One more night episode 15

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Owned and written by:- Racheal Dennis.

Episode fifteen 🎄

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Cassandra’s pov 🎋🎄

The cab driver drove off in a great speed after collecting his payment, I released a breath I didn’t even know I was holding.

Thank God I arrived safely, his speed was just too much, that I had thought we were gonna crash and my life would be on the line again.

His way of driving just reminded me of my dad, how he was on a very high speed too..death was the penalty.

Well, it’s a blessing I arrived here safely.

I turned towards the very tall building in front of me, JJ construction was boldly written at the top..with the JJ in very big capital letters.

This is my dream company, it’s supposed to be my first day today, but sadly it’s gonna be my last day.

Well, there are other good companies out there, I’m sure there’s gonna be a place for me there.

I walked towards the entrance, then stepped in,side. My eyes did a quick scan, I must say I’m impressed with what I saw..every staff I saw on the ground floor was working efficiently.

Let’s find the CEOs office, drop the resignation letter and bounce out. But who am I gonna ask? Everyone here seemed so busy.

Looking around, my eyes landed on the receptionist and I smiled. She’s gonna be the perfect person to ask.

I took long str-de towards her, she was typing on her computer when I arrived, but she paused immediately she noticed my presence.

She lifted her head and flashed me a smile.

“Good morning and welcome to JJ construction Corp, how may we help you this beautiful morning?” she asked in a very calm, yet lively voice.

If you ask me, I wouldn’t advise her to work here as a receptionist.. she’s best fitted to work in a radio station.

“I’m CEOs new personal assistant, I kinda don’t know the way to his office..can you please help me out?”

“Oh, you’re the new personal assistant? What’s your name please?”

“Cassandra Kristine Maldonado” I answered.

She nodded. “Please give me a few minutes” she said, then started typing on her computer.

My guess is she’s trying to check if I wasn’t lying. After a few minutes, she smiled at me politely.

“I’m really sorry for taking so much of your time, the CEOs office is on the 54th floor”

I smiled back at her.

“Thank you” I said and headed towards the elevator.

Just a few steps away from the elevator, a lady approached me, she’s the same lady who called out our names at the interview the other day…I have forgotten her name.

“Hi, miss Pearl wants you in her office” she said.

“Miss Pearl?” I asked.

I wondered who miss Pearl is now? I just arrived here, I don’t know anyone and I don’t intend to stay to know anyone…well, I do know Brad because he’s my roommate.

“Oh, can I go see her after seeing the CEO?” I asked.

“I’m afraid not, she said you must report to her first.. besides, the CEO is not in yet” she replied.

I sighed.

“Alright, let’s go” I told her.

We headed towards the elevator, just in luck, someone was already stepping out, so we entered.

She pressed the 53rd button, then we waited patiently for the elevator to arrive.

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After a few minutes ride, the elevator stopped moving, the doors opened and we stepped out.

“This way, please” she said and led the way.

We walked past a few doors, but finally stopped at one of them. She grabbed the handle and pushed it open, then gestured me to go in.

I took a deep breath and entered.

When I entered the office, I saw miss Pearl focused on writing something, I don’t know if she’s even noticed my presence yet.

“Good morning, miss Pearl” I greeted her, as if to announce my presence.

“Hm” she replied with a hum.

I waited for her to say something, or even offer me a chair, but she didn’t…she continued writing as if I’m not there.

I waited and waited and waited, I could already feel my legs getting tired..I shifted from one foot to the other, just to make it less tiring.

After minutes of wasting my time, she finally stopped writing and faced me. I smiled at her, but she glared maliciously at me in return. I frowned.

I don’t remember offending her that day at the interview, I think I did pretty well that day… why’s she glaring at me as if she’s holding a grudge against me.

The confidence in which I came here with, suddenly deteriorated and I couldn’t help but felt myself fidgeting.

She cleared her throat.

“I’m not gonna beat around the bush with, I’ll be frank” she said.

Yes, please be frank with me, why are you glaring at me with so much malice?! I asked mentally.

“I’ve been around Mr Grassi for a very long time, I know his personality and understand him better than anyone else… ” she paused.

Where’s this conversation going? I wondered.

