Encounter 3

Monday morning sophia stood before the mirror looking so formal, she wore the three piece suit pants Ms alexandria bought for her. After swirling around for a while she was finally ready for the interview.

It was a really difficult week for her as she had to go back and forth from the foundation to other places then back to the house it was really stressful, chris also made it difficult for her. She had to learn different types of manners, how to seat properly, talk gently, it was driving her crazy.

The worst part was that it just the beginning of the training she had so much more to learn.

Ah! I hate stress! Okay let's just get this over with. Fighting! She smiled at herself and left the room, Ms alexandria was waiting in the car.

Good morning ma! She smiled as she sat down, so what next?

Okay let's go to the salon to get your hair fixed then we'll go the company for the interview. I have something on today so when your done, the driver will take you home.

Okay! She secretly glanced at Ms alexandria, how come she's not bothered, if things don't go well it's her company that will be at stake.

While she was still contemplating she noticed that the route they were taking was quite familiar, it's as though we her going to the salon.

Just like she thought they stopped at the salon. Okay sophia let's go in. but..but ma! I'm an apprentice in this shop it's gonna be very awkward if I go there as a client, besides I haven't been for a while now. I seriously can't go in there.

I know all that sophia but don't worry about that, you're here as a client so no one is gonna cause trouble for you okay.

Ha! Sophia bit her lips as she came out of the car, she raised her chin and straighten her face. After making sure that everything was okay she walked in with Ms alexandria.

Wel.....com.....e..! the words were stuck in his throat. Sop..hia!

Wow you look different it's been a while, we thought you'd... We're here to style our hair, I already made an appointment with chief. Ms alexandria quickly cut peter off.

Sorry welcome, he quickly made way for them and showed them where to sit. Everyone's attention was on Sophia, they were acting a bit strange so she gave a light smile and sat next to Ms alexandria.

She looked around and only saw Felicia she couldn't find the other apprentices. Peter! Yes he turned turned to her, where are the others? Did they go out?

Peter's face immediately changed, everyone paused also when they heard the question, and sophia noticed it. Is something wrong?

Eh! Well that.... Em.. chief is here he'll explain it to you, he quickly rushed out.

Welcome madam! Welcome also sophia! How have you been?

Thanks chief I'm alright!

That's good then. And I'm glad you're here. On behalf of everyone I sincerely wanna apologize to you for the incident that occurred, I really didn't know that such a thing was happening right under my nose.

What's going on chief? I really don't understand what you're trying to say.

He tapped his phone and passed it to her, nanny zo sent this video to me I really don't know how she got it but I really don't know what to say.

Sophia watched the video it wasn't too clear but what transpired the was very visible. She saw how the girls were acting suspiciously, then she saw how Alex gave her the hot part of the curling iron on purpose. She was really shocked, she knew they didn't have much in common but did they really have to go this far.

She passed the phone back to chief, no wonder they were acting weird so it's because of this.

Don't worry I have taken care of everything, they've been punished and suspended for some time, they also paid a fine, I'd transfer the money to you now, I'm really sorry you had to go through that.

She just smiled at chief, and didn't say a word.

Sophia is not the person she used to be so if this kind of situation should occur again, I won't take it lightly. Okay then we don't have all day, let's get started, Ms alexandria spoke sternly, everyone was on edge.

Chief understood, so he didn't dwell on the subject. He began setting everything that he'd need, and asking about the styles and how they'll want the hair to be.

Half an hour had gone by he was finally done. Even without makeup sophia looked so pretty. Wow you're such a cutie sophia.

Thanks chief, you did an amazing job. Her hair was straighten and then tied in a nice bun and a little gel was applied for styling.

Okay then we'll be on our way! Bye she waved at Everyone and they left the shop.

Omg! Was that really sophia? Peter ran in after they left, she really really upgraded this time, she's been associating with big shots these days. Shush! Chief gave him a light knock, Go and clean the tools I used.

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They finally got to the blue tech company. WOW it's so huge and amazing this place is really awesome. Sophia kept checking the place out.

Are you ready sophia?

Yes ma! She picked all the documents she'd need and then came down from the car.

Don't forget to switch your phone off!

Already done!

Okay then do you best, call me when your done. The driver will be waiting for you.

Okay see you later!

She walked ahead with determination to pass the interview perfectly well.

She walked in and met some guards, good day I'm here for the interview! Welcome move forward, go to the 4th floor.

She walked into the elevator, other people walked in as well and the were all going to the same floor, looking at their outfits and the file they held she knew they came for the interview.

Ding! The doors opened they stepped out of the elevator, a lady quickly directed them on what to do. Sophia looked around and only two ladies were sitting she joined them making her the third person.

After waiting for some minutes they were called in. They walked in one after the other. Omg! This office is so top notch, she spoke in a hushed voice, it was so classy and modern. Three people were sitting going through some documents. Two men and a lady, they were obviously the interviewers. They were like animations, although one had his head down she could still tell that he was dashing.

Welcome have a seat! Matilda smiled gently as she addressed them. Okay we'll like to know you and why we should work with you. You're here to represent your company, so try to convince us to work with you. Okay we'll start with the first person.

