The alarm went off and Alex is halfway up, she stood up and was about going to freshen up when her phone buzzed, she picked up her phone and looked at it, it was a text from Becca.
…dont forget to Be at Zaza's restaurant by 5:00PM…
She toss the phone on the bed not willing to accept what was coming, she quickly grabbed her towel and head to the bathroom
Back in the office everyone was casually seated lazing around some gossiping, on see miss Emilia everyone quickly adjusted there position and started working and some greeted her as she passed by to her office
Jay Jay, coffee now…
….On it
he rushed to the canteen, he was still preparing the coffee when Linda a young lady average looking jumped in on him from behind giving a playful vibe, Jay Jay was startled and held his chest dramatically
Jay Jay…. She laughs….am sorry i scared you i didnt mean to.
No one in the office ever behaves normal so i wont expect that from you either.
She stared for a while wondering what he meant by that.
Besides…. whats getting you bubbled up in times like this
Well you see…..she blushes... I heard the CEO will be coming today.
And whats exciting about that… it only means more work for us Linder m.o.r.e work
…..she blushes…. I heard he`s very handsome
….he gives her an annoying stare….. then he realized something ,…. Have you seen the new lady.
You mean..mmmm.. whats her name again…Alex
Yh that one
I dont think she`s here yet.
Oh God... he breaths hard…..i have a strong feeling that something is gonna go wrong today….., he looks at her and realize she has started day dreaming.
Hey…he snaps his finger at her... its never gonna happen, now get to work.
He took the coffee and walks away.
You dont even know what i was day dreaming about…
Emilia is seated on her desk sorting out document when Jay Jay walked in with the coffee and placed it on the desk.
Take these document send them to Mr Jace office, then take these once and give them to miss red hair to print them.
Jay Jay took them and he left.
On his way to Mr Jace office he bumped into Alex who looked like she just ran a marathon.
you are late….he gave her a frustrated look..
I didnt mea….
Here print them…he gave it to her and rushed off
….what do i do with them afterwards….. sighs....
Alex walked over to the printer and started printing the documents out, suddenly the printer stopped working
Come on….am not cut out for this now…..
she was in a panic mood, then she decide to go and print outside, immediately she steps out the CEO enter with his bodyguard he is seated on the wheelchair, he is handsome beyond compare, with shiny brown eyes almost looking like gold, his aura giving a cold yet dominating vibe, his presence giving neatness and orderliness. He was wheeled to Jace`s office.
Jay Jay rushed in to Emilia`s office looking anxious.
….Ma'am i heard that the CEO is here…
Emilia stood up
Well set up everything for the project presentation, where are the document i asked to get printed we need it for the project,
…..Jay Jay quickly rushed out to get everything arranged…..
Jace was relaxed in his office suddenly he looked up and saw him. He stood up to welcome him.
.. ….. Long time no see BROTHER…. They gave each other a warm smile and shared a brief hug
….how was you trip
Good as always…
….You should have told me to come pick you up.
..well am here already…
Louis looked around the office and spotted a picture of his brother and mother together, suddenly his expression turned cold, he turned to Jace.
…so can i see the project presentation my schedule is tight i have to be somewhere by 4:30.
Calm down whats with the rush let me introduce you to everyone first.
...............…
Jay Jay searched everywere for Alex and starts panicking when he could not fine her.
Oh my goodness were on earth could she have gone.
He heads straight to Emilia`s office.
Jace is standing at the middle of the office ready to make an announcement.
…good morning everyone..
Everyone stood at ease paying attention to what he is about to say meanwhile Jay Jay tell Emilia that he cant find Alex
What!! This cant be happening now, Jay Jay go and find her and make sure you come back with her or else you can as well go missing alongside with her.
Jay Jay is covered in sweat as he walks out panicking talking to himself.
I knew something was gonna go wrong but I didn't know i was going to part of it.
Emilia is seated massaging her forehead with her hand trying to catch her breath talking to herself,
…..that was the only copy what do i do now…
Back to the office jace is about to introduce the CEO to everyone
…..as you all know we have been expecting a very important guest and he is here with us, i would like us to give a warm welcome to Mr Louis Herbert our very own CEO of NOVUM BUILDERS.
Louis was wheeled in, the office cheered they were all mesmerized by his beauty but at the same time they were shocked to know that he was partly disabled. Linder turned her colleague on the right and whispered to her,
…he is so handsome but its sad to know that he is in a wheel chair.
Your right he has the face and charms of a super model.
They both admire him with pitiful looks.
Louis signaled the crowd to be calm with his hand, the room turned quiet.
..well i am pleased to see the growth of the company so far, your marketing strategies are amazing am grateful to everyone present here, am glad i will be able to witness your growth and cooperation for the next project. Thank you.
Everyone applauded again. Meanwhile on the other hand Emilia is dialing Jay Jay`s number for the tenth time,
...…..Jay!! Jay!!!… whats taking you so long
Jace called Emilia.
..yes sir….
…..is everything ready,
Of….of course, we can start the meeting
Jace showed Louis to the board room were the meeting will be held, Emilia follows suit still unsure of what to do.
We see Alex on a path way adjusting the papers on her hand when she runs into Jay Jay who is already furious. He took the papers from her.
Your very first task and you mess it up…
Its not what you think the prin…
Not another word young lady you've done enough damage already
But.....
He walk away. Alex just stares at him wondering what she did wrong.