“.. I saw how you were looking at him the other day at the interview, you’ve got the hots for him. Listen to my advise, don’t even dare…”

Wait, is she his mysterious wife? the mother of his beautiful daughter? Maybe that’s why I’m feeling quite intimidated.

“… you’re not his spec. There’s something about life, we have the upper class, middle class and lower class..”

Pearl paused and accessed me, her eyes trailed along my body, from my head to my toes…then she scoffed.

“.. from what I can see, you don’t even fall in the middle class category, you don’t have a chance with him. So…”

She got up, walked round her table and stopped in front of me, she placed her perfectly manicured hands on my shoulders and smiled at me.

“.. while you’re here, just focus on your work and don’t think of anything else..”

She began dusting my left shoulder, as if there’s dust on it.

“.. no matter what you do, Mr Grassi won’t see you!”

I frowned slightly, I don’t think she’s the mysterious wife. She sounded like those queen baes in highschool, who feel threatened everytime they see someone else approaching their crush.

Could it be she’s also crushing on him? Well, there’s only one way to find out.

“Who’s Mr Grassi to you?” I asked.

She let go of my shoulders, the smile on her face w¡dened and she suddenly wore that fan girl look.. her eyes stared at Jayden’s photo on her table dreamily.

“The soon to be Mrs Grassi” she said proudly.

“Soon to be Mrs Grassi? Are you both in a relationsh¡p already?” I asked her.

“No, but we will soon be, I’m gonna confess my feelings to him very soon”

I couldn’t help but sighed loudly, my confidence suddenly skyrocketed, I rounded her table and sat on her big chair.

I leaned back on the chair, rested my right hand on the table and tapped it rhythmically with my forefinger.

“So.. we’re both in the same boat now”

“I just told you I’m the soon to be Mrs Grassi and…”

I cut her off with a wave of my hand, which earned me a deep frown from her.

“Forget about the soon to be Mrs Grassi, we’re in the same boat. But I wonder who Mr Grassi is gonna fall in love with, you or me?”

“Of course, me!” she said proudly, raising her head high.

I scoffed and cackled.

“Well, with Mr Grassi’s personality.. I doubt he’s gonna fall for a b*tch like you, miss Pearl”

She banged on the table and glared maliciously at me.

“Are you implying something?”

“You’re not even his wife, don’t think so highly of yourself.. he’s not gonna abandon his wife for a gold digging diva like you”

She stared at me for a moment, then burst into laughter. I frowned slightly, wondering why she’s laughing.. I didn’t say anything funny.

“His wife? You don’t even know he’s a divorcee?” she asked.

What?! Jayden’s a divorcee?! I exclaimed mentally.

Flashing back, I suddenly recalled not seeing his wife’s photo anywhere in his house. He didn’t flaunt her photos like he flaunted his daughter’s.. so he’s actually a divorcee.

Does that mean I still have chance? Of course, it means I still have a chance!

“You don’t even know he’s a divorcee… ”

“I know he’s a divorcee, I’m just trying to remind you of your place.. I meant, if he’s to choose between his ex-wife and you, he’d sure pick his ex-wife!” I choose my words carefully and changed them.

“You… You… You… ”

“I.. I.. I.. what?” I mocked her.

I got up, flung my bag on my shoulder, walked towards her and placed my hands on her shoulders, like she did to me the first time.

But my hands aren’t as perfectly manicured like hers, after all, I don’t visit the spa or salon regularly.

“Don’t try to fight with me, you’re gonna lose”

“I…”

“I don’t wanna stay here and argue with you, I’ll save you some dignity.. I’m gonna go wait for Mr Grassi in his office!”

With that I walked out, I could feel her eyes on me but I don’t care… she’s not my stress.

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Authoress Racheal’s pov ☃️🎄

VERO’S TEAHOUSE!

“…. hurry up people, this is the morning rush!”

Veronica shouted, clapping her hands to hasten up her staffs, though every one of her staffs are already in a hurry to get one or two things done…they all busied themselves.

She looked around her cafe, there are no empty tables as almost all the tables are occupied.

In each of the tables, there are waiters, with pens and notepads… they’re trying their possible best to attend to every single customer.

