Chapter three

CHAPTER THREE

SOFIA

I woke up feeling nervous, this will be my first job interview, and all I could wish was for it to turn out well. I

Quickly got down from my bed and walked to the bathroom to shower.

I got dressed in a black body-fitting gown that showed my hips. I styled my hair the same way the hairstylist did yesterday and applied lip gloss and mascara. looked at myself in the mirror and I was pleased I looked decent and beautiful. I smiled as I walked into the living room, " Good morning dad, good morning mom" I greeted while pecking both of them.

" Morning sweetheart, here have some coffee" my mom responded passing me a cup of coffee

I drank the coffee quickly and told them I was leaving.

" We wish you all the best baby," my dad said as I left the house.

I arrived at the Exquisite Entertainment building d thirty minutes later, it was a magnificent building made of glass, I began to doubt if I should go on with the interview because this place does not look like where someone like me can work. I took a deep breath and walked inside

Few people were seated at the reception and I guess they were all here for the interview. I was the fourth to go in and after answering their question, I was asked to wait outside.

A fine lady walked up to me minutes later and asked me to come in, I felt very nervous now that you could see my fingers trembling.

" Congratulations miss Ivans, you have been given the position of personal assistant to the CEO of Exquisite Entertainment. Miss Mabel here will show you around and coach you on your job, you can resume work tomorrow. Congratulations once again"

I was so excited and could not hide it. This seems like a dream come true for me. This was my first job interview and I got the job.

I was lost in my thoughts of happiness when Mabel beckoned me to show me my office. I followed her and we got into the elevator, she pressed the 5th-floor button. We arrived and she led the way.

We stopped in front of a very big office, I saw Mabel speak to a lady who came out of the office she looked older than her and had a bucket in her hand, she must be the janitor.

" is he in?" Mabel asked the lady. " not yet miss Mabel" she replied and walked away.

Mabel led the way into the office, it was very beautiful and properly furnished. There were portraits of different types of models on the wall. " Mabel showed me my desk, which was just at the entrance of the office, she also told me I am supposed to report to work by 8 am.

" you are to get his coffee ready before he arrives at the office by 9 am, please make sure you do not forget that. That was the reason he fired his last P. A" she said while

turning to face me. " Yes ma," I replied

She told me I was to let him know about his schedule for the day immediately after he gets to the office and makes sure he doesn't miss lunch. " your job might also require you to travel with him whenever He is going on a business trip" she said with finality.

I looked at her and nodded. " any questions"

" no miss," I said

" you can call me Marbel, after all we are colleagues now," she said with a smile. I noticed that was the first time smiled since she started showing me around.

I replied with a smile and we both left the office.

I picked up my phone and dialed Becca's number, it just dawned on me that we have not spoken today.

" hello baby girl," I said immediately after she picked up the call " where are you? I need to see you urgently," I said trying to make my tone a little bit tense.

" I'm at home. Is anything the matter?" she asked and I could tell from her voice that she was worried

" we will talk about it when I come, I'll see you in a few minutes," I said and hung up.

I didn't want to break the news to her over the phone.

I ordered an Uber and headed to Becca's house.

I saw Becca's mom heading out when I arrived, " good afternoon aunty" I greeted her as she whined down the window of her car. "Sofia darling I trust you are good? how is Amelia doing"

" she is fine aunty, I see you are going out" I replied with a light smile " yes dear, you girls should have fun, Becca is in her room". She said with a wide grin and drove off.

I pressed the doorbell at the entrance of the house and the maid opened up.

I greeted the maid and she told me Becca was in her room. I went upstairs to Becca's room, she had her earpod on and her back was turned toward the direction of her window, I could tell she was admiring the city from there.

I tapped her gently on her back, and she took off her ear pod immediately she turned and saw me. " it took you forever to arrive, come here tell me how was it my mind has not been at rest since, did you get the job" she asked clutching her fingers.

I gave her a bright smile and nodded, "well you are looking at the personal assistant to the CEO of exquisite entertainment" I replied almost laughing.

" OMG, I know you will get the job. I'm so happy for you bestie. Come here baby girl and give me a hug" she said while spreading her arms wide open.

I laughed and hugged her. We later went down to eat and I went home afterward.

My parents were excited about the news too. I could see the excitement in my brother's eyes. I retired to bed early today because I didn't want to be late to work.

*****

I woke up feelingexcited, it is going to be my first day at work, and I didn't know what my boss looks like I just hope he is going to be an easygoing person.

I took my phone and played " nobody's watching us by Jennifer Lopez" while I went to shower.

I got dressed in a body-fitting blue gown that stooped at my knee, styled my hair, and applied light makeup, being the PA to a CEO is a good job, and I have to make sure my first impression is a nice one. I looked decent and admirable.

I grabbed a glass of coffee downstairs, my parents were having breakfast but I don't join them. Let's say I was very nervous about today and didn't want anything to go wrong.

I quickly dashed out of the house because the taxi I ordered was waiting for me already.

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I walked straight the elevator and pressed the 5th-floor button,

" Hey miss Blue, you need to get out I want to make use of the elevator," I heard someone say behind me rudely

immediately I got inside the elevator

I wondered who this self-assertive person is, I turned and saw the same man who pushed me at Mr. Cameron's office. I wanted to hiss and ignore him but then I felt this urge to reply to him.

I mean how can one be this rude?

" oh I am so sorry Mr. Grey, but I can't. It's either you join me or wait" I replied while rolling my eyes and pursing my mouth in a self-satisfied smirk. He was putting on a grey suit and since he decided to address me by the colour of my dress in a sarcastic tone, I returned the favor

I watched his face grow from the naughty look he had while talking to me earlier to a shocked and angry one. He didn't say anything.

" I will take your silence as a no," I said while shutting the elevator door

He was wasting my time and I didn't want my boss to get to the office before me. I looked at my wristwatch and the time was 7:50 already.

I caused him under my breath for wasting my time.

The elevator door opened and I headed straight to my office, when I got to the door, I took a deep breath and opened the door.

I saw the same lady I and Mabel met yesterday, she was cleaning the office. " good morning Ma" I greeted while dropping my bag on my desk. " Morning" she replied without looking up. I walked to a table that was situated in a corner to prepare coffee for my boss.

I went back to my desk to review the different schedule for today when I heard the door burst open,

" where the hell is my portrait" he yelled angrily.

I was startled when I saw the same man who had asked me to leave the elevator minutes ago.

Who was He and why will he barge into the office in such an abrupt manner?

" where the fucking hell is my portrait?" he yelled again

This time around his voice sounded like thunderstorms.

I sat on my desk with my eyes widened and my hands trembling out of fear.