“Is that Alex Tate?”
“Yes, that’s him. He is the CEO of the Tate Industries”
“Damn! He’s so fucking hot!”
“All I want to do is spend the rest of my life with him!”
The ladies present at the bar whispered among themselves together with their body languages longing for him
Amelia’s eyes widened in shock, she turned and asked the lady who stood next to her, “Please, who is that man?”
“You mean you don’t know him?”
“That’s one of the hottest man in the city!” Flora chuckled
“His name is Alex Tate, the CEO of the Tate Industries. He also owns 55% of this bar’s shares” Flora said. “So, he is more like our boss too” she laughed while hitting Amelia’s shoulders slightly in a jokingly manner.
Flora asked, “You seem uncomfortable with that news, is everything okay?”
Flora was instructed by the manager to show Amelia around, just so she can get acquainted with the working environment and prepare to take orders. She seemed a bit comfortable being around Amelia.
“No, there is nothing wrong. I am fine” Amelia said, unconvincingly.
Flora, with an eyebrow raised, she said, “Now tell me how I am supposed to believe that?” Anyway, it’s fine. The manager may be needing either of us anytime soon to place an order for Mr. Alex so be prepared in case it is you who does that.
“Oh my God! Did I just… that means I slept with my boss?” Amelia’s mind raced with shock as she thought
Following their conversation, the manager raised his hand a little above his head, in an attempt to signal Flora as her presence was needed at the moment. He grabbed a spot at the most beautiful corner of the bar for himself and Alex to sit and discuss.
“Sir, you called for me” Flora said
“Yes, I did”
“I received a call from Mr. Pius, one of our biggest clients. He needs a large number of red wines for his birthday celebration. Can you check the store and let me know what we have? Please give me a feedback on this.” The manager instructed.
“Oh! One more thing. Tell Amelia to arrange one of our best drinks for Mr. Alex Tate” he further stated
“Oh no don’t worry about it, I’m fine.” Alex interrupted
“Are you sure about that? You know we both own this bar.” the manager chuckled while giving a soft tap on Alex’s back, and they both laughed together.
Following that response, Flora walked past them, proceeding directly to the task that was assigned to her.
“Thank you for the drink offer, but I think I’m more interested in who the lady over there is” Alex said while pointing towards her. His gaze lingered, a sense of intrigue compelling him to learn more as he anticipated the manager’s response.
He never had the chance to delve into or discover more about Amelia beyond the night they both shared together.
“Oh! Amelia?”
“That’s my latest employee. She’s working for me based on a contract anyway” he said, emotionless
“What contract?” Alex asked, stirring of interest that beckoned him to explore further.
“Hmmm…”
The manager let out a deep sigh, pondering how to commence narrating Amelia’s tale to Alex.
“So, Amelia is—“
“Please, hold on a second. I need to take this call” Alex interrupted
While he was on the call, a group of influential figures made their entrance into the bar, their aura of influence immediately drawing eyes and commanding respect.
Amelia recognized them. Apparently, they were her friends before her predicament stroke. She hesitated to approach them, a mix of anxiety and fear wash over her as she imagined the possibility of being mocked.
Every other worker on duty during that shift had tasks to perform, but she was the only one who didn’t have any other orders to carry out at that moment.
“What’s the worst that can happen?” Amelia thought to herself
She made her way towards them, her steps slow and cautions, and her heart pounding. A daunting feeling of intimidation overshadowed her, knowing she was about to face their potential mockery.
“Hi, good day” Amelia said, forcing a smile. “Are you ready to take an order, or would you like to take some time to review the menu?”
“Amelia Walmart!?”
“No way!”
“You have got to be kidding me”
“Amelia, a waitress now?”
They said among themselves, laughing so hard
“Okay, since you all don’t have anything to say, I will be taking my leave now” Amelia said emotionless, ignoring all that they said
“Not so fast baby, we are ready now. Give us the best of your wines and make it quick!” Natalie’s laughter prompted the others to join in.
Amelia left their midst in irritation. She expected such reaction and so, it didn’t really bother her. She hurriedly proceeded in taking the orders and had it delivered to them.
“Oh no, we changed our minds. Kindly get us another kind of drink” one of them said, being overly loud.
