Charlotte's POV.
The next day.
I woke up early today and quickly made breakfast. I couldn't eat last night because I lost the appetite to do that.
"Trisha, come downstairs for breakfast"
"Just a minute sis. Good morning big sis" she replies running down the stairs.
"Morning baby. How was your night?"
"It was fine, yours?"
"Splendid"
"That's great."
"Okay that's enough, eat up before it gets cold" I said pointing at the food in front of her.
"Yes big sis"
She hurriedly ate her food and picked her school bag.
"I'm off to school"
"Alright darling, have a nice day"
Sigh!
I'm left alone now.
Where exactly do I start my job hunting?
Let me check online.
I searched for available jobs but none of them went in line with what I studied.
Besides, the pay is not that great; I don't even think it will be enough to pay half of Trisha's school fee if I deduct our transport fare and feeding.
I was about giving up when I saw a vacancy at the Walkers Group, one of the richest company in the city and also the country.
I know I won't be employed so I decided not to waste my time going there.
Few hours later....
I've gone to all the companies around here but there's no vacancy.
What do I do?
The Walkers Group ad. keeps coming to my mind but I'm trying my possible best to put it behind me.
The CEO is known to be very hot tempered and arrogant like I heard so I don't want to go there.
It's not like I'm scared of him or something, I just want to avoid trouble but now that I need to pay Trisha's fees urgently, trying my luck might not be a bad idea.
If I'm able to get employed, I won't have problems with Ella's tuition for a while.
I took a quick bath and made my way to the company.
Hmmm!
Here goes nothing.
Walker Group.
I paid the cab man after we arrive at the company and I went inside.
The company is really big and beautiful, I must admit.
What the hell are you doing? Charlotte?!, focused!
I went straight to the reception.
"Good day miss, how can we help you?" one of the receptionists asked me.
"Hi, I'm here concerning the vacancy"
"Ohh... The interview is to take place on Saturday. All you have to do is submit your CV online then come with the original copy on Saturday for the interview"
What?
"Thank you very much. Is that all?" I asked to be sure.
"Yes miss"
"Alright, have a nice day"
"Same here, ma'am" the receptionist said as I walked out of the building,releasing the breath I didn't know I've been holding when I was outside.
Phew!
That was easier than I thought.
I wish tomorrow is Saturday.
Bianca's POV.
Leonard didn't pick me up yesterday and I suggested going to his mansion but he asked me not to come, after which he stopped picking my calls.
Something seems fishy.
I know he doesn't like ladies, but still I'm different from them and he doesn't joke with me so why did he ask me not to come? Why did he stop answering my calls?
Let me try calling him again.
I did and he picked.
Finally!
"Yes?" Came his cold voice over the other end if the phone.
"Good afternoon" I greeted casually
"Afternoon. How are you doing?"
"I'm doing fine. Why did you ask me not to come to your mansion?"
"I will explain to you when we talk face to face, it's not something I can explain on phone"
"Where do you want us to meet when you clearly asked me not to come to your mansion?"
"I don't know yet. Uhhm.... anywhere"
"Should we meet in a restaurant then?"
Surprisingly, he agreed. Is this still Leonard?
Someone that doesn't like going to places like that to avoid paparazzi and the media.
"Okay then. Hudson's, 7pm" I said and hanged up without waiting for his reply.
He should know I'm really mad at him.
Maxwell's POV.
I will finally be going back to USA, and can't wait to screw all the girls there.
There's a particular girl I'm going for and that's Charlotte.
We attended the same highschool and I asked her to be my girlfriend then but she turned me down.
No girl has ever done that before.
Who would dare do that? Girls were always flocking around me for my good looks and money but she here she is, was trying to prove to me that she's different and I'm going to teach her a lesson.
I left her then because I had important things to take care of, but now l'm going for her.
I will make sure I f*ck her stupid until she beg for mercy.
Charlotte Holmes, get ready because I'm coming for you.
Leonard's POV.
I feel bad with the way I'm treating Bianca because she has been my childhood friend, but I don't have a choice.
I know Chloe wasn't joking last night so if I ask Bianca to come to the mansion and she finds out, only God knows what she will do to me.
"I'm sorry, Bianca"
There are many applicants that are willing to be my PA and I'm beginning to have second thoughts on handling the interview myself.
I don't think I will get able to interview those many people.
"Ask Martins to meet me in my office" I said to my secretary through the intercom.
"Yes sir"
Martins came running in few minutes later.
"You sent for me sir?"
"Yes. You will get the one to handle the interview on Saturday"
"But why sir? I.. I mean... you"
Crap!
"Are you tired of your job?" I asked coldly.
"No sir"
"Then do as I say"
"Okay sir"
" You can leave now" I dismissed him and focused on my work so I will be able to get to the restaurant on time.
Charlotte's POV.
I got home and just sat down staring into space when I suddenly heard a knock on the door.
Huh?
Who could that be?
The only friend I have is Aurora, but she travelled so I haven't seen her in a while.
Bang! Bang!! Bang!!!
The knock persisted and I had no choice than to open the door.
"Aurora!" I screamed and jumped on her.
I've missed her so much.
"You're still as crazy as I left you huh?" she said not breaking the hug.
"What are you talking about? I'm really gentle" I pouted my lips.
"Yeah, really gentle" she said with her voice filled with sarcasm.
"I've really missed you. Why are you just coming back now?"
"Duh! I went to college, remember?" she said with her brows raised.
"Ohh.... So how is college?"
"It's fine, I will be done in two years time. What of Trisha?"
"She's in school"
"She must have grown into a woman now"
"Yeah, she's growing really fast. What would you like to eat?"
"Stop treating me like a stranger in my own house. I will go to the kitchen when I'm hungry"
"Alright"
"So how is work?" she asked the question I dreaded the most.
Aurora is my childhood friend and I can say we are best of friends so I don't hide things from her.
I explained everything to her without leaving a single detail.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay Trisha's tuition and her exam is coming up in two weeks time."
"You have to pull yourself together and think positively, okay? I have a strong feeling you will be employed at the Walkers Group"
"Stop talking nonsense, there's no way I will get employed into such big company."
"Charlotte you can't just give up without trying. Believe in yourself like you've always done"
"Thank you Aurora. You're always there to encourage me and this is part of the main reasons why I missed you so much"
"So what do you have?"
"It's your house like you said so go to the kitchen" I said and we both giggled.