Zara knows she has tons of work waiting for her, with all that Quinn has said. She is excited to work anyways and there is no way she will stay back doing nothing.
She turns to Quinn who was about leaving and says
"I don't know if it's ok, but I will like to start my work right away" Zara's gaze never left Quinn.
Quinn was stunned to hear her, it was the first time in her entire life of working in this industry to employ someone willing to start work immediately
"Are you sure? Don't you think you have to get used to the place first?" Quinn asked, her eyes darting around the room, " the changes you asked for have not been done yet"
Zara smiled, "only if you know how much I am willing to get myself stuck and drunk in this work, you won't want to try to sway me," she thought, still smiling
"Well! I don't mind hanging around for the main time before it gets designed to my taste" Zara jokes.
Quinn couldn't help but laugh, " fine then, do as you please" her tone was defeated,
"If you don't mind, I will love to get the files," Zara said, Quinn, hands her the file
"Take down the post" Quinn informs Beatrice upon entering the office, she nods and leaves
"All the best, Zara" With that, Quinn left.
Zara proceeds with her work, as she flips through the files checking out what she wishes to see.
After a long silence, the door push open and Beatrice walks in
"Pardon me, don't always like knocking but I will try" Beatrice sounds a little bit apologetic
Zara chuckles, waving her hands in dismissal," it's ok... You are forgiven for today "
Beatrice got herself settled down," so?"She asked
Zara raises a brow, "So what?" She seems confused, and Beatrice looks even more comfortable
"Work mood activated or should I go away?"Asked Beatrice, " got some minutes to spare"
Zara was happy someone was willing to spend some time with her.
"I don't mind sparing five minutes for you", Zara said, " it's not every day one gets to have good company " She jokes.
Zara is willing to give her five minutes to Beatrice knowing when she resumes work fully, they won't be such. She should get to know at least one or two people
Beatrice smiles, " thanks" she clears her throat, " how far with the files? Any plans on how to go about with the project? "
Zara frowns, she has no idea what Beatrice is saying," what project? "
Beatrice was the one to frown this time, " isn't it in the file? " She bobs her head to the file in her hands
"Wait a minute " Zara flips on the files to the last, " now I see, wow! " She exclaims
"I know right!? It's something that requires half of the brain of a pro" Beatrice jokes, " I'm sure it's the main reason the last manager ran away... Petty him" she sounds so sad as if the man is about to be devoured by a lion
"How so? I may not know the reason for him embezzling the company's money, but, all I know is he did bad" Zara has a very soft and emotional heart, and easily gets touched and affected by things
"Very bad! He should only hide well so the boss won't get hold of him" Zara frowned at her word, confused
"What will happen?"Zara asked.
Only then Beatrice realized she's said something she shouldn't have, " I don't know. But I am such theories won't let it go without getting him to say... the company into a big mess, good thing the investors all oss and believe in him or else they would have requested to pull out their funds and you know what that means''
"It's not like blossoms can't refund their money but what will be his gain after doing that? Richard did a shitty job" Beatrice breath out tirelessly, trying so hard not to let her anger consume her
"I got you, luckily they didn't. That's the reason why I should do my best and bring the company back to its glory... At least, that will make me feel like I have accomplished something great!" Zara souped dreamy as she stares at nothing
Just then, a knock came on the door and Zara was quick to ask the person to come in
"Sorry for disturbing ma'am, the boss wants to see you," She said, waiting for Zara's response
"Will be there right away" Zara stood up from her seat, adjusting her dress, " sorry Beatrice, only next time" she apologized for having to leave her in the middle of their discussion
Beatrice laughs finding her funny, " no biggie, I better go to my desk and get my bored ass seated... Hopefully, I will get something to whine my time down till four"
With that, the two left.
Zara took the general elevator on her way to Nathan's office.
"You called for me, boss!" Zara said entering his office at his command
"Yes I did, take a seat" Nathan instructed.
"Quinn said you decided to start work today?", "How true is that?"
Zara smiled nervously, for some reason, she felt scared. " Very true!"Her answer was short and plane
"Impressive! Have you been told what to do? "Nathan asked, she nodded.
"How far is the project?" He asked, Zara, seems a little bit hesitant
"I was about checking that out before you called, I will make sure to go through it thoroughly at home and give you the feet back tomorrow " Zara assured.
"Sure, take your time. "Nathan didn't want to let her go but there was no reason to keep her.
His gaze at her pretty face was unwavering, he can feel himself getting hot just by looking at her.
She doesn't know if she should excuse herself or stay and wait for him to dismiss her.
Zara could feel sweat dripping down her spine, it was like she was standing under the hot tequila sunrise, and all she wanted was to find a sheet to get her burns and heat cool
The atmosphere was freaking weird.
"Is there something you want to tell me, boss?"Zara asked breaking the awkward silent
"Yeah! I mean, no!" Nathan sounds conflicted. "Maybe not now" he didn't know what he was saying, if one would've told him that there will be a day he will feel lost at what to say because of a lady, a black lady at that, he won't have believed
Maybe he would have cast the person into the pit of hell for pouting out the trash.
With that, Zara flashes him a smile and excuses herself.
Nathan sighs in relief and slumps into his chair.
As if time couldn't wait to separate the two, the day came to an end.
Zara had a lot to take care of, she didn't waste any time as she bid Beatrice goodbye and left.
At home, the night was young with the stars shining piercingly through the night sky.
She's used to sleeping early, it has become a routine for her. Just when she was about to climb onto the bed, her phone buzzed, taking her by surprise. she almost fell off the bed.
With a big sigh of relief, she picks up her phone without checking on the caller ID
"Hi, Zara!"She heard her name being called, sending shivers down her spine. The voice sounds so familiar yet unfamiliar, she could feel her heartbeat accelerating to his voice, with a frown, she pulled away the phone and checked to see the caller's name but it was written an unknown number.