6 You are just appointed

Emily POV

I was standing by the stove in the kitchen, making soup to eat, as I was exhausted from job hunting. When my cellphone rang

Me: Hello

Phone: Good morning, am I speaking with Emily Dark?

Me: yes. So who are you

Phone: Am calling from Susan Faith's office to inform you about your job interview tomorrow, come prepared to start work tomorrow.

Gasping at the phone, she beats the butterflies in her stomach down.

Me: thank you, but I did not apply for any vacancy.

Phone: No, you are just appointed. Be there by 9am, will text you the address of the office. Do have a great day Ms Dark.

Me: Thank you so much.

Dropping the call, I rushed to call Andrew to share the news with him, but my instinct decided it should be a surprise when we meet.

7:45am

I wore a black skirt with a red shirt, wore my glasses carried a small handbag and heads to the office. I needed to be early to avoid any sorry stories. I have been looking for a job for almost three weeks now since I lost my last job.

Getting to the reception, she smiled, excuse me, a lady in her thirties look up and gave her a beautiful smile.

Do you have any appointment today?

Yes. I have an appointment with Susan Faith. Just by mentioning the name, the smile disappeared from the lady's face. The last floor is where her office is situated.

I thanked her and turn to move towards the elevator when she called, good luck, you will need it. I just smiled at her.

Moving into Ms Susan Faith's office, I saw one of the most beautiful decorations an office has, in the reception, a white cushion chair with a gold lining on the edges, red and blue throw pillows, a gold chandelier on a white ceiling, I just wondered what the interior of her office will look like.

10:30am

The reception motioned unto me, get into the office now, madam is ready to see me, she said.

I got up and walked nervously because I wasn't sure of what to expect.

Inside the office, the woman behind the table looked at me as if she was accessing me for an interview, ohh sorry, this is an interview.

Susan POV

When Antonio's recommended came in, I saw an innocent girl, with fear in her eyes and immediately, I understood why I needed to help her.

Sit down I ordered.

She quitely sat, hiding her hands under the table. I looked into her eyes, the look quite familiar,with yet am sure I have never meant her before. Stopping the stare, I asked what her name was and what she can do for me to make her earn a place in my home.

She responded: my name is Emily Dark and I will do anything to get a nice pay and accommodation.

I asked? Anything you said?

Yes ma, she responded shyly.

Then you are employed, don't let me down, I don't tolerate incompetence, lazy people or people not willing to work hard.

My driver will be ready to pick up your belongings by 5pm, be ready by then.

Kneeling down, she started thanking me. I just looked at her and smiled.

Get up and get going. And one more thing, Antonio recommended you, so don't disappoint him.

Emily POV

I don't understand why Antonio would do this for me, after not even sparing me a glance when I ran out of his hotel room, I thought we had a connection.

Signing, I just continued parking my small stuffs into cartons, getting ready for Susan's driver. I just hope she will be a good bOss to me.

On getting to Emily's house, this Mansion is more beautiful than her office layout. I was welcomed by a housekeeper by name Sandra, a lady in her fifties. With a white hair, a warm smile and a home made meal.

Call me Sandra. And you are?

Emily I answered.

Okay, welcome. You will be staying in the BQ with me and other servants. Mr John and his wife Winifred are the garderner and the cook. Mr Joe is the driver and your duty will be assigned to you by madam when she comes back.

And another thing Emi, try to be punctual, a minute lateness can cost you your job. I smiled and hugged her, I can't remember the last time I had a mother's care. Woah this woman is friendly. I just hope my boss is this friendly.

But that bubble was busted when madam came in later that evening.

9pm

Ms Susan Faith walked into the front porch and all the house help started running up and down. From the cook to the cleaner, we all rushed into the sitting room downstairs.

Good evening ma, we chorused.

Evening.

So is my dinner ready?

Winifred responded, moving forward to say: yes ma, I made fruit salad and roasted chicken with green tea.

Susan turned to look at me, from now, you are my personal assistant, you make my coffee every morning, you go to everywhere I go, you will be sleeping in a room adjoin to mine, I don't ever want to look for you. Do you understand, asking sternly. Yes ma, I responded.

And another thing, call me Susan.

Yes Susan.

She turned around, you are dismissed. I turned to move out of the room when she said, Emily follow me to the room, I have something you must do this night. And until I dismiss you personally, don't ever leave.