MAYA
The rays of sunshine hit my eyes and woke me up. I yawned and got up only to feel a serious headache. I noticed I was in a hotel and only then did last night's event begin to come into my memory. I wish I knew the good Samaritan who brought me here.I promised myself never to drink again no matter the situation. I carried my phone to check for notifications or messages from my colleagues at the flower shop and found loads of them. It was also then that I saw the time it was 9 am, Shit!, I'm late.I said as I flew out of bed to the bathroom ignoring the banging headache I was feeling. I quickly showered and when I got out of the bathroom, I saw a red knee-length flaw gown on the bed with a note by the side.I took the note and saw that it had no sender but it was addressed to me. It read “ Hello Miss, I figured your dress won't look good anymore after you vomited last night so I got you a new one today, please take care of yourself and move on from your cheating boyfriend “.Wait, what? When did I discuss Lucas with this person that I didn't remember, I thought to myself and facepalmed. I will never drink alcohol again. But on a serious note, this good Samaritan is very good and thoughtful. I wish I could know this guy to at least thank him for helping me out.Just then the doorbell rang. I checked the peephole on the door and saw that it was a female room service provider so I opened the door not minding that I was still putting on a towel robe.“ Good day ma'am, breakfast is here, “ the female attendant said as she came in with a tray of food, but I told her to pack the food because I am very late for work and she accepted.When she wanted to leave it came to my mind so I asked her “ Please can I know who paid for this room and this dress? ““ I'm sorry, but we were given strict orders not to divulge that information and it was the person who insisted we not tell you “ She politely answered and bowed before leaving quickly so I wouldn't have to ask her any other questions.I resolved that I'll just let the issue since it seems like the good Samaritan didn't want to be found. For now, I had to worry about my boss at work. I know he wouldn't forgive me for missing my shift yesterday and also going to work late today but I decided I would tell him that I was sick and maybe he would forgive me.I hurriedly dressed up and to my surprise, the dress fit me perfectly. I collected the packed food and headed out of the hotel. I boarded a taxi with the last money I had hoping that a customer would give me a tip at work.When I arrived at the flower shop, unluckily for me my boss was supervising. I groaned, why would he choose to do so today of all days? I let out exhaled sharply and went into the shop.“ Miss Maya, why are you coming to work now and why did you also miss your shift yesterday? “ He asked but there was no trace of annoyance so I thought he would let me go. But my colleagues who stood in line were looking at me pitifully.“ Sir I was very ill yesterday I wanted to call but my phone screen got spoiled “ I lied hoping he would believe and let me off the hook. He smiled which I found odd in this situation“ You know this is not a charity organization and I don't accept excuses so Miss Maya you are fired, “ He said with finality and went straight into his office giving no room for debate. somehow I knew he wouldn't let me off the hook this time around because he had been looking for an opportunity to fire me just because refused his request for me to be his mistress.“ We are so sorry Maya we tried calling but you weren't picking up. You'll get another job don't worry “ my colleagues told me as they sympathized with me. I just put on a fake smile and told them it was fine even though my subconscious was screaming inside me for me to shut the fuxk up. Nothing was fine.I left the shop feeling dejected and began walking aimlessly on the street all in the name of job hunting, I walked till my feet wanted to become sore but I heard a passerby talking to someone on the phone.“ Yeah, Taylor's modeling and cosmetic company are looking for a personal assistant for their CEO head over there now. I heard the interview is just some minute or an hour from now “ the passerby said before walking farther I couldn't hear the remaining information but was grateful that at least I got the basic information she needed.I knew the company the passerby was talking about, I mean, who in Ark Ville doesn't know The Taylors Modelling and cosmetic company? They are always the talk of the town. I decided to try my luck so with the last ounce of strength I went to the company.I was so busy checking myself out while walking to enter the door of the company that I didn't know when I bumped into someone. I instantly raised my head to apologize and my eyes met with that of a handsome young man. I was wondering where I had seen this face before but couldn't remember because I was in a hurry.“ I'm sorry sir, “ I said and quickly entered but I could have sworn that I saw a look of recognition on his face when our eyes met and it looked to me like he wanted to say something.I went to the receptionist counter to ask for directions because the company building was very enormous.“Good day Miss, please I'm here for an interview to be a personal assistant, “ I said politely.“You are welcome, go to the third floor, that's where Mr. Taylor’s office is located and you'll see others who are here for the interview too “ She politely said. I thanked her and went into the elevator not knowing that my life would take a drastic turn starting now.MAYAI got into the Elevator and clicked the number three button which indicated the third floor. While waiting patiently for the elevator to get to the third floor I couldn't deny the fact that I was nervous.Gosh, my palms were even getting sweaty. Since I stepped into this company just now, I began to feel inferior because everyone present in the company was dressed elegantly and looked very classy.Do I even have a chance of being employed? I asked myself thinking that it was not too late to turn back in order to avoid further embarrassment, but a voice inside me urged me to go.The elevator stopped and opened and I alighted afterward. I stood in the hallway shocked at the beautiful classy ladies that were dressed elegantly and seated waiting for the CEO. I immediately wanted to turn back but thought against it after all, the dress that the good Samaritan bought for me isn't looking bad.I walked forward to the secretaries office and when I passed in front of their other ladies wai
