Chapter 6
Samantha Downs ~
“Briiing! Bring!! Briinng!” the alarm clock kept on going until I put the batteries to rest.
I had stayed up almost all through the night reading the contents of the files one after the other. I must’ve slept off while reading on Nathan’s personality. Nathaniel Kress is more interesting than I thought he was. Right now, my eyes are sore from lack of enough sleep but realizing that I have to get going, I forced myself up from bed.
I had made up my mind to keep my parents disappearance a secret as well as the whole deal thing. The cover story would be that they’re out of town.
Telling someone might trigger ‘his bad sides’. I reached for my phone and turned the screen on. The time is 7:06AM, pretty early to begin the day. I was about to drop it when the notification of a message came in. The sender’s name appeared as ‘J.S’ and I knew that it was coming from no one other than Jaden Smith.
I tapped on the notification and the message box became displayed on the screen.
~ “Hope you had a good night’s rest? I was watching long enough to know that you didn’t because of those files. Good to know that you’re awake. You have to wash up and put yourself in order.” “The interview at KressCo. commences at exactly 8:00AM for the position of a secretary.”
~ “Don’t worry about anything. I’ve sorted it all out. Nathan will be expecting you and just so you know, I’ll be watching.”
I read the messages with so much rage in my veins. The tiredness in my eyes went away and was replaced with eagerness to put a knife through Jaden’s heart. No, his neck. That way he’ll die slower and in far worse pain.
This deal is going to succeed in controlling my life and it all begins from the moment I agreed to it.
A voice note came in beneath the typed text.
“After all that I still have to hear his irritating voice?” I cursed before I consecutively played it.
~ “Hello Sam, so just as a motivator for the day, I’ll give you the privilege to hear your mom’s voice. She seems to really hate it here but I can’t blame her. This place is nowhere close to being pretty.”
~ “Sam…Sam… You have to get us out of here. Please do as he says. He threatens to kill I and your father if you don’t get that job. I miss you so much. I’m in good health but your father…”
~ “That’s enough! You heard her! You better get going and you better get that job, Remember, three months. The early bird catches the worm.” Jaden said before letting out a long laugh that succeeded the end of the voice note.
I took another look at the time and this time, it is 7:10AM. Time is running out. The MS-word file points out that Nathan hates when his employees are not punctual to work and he fires thirty-percent of all his employees that arrive late to work.
For a brief moment, I stayed on my bed seated using my hand to shield my face. Through her voice, I could feel her discomfort. I could feel her pain. I eventually stood up to get myself prepared for work. My first day demanded that I make a good first impression on Nathan.
I thought of all that I am to do when he begins the interview. What if I don’t make the cut?
I got into the shower. The cool water pulled down my fear and replaced it with some level of courage as they went down. I got out of the shower and got dressed in accordance with what Nathan was in for.
I wore the most astounding red gown I have with the best cleavages and even though I feel it is exposing so much of me, I went ‘long with it. The life of my parents depend on me getting this job. I’ll make sure to follow every single tip stated in the files that is necessary to make him hire me. I am time conscious- conscious enough to know that I had to get to the office in less than twenty minutes.
~ “There’s a house a block away from KressCo. with the inscription of ‘S.D’ on the white-colored gate. Henceforth, that house belongs to you. I have doubts that you’ll mess this up. For the sake of your parents, prove me wrong.”
“If only you know how much hatred flows in my veins for you.” I whispered into the air while looking at the text.
I gathered my things and taking one more look into the mirror, I saw that I looked in some ways like someone else. I got out of the apartment and locked the door and when I turned to remotely open my car from the garage, I saw a man standing in front of a Ferrari model car.
The first thought that came into my mind was that he was sent by Jaden to take me to the office for the interview but when I walked up to him, I knew he was going to say something that’ll surprise me.
“The boss said I should hand you these.” The man said stretching out a set of keys to me. “They’re now yours. The keys to his mansion and also, the car.” he added before he placed the set in my hands and without another word, walked away.
“I despise Jaden so much for what he is doing but I have to do what he wants and no matter how much I want to refuse both gifts, if I can call them that, I can’t.” I said looking at the keys in my palm.