Veronica couldn’t help the smile that crept up her face, she couldn’t hide her excitement at all, as this was the first time she’s having so much customers.

“My business is booming!” she smiled to herself. “I think I should celebrate, it’s not everyday I make such profit so early in the morning” she said.

Veronica turned to the shelf behind her, she reached for a sprite and nodded.

“This will do, we’re not rich to pop a champagne yet.. let’s settle for sprite”

She dropped it on the counter, reached for the drawer and pulled out her account book, she pulled out a stool and sat down.

“Time to do some accounts… hehehehe!” she lets out a dry laugh.

Veronica popped her sprite open, took a few gulps and dropped it beside her, then started doing her calculations.

“Miss Mars” one of her staffs called her.

She paused and gave her attention to the staff, the staff frowned slightly when she saw Veronica smiling so sweet…which was kinda new to her.

Veronica has always been a strict boss, though she knows when to joke with her staffs and when to get serious with them..but this her smile was just so outta the question.

Seeing her staff’s reaction, she chuckled lightly and waved her off.

“Don’t worry, I’m in a very good mood this morning.. business is doing well, so speak up” she said.

The staff nodded and cleared her throat.

“Miss Mars, there’s a customer outside who insisted he must get a table in,side”

“Then look for an empty table for him in,side” she said.

The staff glanced around, Veronica mirrored her action.

“All the tables are occupied”

The staff’s reply made her smile w¡dened, she nodded in contentment.

“If only everyday would be as great as today, well, let him come in.. we can just let him sit by the counter” she said.

“Yes, Miss Mars” the staff replied and rushed out.

Veronica carried on with her calculations, her perfect smile remained on her face.

A few minutes later, the staff came back with the customer.. she cleared her throat to get Veronica’s attention.

“Miss Mars, he’s here” the staff said.

“Hm” Veronica waved her off, the staff rushed off.

“Good morning, miss, I would like to a cup cappuccino please” the customer said.

With a very wide smile on her face, Veronica turned but the smile vanished immediately she set eyes on the customer.

Her eyes grew wide as her mind raced back to Friday night, she recalled how drunk she was and how she got a ride from Jayden’s handsome friend.

“You?!”

“You?!” they both exclaimed.

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I walked down this very long hallway, until I stopped at a door, CEOs office was written at the top.

It’s the only office on this floor, I guess it’s only the CEO, his secretary, assistant and other important that comes here.

I reached forward and knocked, but there wasn’t any reply from in,side, just when I was about knocking again..the lady from earlier approached me, not Pearl.

“Hi” I greeted her politely.

“Hi, Mr Grassi is not in currently, but he said you can go in” she said.

“I can go in? Is the door not locked?”

“No, it’s not” she replied.

She grabbed the handle and pushed the door open, she gestured I go in,side…I smiled at her.

“Thank you” I said and walked in.

She smiled at me, before gently shutting the door.

My head hurts and I felt dizzy from the sight that befell me, is this a house people live in or an office.

It looked as if I just stepped into someone’s living room, there’s a big flat screen tv resting on the wall, facing a big chair which I assumed is Jayden’s office chair.

At a part of the office, there’s a small fancy glass table, with velvet material sofas surrounding it, there’s a flower vase of lilies sitting on the table and a plate of fruits was also sitting on the table…like, grapes, two apples, a few berries, cherries and some bananas too.

I took long str-de towards them, I sat on a sofa and plucked a few grapes, I threw them in my mouth and closed my eyes as I let the sweetness fill my taste buds.

With the coolness in the office and the sweetness in my mouth, I could already imagine myself in heaven…man, it’s good to be rich.

If it wasn’t for the neatly arranged heap of files on the table few steps away from me, one would think this is a living room.

Well, I should just enjoy myself until Jayden arrives…I pray he doesn’t come early.

But as usual, my bad luck kicked in, the burst open and Jayden walked in..I sprang up immediately.

His eyes searched the room until they located me, he looked at my hand and chuckled.

“Well, I can see her highness is enjoying herself” he said and walked towards his big office chair.

I quickly rushed after him, I stood in front of his desk and laughed lightly.

