"ZOEY GOT CORONATED AS THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF SB LTD COMPANY."."

A week after the grand opening of the company, Sebastian being the CEO of his company decided to appoint various seats that will be acting as checks and balances for the various sectors in the company.

He told Zoey to follow him to the company on that day. She obviously had no clue about what was going on in the company.

She was on a corporate uniform and a set of brand new designer shoes.

"Dad, I seriously have no clue about what I'm doing here." She said to him confused, while they climbed upstairs to the last floor of the building.

"Can you just stay calm till we get to the conference room?". He pleaded with her.

Zoey looked at him cornerdly, respecting his choice. She stayed mute till the got to the conference room. Sebastian opened the door ajar, going inside. The rest of the workers were already seated inside,waiting for his arrival.

Getting inside, Sebastian was welcomed by a standing ovation. The crowd honored his presence and it really made him feel very special. Zoey sat next to his chair, still confused about what was happening inside the conference room.

She was obviously the youngest inside there, and she had no interest in any company or firm yet, till she's of age.

"Everyone is aware of the reason we are here today." He said to the crowd.

"Yes sir." They responded in unison.

"Today is our appointment of positions. The votes were successfully concluded, and those with the highest votes will be emerged as the eligible ones for the positions opened at the company." Sebastian informed them.

Zoey was surprised, after finding out the reason for the meeting. She didn't want to interrupt Sebastian, especially not at the meeting. He will really get pissed off if she crosses her boundaries.

"I'll be going with my assistants first. The manager of the SB LTD COMPANY. Mr Wilson is the new acting manager of this company, while the chief director is Miss Jacobs." Sebastian announced, reading from a paper on his hands.

Mr Wilson and Miss Jacobs stood up to show thmselves, as they were honored with a clapping ovation. They returned back to their seats, while Sebastian continued with his speech.

"The highest position after mine, which is the chief operating officer is none other than my own daughter Miss Zoey Mowers." Sebastian read out, while Zoey looked at him with so much surprises on her face.

She still remained on her seat, while Sebastian urged her to stand up on her feet. She wasn't expecting her name at all. The position was extremely high for her. She sluggishly stood up, while everyone clapped for her.

The chief manager and the chief director stood up from their seats, walking up to Zoey's seat. They brought forth their hands for a handshake for the new chief operating officer.

"Congratulations Miss Zoey." Miss Jacobs congratulated her, shaking hands with her.

"A big congratulations young miss." Mr Wilson added.

Zoey shook her head, forcing out a smile. She had no clue on how to react to the news. She was having a second thought, contemplating if she should just call off her position infront of everyone or just wait till after the board meeting.

"Congratulations my daughter." Sebastian said to her with a smile, giving her a big hug.

"What are you doing dad?". She whisphered into his ears.

Sebastian ignored her question, letting go of her. He returned back to his seat, continuing with the remaining names left. Zoey sat down on her chair, rubbing her palms against each other. She was seriously mad by what happened infront of her earlier. She was planning to confront Sebastian after the board meeting.

.............

After the board meeting, everyone walked out of the conference room. Sebastian was on his way to his office, when Zoey ran towards him for confrontation.

"Father! Father!!." She screamed ontop of her voice.

Sebastian turned his head backwards, surprised to see Zoey running towards him. He paused, standing and facing her direction. Zoey finally approached him, already exhausted. She was panting heavily.

"You would have fallen down if you had ran further." Sebastian said to her worriedly.

"It's not as hectic as the situation you put me into." Zoey said to him.

"Why me?". She asked him.

Sebastian already knew what she was talking about and he wasn't in the mood to talk about it. Sebastian looked at her face, noticing that she was already stressed out. He wanted her to be close to his company, since she was the only closet family he had left.

"Honey, let's talk about this later." Sebastian pleaded with her.

"I don't have any interest in any firm or business now. I didn't even train for this position. What I'm to do there?". She asked him with a pale face.

Sebastian pulled her closer to his arms for a hug. He comforted her, slowly patting her back. Zoey pulled herself out of his arms, waiting for his response.

"Just give it a try. I have so much faith in you. Whichever one you don't know, I can always call someone to assist you." Sebastian assured her.

Before Zoey could say another word, Sebastian received an urgent call and he obviously needed to leave immediately to attend an important work. Sebastian walked away, while Zoey stood there alone like a drenched cat.

Miss Jacobs walked up to Zoey from her back, tapping her shoulder lightly. Zoey turned her head backwards, sighing out in relief.

"Auntie Jacobs." Zoey called her name.

"Is it about the shock you received today?". She asked her.

Zoey nodded her head, already frustrated with everything. Miss Jacobs held her hands, trying to distract her from her worries. She already suspected that everything wasn't okay with Zoey, after noticing her pale face when they were still inside the conference room.

"There's always a time to try out new things." Miss Jacobs said to her.

"But not this one atleast." Zoey replied.

"For Sebastian to give you this position, that means he trust you so much and he knows that you'll be able to handle the position very well." She said to Zoey.

Zoey was still not convinced enough. Miss Jacobs decided to show her round her new office. She held Zoey's hand tightly, heading towards the left pathway that led to Zoey's office.

"Where are we going to?". Zoey asked her curiously.

"I want to show you your office." Miss Jacobs said to her.

"I'll still see it any time." Zoey tried stopping her.

Miss Jacobs refused to be stopped and still suggested that they go to the office and have a short tour round it.

They took few steps to the office, standing infront of the entrance door. She ordered Zoey to lead the way, since it was her own office.

"Go ahead, open the door before you." Miss Jacobs said to her.

"Auntieeee." She called out to her, wearing a gloomy face.

Zoey took in a deep breath, opening the door before her. She entered inside first, before Miss Jacobs joined her inside. Her framed pictures were already hanging inside the office. It was obviously beautiful. She loved the comfortability of the office.

"Your father already prepared everything for you." Miss Jacobs said to her with a smile on her face.

"Something is missing." Zoey said.

"What's that?". Miss Jacobs asked.

"My mum's picture. I can't do this job alone without her here. Seeing her picture here every day, will lift up my spirit and give me a go ahead that I can do everything successfully." Zoey said, smiling to herself.

Miss Jacobs frowned her face, finally getting the opportunity to ask Zoey about me. She obviously wanted to know the reason I and Sebastian weren't living together as one big family.

"Why is she not here with you and your father?". Miss Jacobs asked her.

"She's in a better place now. 🐚 She'll come back for us soon." Zoey replied her with so much assurance.

"Oh! I was delusional to think that Sebastian was just a single dad. I didn't know he also had a wife." Miss Jacobs muttered sadly.

Zoey turned towards her, looking at her suspiciously. She has always suspected Miss Jacobs about having feelings for Sebastian. He was really a hot cake in their new city. She obviously wanted nobody for Sebastian except me. Zoey still believes that one day, I will reunite with Sebastian. Till then, she promised herself to remove any obstacle that would come against her dream love story between I and Sebastian.