Chapter 6: Unknown Caller

Mr. James waved at Maya and departed, she felt a mix of exhaustion and fulfillment from constantly changing positions for the photographs.

After few hours, Maya concluded the shoot and exited the shooting room alongside Mr. Lee.

Returning to the showroom, Maya removed the dress and handed it back to Mr. Lee. However, he surprised her with his response. "Oh, you can keep the dress," he said, a smile spreading across his face as he awaited her reaction and questions.

"Really?" Maya's face lit up with a mixture of confusion and excitement.

"Yeah..., 'it suits you perfectly' James Makin's words not mine," Mr. Lee affirmed, maintaining his smile.

"Thank you so much," Maya expressed her gratitude sincerely.

"Save the thanks for the Managing Director; it was his gift to you, not mine," Mr. Lee reminded her.

Maya assured Mr. Lee that she would express her gratitude to Mr. James when they crossed paths again.

She was filled with excitement, realizing that she had secured the job. However, there was one lingering question in her mind; how much would she be paid each month?

"Sir, now that I have the job, could you please inform me about my monthly revenue?" Maya asked, eager to know the financial aspect of her employment.

"Oh, you didn't discuss this with Miss Jenna?" Mr. Lee inquired, slightly surprised by Maya's question.

Maya suddenly remembered that she had never actually contacted the company herself. In her excitement, she had unintentionally taken someone else's spotlight. "No, I didn't," she replied, her voice trailing off.

"That's unusual. Alright, I'll provide you with a form to fill out shortly, and afterwards, I'll give you a comprehensive handout. The handout contains all the necessary information about the job, including details of your pay. Make sure to go through it carefully," Mr. Lee explained, seeking to address Maya's concerns.

"Sure, I will," Maya replied, relieved that she would soon have the answers she was seeking.

Just then, Maya's phone started ringing, displaying an unknown number. She wondered who could be calling her. It wasn't a call she was expecting from her family, as they had some unresolved issues prior to her departure. Maya found herself staring at the ringing phone, contemplating whether or not to answer the call.

"Either pick it up or hang up," Mr. Lee suggested to Maya, aware of her hesitation. Maya didn't want anything to dampen her joyful moments, so she decided to hang up the call and set it aside, choosing to focus on the positive aspects of her new opportunity.

A few minutes later, as Maya was diligently filling out the form, her phone rang once again. Determined not to miss any important calls, she decided to answer it while continuing with the paperwork.

"Hello, Maya speaking..." she greeted, holding the phone to her ear.

"Don't care," responded a deep voice on the other end of the line.

Maya was taken aback by the abrupt and dismissive remark. She couldn't help but wonder if it was some kind of prank call.

"Excuse me, who's speaking?" Maya inquired, seeking clarification.

"It depends on who I'm talking to," the mysterious caller retorted.

"You called me, so you must've known who is speaking," Maya pointed out, trying to make sense of the situation.

"Right, am I speaking to the crazy lady, the one who was at my office this morning?" the caller asked, revealing himself to be none other than Mr. Tony.

"You again? How did you get my contact?" Maya questioned, a mix of surprise and irritation in her voice.

"You left your documents here. But I get it," Mr. Tony replied.

Maya's frustration grew, and she couldn't help but respond sharply, "Get what? You punk!"

Mr. Tony chuckled on the other end of the line, convinced that Maya's actions indicated her acceptance of his proposition.

"You left them on purpose, didn't you? It's your way of telling me that you've agreed to my offer," Mr. Tony asserted confidently.

Maya couldn't believe the audacity of his assumption, and she burst into laughter. She was eager to set the record straight and let him know that she had already secured a job.

Upon hearing Maya's news, Mr. Tony couldn't help but join in her laughter, realizing that his assumptions had been completely off the mark.

"How on earth are you suppose to find a job when all your files are right here? Did you give the MD a blowjob....or something?" Mr. Tony asked, his laughter continuing.

"Not everyone shares your mindset, especially not your brother," Maya retorted, refusing to let Mr. Tony's comments slide.

Mr. Tony's smile grew wider, as if he found Maya's defiance amusing. "Oh, come on, don't hold back. Spit it out already," he replied, his tone lightening.

Maya rolled her eyes, finding his persistent teasing irritating. "You're incredibly annoying, even on the phone...? I'll be coming to retrieve my files tomorrow, and I expect you to have deleted my contact from your phone."

With that, Maya ended the call and handed the completed form back to Mr. Lee. She patiently waited for him to provide the comprehensive handout he had mentioned earlier. Once she had received it, she bid farewell and left the premises, heading back home.

Little did Maya know that her journey to retrieve her files from Mr. Tony's office would mark a significant turning point between them.

To be continued...