Back in the meeting we see Emilia explaining the whole project both jace and Louis are present together with some staff members, Louis gave her a hand sigh to stop.
..your idea is amazing, but were are your blue print for the project,..….
Emilia is taken back by the question because she was trying to buy more time.
…for sure she searched through her file as if looking for the papers…
Am so sorry ..can you pls excuse me i think i left the files in my office, she hurriedly went out .by the corridor she meet Jay Jay who handed the documents to her.
Thank Goodness you came just in time,.. she turns to leave and spots Alex.
..i`ll handle you later…
…but….
Emilia walks out on her. Alex watches her leave.
Becca is in her place of work she is a head chef in VINO E CIBO she checks the time its 4:30pm, she brings out her phone wanting to dial a number suddenly she changes her mind and goes back to her work.
Alex is seated doing nothing then she heard when the staffs were talking about the CEO
… I heard that he is not in good terms with his family except his brother,
….now it all adds up seeing him in this condition, maybe it related to his family.
Alex watches them as they talk wondering which condition the ceo might be in, before she could get the whole information, she was called.
…Alex!!
Pls can you help me with an expresso coffee.
..Alright…
She heads to the canteen area
Louis is done with stuff the meeting, he is quite pleased with the presentation but still maintain his cold appearance, Jace walked up to him after dismissing the meeting.
…i believe we are going to secure this contract..
..Louis looked up at him and said,.. the project is giving….
He dialed a number, and immediately his assistant came in ready to wheel him out. Jace looked at him and said in a sad tone, are you leaving. Louis gave him a slight nod. Jace clenched fist loosen then he said. Is it because of her? Louis ignored the question and was about leaving when Jace said a word that made him stop.
....why can't u just come home?
The word HOME echoed in his ears awakening some past memories. His eyes is filled with pain burning with rage. He clenched his fist tightly, he sighed and let go trying to pull himself together. Then he said. Home then he chuckled and left without saying another word. Jace watched him leave as he continues to stare into space.
Becca is on the go to get her friend out of a toxic relationship it's 4:58pm and she is packing up her stuff ready to go as her shift ends at 5:00pm.
Alex is on her way back to the office area on getting there she hands over the coffee, Jay Jay walked up to her and said. Emilia wants to see you in her office now. She sighed and head to her office.
Becca walks out of the restaurant she looks at the time it's 5:00pm she looks around and walked towards Zaza's restaurant on getting there she stood behind a newspaper rack opposite the restaurant she looks through the transparent glass doors and windows as if looking for someone. She checks the time 5:01PM suddenly we see Fred walking towards the restaurant with a lady he opens the door for her both giggling softly. Becca is not surprised she quickly takes a pic of them.
Emilia is scolding Alex but she seems calm. You almost messed things up for me today do u know that, I decide to entrust you with a task and you failed, is this how you intend to serve the company!, Alex tried explaining her self,
Not another word miss red hair just count your self luck that the meeting went smoothly, infact you can leave. Alex walks away silently she is furious at the fact that no one is willing to hear her out she clenched tightly to her phone when it beeped she looked at it, it was a message from Becca, she opened it and was shocked by what she saw, she felt weak in the knees, she felt used, betrayed, she didn't want to believe at first but the evidence before her left her with no choice, she quickly rushed to the restroom, cried her eyes out then she pulled herself together and said to herself, I am stronger than this. She rushed out grabbed her bag and left.
Becca on the other hand confronted Fred in the restaurant. She stood in front of Fred, Fred was shocked to see her, he stood up, Becca looked at him as if she was about to tear him apart. Then he said, I can explain it's.. he was interrupted with a slap on his face.. Becca massages her wrist as if preparing to give him another slap, then she said, You don't know how long ave been waiting to do that.. How could you after everything she's done for you, am glad this is over! Because you don't deserve a woman like Alex, no you don't, here's a piece of advise for you she leans closer to him and whispers …get lost and never show you face to Alex ever again she turns and glared at the lady then she left. A staff walked up to him and asked if everything is fine, he simply nodded gesturing that all was fine, he was still baffled by what just took place, at this point he does not know what to do, he only loved Alex because of the support she give to him and now that support was gone, he sat down looking confused, because now the game is over.
Louis car pulled over a playground and soon he stepped out and sat on the wheel chair with the help of his assistant, he gesture for him to leave, then he wheeled to the center of the playground, the place was empty because at this point it was almost dark with the last ray of sunlight lingering on the sky. Louis wheeled himself to a tree and rested beneath it close to a swing he just observed the playground, the image of a small boy running around the playground been chased by his mother is seen, after a while Louis broke out in tears.
Alex is walking down the street with teary eyes she is deeply hurt she decided to stop by the playground as she is not ready to go home just stay, she was absent minded and silently sat on the swing she let it out and cried to her heart content then she collected herself and looked around she as shocked and a bit scared to see someone behind the tree, but with a closer look she saw that it was a crippled person. She gentle wiped her tears and just sat there in silent with the sound of cricket been heard in the cool breeze of the evening. Louis looked at her direction because he as also observing her then he broke the silence., some wounds never truly heal, she paused then she replied softly, they just linger, suddenly she broke out in tears again, Louis wheeled his chair closer to the swing, he was close enough to see her clearly, seeing her in that state he felt empathy he eyes were teary then she said in a soft but sad voice, he betrayed me after everything . Louis was quite surprised by those words.