As Juni stood at the side of the window looking outside with his hands in his pockets and the world on his shoulders,he smiled as he imagined the how the headquarters office would seem like when he goes to submit the signed contract,he wondered how long it would take and which of the branches he would be posted too.it was sure that he was going to take Mark with him,even though he was quite an handful,he is still the only secretary so far that understands him ,he didn't need to start training another.
He could promote him to a personal Assistant.He imagined why the look on Mark face would be like when he informs him,that was enough to get him chuckling to himself before his phone buzzed on his table.he took a few strides to where it was and picked it up to reveal a message from his wife
Babe - "You could have woken me up,Juni"
Ok,she definitely didn't like that,he chuckled to himself which sound mixed with the click clack of his phone keyboard as he typed back to reply her
"And Good morning to you too babe,you seem exhausted yesterday,you needed the rest babe so I didn't want to disturb"
Babe - "Ohhh…sorry baby,Good morning but wake me up next time okay?It's Monday,I don't want to be late to work huh?"
Women are such a drag,he thought to himself marveled as she quickly changed her message tone
"Sure babe,I have to go now,give Derek all my love and have a great day at work"
He replied and with that,he put his phone down on the table and almost immediately,the door opened and in came Mark carrying two coffee cup.
Juni rolled his eyes as he stared as his wrist watch which read 8:15 am meaning Mark took 10mins
"Well,that took you long enough"Juni said as he took his seat on his relaxing chair
"What?!"Mark almost yelled as he put the coffee cup in front of his boss and took one for himself before adding "but I only took 10mins and there was even a freaking long queue"
Juni stared straight at him emotionless as he asked rhetorically "why not yell some more at me?"
Mark sighed as he recomposed himself and said "I didn't yell but ,sorry boss"
"Oh then,my hearing must be bad"Juni said sarcastically with his hand now reaching for his coffee
"Mr Cartel..."Mark whined out and Juni facade dropped as he ended up chuckling at his now uncomfortable secretary who sighed before saying
"It's good to see this side of yours but it's not very comforting"
A chuckling Juni sipped from his coffee cup before asking "my schedule for the day?"
"Just a book review with the author,Maya at 10am then the dinner appointment with Angela Mandela"Mark read out from his notepad
"so nothing much huh?"The editor thought aloud and then added "get in here by 9am ,I want to make some arrangements to the contract and then email it to her"
Mark replied curtly "okay boss" and with his coffee in hand,he made to leave but was stopped
"Hey, Beyonce?"Juni called out
"Yes boss.."Mark sighed
"How would you like to be an executive personal assistant?"Juni asked emotionless
There was some hesitation in between but that didn't stop the wide grin on Mark's face when he replied "I would like the pay raise"
After the door closed behind Mark,Juni let out a sigh of relief.
"What would he have done Mark?"
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"I think you should atleast add an epilogue to the book,Ms Maya"
"Well,it's just the book doesn't require it"She replied
",Well,I require it and I'm a reader,I wouldn't like to be left hangi-"Juni paused while the author stared at him in confusion when a wide grin broke out on his face.
"You know what,since it's quite suspenseful,yes we would leave the readers on the cliff while you work on a volume two,it helps extends the length of your contract and spells massive sales for us,deal?"The brilliant editor finally proposed
Maya smiled before replying "wow,I really didn't think of it that way,thanks Mr Cartel"
"No, you thank you".Juni said as he stood up and added "I will have my secretary forward over the extension of contract details to your email,go over it and let me know if there's any problem"
"I'm sure there wouldn't be "she replied chuckling
"You got that right,Ms Maya"and with that,Juni got the company another hot deal in just an hour
All that was left was the real big deal with Angela Mandela.
****
Fixing,his tie and carrying a gift basket in his hand as he looked at his watch repeatedly was Juni Cartel, looking as nervous as ever which showed quite well as he tapped his foot repeatedly against the elevator floor as it zoomed to the highest part in the Oasis Hotel .
"Damn it,I should have brought Beyonce"He thought but the repimanded himself,he simply didn't bring Mark because he thought it would be unwise for Angela's son to see two unfamiliar grown men in their house at night .
That's ,if he was awake.
Juni facepalmed himself "ugh,what am I thinking,I'm supposed to be sealing my fate tonight,I hope it doesn't get awkward since I haven't seen her since that day that I brought her home drunk"
"Calm down ,Juni …you can do this"
"Do what?"A woman's voice asked aloud
Juni's mouth dropped in shock as he realized that the elevator door that led into the penthouse was open and he was standing face to face with the One and Only Angela Mandela dressed in a strapless red dress,he had never really thought of how beautiful she is since he started working with her ,but at the moment,seeing her in that light made scales fall from his eyes.
"Huh,Mr Cartel,are you okay?"
He quickly recomposed himself at that and stepped into the large room while the elevator closed behind him "yeah, ofcourse, sorry,Good evening Ms Angela"
She chuckled lightly and then looked at his hand which was carrying the gift basket
"Good evening,Mr Cartel and oh,is that for me?not a bribe,is it?"she asked chuckling
"No,…,no ofcourse ofcourse not"he answered nervously,damn the woman had really caught him off balance,he thought to himself as he offered the gift basket to her which she took and made to move towards the center of the room with him in tow.
"You will have dinner with me right?"
"Sure,Ms Angela"He replied
"For tonight,feel at home,Mr Cartel by calling me Angela,I feel old when you call me with a title".She pointed out as she directed him to a table that was set already
"Ohhh…"He said chuckling lightly.
"Yeah"she concluded.
This was definitely going to be one hell of a night.
That it was going to be.