MAYA“ Miss Maya, is there something else you'd like to tell me or let me make it easy for you to understand, aren't you forgetting to tell me something? “ Liam asked me with a serious expression on his face.“ Huh? “ I asked out of confusion as to what else he wanted me to ask and he just raised one of his eyebrows giving me a questioning look, then I realized I didn't use the right format to ask him so I immediately corrected myself.“ No! No! No! “ I said, shaking my head vigorously and using a wave of my hand which signifies No to let him know I didn't mean the huh I said.“ I'm sorry I meant to say what else would you want me to say, sir, “ I said after clearing my throat and letting out a breath.“ Is my presence so suffocating that you have to let out breaths when you are with me? If I employ you as my assistant, you would share this office with me. Is this how you would be feeling uncomfortable? “ He asked, obviously annoyed. Why is this man so short-tempered I thought to mysel
LIAMOn my way out of my company, when I bumped into the lady I helped that night at my bar. I was very surprised as to what she may be doing there.I thought that she would recognize me and thank me for aiding her last night as she looked at me but instead she apologized quickly and hurried instead.I found that behavior rude, I mean why would she see someone who aided her and not acknowledge the person? I struggled not to glare at her. At least this has taught me a lesson not to help any lady in distress.I ignored her and walked to my car driving off to the Silver Grey's clothing and fashion company. I was finally able to convince them and they gave my company back the contract.I got a call from Henry telling me that the applicants for the post of PA were waiting for me in front of my office, so I left the company bidding Silver Grey the Ceo of Grey Textile and design Company farewell.I drove to my company and arrived at exactly 4 pm. I entered the elevator and went straight to m
MAYA“ Dear Miss Maya Allen, this is to inform you that you have been selected and we would love to employ you as the personal assistant to Mr. Liam Taylor. An email has been sent to you, if you still wish to work for our company please sign and report to work by 8 am, where you would be given the hard copy of your employment letter which you would sign and it'll be kept by the company for record purpose “ The message that Cleared all the sleepiness from my eyes read.Was this a prank? Because of everything that transpired yesterday, I could have sworn that I wouldn't be given this job. Well, it's a win-win for me then even though the boss is very hard and cold towards me I’ll be just fine if I do as he says and mind my business.I quickly checked my email and saw it was indeed from their company. I signed and jumped out of bed to check my wardrobe for what I can wear.I felt frustrated when I couldn't get anything palatable to wear. I settled on the dress that the person who helped m
MAYA“ Follow you to where sir? “ I asked him, confused, as to where he wanted us to go. The arrogant man didn't answer me, rather he made his way out of the office and I had to follow him.We got into the elevator together and damn from the minute we stepped into the elevator till we came out of it I was feeling claustrophobic, Liam had a kind of suffocating aura.We got down the elevator and walked to the exit door of the company. Through the corner of my eyes, I could see beautiful models who were passing stop to ogle Liam after which when they saw me following him they began glaring at me and giving me nasty looks.I rolled my eyes at them before finally exiting the company building with Liam. He walked to the car while I followed him closely. Reaching his car he got into the driver's side still without saying a word and I wanted to open the door to the back seat.Not wanting to sit beside him in the front passenger seat, scared that he might chase me to the back seat, telling me t
MAYA“ He always talks about you each time he calls me since he helped you at the bar, he always complains about how you couldn't even thank him now that you have seen him again. But he still made you his Assistant and has even brought you shopping, he hasn't done that for any of his assistants before. You must be special. I think he likes you, “ Eve said chuckling as we walked to the changing room.But when she mentioned him helping me at the bar It was then that it clicked in my mind that Liam was the good person that helped me. It's no wonder that he looked at me that way when I went for the interview.I facepalmed knowing that he must be thinking I'm ungrateful and that I recognized him but feigned ignorance.I quickly ran back to where Liam sat still engrossed with whatever he was doing but when he saw me stop in front of him he lifted his head and for the first time since his amber eyes had been looking at me I recognized that he was the hot guy sitting beside me that day.“ I'm
MAYA“ And how is that your concern? “ A voice from behind asked the blonde lady and when I turned to see who was standing up for me against this blondie, I was surprised to see that it was Liam.We made eye contact and his gaze lingered on my body for a while before he walked forward to stand beside me while he addressed the blondie.“ Lydia is this all you do instead of working? Had it been she is someone from another company bringing a contract deal to me, is this how you would behave? What gave you the right to question a random person in such a rude way? “ Liam asked with a displeased look on his face.Oh, so her name is Lydia, she looked very beautiful with the perfect body and height but the problem was her character from the way she spoke to me. I could already tell she is rude and pompous, I guess that she is a model.The way Liam stood up for me warmed my heart in a way I couldn't explain, he's not a total asshole I guess. But then again from the way he spoke, it seemed he al
LIAM“ You? “ I exclaimed as I looked at the guy who Chloe cheated on me with. I was shocked to see him here and wondered what business he had with Maya.After that day I bumped into Chloe, my ex-fiancee, with this guy that she cheated on me with at the restaurant I wanted to go eat at that night, I became more pissed at myself and It still served as a reminder for me not to let my guard down and fall in love with another woman.“ What's going on here? How do you two know each other “ Maya asked as she looked at us confused.“ I d-dont k-know him “ The guy stuttered while trying to lie. I wasn't surprised because all those close to Chloe only knew how to lie a lot.I didn’t want to go into much detail because I didn’t want her to know about my personal life. So I didn’t answer if I knew him or not. What I was curious about is how she knew someone like him.“ How do you know him? “ I asked her trying to relax my face so it wouldn't prompt her to question me, not like there was a problem