Maxwell recognized her immediately, he had saved her that morning but got insulted instead, unknown to her.
This was the first time of her seeing Maxwell Rodrigo in person. She had seen him only on news and on pictures. She wasn't just seeing Maxwell, they were so close to each other right now as Ariana took in his handsome features.
A man whose chiseled features commands attention and inspire admiration. His eyes were deep, piercing blue, fringed with thick lashes that adds to their allure. His jawline was sharp and defined. His hair, dark, thick framing a face that exudes confidence and charisma. His physique is athletic , honed from dedication and passion, with broad shoulders, a chiseled chest and a strong capable build that radiates strength.
The clearing of throat from Lucas threw Ariana out of her thoughts.
She quickly fell on her knees, her hands clasped together as she began apologizing to Maxwell who had a blank expression.
" I'm so sorry sir, I got carried away with the beauty of this p...." Ariana was saying when Maxwell walked off.
"Deja Vu!!" She screamed in her head as she slowly got up and walked to her seat receiving death glares from other applicants as they grumbled amongst themselves .
This same thing had happened this morning. Why was she just colliding into things today? She thought as she sat down placing her hand bag on her laps.
She glanced around one more time. The hall was divided into two places with a glassed wall which housed Maxwell and the members of the board that were in attendance. It was also used for interviewing the applicants.
"Look at her, she is just trying to seek attention, , I just hates her guts." A girl mumbled to another , Ariana heard it and smirked as she gave the girl a middle finger , who glared back at her in return.
Ariana rolled her eyes at her.
Just then , a thought struck her as she put her hands up like someone who wanted to ask a question.
Maxwell saw this and narrowed his eyes. All this while he had been glancing round the hall as the ladies threw seductive gazes, he looked uninterested. They were too many.
The news of the job interview specifically for the females has instilled hope in some people, who had really believed the rumor about him.
The interview was just about to begin with a speech from him when Ariana raised up her hands as every one's attention was on her, she stood up and walked to the front facing Maxwell and a few board members who had arrived a while ago.
"Please, can I get a blanket, I suddenly feel cold " Ariana muttered as she shivered with pretence. Even someone who was blind would know that it was all an act.
" Stop this now , go back to your seat mi..."
"Get her a blanket " Maxwell surprisingly said cutting Lucas off as everyone eye's widened.
Even Ariana wasn't left out, her mouth hung open but she quickly comported herself.
"Thank you so mu...."
" Go back to your seat, your blanket would be provided shortly " Maxwell said cutting her off.
" He sure has the habit of cutting people off " Ariana muttered to her self.
"Did you say something?" Maxwell asked with raised eyebrows.
"No sir" Ariana said smilling nervously as she returned back to her seat. She was given the blanket ,she used it to cover her laps.
Maxwell starred at her in awe. He didn't know what made him to act the way he did.
Firstly, he saved her from an accident in which he got insulted for. Secondly, she bumped into him and he didn't think of pushing her off.
He quickly covered that thought up claiming he was trying to clear the rumor about him being a gay, so pushing her off might had just spiced things up more.
Lastly, she had requested for a blanket claiming she was cold. He knew she was pretending but just decided to get her one.
He sighed out, today was really different. He thought, his gaze still fixed on her face as she brought out her lip gloss and mirror as she applied it , chuckling lightly when she finished.
The interview soon began with Maxwell giving a long speech on what their jobs entailed . He also stated that if they knew they weren't capable, they could take their leave. He also reminded them that he won't employ incompetent workers.
He advised them not to be nervous during the interview. " Be yourself" He said ending his speech as he was applauded.
He left afterwards, he was going to watch the interview in his office. He had given Lucas a communicating ear pod to use just in case he wants to pass any message across to him urgently.
The interview began.
When they were interviewed, some came out cheerfully, some with long faces, some with blank expressions.
Ariana sighed out, she was nibbling on her nails. She was restless as a lot of thoughts ran through her mind.
Just what if she wasn't employed, they were too many . Some coming out of the main interviewing room looking cheerful , some sad.
If she doesn't get employed, how would she be able to pay her mom's bills. Her mom still had to be transferred to another hospital to receive better treatment.
She sighed for the umpteenth time as some one tapped her lightly . Her eyebrows creased as she turned .
" Hi , I'm Clarissa, you have been sighing non stop, nervous huh!!". A beautiful lady in her late twenties asked jovially as she sat beside her.
"Not really , kind off , I'm confused." Ariana muttered as Clarissa laughed out at Ariana's confused state .
" Chills girl, let me sing you a short song ,you will love it." Clarissa said clearing her throat as Ariana starrred at her.
She began to sing softly, her pitch changing several times as Ariana laughed out.
" What?" Clarissa asked smiling.
"Your voice is...."
"Don't say it" Clarissa cut her off as they both burst out laughing.
"I was finally able to make you smile"
"Thank you so much" Ariana muttered.
"I deserve a crown girl " Clarissa said dramatically as they laughed holding their stomachs.
" By the way , I'm Ariana Paige ". Ariana said as they both exchanged contacts.
Clarissa's name was called as she stood up. Ariana wished her luck, giving her a thumbs up.
Minutes later , Ariana's name was called as she stood up, doing the sign of the cross in a funny way.
*
Smoke covered the atmosphere as laughter could be heard booming from the room.
Francis and his friends, who were also Maxwell's business rivals chatted as they smoked out their lungs with several strippers entertaining them. They were Francis club house.
" In a haste to clear his name, this freak had to create a job interview for females, so dumb." Andrew, Maxwell's business rival said shaking his head.
" What I find more dumb is the rate at which the ladies rushed in for the interview. Common , don't they know about the rumor about him being a gay " Another one said , smoke escaping his nostrils.
" The freak did it to clear his name but you know what, he is going to be shocked. I'm never going to let go of this chance to ruin an enemy we've been trying to ruin for years now." Francis said , sipping from his wine as he winked at a stripper who in turn threw at him, seductive gazes.
He stood up , staggering as he strolled to her, groping her ass as they kissed roughly heading to a room to continue their business.
*
Maxwell sat on the couch in his office watching the interview . He leaned on the couch , sighing out .
His phone rang, he checked the caller ID, it was Theodore , a college friend of his. He picked the call, his eyes beaming with excitement.
" Hey Theo". Maxwell said , his voice sounding cute with the shortened nick name.
"Yo! How are you doing, Maxwell. " Theodore said jovially from the other end.
"Oh! I heard the rumors about you , I hope you are alright?" Theodore added.
" Yes I am, I'm handling the situation. Thanks for your concern. "
" Just called to know how you are doing, send my regards to your old man and my lady." Theodore said , that was how he addresses Maxwell's parent.
" Ok , so when are you going to be back, we've missed you so much." Maxwell asked . Theodore wasn't in the country.
" By next week ". He replied.
" Ok, my regards to your big headed twin."
" Is it me you are referring to huh!! ". Fred , Theodore's twin brother asked .
" How are you doing buddy ". Fred added.
" I'm good, well can't wait to see you guys next week "
"Me too" Theodore said.
" Me three". Fred also said as they all bursted out laughing hard.
" See you next week, stay safe. " Maxwell said .
" Alright bye". They chorused ending the call as Maxwell chuckled.
His friends always had a way of brightening up his mood.
He thought , returning his attention back to the interview going on.
Just then , Ariana's name was called as her picture came on the screen .
He watched as she came in bodly with an air of confidence.