Lucian did his researches about his annex South Side and found out that the company was still under construction but got dropped because of the sudden death of the building planner or what you would call the architect in charge.
So, he decided to create awareness for a new architect to take up the contract. He needed the company running in no distant time. After putting words across online, he got so many recommendations from friends and well wishers, so many people even called his office in West Side about their capability and proficiency in the job. But Lucian is that type of man that would always go for classy and professionally standard people. Sorry, but he meant no offense.A particular person got so many referrers but Lucian was waving it aside because probably the referee happened to be a lady.He doesn't want to trust a lady to draw his company's building plan. How good would the job look? What risks would I be open to?Lucian couldn't help but look at the pros and cons.After taking all the suggested names from different people.He called Mr. Winker and asked him to write down the names of fifteen most referred referees and put words across to them for their possible interview with the firm soon.Five minutes and Mr. Winker was done with the assignment.Gawwd! This man could possibly pass for a robot, no wonder he had no rival.Looking at the list, Lucian pressed his lips tightly together when he saw the first name on the list. It was the Lady referee who strangely happened to be the only lady on the list."Mr.Winker, why is a lady's name the first on my architectural list? Am I a joke to you to think I would trust a lady to do my building plan?"Lucian asked in his exasperation."But, Sir, she was the most referred architect even Chris Evans recommended her services too. She must be very good, Sir, you just have to interview her and see if she meets up with your standards. No offense, Sir."Mr. Winker replied politely.
On a second thought, Lucian found a point in what Mr. Winker opined, he just have to interview her and make sure she is not overrated as he had always assumed. Giving Mr. Winker a considering eye scan, he dismissed him.
Well, this man is good with his job, Lucian couldn't help but give him credits for that.So, the day of the interview was fixed and the fifteen of them were asked to come with their CV's.*****************************
Arriving West Side that morning, Selene was in a very high spirit not knowing what and what awaited her.
She found the city very busy but social as people commended her beautiful features.Most of the ladies who couldn't get enough of her would ask for her five minutes and they would take selfies with her, sometimes full body pictures.Some would go as far as asking if her hair was a wig or an extension and she would simply reply, no and have them wowing in amazement.She had an apartment of her own. Mother Queila made sure she lacked nothing and also made sure she kept a low profile, she is no human and too much exposure would put her to risks.Settling down and making a fruit juice which Celia thought her how to make, she opened her phone and found a message from Lucian's company asking for her visitation to the Firm with her CV for possible interview.She smiled and nodded in contempt, Mother Queila is just too good at what she does. She thought to herself.It's now up to her to not spoil the show, so, she thought of going to shop for some working suits and shoes, she had never had the need to keep one untill now.Outside her room, she was locking her door when she heard some keys rattling beside her, it was her next door neighbor locking her door too.When their eyes met, her neighbor gave her a wide grin which she reluctantly gave back."Looks like you're new here. I haven't seen you around."She said and Selene nodded towards her."I'm Stephanie by the way."
Stephanie said, offering Selene her hand as they gave each other a hand shake."Selene, nice to meet you too"Selene took her time in accessing Stephanie.She looks very gorgeous, slightly taller than her with maybe an inch or two.She is indeed beautiful and her brunette hair matched her caramel skin perfectly.She seems very cool too."So, Selene, where are you headed?"