“So, who is going to pay for these drinks?” Amelia asked
“Oh! We will. We aren’t broke like you” another responded in laughter
“We aren’t responsible for your father committing suicide, leaving you bankrupt” Natalie snared
“How dare you say that?!” Amelia yelled in anger, her voice, above her normal voice tone which captivated the attention of every other occupant at the bar
“Why are you yelling? Everyone knows about it” Natalie responded, letting out a sarcastic laughter
Following the occurrence of what was happening, the manager and Alex made their way to the scene
“What’s going on here?” the manager, Mr. Sebastian asked
“Sir, we are good. We were just having a conversation” one of them said
Alex glanced in Amelia’s direction and moved closer to her. Releasing a short smile, he reached out and placed his hand on her shoulder.
“Are you okay?” he asked
Amelia couldn’t bear to look at him, a feeling of shyness waved over her. She hesitated for a moment before uttering a response
“I am fine” she replied
“Can I see you for a second, please?” Alex pleaded, with his voice soft, slightly above a whisper
“Okay” Amelia responded
“Mr. Sebastian, I will like to have a word with Amelia, and thereafter, I will take my leave. We will continue our discussion when we can and please, ensure this situation is properly managed” Alex said, looking in disgust at the sight of them.
“Okay, I will. Although they said they were fine, and there is no cause for an alarm” the manager responded
“Alright then.” Alex responded
Alex stretched out his hand, indicating to Amelia where he wanted them to go for their conversation. As she walked in front of him, a wave of emotions stirred within him, the memories of their past night resurfaced, causing him to blush. Upon their arrival, they began to converse.
Amelia had told him everything about her he needed to know, leaving him with a feeling of concern and an attempt in restoring to Amelia all that was apprehended by the bank, and most importantly, discovering who the person behind the scandal was.
As they parted ways, Alex got into his car. The information he had just received from Amelia left him unsettled. In an attempt to address the situation, he reached for his phone to make a call.
“Good day Mr. Lawrence. Please, I will need you to do something for me” Alex said.
“Greetings to you Mr. Tate, to what do I owe this pleasure?” Mr. Lawrence responded“Please, I need you to look into a profile for me, her name is Amelia Walmart and I want to know everything about her.” Alex said, with an assurance of hope.“Okay sir, I will” Mr. Lawrence responded“I trust you to carry out this findings perfectly.” Alex responded and thereafter, hanging up the call.After the call, Alex had to drive quickly. He had scheduled a meeting with his board members to prepare for a project at hand. This was one of the biggest opportunities he had to expand Tate Industries to a greater level of growth.Upon arrival, he hurriedly walked towards his secretary and asked “Is everybody ready?”“Yes sir, they are.” Lucy, the secretary responded. Also sir, you do have a visitor awaiting your arrival at the office”“Who could that be?” Alex asked, his mind racing in curiosity“I wouldn’t know sir” Lucy responded.“Alright, kindly grab a coffee for the entire team and have it deliver
Her mind swirled like a tempest, mixed in a dilemma. She longed for clarity, for some glimpse of understanding in the midst of the confusion that enveloped her“I am Cora, Alex’s Fiancée, so it’s best you stay away from my man. We are engaged to be married soon.” She warned, her voice filled with pride, as she elegantly displayed a magnificent diamond ring on her finger.“Why are you telling me this?” Amelia asked, her tone portraying a hint of suspicion. She snorted softly, crossing her arms and placing her hands on top of each other, her posture exuding confidence, meeting Cora’s gaze with a bold stare“I have absolutely nothing to do with Alex. So, you can be rest assured you have nothing to worry about.” Amelia asserted, a touch of defiance in her voice. “What could he possibly gain from associating with someone like me?” her voice softened, with a touch of sadness in her eyes as she let her hands fall to her sides.“Yeah, you are right’” Cora replied, her tone filled with mockery
“Hello, Mr. Lawrence. Thank you for reaching back to me.” Alex said, in anticipation of hearing good news. A warmth spread through his chest, letting out a smile that ran through the corners of his lips.“Good day Mr. Tate”, the lawyer responded, “I have been able to gather some vital information for you about Amelia Walmart, but first, I will need to speak with her and ask a few questions for confirmation.“Okay Mr. Lawrence. That wouldn’t be a problem” Alex said. “Kindly choose a day favorable for you and I will make that happen”, he added“Okay sir, I will let you know. Bye for now.” Mr. Lawrence responded and thereafter, interrupted the call.“Is everything okay?” the manager asked“Yes sure, everything is fine,” Alex responded. With a soft smile on his face, he asked, “When will I be signing the documents in order to make the purchase of the bar official please?”“I will reach back to you on this” the manager answered“Okay, just in case I get busy with work, you can leave a mess
