Chapter 2

How do you react when your crush is in front of you? Especially when they have been invading your dreams. I suddenly lost my confidence. I'm short of words. I hope I succeed in this interview. I can't lose this chance. I need the money... for him. I quickly composed myself and walked towards him, and in turn he gestured for me to have a seat across from him. "Introduce yourself," he said without looking up from his paper. "I'm Nichole Winston. I'm a graduate from New York State University. I studied business administration and I-" "I've already seen all of that. Which position have you come to apply for?" He said, interrupting me as if saying 'you talk too much'. "A personal assistant." "What's the job of an assistant?" "Um... they assist in every aspect of official duties." I said, trying to sound confident. "What are your past qualifications - where have you worked?" "I've worked as a clerk at a firm and I also worked as a waitress for about two years. " "And do you think I'll be giving the job to you, I mean this isn't just some food company." Being honest with myself, I feel offended. What does he mean by calling me a waitress? He's probably trying to get a reaction from me. I breathed deeply and said "Sir, I have the business sense, charisma, and intelligence to do this job. That's why I applied, Sir." "Well, you've got the job." Really, that was so easy but then again, I got the job! I'm so happy! Claire will be elated for me. "Thank you so much, Sir! God bless you. I really appreciate it and I promise that you won't regret this decision." I said, almost jumping with joy. He gave me a stern nod and continued "You start tomorrow, Ms. Winston. Be aware, I won't stand for tardiness. Be here at eight." He said, with serious tone. "Yes, Sir. Thank you again!" As with before, he gave a stern nod. I walked out of the building with a big smile on my face. -------- Xander "Bring my food otherwise I will leave without it." I said jokingly to Maria. Maria is my housekeeper but she is just like a mother to me. She tends to my every needs like a mother would. Not even my mother cares that much. "You won't even dare do that." She replied trying to sound stern but ended up laughing as she retreats from the kitchen towards me . "Now eat." She said dishing my toast and scrambled eggs neatly on a plate and pushed it towards me. I sighed but dig in it and it tastes just as delicious as I always love it. I checked my watch and stood up drinking my tea while she tries to knot my tie. "Thank you, Maria. I'll see you later." I said giving a peck on the cheek and the same time carrying my suitcase. "Ok, dear,be safe." She shouted behind me. ***** The driver stopped the car at the holding and I got out immediately. I walked into the building and people started working faster than they were before they noticed me. Ofcourse they have to since we all know what this month means to us. It is March which means the month of many contracts which means more money will be rolling in and I couldn't help but be ecstatic about it. The workers will also benefit from this, they will get a double increase if we get the contracts. There is even the Anderson's builders contract that I have been chasing for years but ofcourse to no avail. It is the biggest building contract in the industry. They award a contract every two years and I have never been awarded in my whole nine years of being in the industry. But there is gonna be an exception this year, because this year, I have acquired more money and assets and just last month, I won the businessman of the year award which is a plus on my side. I will do absolutely anything to get this year's contract. If I can get this contract, my dream of expanding my empire will be fulfilled. The Anderson's contract is the best in the country and the profit rate , aside from the huge recommendation one will get, is really tempting to say the least. Thank goodness, I finally got an assistant to handle all of my work. Hopefully, she doesn't behave like the others. I mean, I've had eight assistants in a month. Who does that, really? Me, i guess. All the assistants have had so far in the past three months were always shamelessly flirting with me after the one night stand I had with each of them, one of them even went a far grabbing my cro*ch and that was it. I was so angry. The way I threw her out of my office, I'm so sure, she won't be leaving her home for two days. That's for sure. Ofcourse I am a one night man and i never use a woman twice. Not happening. That's just not me. Except her. Uggr! A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. "Come in." I said in a firm voice. The door opened and revealed the new assistant, ms...nichole I think. She is quite a beauty