Chapter 47

When the Rolls-Royce phantom parked in the parking lot of the building, the entire staff and visitors stood still for a while. They were all expecting to see who was visiting and the office the person was going to. It was rare for them to see such exotic car in that building, but whenever one came by, they knew it would be Mary's office, hence their curiosity to see if their instinct would fail them this time. The driver was the first to alight and as usual, opened and held the door. Lucy stepped down gorgeous, she took her time as she brought down one of her legs, she wore a red heel shoe, and a white shirt with jacket on black trouser, on her neck was a piece of red well made material used as a tie. As she fully stepped down the car, the men who saw her had their jaws drop on the floor. She was really a sight to behold. She was about to move when the driver reminded her that he was waiting for her, to avoid being sacked by uncle Sam, as the instruction handed to him was to bring her back. Lucy smiled, she knew her charms and how she handled Sam had messed his brain up. All she needed was to touch him once more and he would become hers. She walked elegantly to the lobby where she made enquiry on Mary's office, the receptionist did not waste time as she showed her the lift and told her the floor. Lucy then proceeded to the lift and pressed the 5th floor. In less than a minute, the lift stopped at the floor she stepped out and walked through the corridor till she got to the door that had the name MARYLAND CONSORTIUM crested on a tampered glass and well tagged on the wall beside the door. She knew from the first word that bore her name that it was the office. She knocked and turned the knob, slightly opened the door, she saw a lady sitted whom she later learnt was the secretary, the lady beckoned on her to come in. She did and she asked if she was on appointment. Lucy told her that Mary was aware of her visit. The secretary did not waste much time as she put a call through to her madam, and after talking for a while, she apologetically asked Lucy to give her 5 minutes for the visitor inside to come out. While waiting, Lucy noticed the way everyone was looking at her, at first she felt embarrassed, but on a second thought, she told herself it was an opportunity and she had no option than to enjoy it. After all she had always seen the rich and envied them, now that the opportunity has presented itself for her to live in affluence even if it's for one hour or longer as the case was with her, why won't her enjoy it. She positioned herself more comfortably and decided to carry herself very well. 

The outer office where the secretary was sitted was big and spacious and from what she saw, a lot of people where coming in and going, which showed that there was a big business going on. Some of the visitors, she observed were eager to see Mary so they patiently waited, while some ended up everything they came for with the secretary. It took less than the five minutes for the visitor in the inner office to come out, and she was asked to go in, she observed that protocol was broken for her sake, as there were people who were sitted waiting to see Mary, when she came in. The moment she stepped into the inner office, Mary showed suprise and Lucy noticed she turned and opened the window blind behind her, looked down outside and turned back to welcome her. Lucy couldnt understand what happened, but she was happy Mary welcomed her with a hug, as she asked her to sit down. She asked what she would like to take as she mentioned the few drinks, tea and coffee that she had in the office. Lucy went for a cup of coffee. Then Mary asked her is she was the one that her secretary mentioned that a visitor arrived in a Rolls-Royce phantom. Lucy could not help but smile lightly, it was then she understood that the broken protocol was mainly due to the class attached to her based on the Car and dressing. Mary probably wouldn't have seen her at that time if she had known she was the one, she would have waited for her turn before going in. Again, she felt that the world had been unfair to her and people of her class as it was obvious the kind of privileges the rich enjoyed. As soon as Mary observed she was the one that came in the phantom, she carefully avoided the employment topic and switched to business.

I guess it was business that brought you to my little niece? She asked. Because like I said, I can be of help to you, I have taken to like you. You remind me of my young days. She added.

Lucy thought of what to say, she was indeed in need of a job as that would help her change her lifestyle and become more responsibly presentable in the society. She had wanted to switch back and remind Mary that what she promised was a job and that was what made her come, but something in her made her speak otherwise. She could only hear her voice as if it spoke for a distance from her. She couldn't tell what happened, but somehow she recognized that the way she came into the building and the office had already made a way for her, in that they entire staff and visitors including Mary had a different image of her carved in their mind. She would make use of that platform she told herself. 

What business do you offer? She asked, adjusting herself so as to make an impression.

Mary opened a drawer and brought out a booklet, that looked like a magazine, she flipped throught some pages and stopped at a particular page, then she turned the magazine facing Lucy, and asked her to check what they have and which capacity she would love to handle. Lucy took her time to go through a long list of contract from the Presidency and the worth of the contracts were in billions of dollars. She had never in her life dreamt of such money, not to talk of handling it. She was overtaking by confusion and fear as she didn't know how to pull herself out from the depth she had gone in discussing the business. All of a sudden she remembered Uncle Sam, yes uncle Sam he thought, he had the capacity and contact to execute any of these contract. She would pick one and of offered, she would bring in Sam. Immediately, she chose the second to the highest which was a military hardware supply deal that amounted to the tune of one hundred and fifty billion American dollars. ($150,000,000,000.00). Mary asked her if her firm had the capacity to execute the supply, and she boldly said yes. She then picked her phone and made a call, spoke for a few minutes before ending it, Lucy could only remember her saying " yes I have someone and she has the capacity". Mary congratulated Lucy and asked her to go and package a good proposal which she would take for written official approval. Lucy couldn't believe it, just like that she thought, it was when Mary told her about Mira and Olivia the twin nieces of hers and how they grew up to become influential, how they were seperated for security and political reasons, and how because of the kidnapping attempt on one of them, far away Africa Mira who was not too bright was standing in for the sister, that Lucy got to know that, it was Miras Dad that Mary called and that his influence was the reason for the express approval of the contract to a company she was yet to figure out. She had delved into a secret and from her little experience in the harsh and dirty world of the hookers which exposes them to the good, the bad and the ugly of the society, she knew her only safety was to keep whatever she heard to herself. Not even Brains would hear this, she would figure out what to tell him or return his money to avoid trouble. She thanked Mary and was stepping out but Mary followed her through the corridor, to the lift and to the car lot in front of her office, leaving the teeming visitors waiting. The driver on sighting her, had already opened the Rolls-Royce door held it awaiting her entry. Mary who was auprisedy, not because it was a big car but that she never thought Lucy was that rich, hugged her and they said goodbye while Lucy entered, the driver shit the door got behind the wheel and drove off back to the Hotel.