"To any boutique around. I want to shop for a working dress.""Great! Makes the two of us. I also want to get new Victoria secret lingeries for my photo shoots tomorrow.""What do you do?"Selene asked trying to match Stephanie's energy as the both of them headed downstairs."I'm a model. Face, body, legs. You?"Okay, now that question right there is a strong bone to chew. Selene doesn't know how to proudly say that she is a professional architect and already landed her self one of the biggest contract in town, everything felt so sus.Trying to form a nice sentence, Stephanie was looking at her to answer her hanging question that's about a minute now. Or was she not loud enough?"I uhh. I'm an architect. You Know, building designer." Okay that last sentence came out wrongly darn it!"Wow! That's nice. It's hard to see a lady around here with such profession. Don't worry. I would drive us to GO CLASSY, they are the best around here."Selene felt relieved, Stephanie didn't press on her answer. She has a girlie red Volkswagen and they hopped in and zoomed off to GO CLASSY. GO CLASSY is a nice boutique and they sold quality dresses, the prices relatively affordable. Stephanie seemed actually like a home name around there, because everyone seemed to know her and she was nice enough to introduce Selene to everyone around. Selene got herself three work dresses and shoes while Stephanie got her Victoria secret lingeries of different colours.Coming out of the boutique, Stephanie suggested they went to an ice cream parlour.It was just across the boutique. Getting there, Selene chose a chocolate mint chip while Stephanie chose a strawberry flavoured cream. It was Selene's first time of tasting one and she felt like taking the whole parlour home. They tasted so nice."So, do you have any relationship going on?"Stephanie asked licking her cream spoon."No, not all, why?"
Selene replied arching her brow."Because you are too beautiful to be single in West Side darling. I would have asked you to come and join the modelling community if not for the fact you already have a job going on. You would do tremendously well."Selene said with her face glued to her plate and her hands busy with scooping her cream.Selene gave a hearty smile to the compliment. It was not the first time she got such compliments that day, but it sounded nice coming from Stephanie."Thanks. The job suits you well too. What about you?"
"Well, I use to be, but we broke up not long ago. I can't deal with distant relationships, it sucks."
Stephanie said wrinkling her nose at the thought of it.Selene and Stephanie had a good time in each other's company. When they finished at the parlour, they left for their apartments and said goodnight to each other.Selene called Celia and gave her hints on how the going had been, after which she turned to her side and slept off, feeling very tired.Selene woke up that morning with so much enthusiasm.She brought the dresses she bought yesterday infront of her mirror standing behind each of them, imagining how they would look on her and which one she would love to wear for the interview.After much deliberations, she decided to go for the dark peach skirt suit. *It would match my hair*She thought as she also went for her black stiletto pomp heel and a chanel black hand bag.Taking her bathe, she dressed up looking very gorgeous and classy. Well, GO CLASSY meant it when they said it.She decided to let her hair down on her shoulders as she left that morning for Lucian's Estates and Resorts.Stephanie left earlier, so she had to board a taxi. Getting to the firm, she looked up the building and saw a giant picture of a gracefully looking man. Why was he so extra in that picture? She wanted to find any possible means of criticizing the billboard. Something about him is just so annoying.*Are you for real now, Selene? C'mon you do
Ash and Theodore entered Lucian's office and sat their butts down as comfortably as ever with Theo swinging his chair and Ash having one leg on top of the other. They were having a chatty discussion as Lucian tried to hurry up and finish his work for the day."The fact that everyone here knows me so well and I'm just beginning to know them is mind blowing."Ash complained."C'mon, tell me about it. Ichabod's time loop game is mad, man. Can you imagine? an obsessed fan of mine also told me of how I promised to take her out, well I'm definitely considering that.Theo said looking over at Lucian whose eyes dimmed seeing something in his system."Guys, our business alliance that were here yesterday is throwing a big middle year party till dawn, tomorrow. And we are invited to come with second parties strictly."Lucian read out from his system. "Yeah!! That's the life I'd dreamt of coming through. Party! Party! Party!" Theo exclaimed."Wait, what do they mean by second party? I don't have
Theo immediately briefed one of his lady friends about the party and she jumped on the invite as expected. It was that easy.Who wouldn't want to be seen side by side with Theodore dé Leonardo? One of the most good looking and wealthy bachelors to ever grace West Side, having Lucian at the top of the list.Nelly happened to be Theo's best female catch and she has a match with Theo's energy. She was all excited and prepared her best dress for the occasion, not knowing that Theo wanted to be at the party because he wished to meet someone he would put above her, sorry, but that's the life he loves to lead.Ash on the other hand just wanted to represent the Company with his presence and do his friend the Honour of being around. No much thinking. ••••••6:00 Pm•••• Stephanie wore her lemon green one handed Gucci gown which fitted her perfectly curved body, highlighting the dress with her white sandal heels and purse. She packed her hair in a ponytail and glossed her lips with a nude lip gl
