The rays of light sipped through the windows making Annabelle and priccy to panic . They had slept planning to wake up before dawn but slept off. Rushing with their things, they met Agnes and James downstairs preparing but just greeted and rushed to take a taxi back to their apartment.
Agnes looked at James with confusion in her eyes." Why would these girls rush as if something is chasing them?" Agnes asked the burning question to her husband.
" I think you've forgotten what our daughter talked about last night.". James said shaking his head. " What is it?, could you help me remember." Agnes pleaded with a soft gaze.
Putting the ladle down he elaborated again how Priccy and Annabelle were gonna start working with Troy studios under the most known producer Mr Jacob.
Tears of joy slid down Agnes's face that had some lines indicating the toll of these years. James just gave her a comforting hug,he couldn't bare seeing her shedding tears.
Annabelle just applied lip gloss and dressed in a velvet dress with black high heels.
Priccy was still ramming in her wardrobe when she saw a denim skirt with a white brouse . Grabbing her bag,she met Annabelle in the sitting room checking the time by her watch.
They arrived at Troy studios at a half past seven . The magnificent building stood tall at the heart of Kampala near Mapeera building.
They looked at the building with amazement because they had never seen such a building. It was painted white and blue to bring out it's majestic. The tabloids said that they've never met and seen the CEO of Troy studios as he normally does things behind the curtains. He keeps a low profile that most of the interviews are made by Mr Jacob the producer.
At the top floor of Troy studios,Mr Jacob sat in his swivel chair, he was wearing green suit,his hair was combed backwards with gel. He's face was well chiseld highlighting his handsomeness. He stood in front of the window viewing the magnificent of Kampala city.
Since today was the official day for Annabelle and Priccy to start working with them,he continuously kept checking his watch. He felt frustrated because it was already past the agreed time. Pressing the intercom,he asked his assistant if they had arrived but he always got a negative answer with a " No".
The excitement he felt earlier on vanished instantly from his face replaced with the usual coldness. The excitement was too much as he was unable to sleep a wink the whole night imagining his meeting with her but too bad everything was dashed into thin air.
Annabelle and Priccy who had just arrived were sweating profusely. Wiping the sweat with some tissues, took a breather and entered the double doors. Finally entering the magnificent building of Troy studios, they brushed past a lady who almost collided with them. " She can't even apologize when she makes a mistake." Priccy said with an angry gaze.
Annabelle just ignored the whole thing because they were already late for God's sake, they had already painted a bad image. Striding towards the reception, they greeted the lady at the front desk who was answering a phone call.
" Hello, welcome to Troy studios how can I help you ladies?"
The receptionist asked with a smile on her face. " We're here to meet Mr Jacob,Is Mr Jacob around?" Annabelle asked with a smile of her own.
The receptionist was almost blown away by the mesmerizing smile but held her bearings.
" Sorry to ask,but do you have an appointment with him." The receptionist asked while checking her computer.
" We don't have an appointment but could you please give him a phone call." Annabelle politely requested.
" But am not allowed to do that without an opportunity and moreover it's the company policy after all." The receptionist making Priccy to frown.
" it's okay we won't make things difficult for you, thanks for your service." Annabelle thanked the receptionist before walking away with Priccy in tow .
" Who are those ladies who think that this company welcomes all tom and Jerry?" Sophia the second receptionist said with gloating. " Why do you flare up when they've done nothing to you?,you should mind your own business and stop poking your nose where it's not necessary." Cecilia the receptionist told Sophia with anger.
" Could you guys stop fighting like two ladies falling for the same man,and what kind of image are you showing our clients?, better behave yourselves or else don't blame me for not giving you face." The human resource manager warned them before proceeding to his line of work.
" Annabelle what should we do?, we've already made it late and now we're unable to see him, this all thing stress me out." Priccy asked worriedly while messing her braids.
" oh right why didn't I think of this,I would have called Mr Rosh earlier on instead of wasting unnecessary time here." Annabelle said looking for Rosh's number.
Dialling the number,the owner of the phone seemed busy talking with another recipient on the line.
Priccy decided to take a seat at the nearby chair for hosting guests. The lobby was busy as employees moved forth and fro with different files. Rosh who had just informed Mr Jacob a meeting with the celebrities, checking his phone,he saw two missed calls from Annabelle. He quickly made a call and he was informed that they were already downstairs for almost one hour.
Pressing the intercom,he informed Mr Jacob who gave him few instructions and hung up. Taking the elevator for executives,he reached the first floor with a ding when the elevator doors opened. His appearance shocked the employees because he rarely came on the first floor unless picking up important guests or clients. He was somehow dark skinned but of natural beauty. He was medium sized without extra fat . His looks made the ladies to make moves on him but he always escaped them like a plaque.
His sight caught two figures one standing straight while the other seated . He immediately apologized for the inconveniences caused and escorted them to the top floor. This was like a slap to Sophia who had gloated earlier on. Celicilia laughed at how Sophia misjudged people. Anyway it was a lesson learned.
Entering the elevator,all eyes were glued to them as if they were some kind of presidents who ganer everyone's attention wherever they go. Rosh took them to the guest room since Mr Jacob was still in a meeting. The secretary brought snacks and tea as they wait for Mr Jacob.
Thanking the secretary,she went back to her working station. Mr Jacob took his time because he wanted them to know that he wasn't easy to deal with especially late comers. Priccy finished her tea and snacks and started yawning like someone deprived of sleep.
Annabelle regretted for arriving late because if not for chitchatting until late at night, maybe things would have turned out differently. Imagine,the first day at work but to meet with misfortunes in every angle.
" Priccy wake up, it's not good to sleep in such a place." Blinking her eyes,she yawned again when the door immediately opened. Mr Jacob entered with his assistant in tow. He wanted to teach them a small lesson since they broke the promise of arriving on time. Priccy jumped out of the couch like she had seen a ghost. She felt a shamed of sleeping off in the couch.
Back at Clara's apartment.
" Brother since you have connections why don't you help me sneak into Troy studios like a cleaner,I can take any kind of a job if it means getting what I want.".
Clara acted coquettishly. " Alright! , stop this already,I will see what I do for my baby sister." Jovic promised his sister who felt like on cloud nine.
" So how's everything,I hope you don't mess up before my victory." Clara asked Barbara who was eating pizza and Oner juice.
" Everything is ready so am just waiting for your signal and don't worry I will never mess up things." Barbara replied before resuming back what she was doing.
Taking a sip of her tequila,Clara checked the information on her phone and a glint flashed through her eyes. Barbara felt sad for those who were gonna face the wrath of Clara. If you're looking for fairness in this world,you will never get it since everyone is after having a nice life not bothering whether he or she is hurting people in the process.
Back at Troy studios.
" Good morning Mr Jacob,we are sorry for coming late due to unfavorable circumstances and I hope you won't hold that a gainst us ." Annabelle said in a single breath without giving Mr Jacob an opportunity to say anything.
Mr Jacob almost burst into laughter because he never thought that Annabelle the talented queen could have this side.