Following the call, Alex turned to the stranger and said, “I never want to see you again or anywhere close to Amelia.”“Sure, you won’t.” the stranger responded“As for Cora, do you know where I can find her?” Alex asked“I’m afraid I can’t disclose that to you” the stranger answered“Okay then, you can see yourself out of the hospital.” Alex saidIn a fit of anger, Alex strode towards the door, each step deliberate and filled with anger. Reaching the door, he hesitated for a moment, his hand hovering over the handle as he struggled to contain his rage. But then, with a sudden burst of fury, he swung the door open with such force that it banged loudly against the wall.After storming out of the room, Alex made his way to the reception floor, where Flora awaited him. Without a word, they walked out of the hospital together.After dropping Flora off, Alex headed straight to his office, where his stepfather had been waiting for him. 5PMAs Alex arrived at his office, he pushed the door
Alex noticed the change in Amelia’s expression. Her eyes once bright with laughter, now seemed distant with a shadow of concern and a state of dilemma. “Is everything okay?” Alex asked, reaching across the table to gently touch her hand.“Yes, I am fine. I thought I saw someone I knew,” Amelia responded ”Oh! Okay, that’s fine.” Alex said with a soft smile as he continued to admire Amelia.With soft music playing in the background, Amelia listened carefully as Alex discussed the pressing concerns they had gathered to address. His passion and dedication towards her affairs were evident in every word he spoke, and Amelia found herself admiring his gesture. She further consented to seeing the person Alex requested for her to meet.As they conversed, minutes turned into hours, but neither of them noticed as they were engrossed in their discussion. Despite the seriousness of their conversation, they shared moments of laughter which made their time together worthwhile.As the evening drew t
The news of Mr. Sebastian’s sudden decision to sell off the bar sent ripples of curiosity and concern through the organization. As they gathered in small groups, discussing the possible reasons behind the manager’s departure, one question remained unanswered: who would be the new owner? The workers went about their daily tasks for the day, but their minds were preoccupied as they were concerned about whether the new owner would be kind and whether they would run the bar effectively. A few other workers worried about the possibility of layoffs or drastic changes to their work environment.As they left the meeting spot, the workers exchanged worried glances. They knew that change was inevitable, but the unknown was always unsettling. All they could do was wait and hope that the new owner would be someone who would lead the organization with compassion and integrity.The morning gave way to the evening, leading to the close of the day at the bar. Other workers had taken their leave afte
As Lucy arrived at the office, she could sense an air of disapproval from her colleagues, making her feel increasingly uncomfortable. Some of them muttered under their breath, while others exchanged whispers that seemed to be directed at her. Their expressions seemed to convey a mix of disappointment and annoyance, as if they were silently judging her for being late.Lucy ignored the tension around her and headed straight to her desk. She focused on clearing her desk, hoping to convey a message of her readiness to begin work. As she began to arrange her desk, arranging papers and setting things in order, her pen slipped from her hand, falling to the ground.As she bent down to retrieve it, she heard a sharp noise. It was Mr. Dan who snapped some papers on her desk, a clear sign of his irritation towards her lateness.Mr. Dan is the Chief Operating Officer of Tate Industries who is the second-in-command after Mr. Alex, and is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day operatio
Following Mr. Dan’s address to the entire staff of the company, the workplace took a profound transformation. His words laden with authority and wisdom, seemed to have a positive impact, infusing a renewed sense of purpose and commitment into the employees. Everybody seemed to be up and doing with their daily tasks.As the day progressed, the board member who had interacted with Mr. Dan took it upon himself to approach his fellow board members. His demeanor was one of urgency, a man on a mission. He sought out each member individually, engaging them in earnest conversation.His aim was to persuade other board members not to entertain any further offers from the mysterious individual who had sought to sabotage their project. Despite his efforts to persuade them, they remained steadfast in their decision to entertain further offers from the saboteur.Their refusal to listen was met with frustration and disbelief by the concerned board member, who could only watch helplessly as his warni