Chapter 4 I'm hired

Alex understood his dilemma and said," Why don't you try moving on? You know everyone is not like Alicia, I think you've waited long enough." There was silence until the secretary came and informed Ethan that he had a meeting to attend and that's where that topic ended.

A week passed by and Luna had lost all hope of getting a job in Carter corporations. She had even resumed job hunting in other companies. 'Maybe someone else was preferred,' she thought. It was Friday evening when Luna received a message on her email which she didn't take as important at first and therefore opened it later. Bella was working on a certain documentary on her laptop when her friend startled her by jumping and shouting on top of her voice while saying," I did it!! I made it!! I'm hired!!" She decided to wait for her to calm down and then ask her.

"Bella I'm hired at Carter corporations," she told Bella excitedly as she hugged her tightly." "I knew you could make it you're great girl," said Bella and she was truly happy for her. "Thank you I've been told to report on Monday afternoon to discuss the contract. I still can't believe it." "I knew it that even the cold CEO could not resist your charms," teased Bella with a wink and Luna rolled her eyes at her.

During the entire weekend Luna was busy preparing for her new job as she was organising her formal clothes for as long as a week. She wanted to blend in the society while Bella kept teasing while enjoying her flustered expression.

It was finally Monday which Luna had to report in the afternoon but she decided to report early. She could never stop admiring the main building of Carter corporations and at the same time was glad that she wasn't transferred to any other company's branch but retained on the main one. She took the elevator to the top most floor and approached the receptionist," Good morning ma'am." "Good morning how can I be of help to you?" "I received the company's mail that I am hired and was told to report today." "Oh yes congratulations Miss Luna Peyton.You were supposed to report in the afternoon but since you're here I will make a call to the CEO and ask him if he's free." "Okay thank you ma'am," she replied. After two minutes Luna was told by the receptionist to go to the CEO'S office.

Ethan was busy reviewing financial reports when he got a call from the reception. "Good morning sir. The appointed candidate has reported. Should I send her in?" After thinking for some time he said," Send."

He then looked up and stared at her. She was dressed in a coffee brown pencil skirt which stopped just above her knees and a grey top giving her a formal and classy look. The outfit complimented her nice body. 'She looks more beautiful than the last time I saw her.' He thought. "Good morning sir." "Good morning Miss Luna congratulations for topping the interview. Here is the contract, take your time and read it through then let me know if you have any questions or complaints." He handed her the file where the contract was. "Okay sir." She began reading the details of the contract but as she was reading it, she could feel him staring at her and it somewhat made her nervous. She then turned the next page and she was shocked to see her salary. It was thrice the amount she had imagined.

Ethan was busy staring at her taking in every detail as she was reading the contract. He could easily see her change of emotions from amusement, worry, happiness and then shock. He could easily tell why she was shocked after all her emotions were like an open book, to him she was easily read. "Is there anything wrong Miss Luna?" "Aah no,no I was just wondering." "Wondering about what exactly?" "It's just that this salary is way more than I had imagined. But then now I understand why all employees here live a good life," she explained. He found it rather amusing that she expressed her thoughts rather than pretending not to be surprised. "Well our employees are paid fairly because they really work hard and they are also rewarded if they exceed our expectations. I can therefore guarantee you that your salary will be raised if you work harder." 'Did he say they were paid just fairly?' she inwardly asked herself. Luna would not mind it even though she remained getting this amount because to her it was already more than enough.

With that Luna signed the contract and then handed it back to him. At the same time the door opened and she heard a small voice. "Papa..." Turning to see it was the same girl she had saved from the road sometime back and Luna was shocked. Leah ran and hugged her father, "How is my princess," he asked her. "I am fine Papa." With that Leah shifted her attention to the woman inside and she immediately remembered her. "Papa she is the aunt I told you about. The one who saved me." "Yes Mr Carter this is the woman," replied the elderly woman as she walked in. She was the one with her last time and Luna deduced that she must be her nanny.

"So it was you who saved my daughter that day!! Thank you so much and please let me know in which way I can make it up to you," said Ethan. "Oh no it's absolutely fine. I did what every person in my shoes could have done at that particular moment." He handed her a cheque book and a pen and said," Please I insist." "With all due respect sir I reject your offer. It's really okay." He thought for sometime and said," Okay if you insist then allow me invite you to our humble house for dinner as a token of appreciation. Don't say no." Luna gave it a thought and finally she agreed. With that, they agreed that they will go together at his home the next day after work for the dinner treat.