A FEW DAYS LATER...
"Hey Amanda, Madame Grace has sent for you " Lara told her
" me? What have I done wrong now?" She asked
" how would I know? She has sent for you so you should go ask her those questions yourself" Lara said as she took the rag from Amanda " I'll finish this for you, just go. You know how Madame is " she said
" thanks" Amanda said with a smile
" come in" Grace said as she smiled at Amanda after she walked in
" good evening ma'am, you sent for me?" She asked
" yes I did AJ" she said happily, " please have a seat here" she said and gestures for Amanda to have a seat
" Madame, you know I'm always open when it comes to my thoughts?" She asked
" yes, please say whatever it is you want to say" she said
" why are you suddenly being so nice to me and why are you all smiley like a cartoon character?" She asked
" oh Amanda, such a naughty girl" she said " come have a seat" she said
Reluctantly, Amanda went and sat opposite her
" I have good news for you Amanda" she said
" really madam, have you found my parents yet?" She asked as tears threatened to start streaming down her eyes
" oh no. That is nothing compared to what I want to tell you now " she said
" really? What could be more important and more joyful than me meeting my parents?" Amanda asked
" meeting your parents while you have nothing or meeting your parents and making them proud of you after you meet them which do you prefer ?" Grace asked
" i would prefer the latter Madame" she said, looking towards the floor. Deep down, she wanted to meet her parents even if she hadn't made a name for herself. With their love and support, of course she would want to make a name for herself.
" here, I won't tell you myself, look at it yourself because seeing is believing " Grace said as she handed an envelope to Amanda.
Amanda collected the envelope. " what's in it?" She asked
" if i wanted to tell you what it contained do you think i would give you and not read it myself?" She asked. It didn't matter how much she tried to be sweet to Amanda. The fact remained, the girl was naturally foolish.
Amanda stared at her before opening the envelope and then reading it's content. After reading the content of the envelope, she stared at Madame Grace in shock. " tell me it's a lie!"
" it's not!" Madame Grace said and Amanda screamed for joy
" oh my goodness, this is the best day of my life!" She screamed happily
" calm down " Madame Grace told her
" no, I won't calm down. There are many who dream of an opportunity like this but then look, I was the one who got it. I am so happy" she said as she twirled around the place.
She was so engrossed in twirling that she didn't realize that someone had opened the door and walked into the office and it seemed that person had so much power that even Madame Grace adjusted her sitting position immediate the man walked in.
" greetings" that was Madame Grace and immediately Amanda heard her speak, she wanted to stop but then she fell backwards but luckily the man who'd just walked in broke her fall and caught her in his arms.
She looked at him, his hair, perfect face structure, pointed nose, rosy lips, dark eyes and the way his touch felt and how he smelt, Amanda could not help but be lost in this man however he didn't feel lost in her as he helped her stand straight.
" thank you " she said and adjusted her clothe.
Ignoring her act of gratitude, he adjusted his suit and then went to seat opposite Madame Grace. " have you told her?" He asked
" yes I have" Grace responded
" what have you told me madam!" Amanda asked and Grace shook her head in embarrassment
" the note you read, tell me, what did it say?" She asked
" it said I'd now gotten a job as the assistant to the CEO and owner of JT empire " she said
" and who do you think he is?" She asked
" my crush!" She muttered to no one's hearing but since the man was no human, he clearly heard what she said but then acted like he didn't
" I don't know him"
Madame Grace shook her head, Amanda was always an embarrassment. " he is Mr Jeffrey Tolan, the CEO and owner of JT empire" she said and Amanda gasped before rushing to him.
" oh my goodness sir, forgiven me. I didn't know you were the CEO" she said and held on to his hand
Jeffrey stared coldly at his hand and realizing what he meant, she quickly took her hand off. She wasn't that stupid and at least she was smart in that aspect!
" do you agree to this job?" He asked
" yes of course. Who wouldn't?" She asked nervously, he was giving her creepy vibes
He shook his head, what kind of mate did he have? One look at her face already showed how stupid she was.
" you're to resume tomorrow, seven in the morning sharp and then you can go pick out an apartment with the caretakers and some outfits then resume next Monday " he said and just as he was about to leave, he stopped. " here's your beginners fee" he told her as he threw an envelope at her.