I opened the car and got in. There’s clearly, no time to waste. I looked at my watch. I still have about eleven minutes until I’ll officially be late for the interview. I’ve driven a car like this a couple of times but none were mine. They were just test-drives some of my rich friends gave me. I’ve done a lot of test-drives to know how to actually drive them eyes-closed.
Putting my sunglasses on, I turned the car on and in a matter of seconds, I was on the highway. It took me seven minutes to get to KressCo. owing to the speed of the car. I made a horn as I approached the silver-coated gates guarding the huge 10-storey building known as the headquarters of KressCo. the gates automatically opened up and I drove in.
Probably they have sound or is it motion sensors? Either one, it’s pretty cool.
By the looks I was getting when I got out of the car, I am pretty sure that my outfit is killing it.
“Who is that?” I heard a man say to another as I passed him. “She’s perhaps another business partner?”
“Yeah, she must be. She can’t possibly be anything less or who knows, she might just be another girlfriend.” The second guy said and for a moment, that got me laughing from the insides.
Really? Do I give them the impression that I’m Nathan’s girlfriend?
All the while, my sunglasses were still on. I held my shoulder bag and brought out the ID card stated in one of the files that I should hand over to the receptionist at my arrival at KressCo. I got to the receptionist and without saying a word, I gave her the card.
“Good morning. The CEO’s office is on the tenth floor, the last. He hasn’t arrived though, but soon enough, he will. The interview would commence at his own time.” she said before giving the card back to me after she had scanned the contents. She gave me a clearance card.
“The elevator is that way.” she added with a friendly smile. “By the way, I’m Mira. Good luck with getting the job.”
“Thanks. I’m going to need it.” I said, after I had pulled out my glasses, to the receptionist- Mira and returned the smile. “I’m Samantha.” I gave her a feint smile.
I’ve gotten past the receptionist and so far, so good. I noticed that she wasn’t dressed nearly as ‘wonderful’ as I am. As I walked down to the elevator head on with my glasses resting over my nose, my shoes made tapping sounds with the ground and I can swear that a lot of people in the floor were looking at me.
I turned to get into the elevator.
I was right.
They are.
Chapter 7Samantha Downs ~Thankfully, I am the only one who needs to make use of the elevator on this floor. I got in. On the controls were numbers one to ten. I pushed the number ten button and in a few seconds, the elevator began ascending. To be honest with myself, this is my first appearance in this company. I never really had anything to do with KressCo. until now.I must admit it. This company’s taste for architecture can be compared to none I’ve seen. The structure of the building that I had seen in those files and what I’m now seeing, confirms it without a doubt. The cool conditioned air and alluring scents filled my surroundings. It’s enchanting.At the number ten, the elevator stopped and opened up. I walked out. I am appalled to see all the things before me. This office deserves a ‘wow’. I took off my shades and put them into my bag. A section of the floor is reserved for waiting with a row of chairs. Most o
Chapter 8Samantha Downs ~The elevator opened and I walked out trying not to look so irritated by what just happened. All my life, I never once had the intent of being a secretary even if it was going to be for a wealthy CEO. Now I have the job of one.Well, on the bright side, that’s the first step in getting close enough to steal his heart. The fact that his arrogance is super annoying and discouraging at the same time makes it hard for me to say and do things that would mean to please him.“Sam, right?” a voice asked bringing me back to reality.I turned to meet the hazel brown eyes of the receptionist looking at me with a file resting on her arm. She is by her looks very friendly.Mira is about four and a half feet tall in height. She’s probably a few years older than I am. Unlike me, I won’t say she’s really curvy, more of petite. She had her brown hair down in curls. The blue blouse sh
Chapter 9Samantha Downs ~That man is right. If I keep this up, Nathan would fire me sooner than later.“What are you doing?” Mira asked snatching the cup from me.“I’m just putting in some cubes to make it cooler. This is going to be too hot for him to drink.” I said in defense.“Thank your stars that you now have a friend like me to help you with getting along with this job. I’ve been the receptionist of this company for about three years and if there’s one thing I’m sure of, is that the boss’ coffee should under no circumstance be warm not to mention having cubes in it.”“For some reason, he likes his coffee boiling hot!” Mira said as she pulled out another cup and got a new batch of coffee.“Give me that.” She took the coffee from my hand. “Give him this.”I observed how she prepared Nathan’s coffee and I must say, i