Sophia didn't actually feel anything but when she saw that lady's resume she started to feel a little nervous. She had an excellent bachelor's degree, and she was already working on her masters. The second person wasn't bad also she had a working experience and so many recommendations from big figures, Making her gulp hard.

Jason wasn't really interested in the interview he had so much work to do since he came back, he was just there for show, he left the decision making for matilda and zack.

But he got curious when the representative for the women's foundation was mentioned, Ms alexandria was so secretive so they didn't even have a photo of her. So he decided to look up out curiosity.

Next Ms sophia cain!

Yes good morning!

You're representing the women's foundation, and it shows here that you're just a high school graduate.

Cough cough..... The lady beside her pretended to cough. She could tell that they were mocking her including the interviewer.

Yes I am!

Jason giggled as he went through her profile, he looked up, so you have zero work experience, and only online certificates, it doesn't make any sense why should we work with you.

Sophia was facing matilda when the guy who didn't show any interest from the beginning spoke up, she turned to reply him and she had to admit that she hadn't seen such a handsome guy in her life, his face was so perfect she gulped hard.

Omg! The ladies shrieked, everyone's attention was on him, he was so gorgeous.

Cough.. sophia tried to control herelf... Well I've gone through the proposal and I know that I'm qualified to work with you. Because the most important thing is that I'm a lady which is the first qualification to work with the foundation.

Immediately he looked at the girl before him his heart skipped a beat, her eyes were so similar, could it be.... Zack was dumbfounded too, how....how is this possible?

Their reaction made everyone surprised especially matilda she really didn't get why jason was staring at her like that. They'll turned to look at sophia. Sophia touched her face and her hair she tried to figure out why everyone's attention was on her.

Jason! jason! jason! Matilda kept calling out to him but there was no response. Finally zack snapped out of it, he moved closer and tapped jason, Get a hold of yourself else you'll raise suspicions, just calm down till the interview is over okay.

Jason finally snapped out of it, sophia was looking at him as though he was a weirdo.. emm.. sorry about that can we go over this again.

Sure! Sophia smiled bashfully but she had already concluded in her mind that jason wasn't normal, tsk..tsk.. life! his so handsome but not normal, he just looks like a little bean sprout. She kept smiling as he measured jason in her mind.

There's a proverb that says "if you educate a woman, you'll educate a nation" which I strongly believe is true, and lot of women don't have access to education and technological skills and also about 40% of women suffer from abuse of different forms. Partnering with the foundation to educate women and create technological tools which will be beneficial to their safety will help in so much advancement not only locally but on a global scale as well. The foundation is a platform for me to achieve a lot of greatness, I'll get to learn a lot from here which I'll inturn transfer to others. So it's a win-win for everyone. She ended her speech with a smile.

They couldn't believe she'll be so bold and smart, when they heard that she was just a high school grad, they thought she wouldn't know so much but she proved them wrong. Jason smirked, well your not bad we'll get back to you later.

Okay thank you! She stood up bowed and walked away. Jason's eyes never left her till she was out of sight his mind was a mess.

Whew..... gosh! Thankfully because of that guy I didn't get to say all that boring business stuff. She hurried off and walked into the elevator she pressed the buttons hastily because she didn't want to have any conversation with those polished ladies. Unknown to her she had pressed a wrong button.

Ding! The doors opened she got out of the elevator, where is this place? How come I didn't see this place when I was coming. It looked like an office but it was empty nothing was in it. While she was still trying to figure out where she was, she heard a robotic voice ring out.

Confirm pupil verification!

What now!

Confirm pupil verification!

She followed the voice and saw a little machine by the side as she looked at it, a blue light scanned her eyes.

Welcome.

Suddenly the room changed it became white, there were a lot of machines, specimens, books, files... it was like a lab. She was so shocked, what's going on here? She kept looking around out of curiosity. After looking around for a while she found a door, she tried to open it but it was sealed, she tried peeking inside, the blue scanned her pupils again, she quickly moved back and she touched her eyes, she couldn't understand what was going on.

Welcome!

The door opened, her heart was racing, she tried poking her head in first, she scanned thoroughly but couldn't see anything after much calculator she decided to go in. As soon as she stepped in she felt a buzz in her ear, soon as after her head started to hurt.

Beep..beep....beep! Jason was still trying to put the pieces together when, the secret alarm he set for room started ringing. No one was allowed to go there and even if they did, they still be able to enter but he still set alarm just to be safe. He dashed out of the office leaving everyone bewildered.

Sophia quickly stepped out she tried to the leave the place, the pain in her head grew worse with every second that passed, she found the exit and managed to leave. She entered the elevator and pressed the button to the last floor. as the pain increased she dropped to the floor, with her shaky hands she dialed Ms alexandria's no. It rang for a while before she picked up.

Hello madam I...I.. don't ...feel so good...I....

Hello sophia, what happened where are you?

I don't know, but....but.... I'm heading down now.

Ding!

She managed to stand up and walk out the elevator, every step was full of pain. she finally walked out of the building she looked around and saw Ms alexandria. I.. thought she said she was going out.

Bam! she fainted.