Chapter 4: Good News

Two weeks had passed and Kashmir already adjusted, no more jet lag. She's also used to the daily routine at the farm rising up before sunrise. Some of the women  prepare breakfast for everyone because they all eat together.  Mr. And Mrs. Lara asked Kashmir to send money so that they could erect bungalow houses for their workers. They have ten families working on their farm, so they built 10 houses. They build the house inside their property; the farm workers don't own any land to build their house.

"Good morning" with a smile, Kashmir greeted the ladies who were already up preparing food for breakfast.

"Good morning too" they greeted in unison.

"What will be for our breakfast?" she asked.

"Danggit, tocino, sausage, and fried rice. There's also freshly harvested mushrooms for mushroom soup. And also fresh fruit for  our dessert"

"Do you need help?' she asked

"Yes, you can do the fried rice, everything is ready, you only need to fry it." One of the ladies pointed at the ingredients.

"I have already prepared the wok, you can cook now" she added.

"Wow! Let me do the fried rice then." Grabbing the rice from the table she walked towards the stove.

After setting the table, one of them rang the bell signalling every one to gather at the table. There are five long tables in the dining area. They all eat their breakfast peacefully. Kashmir's heart is full of happiness looking at the families around her. Families that her father and mother cared for and these families also love her parents, her sister, including her. Kashmir knew they loved her despite the fact that she had only been with them for two weeks.

After breakfast, the men went to resume their work. Kashmir volunteered to wash the dishes, while the other ladies cleaned the dining hall, sweep the yard. The other's resumed sorting out the harvested vegetables to be picked up by buyers. Yolly also helped Kashmir before preparing for her work. Yolly is a teacher, she started teaching a year ago.

Dubai, UAE

Joyce's phone is ringing.

"Hello honey" Joyce holding her phone

"Hi, honey. I have good news for you." Ishmael said.

"Oh, really. What is it?" Joyce giggled because of excitement.

"Well, remember you told me that one of your best friends needs work."

"Yes"

"A friend of mine needs a personal assistant.  He is the  CEO of one of the biggest companies here in Dubai. Let her send her resume immediately."

"Thank you honey"

"See you later. I love you!"

"I love you too honey'. Joyce hung up the phone and dialled Kashmir's number.

"Hello Joyce"

"Good news!" Joyce screamed; she couldn't contain her excitement.

"Tell me, what's all about?" Kashmir grinned.

"Girl, send your resume right away." She giggled

"Ishmael told me that a friend of his needs a PA. Girl, he is the CEO of one the largest companies here.

"Really?" She had butterflies in her stomach.

'Why do I feel like this? This is odd, she thought.

"Hey girl, are you still there?"

"Y... Yes, I am" Kashmir stuttered.

"Ok, send it now. Yiiieehhh... I am excited, girl. Send it now. Talk to you later. Bye"

"Bye." Kashmir hung up the phone. She immediately opened her MacBook and sent her resume. She has her resume ready because she has already sent resumes to some local companies and companies overseas.

After sending her resume, Kashmir went down to help the ladies. They are already preparing to cook food for lunch. She took a knife and chopping board then she started to slice onions.

"Kashmir, you look like a celebrity. You are so beautiful" one of the ladies suddenly says.

"You are flattering me," she smiled.

"No, do I look like I'm flattering you?" the lady asked.

"Lolit, isn't she beautiful?"

"She is beautiful, everybody here talks about how beautiful you are." Lolit spoke while chopping.

"Your mom showed us your photos, you are beautiful in them. But you are more beautiful in person."

"You are like a beauty queen" Sonya praised her.

"I think you just want to eat an ice cream, that's why you're praising me" she teased them.

"I am going to the supermarket, what flavour do you like to eat?" smiling, she asked them.

" Are you serious, you are going to buy ice cream for us?" they asked her.

"Do I look like I'm joking?" grinning at them.

"I want chocolate flavour" Sonya said.

"Ok, how about you Lolit." Kashmir asked, winking at her.

"I want a vanilla flavor." She shyly replied.

Crown Empire Building

"Crown Empire Office, Kevin here. How may I help you?"

"Hi Kevin, it's Ishmael. Can you tell His Highness Amaro to answer the phone? I have been calling for ages and he doesn't answer my call."

"Hi Sir Ishmael, I will convey your message to him after his meeting. He is in the conference room now. Would you like to leave a message for him? I assure you, I will immediately tell him when he comes out of the conference room." He politely answered.

"Yes, please tell him that I have sent him an email. It is really important to him. Thanks Kevin" Ishmael hangs up the phone.

After almost two hours, Kevin's boss came out of the conference room.

"Your Highness, Mr. Ishmael called. He said he has sent an important email to you." He informed his boss.

"Thank you, Kevin." he smiled at him.

"Your Highness, you have an appointment with Mr. Westmore at 2 pm." Kevin reminded him.

He looked at his watch and it was already 12:30 pm.

"Kevin, can you please get me lunch?" he asked. He always talked politely to his employees and thanked them for their work. He is considerate to his employees, that is why his company grew because he gave importance to them and in return they work harder.

Amaro went to his office and sat on his swivel chair. He massaged his temple as he was so tired. For two weeks he had back-to-back meetings. And in the evening, he has a video conference with his right-hand man who is handling his company in the US. He had no time to socialize; he met people for business dealings alone.

Amaro remembered Ishmael's email so he opened his MacBook. He looked at the email, his eyes sparkled seeing the content of the email.