When Lucian was done with signing the papers there in the party hall with the Blue Bug's manager who also doubled as the company's CEO, he and his pack left for home but before they made a move on that, Ash and Theo convinced Lucian to come home with them rather and he did not budge because he's longed to be with them full time too. When they got to their manse, the living room was untidy because of some guys' stuff going on in there, from the game pads to the wines and beer bottles littered on the table plus, they had no room service unlike Lucian who had never known what it feels like to tidy a room. But then Theo was sitting on his head like a time bomb waiting to explode, there was something he and Ash observed that night and wanted to share with him which was one of the reasons they wanted him over. Few hours later, when they'd all taking their showers and settled in the now tidy living room, Theo couldn't contain his curiosity. "Hey man, where did you meet that girl again, er
Selene had a slight veisalgia and slept like a log even the sunset that shimmered through her window, resting on her face didn't wake her up. But in no distant time, she got plunged out of her slumber when her phone chimed and she remembered instantly the meeting she'd be having that morning with Lucian; they would be visiting South Side together so he could show her around the annex and where the deceased architect stopped. She can't afford to play with the chance Lucian was offering her and she felt her head swelling at the thought of him texting her and calling off the appointment and the contract entirely for lateness.Selene cussed and rolled off the bed as she practically flew into the bathroom right after she opened the text.*You know how unprofessional it is to be late on the first day of work, don't you?*Lucian ain't good with words but for him to sound like this means he's just not happy.She hurriedly took her bath, brushed her teeth and struggled to get into her tight d
Lucian alighted and straightened his tux suit jacket as he walked into Harry and Ruth with Selene stepping gracefully before him.Harry and Ruth is situated at the outskirts of West Side, it is a very exquisite and cool restaurant run by a couple whose name the restaurant goes by. Entering the restaurant, Selene left her mouth in a cute little O as her eyes bawled and flickered in amazement, the four walls of the restaurant is simply magnificent, it had her spinning around, she needed no search engine to tell her how expensive their menu would be whether à la carte or table d'hôte, it would definitely be high-priced. She actually didn't expect less from Lucian but this is way beyond her expectations. Unable to control her emotions, she turned to Lucian and asked. "I thought we're here for brunch?""Yes?""Then why does it look like we're invited to a King's party?"Selene whispered while her eyes wandered about."I am a king, woman."She scoffed at that cold and conceited reply f
Lucian gently and quietly set down Selene's head from his arm, placing it on her handbag and making a pillow out of it, he stood up and walked away from the shelter and into the night he went, fearlessly.His eyes glowed from blue-grey to gold, radiating the fire straight from his father's throne and activating his night vision, he could see clearly like in the day time.Suddenly, a bat flew sottishly and smashed on a tree three metres from where he stood.He walked towards it, cautiously but defiantly, he's very composed but his mind was in a fierce combat with itself.Getting to the foot of the tree, he looked around one more time and then, he sat on his heels and observed the strange bat, arching his head to the side to get a better view.It was dead, it broke its head from the accident. He could tell from the fracture but the blood was improbable to be called natural; a deep blue tacky liquid.He was very inquisitive to know what it was, so he touched it with the tip of his fingers
Lucian helplessly looked on silently as Arabella wobbled her way up untill she was out of sight, it felt strikingly preposterous that he began to wonder if this would eventually happen to Selene in the next decades to come. Being a human is quite inhumane, it seems.After a couple of minutes of introspection, he stood up and helped himself up the stairs. Getting to the corridor that led to his room which stood at the extreme of the second floor, he felt a lump up above his Adam's apple when his eyes caught Selene's contour from underneath her door which the light behind her reflected, she was throwing on a nightie provided by Arabella and her cups were as firm as her obdurate persona. He stopped in his tracks as he licked his perfect full lips, wet. Unknown desire stirring up his blood.Just then, Selene's door creaked open and she almost screamed when she saw Lucian standing across her door, she was so bewildered that she dramatically crossed her arms over her chest, beseeching her