As if being struck with a happy serum, Zara burst out in happiness forgetting her Boss is there.
"Thank you, this means a lot!"She sounds so excited, " oh god! This is great, thank you" She holds onto his hands.
Nathan stiffens a little bit at her sudden touch. Normally, he was supposed to be hating it, just like others but he wasn't.
"Don't thank me, your papers spoke for you"Nathan flashes her a sweet smile.
They gaze at each other, unable to look away. Zara could feel it, the pull she was having but Nathan felt more than just a pull
Gulping down, Zara quickly retracted her hands, looking down in embarrassment
"Congratulations!"Nathan said once again,
Zara smiles but doesn't look at him. " Thanks, sir!"
" You are weird!"Nathan mutters under his breath, leaning down in his seat
Zara frowns, "in what way? "She asked, confused.
"You called me boss when you were yet to have the job and now that you have it, you don't see it right calling me that" Nathan taps his lips, with a half smile on.
Zara wasn't expecting him to say such. "Well, yeah! He is right but common, that's nothing right? Isn't Sir the same as Boss?"She thought to herself staring at him, blinking
"Sorry, boss!"There was nothing else she could say so she apologized.
"Meet Quinn, she will tell you all about your post as the new manager and details, like your duties and responsibilities, "Nathan said, blinking at her.
Zara nods, standing up from her seat."Sure, boss... Once again, thank you for the job"
With that, she left, leaving the man gazing at nothing. A smile spreads on his lips, and he spins himself on the seat, lost in thought.
It took Zara a while to reach the down floor because she took the stairs.
She was all sweaty and exhausted,
"Are you ok, Ms? You look so terrible! "The blonde hair lady comment, handing Zara a wipe
"Thanks, I just got a taste of sport" Zara jokes taking the wipe as she wipes away her sweet face
"the new employee? " she asked and Zara nodded.
"Beatrice! "The blonde hair lady extends her hand for a shake
Zara accepted, " Jahzara... Zara for short"
"I know!"Beatrice informs, smiling.
Zara couldn't help but laugh at herself. "Forgot you just called me by my name"She jokes
"I know right? I do sometimes forget things and talk into such petty traps" Beatrice laughs, waving away Zara's nervousness
"Nervous right?"Asked Beatrice.
"Yeah, it feels like I'm freezing... In excitement and curiosity"Zara confesses
"Don't worry!" Beatrice pulls her along, "you will get used to it with time", She explains.
"I too felt like this two years ago!" She touches Zara's shoulder, " but I assure you, it's a place you will come to love"
Zara let out a nervous smile, "I hope so!"She wasn't sure whether to believe it or not. To see is to believe, it's better she neither accepts it imagining it to be so right and perfect and so will believe it nor decline it.
Zara watches Beatrice whisper something to Quinn, it wasn't a whisper but it could be described as one.
"Beatrice will show you to your office so you check out the design and arrangements if it's to your liking" Quinn spoke up, " feel free to remove what you don't feel like it's necessary and demand what you want, with just a call, it will be brought to you" she turns to her desk, "have something urgent to take care off, will join you later on"
Zara felt happy hearing her polite apologies until she is asking for her to go ahead and make changes in her office
"Thanks, Quinn. I appreciate it!" Zara was grateful, she turns and follow Beatrice behind
"She is cool, right?"Beatrice elbows Zara, smiling.
The beater is a simple and social person. Easily make friends and get others talking at will
" Yeah!" Zara's response was soft, a smile plastered on her lips.
"She is the best worker and the longest one here in this company!" Beatrice said in a whisper.
Zara seem to be thinking about something, the frown on her face was very visible
Beatrice let out a joking laugh, "kidding" She pushes open the door leading Zara into her new office
"No designs, I know... It's so boring" Beatrice sounds as bored as fuck, " guys have no taste in designs" She shakes her head pitifully
Zara laughs at how funny she is. "Now I know it was a he" she jokes, eyes darting back and forth throughout the rooms.
"The room looks ok though I will appreciate a little bit of painting on the walls, and yes! my seats too, "Zara said after a close examination.
"What color?"Beatrice asked,
"Lavender" Zara's answer was short and simple.
"I think the seat is ok, it's black and everyone likes it"Beatrice's gaze darts back and forth between Zara and the seat as if trying to figure them out.
"You are correct, partially though. I don't like black, Lavender is my favorite "Zara sounds a little bit dreamy
"Whatever suits you," Beatrice said in a defeated tone. " Is that all? Don't you have anything else you want to change? Better say now 'cause when this chapter is close, there is no coming back"
Zara's brows twist, thinking hard." I think I will appreciate a jar of purple flowers, that's all" She concludes
Beatrice looks a little bit unsure," sure that's all, what about the blinds? "She asked
"Oh! That! I think purple door blinds will do! "Zara flashes her a grateful smile," thanks! "
"It's pleasure to be of help to you," Beatrice said, "think that's all for now, ma'am Quinn will give you more lessons about your post, work and the rest"
Just then, Quinn walks in, " hi ladies, how is the adventure?"She jokes
Zara smiles and responds, " it was an adventurous one with lots of real stuff"
They laugh at her words. Beatrice excuses herself.
"He seems to believe in you and your capacity with your few years of experience" Quinn's once laughing face turns into a serious one, " I hope he is making the right choice unlike the last one"
Zara frowns at her words, " what happened the last time?"She asked.
Quinn smiles seeing her curious face, " well, the last manager before you embezzled a huge sum of money and ran away" she tells
Zara was shocked to hear her say, "What is the boss doing about it?"She asked
"He isn't at his best now, so far we have shut down all the possible paths he can be trying to ditch the country and us," she said, moving closer to the glass window and watching the beautiful view of the city.
Zara nods," when you talk of embezzling, how much are we talking about? " She asked
"You don't want to know, do you? "Quinn asked, with a slightly raised brow.
"Oh I do, will be taking up from him anyways and I wish to know how hard I need to put in my work" Zara explains
"Oh honey, your best won't be enough... We need your utmost best here within a certain period "Quinn explains, handing her a file containing documents
Zara's eyes caught sight of something on the paper as she frowned," five hundred million dollars!!!" She exclaims.
Quinn nods a yes, leaving her speechless.