Chapter 10Samantha Downs ~Right now, I wish Nathan would get up and do something.Anything.Just to say something that would make this friend of his put down the gun and give up asking questions I can't answer in truth."I'm not okay?! I wasn't set by anyone! I saw the advert online and decided to apply for the job." "I swear!" I lied with my eyes closed when I felt my back against the wall. "Please, don't shoot me.""Have it your way!" he said and the next sound I heard was the sound of the trigger being pulled.The man pulled the trigger and I braced myself for the inevitable. I am certain he did but how am I still okay? I opened my eyes and saw the man smiling with the gun now down."Don't be scared, it isn't even loaded." the man said to me with crossed arms. "I can't say she's telling the truth Nate but for now, I'll be watching up close." the man said turning to Nathan."Did you really think that I was going to s
Chapter 11Samantha Downs ~"I'll be on my way." I said walking towards the elevator and leaving the signed document there on the table."Don't forget your... thing." Nathan added pointing at my shoulder bag.How dare he call my bag a 'thing'? Basically, yes, it's actually a thing but the way he said it, he said it in an insultive kinda way. I walked back to where I left the bag and hung it over my shoulder."Thank you!" I said looking straight into his eyes before I turned and walked back to the elevator.I looked back at Ulric, he was still holding the gun in one hand. It's definitely going to take some time before I will get used to seeing him as a friend and not as a bad guy. Who knows, he may be to Nathan as those guys are to Jaden."I walked into the elevator and set it for the first floor. A notification message came in on my phone. I know that it is going to be a text from no one other than Jaden. The elevator started moving.
Chapter 12Samantha Downs ~"If the company has a new investor client to partner with, no one else can sign the business partnership but he so he has to be here to do what needs to be done." "If he senses something is out of place somewhere and calls for a meeting with his board of directors, don't worry you'll get to meet them soon enough, he'll have to be persent personally. Most times those meetings get adjourned for almost two consecutive weeks after every one. Don't ask me how I know""Soon enough, you'll be familiar with the boss' life stlye." Mira whispered forming a smile."Okay so what are the files for? You mentioned they're now mine?""This is just the tip of the iceberg compared to all the paperwork you'll be handling as the new secretary.""Oh. I almost forgot, being the secretary of one of the most wealthy, powerful and influential men in America also comes with a lot of paperwork and official appearances besides the fat pay, t
Chapter 13Nathaniel Kress ~(Some hours after Samantha left to go see Mira)"Okay Nate, We having been playing this game for 5 goddamn hours. Let's talk! I can't keep on pretending like I'm okay with what you did because I'm fucking not." Ulric said putting down the game pad.Awkward right? Nathan has a Play Station 5 in his office."Can you tell me why the fuck you let her sign that contract? Or rather, let's begin from why you thought of hiring her in the first place even after I assured you that I can and will get you a trusty lady for the job." Ulric complained adjusting himself on the chair and turning his gaze to me.My newly hired secretary left a few hours ago to begin the first phase of her job - knowing what it takes, for starters. Ever since they met, I could see the uneasiness in Ulric's eyes over the fact that I went ahead with my intentions to hire someone to work as my secretary instead of waiting for him to get
Chapter 14Nathaniel Kress ~I got out and signalled my driver to bring me my car. I looked around me and discovered that Sam is nowhere here. I walked back in."Are you going to keep standing there all stupid or are you going to get over here? Don't tell me that you're part time deaf?" I shot out with an angered tone."I'm on my way. Jeez, you don't have to be so rude and shitty about it." I heard her reply walking towards me with confidence like she had no idea who she is talking to in that manner. "And no! I'm not part time deaf." she added making a halt after she had passed me with the files still in her arms.Am I dreaming or is this real? That someone actually had the guts to say all those things to me? Does she know who she's talking to in that manner? I'm sure she doesn't. If she did, she wouldn't dare. I stopped her by holding her by the arm."Something wrong?" she requested with her head slightly cocked and an arched