“Mr Grassi”

He wanted to say something, but he stopped when his eyes caught something in my hand, that’s when I remembered I’m still holding the resignation letter in my hand…I quickly hid it behind me.

“What is that you’re hiding behind you?” he asked me.

He tilted his head to get a glimpse of it, but I hid it quite well and I believe he can’t see anything.

“You don’t wanna tell me what you’re hiding?” he asked again.

I shook my head. “It’s.. it’s nothing” I replied.

I squeezed the papers in my hand, wishing they’d just melt and vanish into thin air.

Yeah, I wanted to resign today but I have a change of heart, because I just got a very vital information about Jayden.

And besides, I can’t leave now that I know Pearl have a crush on him too, I can’t let her get so proud.. if you know what I mean.

“Where’s my office, Mr Grassi?” I asked him.

He frowned slightly.

“What did you just called me?” He asked.

“Mr Grassi” I answered.

He shook his head, got up and rounded his table, he stopped in front of me and stared at my face.

“Mr Grassi? Really?” he asked, sounding a little bit weird..like he doesn’t like it.

I nodded.

Isn’t that what I’m supposed to call him in the office? Isn’t that what everyone calls him in the office?

“Just call me Jayden like before, it gives me a weird feeling hearing you address me as Mr Grassi” he said.

“I’m afraid I can’t call you Jayden, you’re my boss now and it’s only right if I accord you your deserved respect” I told him.

His brows furrowed instantly at my words, he gave me the *what the hell* look.

“It also wouldn’t sound good if others hears me addressing you by your first name, they’re gonna think there’s something going on between us…like we’re lovers or something.” I explained further.

Though I’d love it if we’re lovers, but I don’t want tongues to wag now… I need to familiarize myself with my new environment.

“I don’t see why how it’s anyone’s business with how you addresses me, I’m the boss here and I want you to call me Jayden”

“But… ”

“If you call me Mr Grassi again, I’m gonna punish you and I don’t know how ruthless my punishment’s gonna be” he said.

His words or should I call it threats, sent shivers down my spine… what kind of punishment is he talking about? is he gonna fire me?

I better stick to his first name then.

“So.. what are you gonna address me as… Mr Grassi or Jayden?” he asked me seriously.

“Jayden, please” I replied with a chuckle.

He nodded. “Good girl”

I puffed out some air, I wanted to ask him where my office was located, but he snatched the papers from me… I kinda forgot about them.

“Now I’ve got the papers” he said.

“Please, don’t read ’em, don’t read ’em” I prayed to him loudly, I tried to snatch them back from him, but he turned away.

After a few seconds, he faced me and narrowed his eyes, he waved the papers in front of my eyes.

“What’s the meaning of this?” he asked.

I let out a nervous laugh.

“Em… I’d advise you consider those as invalid doc-ments” I said.

“You were thinking of resigning?”

“Nope” I lied smoothly.

“Nope? Then what are these resignation letters for?” He asked.

I’m quite impressed at how composted he is right now, it’s pretty obvious he’s angry after seeing the resignation letter..but he’s not shouting or frowning.

“I asked a question, baby” he reminded me.

“Ah.. let’s just say I made some hasty decision because I kinda misread a situation and jumped into a conclusion on my own” I explained.

“What kind of situation? And what conclusion are you talking about?” He asked.

I bite my lower lip as I think of ways to avoid this question.. I mean, I can’t possibly tell him I was jealous of his ex-wife, because we’re not even in a relationsh¡p to start with.

“Talk to me, I don’t like being kept on suspense” he said.

“Well… ” I trailed off.

I don’t know if I should tell him, if I tell him it’s gonna be as if I’m confessing my feelings to him, isn’t he gonna look down on me?

Besides, I don’t think it’s appropriate for me to confess my feelings right now, I’m still kinda Brad’s girlfriend or fiancee.. whatever!

“Tell me, what made you wanna resign?”

I cleared my throat, I can just drop hints, I’m sure he’s not gonna catch up what I mean.

“Well… I never expected you’d be a father already, so when I saw your daughter’s photos all over the place I was kinda…. ”

My words got stuck in my mouth as I felt his l-ips planted on mine, I tensed and balled my fist beside me.

Ok, this, I definitely didn’t see it coming!

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