Olivia was on her routine morning exercise when she got a beep on her phone, she sensed it must be an important message so she stopped, picked her phone and checked, it was a message from her Dad, he had written to let her know they had got a company that could handle another job on their behalf, this time, it was a lady. The message was to alert her pending when the paper work was completed. She was happy as they were always having list of contracts handed to them, but handling them all together was always a problem. The financial capacity of all of the wasn't what one firm would be able to handle at a go. They would need to take it in bits, which was not good for the government as they would expect then to be rounded up before the termination of the yearly budget. This was a good news, but she was also thinking the kind of lady that would that had upto or even more than $150 billion exposure. She would wait for the paper work she told herself then she would love to meet with such a woman. Olivia had always admired any woman who she presumed hardworking and successful in what she termed men's world. Here was such a woman, whose financial power she wouldn't compare with.

Meanwhile as the driver parked in front of the lounge, and the driver did what he knew how to do well, Lucy couldn't wait but rush into the lift and throught the passage and arrived at the door, she tapped on the door and in no time wasted, Sam opened the door and allowed her in. He hugged her and checked her out, the way she dressed impressed him, he thought of her as his PA, the incumbent one he had though smart, was not beautiful. She commended Lucy on her sense and choice of dressing. Lucy appreciated him. Then he brought out a bottle of champagne, opened it and poured into the two glass cups on the table, Lucy stopped him from drinking, she was eager to let out what happened before they drank. 

I went to see someone for a job, she started,

A job? Sam asked, why did you not tell me you needed a job? I will give you a job, you are not taking any other job. If they had given you, tell them you won't be needing it, I wouldn pay double of their offer. He added.

All effort to stop him by Lucy didn't work as he made sure he finished what he wanted to say.Lucy then continued and told him how she went to see Mary and how her appearance and entrance changed her perspective of her, she then told him about the offer and as soon as she mentioned the amount, Uncle Sam stood up, looked at her and asked

Are you serious, tell me to are joking?

I am not, my fear is that I don't know why I promised I can do it, whem I don't work in any company not to talk of owning one. What do I do? She asked

Uncle Sam took his phone, made a call and ended it by saying, we have hit jackpot. He placed ghe call on voice out speaker, so Lucy could hear the male voice on the other side, from what she heard, she understood that the voice was that of the manager of his company, Uncle Sam had asked him to come over immediately. As soon as he dropped the call, he took the two glasses of drink, handed over one to Lucy, and held the other. He proceeded to make a toast and while they drank, he promised Lucy that she had became his Personal Assistant and that she should count herself rich for life. 

They had just finished the cup of drink they were holding, when they heard  knock on the door, Sam went for it, on seeing from the hole on the door that it was his Manager, he opened the door for him. Lee Chang had been Sams manager for years, and his level of competency was out of this world, he had handled various contracts which were excellently delivered. Although he was born and brought up in France, He was of Hong Kong decent. Sam always attribute his smartness and hardwork to his people (japanese). 

Lee, meet Lucy, my new assistant, Lucy, meet Lee my manager. Sam introduced them both.

Lee shook hands with Lucy and took a seat. Sam told him to ask Lucy any question he seemed important. Lee had only one question for Lucy which he asked and that was to make sure it was real and not mere promises. Lucy explained and convinced them that it wasnt a joke. Sam then instructed Lee to make sure Lucy was included in the board of directors list as a shareholder and his Personal assistant, then he should make sure the proposal gets to her first thing the next morning. Lee nodded with understanding, as he took a bow and left. Sam turned to Lucy and told her, how they had done all they could to get such a contract and how they had failed each time they tried. He saw her as God sent as this one alone when executed successful would open international business doors for the company. He continued by saying he had always trusted his instict when it comes to the kind of woman he goes for hence his insistence on having her that night and forcing her stay over. He ended up shouting $150,000,000,000.

Lee who understood what Sam was saying, couldn't hide his axcitement, even though he was more like awaiting to see a signed contract first before expressing his joy openly. The only person who was lost as to the weight of what was being discussed was Lucy, she doesn't understand what value the money had, the value attacked to being a Director on such firm, and what benefits that was attached to being a Personal Assistant to Sam.  All she could think of was a good food, some drinks and a good night sexy with Sam for the promises he had madw to her as a means to appreciate him. She didn't mind his presence as she pulled off her clothes, rushed into the bathroom for a quick shower. She could hear Sam's voice as he spoke on phone and it was filled with great excitement and happiness. The water helped her relax her nerves as she allowed her body get soaked on it. The more she felt relaxed, the more her she felt and thought of a good night sexy with Sam. Her body began to feel sensitive to her thoughts and her nipples were growing hard, her breath ran faster and her thighs became sensational. All she could think and feel was sex, she thought of touching herself but resisted the urge. She would wait till night.