Chapter 4 - An opportunity

Rayner POV

My worst weekend has finally come to an end. I cried my eyes out every minute because everything kept coming as a flash to my head.

I tried reaching Mom after I left her place but she never took the call. I knew I needed to do something if I ever wanted to speak with Mom. One thing I know about Mom is that she keeps her word.

I manage to drag my tired body and soul to work. When I got to work, I was one minute late and the first person I saw was Director Kim. I knew I was finished at this point but I still walked up to him smiling.

Before I entered the company, I stood at the glass windows and reminded myself that it's a new week and I can't screw it up. Being in a sane mind will do me a whole lot, I reminded myself of the target I have in mind, which is the COO position, and that lightened my mood.

So when I walked in to see Director Kim, I just smiled because that's what the Rayner before the heartbreak will do.

“Late with a minute? Why?” He asked when I got to him.

“I am sorry, Director Kim.” I bent my head in apology.

“The meeting will begin in four minutes, go to the meeting room,” he ordered.

I quickly signed as it was mandatory for everyone to signs when they came to work and before leaving. While I was heading to the meeting room he called my name.

“Rayner?” I turned around. “I hope you have cleared your head. It's a new week and a lot needs to be achieved.” He pointed out.

“Director Kim, I am fine now. Thank you for your concern. I will leave now,” I told him.

Every week, we hold meetings to discuss the week's goals, new products that have been produced by the production team, market strategies and the previous week's achievements, and what we need to do for the new week to be better.

“Happy new week everyone,” Director Kim greeted in his usual way of starting the meeting every week.

“Happy new week, Director Kim,” we all chorused.

“Before getting into this week's goal, let's review last week's achievement. You know, it is better to praise before criticizing than criticize before praising,” he said.

I knew somehow those words were being referred to me but what can I do? I deserve it. Then he continued.

“Last week, we signed nine contracts in total and these contracts were signed by, Director Kim, four, that's me, Rayner three, Frank and Carista, one each.”

Everyone applauded when he was done. Thank goodness I had signed those three contracts before Daniel's betrayal. I bet I won't have achieved anything the whole of last week.

Director Kim discussed the new product we had at hand and potential customers for it after which the meeting was dismissed.

I was going to my desk when I heard my name, “Rayner?” Director Kim called.

“Yes, Director Kim,” I responded immediately. I wanted him to know that I was no longer down hence the swift response.

“See me in my office, now,” he commanded while walking to his office.

Did I do something wrong again? Will I be scolded this time around, the pain I have gone through over the weekend washed over me, this time it was overwhelming.

My heart clenched, my body tightened, and my eyes immediately gathered tears. I was going to cry a river if I didn't stop myself and then Carista walked up to me.

“Congratulations on being the second-highest achiever last week,” she noticed my face had gone plain red and she asked, “What's wrong?”

“Do you have any idea why Director Kim wants to see me?” I ignored her question.

“I don't know but I think it is about a contract. You came late, we did discuss it,” she said. “He is waiting for you,” she added, pointing at Director Kim's office.

Instantly, every feeling I had a few minutes ago disappeared when I heard what Carista said. With renewed energy, I walked into Director Kim's office.

“Rayner, there is a contract we are finding difficult to sign,” he complained to me when I had my seat.

“What contract is that?”

“So the CEO of Blue Nath wants to change all the computers they have at the company to a higher version. Since he is the richest young billionaire in Diavolo and one worthy to do business with, our CEO took it upon himself to speak with him directly but he refused to be convinced,” he explained.

“What? Why?”

“The CEO informed me and told me to try my luck. I went there with my best tactics but he still didn't accept the offer. I told the CEO and he said whoever can get us the contract in the BMD team, I should reward the person in the most appropriate way.” he explained further.

“That's nice. So who are you sending?”

“You of course. You are the next best staff after me. I want you to try it out too, Rayner.”

“What will be my reward,” I raised my eyebrow, placed my elbow on my lap using my hand to support my head with a smirk planted on my face.

He thought for a while and finally came up with something, “President of this department. We haven't had a president for a long time because no one was fit for the position but if you can get this contract, you get the promotion.”

A wave of joy swept through my body, I needed to be sure so I asked him, “Director Kim, are you sure?”

“I am a hundred percent sure of it. Don't forget, being the President of the team is a step to becoming the COO whose salary is equivalent to mine since I am a Director of three teams in this branch."He made the offer more juicy.

Hearing the COO position, my ears stood, my eyes shone, and I lost control over my body, it was an offer I couldn't reject.

This is my opportunity, I have about fourteen more contracts to sign before I can be promoted but here is an opportunity before me.

“Okay fine. I will do it,” I said reluctantly, not wanting to sound desperate but deep inside me, I was so desperate.

“You can check on the company's website to get the secretary's email to schedule a meeting.” Director Kim informed me.

“Alright, I will leave now.”

“I believe in you, Rayner. I know you can do it,” he added.

When I got to my desk, I opened my laptop to visit the company's website and schedule a meeting.

He was even contesting for the Governor of Diavolo. He sure has big dreams. I didn't see any of his pictures on their website, just that of some staff.

I got the email from the secretary and I sent a message requesting a meeting. I went to the coffee machine to get coffee while I waited for a response.

I was already seated with a cup of coffee in my hand when a message popped on my screen. I dropped the coffee gently and clicked on the message.

“You can meet the CEO tomorrow by nine am,” the message reads.

I smiled to myself and murmured, an opportunity has come.