A NIGHT WITH THE CRAZY CEO

CHAPTER FORTY SIX

**CHERRY**

I woke up very early this morning and did all the necessary things that I had to do. I also prepared breakfast before taking my bath. When I was done in the bathroom, I came to my room and put on my panties and bra before wearing a white fitted button-down short sleeve shirt with a black on-the-knee frill peplum skirt. After I was done dressing up, I packed my hair into a ponytail since I didn’t have time to style it. Then I did a little makeup of lipgloss, powder and mascara. I went to my shoe rack and slipped on a pair of cutout heels that has been at home for some time now without me using it, well it’s time has come.

When I was done dressing up, I took out a black handbag from my wardrobe and put in the essential things that I’ll be needing for the interview. I also put in my small purse and phone before I walked out of my room. I had eaten breakfast before I went to take my bath so I didn’t have any reason to wait behind.

I saw my aunt and uncle eating in the dining room so I went to meet them and inform them that I was ready to leave.

“I’m already leaving for the interview, aunt and uncle.” I said to the both of them and my uncle just nodded.

“Wish you luck on your interview, you’ll get the job.” Aunt Linda said enthusiastically and I smiled.

“Thanks aunt, bye!” I pecked her on the cheek and proceeded to walk out of the house.Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

I walked all the way to the side of the road and I had to wait for a few minutes before I saw a taxi come. I entered the taxi and told the driver my destination.

“That will be ten dollars, miss.” The driver said.

“No problem. Let’s go.” I replied and he revved up the engine of the car.

After a thirty minutes drive, the taxi driver stopped the car in front of a huge building that I almost wasn’t sure if this was the place I was coming to.

“We’ve arrived, miss.” The driver said and that stopped me from doubting.

“Uhm, thank you sir, here’s your money.” I said, handed over a ten dollar bill to him and stepped out of the taxi, the driver zoomed off immediately I alighted.

I beheld the huge building in front of me. It was made up mostly of glass walls, the sun hitting and reflecting on the walls. ?.??????? ??????? ???????? was boldly written in serif font on top of the building.

I took a deep breath and did the sign of the cross before proceeding to walk through the gate of the industry. I came across a security man when I entered and he stopped me from going further.

“Good morning sir.” I greeted him respectfully as he looked way older than me.

“Good morning, young lady,” He responded to my greeting, “What is your purpose for coming here?”

“I’m here for the interview.” I replied.

“Alright, you can go.” He nodded and I walked into the building.

I entered the lobby and saw a lady who I assumed to be the receptionist, sitting behind a desk.

“Good morning.” I called loudly, so that the lady could notice me since she was immersed in whatever she was doing on her computer.

“Good morning, how may I help you?” She replied, looking up from her computer.

“I’m here for the interview.” I said curtly.

“Okay,” She nodded, “Take the elevator right over there, press the button of the fifth floor, when you get to the floor, you would have seen a small crowd of people, that’s where the interview is taking place.”

“Thank you very much.” I smiled at her and went to the elevator. I pressed a button and had to wait for a few seconds before it arrived, the doors slid open, I stepped in and pressed the button for the fifth floor, the doors then slide close.

Within two to three minutes, the elevator came to a stop and the doors opened. I stepped out of the elevator and true to what the receptionist said, I saw a small crowd of about five people waiting outside an office.

I moved closer to them and sat on an available reception chair. I had to wait for a few minutes before it got to my turn to be interviewed. Judging from the gloomy looks of the people that went into the office and came back outside, it looked like they were not accepted. Lord help me, I thought before walking into the office when I was called upon.

“Good morning sir.” I greeted the man that I saw behind a desk, his face buried in the laptop in front of him.

“Good morning, have your seat.” The man replied, his voice sounded kinda familiar but I still haven’t seen his face to confirm if I knew him from somewhere.

“May I take a look at your credentials?” He stretched his hand forward and I quickly brought out my credentials and handed it over to him. He raised his head right at that moment and I gasped loudly upon seeing his face. He looked at me when he heard me gasp.

“Beauty goddess?” He called, a look of realization crossing his features.

“Manuel?” I called back, equally looking shocked. No wonder the voice sounded familiar.

“I was wondering why your voice sounded familiar, I didn’t know it was you,” He stated, “What are you doing here?”

“I’m here for the interview, obviously,” I rolled my eyes, “What are you doing here?”

“I am the interviewer, obviously.” He matched the tone at which I had replied him with and I chuckled.

“Whoa, I’m shocked.” I stated, still not quite believing him.

“You’re shocked that I’m the CEO of this industry? Don’t be.” He said with a smirk.

“You’re funny, showoff.” I laughed, almost forgetting that I was here for an interview.

“Let’s start with the interview,” He uttered, “On a second thought, you’re hired.”

“What?! That’s not really fair, you didn’t even go through my credentials.” I exclaimed with wide eyes.

“That’s not really necessary. At least I’ve known you before and I’m sure that you’re not here to seduce me like the other girls that have come to this place.” He said.

“But…” I trailed off.

“There’s no buts. Infact, you’re starting work right now.” He stated, leaving no room for me to object.

“Wow, really? Thank you very much, Manuel. Or should I call you Mr. Manuel?” I asked with a raise of my eyebrows.

“You can call me Manuel when we’re alone.” He smiled and I grinned at him, he’s so cute.

“Thanks for hiring me. It means a lot.” I said again.

“Anything to see my beauty goddess everyday. I thought I wouldn’t see you again after that day but here you are now, right in front of me.” He said and my face turned beetroot red.

“I’ll be going to my office now, so you have to come with me. Your post is right outside my office.” He said, standing up and he gave me back my credentials which I put back inside my bag, I stood up and walked out of the interview room with him.

And just like that, I got a new job, a high paying one at that.

TBC