The next few days, Jeanohntae started searching for a better paying job. She had applied at many different places, but only one had called her back.
As if it has been fate. The company happens to belong to none other than Christian Maddox.
The 22 year old cold expressionless man in New York. He would have multiple body guards to keep him out of the media. Nobody knew how he looked except the people working for him. Every media outlet has speculated that he was so handsome all the women drool and fall for him even if they have never seen his serious looking face.
C.M Holdings!
When Jeanohntae went in for an interview. She stopped by the front desk to talk to the receptionist. "Hi, I'm here for an interview." Jeanohntae had sweet voice when speaking.
However, the receptionist had a real nasty attitude towards Jeanohntae. Only because she too was a female trying to work at a high end company for a man no one ever saw. "Sit and wait. Someone will be with you shortly. However, don't expect to get this job. This place has a high standard for workers. Good luck I guess."
Jeanohntae did not pay any attention to the insult the receptionist said, only to follow the directions and sit.
A few minutes later, a young lady had approached her.
"Hi! You must be Jeanohntae!?? My name is Ruth, I'm the head of the HR department and Mr. Maddox's assistant. Please follow me."
They made their way into the elevator and pressed the 10th button to take them to the top.
"You're interview will be with the CEO himself. If you feel like he's being hostile. Please don't take it personally, he has been through a lot the past few days." Ruth said with a warm reassuring smile.
"May I ask what happened so I can be prepared!??" Jeanohntae asked curiously.
The young lady smiled, "It's not any of my business. However, he met a young woman the other day and he wanted to get to know her because she seemed different than the rest that throws themselves at him. I assume he knew her but she didn't recognize him."
Ruth sighed and continued. "He went to her work a couple of days later but she wasn't there. Her boss told him that she had quit . The sad thing is, they knew who he was talking about but didn't give a name. He didn't want to speculate and give a wrong name so he kept it to himself. He has been looking for her since but has failed."
"Oh." Was all Jeanohntae could muster out.
"But don't worry about it. He's not a bad person once you get to know him." Ruth said with a warm smile.
"Does this mystery woman have a name!??" Jeanohntae was curious.
"Sadly I don't know further details. Mr. Maddox hasn't been very open about his feelings." Ruth had a frown upon her face.
'Who could it be!??' Jeanohntae was curious to find out. However, she was about to find out soon.
They reached the 10th floor and made their way to the CEO's office. Jeanohntae was enjoying the scenery in front of her as she walked. She was gazing at everything in awe. Ruth noticed her expression and smiled softly.
The walk seemed to have gone on forever, but Jeanohntae was not complaining. She felt like she was in a dream. Everything was carefully decorated and lively. She did not have any other expression but excitement.
As they reached the end of the hall, they were met with a huge double door with gold edgings outlining the 2 big tulips on both doors. Jeanohntae smiled to herself. Ruth saw and pulled her out of her thoughts with a question. "Are you okay miss!?? It's okay to be nervous. Remember, don't pay no attention to his hostility."
Jeanohntae smiled and shook her head. "No it's not like that. It's just that these are my favorite flowers. Tulips are simply beautiful."
Ruth smiled at Jeanohntae's words. "What a coincidence. I'm sure you're gonna love it here then. There is tulip crests everywhere . The building's logo has a small tulip." Ruth showed her a document with the company logo and it indeed has a tulip.
Jeanohntae smiled widely. Ruth thought about it for a minute before asking. "If I may, why are tulips your favorite flowers!?? I don't mean to pry but my favorite flowers are roses and they both kind of look the same."
Jeanohntae smiled at Ruth's question. "Because it's similar to people." Ruth looked confused so Jeanohntae explained it in greater detail.
"What I mean is, you and I are both female. So we're the same, but we don't look the same and we don't sound the same. It's almost like the tulips and roses. They almost look the same, but they are two completely different flowers. They even smell different. However they are still flowers." Jeanohntae explained herself with a smile.
Ruth smiled too. She never understood it, but now she knows. "Wow Ms. Jeanohntae, that was beautiful. Who knew roses and tulips can be compared." Jeanohntae felt good. She has not explained that to many people. "I like the former, but prefer the latter."
After the heartfelt conversation about tulips, Ruth knock on the doors and opened it. Through the big double doors, they were met with a huge modern white office.
"Sir, Jeanohntae is here. Your 3 o'clock appointment."
Jeanohntae and Christian's eyes met and they were both stunned. Jeanohntae's smile quickly turned into a frown. It was him. Again!
A smirk appeared on Christian's face.