" ah!" She screamed and opened it, gasping in shock. She had never seen so much money in her life but then remembering how he'd thrown it in her face, she had to get back at him. " hey wait up" she called and walked to him
" what is it? Is that not enough for your transport fare till you get a car?" He asked
" it's not that" she said and threw the money in his face.
Grace gasped in shock, she could never understand why Jeffrey chose none other than Amanda to work in his office as his assistant. There were so many other girls so why did he only choose her? She was beginning to be sure of the rumours, did Amanda's sugar daddy really get her a job at JT empire? That was impossible!
Jeffrey stared at her with anger and hate in his eyes, as if he did not hate the kind of creature she was already, she had the audacity to throw money in his face. He clenched his fists in anger.
" how dare you?" He asked, anger evident in his voice
" does it annoy you when money is thrown in your face?" She asked " give me a minute" she said and with that, she bent to pick the money up "'if throwing money in your face causes you to be angry, then why do you do it in other peoples faces? Don't forget, I'm not desperate for a job at your company. Even if I need a better paying job, it doesn't mean you can disrespect me because of it" she said and gathered all the money before putting it back into the envelope and then putting it in his hands. " if you want the worth of this money to be appreciated or if you want me to say thank you and actually acknowledge this money, I expect you to put it in my hands the same way I put it in yours " she said and stretched her hand out to him. " come on, put it in my hand " she said
He clenched his fists, he was only doing this because of the way and the fact that he didn't want anyone to use her against him but what could he do? He couldn't stand the fact that she was so annoying.
He sighed before taking the cheque and putting it in her hand. " happy now?" He asked.
She smiled, " of course I am" she told him and took it.
He frowned and clenched his fists more, " I just have to wait till after the war because after this war, trust me. You'll pay for this!" He said to himself
" I'm leaving now " he said and left
Amanda looked at him and scoffed, " what an arrogant man but then…. If I'm gonna be working with him, he'll have to get something straight. No one who's associated with me is arrogant " she said to herself
Lara walked to her, " tell me Amanda, hoe did you get this job and what gives you the confidence to act this way with him?" She asked
" I don't care who he is and where he is from but there is one thing, if you're going to be working with AJ, you can't carry a long face and a useless high shoulder " she said with a smile
" you are very daring Amanda because even I who is older than you wouldn't have the guts to do what you just did" Lara said and Amanda put her hand on the shoulder and sighed
" oh dear Lara, what do I say? Not everyone can be AJ Clarkson. Not everyone has nothing to lose so they can just do as they please" she said and inhaled deeply "
You know, if I had parents, maybe I wouldn't be this way. I always love it when people get into fights for their parents and I also wish I could do the same but then…" Lara could notice the tears welling up in her eyes " I just…." She wiped her tears " let's just forget it, I have gotten everyone's dream job even without applying so what does it mean? I have to celebrate don't j?" She asked
" no Amanda, you have a lot to do with this money so why not save it? Don't start spending recklessly " Lara said
" this is what I love about you Lara. You always look after me like an elder sister but you know, when it comes to speaking up for yourself, you don't ever do that but forget all that, I have decided to spoil you today and you can't change my mind so come on, let's go!" She said
Lara shook her head, " what did I say Amanda ? I won't come with you. Use it to board taxis when going to work and not use it on me" she said
" you don't want to go out with me right?" Amanda asked
" yes I don't " she said
" we'll then…" she took out some of the money. " have this, don't think I'm giving you because I feel I owe you or because of any other reason. Just take it because someone you consider a little sister has given it to you. You're so dear to my heart Lara and I'm sorry but I'm not taking no for an answer" she said.
Lara smiled, " who couldn't ever say no to you?" She asked as she embraced her
" exactly, no one" Amanda said with a chuckle before giving the money to Lara
" thanks Amanda, I hope that you will be very happy in life. You'll get all the love that you desire, both romantically and family wise" she said
" can you please not wish such things for me Lara? Please?" She asked as she withdrew from the embrace
" what are you saying Amanda? This is the wish of every girl, to find her Prince Charming and then they would live happily ever after"
"'But I'm not like the rest, I'm AJ and I don't want love" she said.