Jakes had to go to the ticketing booth to pretend that he wanted to purchase a ticket, not knowing that he wanted to get Ella's information from the book..
" Pls can I take a look?" He asked the ticket agent to see the next scheduled train trip. "Oh sure sir. The agent handed him the book to go through. "Okay!
Miami city? I will get you". He thought to himself before handing over the book back to the agent. He then went back home..
It was a smooth train ride heading to Miami city, as Ella was on a wireless Bluetooth earpod, listening to slow jam music.
" I just want to forget about everything that had happened. I just want to focus more on myself and be happy" Ella said to herself.
Towards the evening of the next day, at about 18:00 hrs, the train finally came to its destination as it entered its terminal.
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to announce to you that we have just arrived in Miami city. Hope you enjoyed your trip?" A voice said, from the speakers attached to the roof of the train. Everyone alighted with smiles on their faces, as they pulled their luggages to go their different directions.
Ella picked up her phone to inform her Aunt, Mrs Katherine of her arrival. She made arrangements to go pick Ella up from the train station.
They both went home, and Ella freshened up to recuperate from the long trip.
It's a beautiful, sunny morning in the city of Miami.
"Wakey wakey Ella" Mrs Katherine said, as Ella struggled to get out of bed. "Go freshen up so we can have breakfast. We have some talking to do.
"Okay Mrs Katherine" answered Ella.
So, after breakfast they both sat on the sofa, in the living room.
" Ella my Dear, once again you are welcome to my house. You just feel at home and be comfortable alright?" Mrs Katherine said to Ella.
"What really happened to you, because your mother wasn't very explanatory during our conversation?
"Hmmm. Ella sighed heavily as she focused her attention on Mrs Katherine.
Aunty, i-I honestly wish I don't talk about that ugly incident ever again! My ex-boyfriend was such a scum, such a cheat and a liar.. Ella's eyes were beginning to gather tears as the flash of the incident started coming to her head. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she explained further.
"He was such a betrayal. And the most annoying part was that he cheated on me with my then bestie! My best friend Aunty. I… I was so mad"
Her voice quavered as she explained to Mrs Katherine.
Mrs Katherine embraced her, patted her on the back then said,
"My dear, you do not need to worry yourself over a man that has such a dirty attitude. It was better you knew in time. So get yourself together and focus on why you came down here"
"Meanwhile, I will take you round the city for you to get yourself acquainted with the surroundings and then possibly get you a job.
"Thank you so much Mrs kat. Ella hugged her in appreciation.
There's a very popular hotel in the 'heart' of Miami city called Lakeside hotel,where top class business moguls hangout for business and also for fun.
The hotel is owned by CEO Roy K, a billionaire.
Roy K is a very stern and uptight man because of his upbringing. Many of his staff members feared him because of his unfriendly nature. Although he was a kind man.
So, there was a job opening at the hotel for the position of a secretary. The advert was posted on social handles, and their website for prospective applicants.
"Hey! Aunty come check this out" Ella ran to Mrs Katherine to show her the job vacancy she saw online from her laptop computer.
"Wow! Lakeside hotel? It's one of the most popular hotels around. Go for it girl! Although I heard the CEO is a billionaire but very stern. I believe you will adjust when you eventually get the job" Mrs Katherine said to Ella.
"Yea sure I will. Thanks ma'am" Ella said as she worked on her computer to apply for the job.
At this point, Ella had cleared her mind off of the past hurt, forgotten about Jakes, now focused on building her own happiness before she retired to bed.
Ding!!! A notification sound was heard from her laptop she placed right beside her on the bed.
As she woke up in her usual pink pajamas, stretched her hands and legs, she then pulled the laptop closer to see the notification.
"Oh my God!" She shouted as she jumped out of the bed in a very happy mode to go show Mrs Katherine the news.
"Aunty, take a look at this mail. The mail reads;
"Dear Ms Ella,
After carefully going through your CV, we invite you for an interview scheduled for Monday the 13th of February at Lakeside hotel Miami city,10:am prompt. Pls do well to be punctual.
Best regards,
HR Team
Lakeside hotel.
They both hugged themselves joyfully as Mrs Katherine said "congratulations my dear".
In light of the happy moment, Ella couldn't just wait for the interview date to come as smiles could be seen all over her face.
She quickly did some chores, tidied up her room then arranged her clothes to pick a skimpy gown for the interview.
So, it was a beautiful Monday morning. The dawn chorus of melodic birdsong drifted in. The rising sun cast a rosy hue across the morning skies. Golden fingers of sunlight lit up the scene. The just-risen sun shone softly on the city streets, bringing with it, a flurry of early-morning activities.
Ella was just humming happily, as she prepared for the interview slated for 10:am. " I will be on my best behavior and very confident," she said to herself.
She puts on a black, sexy short gown that's a little above her knees. Ella's curvy shape and her hot sexy legs could be seen. She complimented her dressing with wine colored flat shoes.
Then, she stepped out at exactly 8:am in style and elegance, waving to Mrs Katherine as she walked down the street to take a taxi to the venue.
At the reception hall of the hotel, other applicants were seated, waiting for the scheduled time to be called upon. Ella was the last on the attendance list.
Immediately she stepped into the hall from the back door, all eyes gazed at her, jaws dropping as she walked beautifully, majestically and confidently towards a seat.
"Who's this goddess?" Someone muttered.
Suddenly, the hall was filled with murmurings from one end to another end of the hall.
A tall dark man wearing a black suit, walked in from the front door into the hall. Then, there was total silence immediately when they all saw him.