Chapter 2: The promotion

The work was not difficult like the worker made it seem like. It just needs someone meticulous enough to do the job. The company president was coming this afternoon. And for the time being they were yet to find a suitable replacement. Jennifer who came to submit a file watched the whole scene play out. And now she didn't know if she should continue her mission. Or leave it for later. Just as she was thinking of what to do next. Richard looked up and his eyes met Jennifers Who was standing at a little distance. Jennifer saw his eyes lit up as he saw her. He had seen her work before and knew she was the perfect person for the job. She was always very meticulous with her work. Richard walked towards Jennifer with a broad smile on his face. Jennifer watched him come along. And wondered why he was suddenly so happy to see her. "Mr Richard... " She muttered as he was almost a foot away from her. "Come with me Jennifer" He gestured as he led the way towards his office. "Omg Richard" Jennifer said, looking at him wide eyed after hearing him speak. Richard nodded. "Yeah Jennifer, i invite you to join the president 12 men team" Looking at her hoping she wouldn't refuse. He didn't think she was going to refuse anyway. This was a really cool offer. Jennifer looked confused. She didn't expect any of this to happen. She only came to submit a file. "But..... " She muttered, feeling tongue tied. "There is no but" Richard said in confidence but assuredly. "With your abilities you are the perfect match for the job" He said handing her the contract. "This is somewhat like a job promotion" He said, trying to sound convincing. Jennifer stared at him for a second before accepting taking the paper from him. Richard let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you and congratulations" He said to Jennifer as she left the office. ***** Jennifer stepped out to get lunch. Her favorite pasta and a cup of iced coffee. On coming back her belongings had already been moved to her new work station. Including her treasured flower pot she got from her grandmother. Richard was said to be a very efficient worker so she wasn't surprised. "It's just like my old office" She whispered a bit pleased. She said a brief hi's and hello's to her new colleagues. Who seemed very busy. Not long after mid day. The long awaited president arrived. Jennifer stood with them to welcome the president. The elevator doors opened and a man and a petite woman strolled out. The woman Jennifer immediately recognised. She was the president's chief secretary, she was always seen with him. The man was in a gray suit, his hair perfectly cut. "Good afternoon Mr president" They all said in unison bowing slightly. Henry paid no one any attention and barely answered their greetings. As he walked straight to his office keeping a poker face. Watching him leave, Jennifer lifted her head and accessed the man. Six foot tall with broad shoulders and long athletic legs. She could see he was well built. From his back view she could tell that the president must be a really handsome man. He looked a little bit familiar. Maybe she was just imagining things but that feeling was there. "Mr Richard is the selection of the president's secretary done" She overheard the chief secretary ask "Done and dusted ma'am" Richard answered proudly. "In Fact i did the selection myself" "Perfect" Linda glanced at the ticking clock. "Bing him or her in, in an hour time" She said to Mr Richard. The worker's around hearing what she said became oddly excited "Is she really leaving" They were saying quietly to themselves. "God is someone going to be promoted to be the president's secretary" Someone else was saying "My God i wish, i get the opportunity" Jennifer heard someone else say. ***** Mr Richard noticed the eagerness of most of the workers As he wanted to be selected as the president's secretary. "Go back to work, Have you all finished your tasks? " He said in a loud voice. Hearing his voice. The crowd in the office dispersed. Jennifer was a bit confused and puzzled as she was new and didn't really know what was going on yet. She walked over to her friend Ruth's desk. "What's the fuss all about" She asked in a naive tone. "I thought the president has a secretary already" Ruth looked at her and smiled. "Linda you see had been the chief secretary for a long time, But she just got married and it's about to relocate with her husband to another country" "So she definitely needs a replacement" Jennifer was still a bit puzzled. "The person would be selected within this team right" "Yeah" Ruth answered. But Jennifer wasn't done with her questions yet. "What kind of person do they need? " Clara who was hearing the two talk. Sarcastically chipped. "The president's office is not any place anyone can enter, right? " She asked, looking specifically at Jennifer. Jennifer said nothing. "You can't force your way in due to good looks. So stop dreaming you don't have a chance" Jennifer didn't know why Clara disliked her that because she barely talked to her And was always keeping to herself. Ruth nudged her a little bit giving her a sign not to engage Clara's negativity. After some minutes Clara left the office. Ruth turned to Jennifer. "Leave the old witch" "She had her eyes on the position for years but never got the choice." "Shows why she is really bitter" Jennifer said, shrugging. "Everyone has an issue. Ignore her ass out" Jennifer said nothing. **** Richard got an info from the president requesting that he wanted all the financial statements. For the two years he had been away. And the reports from all the departments. Richard was not in charge of everything so he had to ask. He walked into the office with a grim look on his face. "Who is in charge of collecting the reports for the various departments And also the financial statement for the two years Mr. President was absent? " Richard asked, looking round the room for reactions. They all looked at each other shaking their heads indicating it wasn't them. "It was me" Jennifer said in a small voice as Richard was about to leave the office. Richard was clearly unimpressed but he could do nothing. How could the president move like that? Jennifer just moved here. Unfortunately the other worker couldn't do anything about it. Because it was already late. And they had no choice but to let Jennifer do it. "Okay prepare everything the president needs all, all the reports" "And then report to his office" Richard said leaving the office immediately. Not giving her any chance to respond. They gazed at her sympathetically except Clara who was enjoying the moment. Jennifer, who was a bit nervous. Packed all the documents as she was instructed and headed to the president's office. She knocked quietly, a bit timid the first time. There was no response. She knocked stronger this time hoping she wouldn't have to knock a third time. "Come in" The president's voice called from inside the office.