especially her green eyes which had a glow on it when I told her she got the job, when she smiled, it was like the whole room lit. Her natural blonde hair was neatly packed into a ponytail. She is wearing a white button up shirt and black pencil skirt that stops right after her knee. Quite a professional. Nevertheless, I can still use her one of these days. "Good morning sir," she greeted me formally before I could look any further. She then began to check me out. After what seemed like two minutes, she was still ogling me while bitting her lip. Guess,someone is smitten by me. I cleared my throat making her look up finally and I smirked. Seeing me smirk, she realised that she has been caught ogling me, she blushed a little. She's cute. "Sorry, sir, I came to report to you so you could tell me what I need to do and all. " "Right, ms nichole. See those file there, take it to your desk and arrange them in alphabetical order. I'll be needing them soon." I looked at her and she was paying serious attention then continued. "Check with the secretary and tell her to give you all the information about my schedule. You will in turn give me a heads up if I have a meeting or appointment about thirty minutes before. You will also welcome my guests and ofcourse inform me beforehand. For now, that's all." I said in my most professional tone. She nodded and made to leave after packing the files but stopped abruptly and faced me " uhm, sorry sir, my desk? Where is my desk? "Oh right, it's the room next to mine towards the elevator" "Thank you, sir." She said and was about to lock the door when I stopped her, "Make a cup of coffee for me. The coffee room is the last room on the right" "Ofcourse, sir." She replied before locking the door and immediately, someone opened the door and it's to no surprise that its him. Zachary Peterson. Oh God! "Hey, bro" He said sounding as excited as always. "Don't you know what they call 'respecting a person's privacy?" I said acting annoyed. "Well, good afternoon to you too, bro, you sure know how to welcome someone, don't you?" He said sarcastically whilst taking a seat opposite my table. I just sighed. There is no point. I know for sure that he wont badge so there is no point. Zachary Peterson or zac is my childhood best friend. My day one buddy. Our friendship had a very weird start. We were always saving each other from trouble. The first time we met, was in college. Yep, college. We attended the same school . He was trying to hit on a girl , trying to impress her. He even touched her or rather tried to. Unfortunately for the silly fellow, the girl had a black belt in karate. The story of what she did and how i came in will be the story for another day because right now, I have to get rid of this problematic man. "Now what do you want" I said sounding bored. "What do you think of me that I always only come to you when i need something, you break my heart, Xee". He said feigning sadness. Trust Zachary to get dramatic in this situation. I rolled my eyes but shut my laptop because from the look of things, he's definitely gonna be here for long. He just loves to annoy me. "Well, you're right this time though, I did come here for something." Oh like I didn't know . Haha "I came to ask you if you are still gonna drop your petition for the Anderson's project this year because I'm not ." "I am, ofcourse I am, thank God you ain't applying, the less the better." I said smirking. "I knew it, well with the award you just bagged, it is a plus for you" "Exactly" "By the way, your secretary's got a cute ass. Is she new? Never seen her before?" I knew what he's hinting at, just to know if I've any present or past flings with her. "She is new. By the way, what're you doing here, don't you have work to do?" I replied clearly ignoring his earlier remark on nichole. "Nah, I dont , You know if I do have some work, I won't be here" Right. "Actually, I have heard that this year, the andersons are putting a condition on the awarding of the contract" "That's not new" "Ofcourse, I know. Let me land before you bury me." He said in a 'duh' tone. "Well I have heard that this year's condition is kinda tougher so.." "Doesn't matter. I will do anything and everything to get the contract. Besides, my chances are very high this year." I said confidently. He sighed but continued nonetheless. "All the best, bro and with that sexy ass secretary of yours." He said winking at me whilst standing up. I gave him a 'you can never change kinda look'. He just shrugged and continued with his rantings. "So, I gat to go, don't miss me too much and you're coming to the club right? A knock on the door stopped from me giving him an answer. "Come in." I said in a very firm tone which caused me to earn a glare from Zack.