be in his office first thing in the morning.My heart thumped in my chest as I stood in front of his office, contemplating if I should go in or not. Taking in a deep breath, I gently knocked on the door."Come in". I heard Mr Sebastian's voice from the other side of the door. I breathed in again and muttered a little prayer before turning the door knob and stepping into the office.I shut the door behind me and turned to approach his table when I halted on my steps. My heart started thumping rapidly at the sight of
The car stopped in front of a fancy hotel which exudes luxury and opulence, with exquisite decor and upscale amenities. The driver immediately got down from the car and came to my side to open the door for me. I came down from the car and cast a quick and curious glance around briefly before being guided inside. "Good evening, sir," I greeted the CEO after I had sat down. He simply replied with a smile. I subconsciously looked around the vicinity and noticed we were the only ones here excluding the man who brought me here. He just stood stoically at the door, and looking at how ravishing this place is, I'm guessing it's a VIP section.I slowly breathed in and out and looked back at the CEO who was intently staring at me like he could see through me. He still had this sophisticated and powerful aura around him."What's your full name?" I jolted back to reality at his question."Ivory...Ivory Addams," I answered while consciously rubbing the back of my neck."How old are you?" he que