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Chapter 5 - Chapter five: Anew start

"So in an organization, different posts or positions are typically held on each floor just like this one. It's made for Top-level management like the CEOs which is the last office on this floor" Gloria explains while they walk towards the elevator.

"While the remaining office doors belong to the CFOs and COOs, you will meet them when time comes" Gloria said as she noticed the curiosity in Isabella's eyes.

Getting to the elevator "shall we?" Gloria asked. 

"Yes ma'm" Isa replied and walked in before Gloria and headed to the top floor.

"Here is the top floor where the Boardroom meetings are held, also the office of our top executives and major key decision-makers. Let's not forget their assistants who aid the executive posts and administrative tasks" Gloria explained without leaving any questions.

Isabella continues to remain in bewilderment as the floor is not as elegant as the upper floor but it stands in its own glory with enough space in the hallway and the see through glass door showcasing the well designed offices.

"Is your office not on this floor?" Isabella inquired based on her position in the company.

Gloria wasn't surprised as it something that's not new" it doesn't matter where my office is as long as my job is done correctly and the workers carry out their task then everything is sure to run smoothly plus i don't stay in the office most time as i check on our departments regularly since our work deals with living beings no mistake should happen."

Isabella looked up to her with so much respect and high esteem as she saw someone just like her who aims to make the world a better place by starting with the people.

"So the next floor which we are In is called Laboratory where we test, create and produce our ingredient for making our skincare products, it may be close to ground floor but not all workers are allowed from the 10th floor up as only workers with special pass come here and the security officers are here to make sure of that " Gloria said which make isa become conscious and notice that the workers were actually forces with countable workers in lab coat and protective wears.

"wow i never thought I'd get to see and experience products being made" isa said being ecstatic about this particular floor which makes Gloria look at her warmly.

"Ok now I forgot my office is the last door in this floor just in case you have any questions or opinion" Gloria said walking to the elevator leaving isa running up to her.

Inside the elevator Gloria shows her the office floors and their department and field work and finally the ground floor. 

"As you have seen the ground floor is the main entrance into the building which houses the reception, security personnel who dutifully carry out their role to prevent the unknown also our facilities management, they keep the office clean and maintain the building" Gloria said while they both stood in the middle of the floor.

"Any questions?" Gloria asked 

"No ma'am, i fully understood all you have said as you were very detailed in your explanation and i hope to learn more from you. Thank you" Isa answered with all honesty as Gloria made her feel welcome.

Meanwhile*

" psst psst, check out the new intern" Sammy, a worker on the 8th floor, told her colleague. 

" don't pay attention to her as any new intern ends up leaving after their first month here" Sandra said without even batting her eyes to look at her with their HR.

" True enough, they can't hold on in this type of company. I mean we are the leading company in New York," Sammy said with pride and arrogance in her voice.

"You'd better continue working before you get noticed gossiping and yes can you pass that file of yesterday? I need to check something. " Sandra replied. 

"Now that you're familiar with the place, I'll run you through the CEO schedules and meetings to help you get started so for the first few weeks you will be under me learning until you're capable to do it on your own as you have no experience whatsoever" Gloria said while checking the tab in her hands. 

"I would appreciate that, Thank you so much and um aside from planning his schedules where do i stay? And what time do I resume? my outfit, do i have a dress code or? Isa asked to be clear to prevent confusion later on

"oh yes that, i forgot to show you your office as im the HR i have a fixed office, your office is on the same floor as the CEO it's the next door after his so yes you will be operating from the top floor as it is convenient for both you and him" Gloria said while looking at the plans for the boss for the day and couldn't see the shock, alarming emotions swirling around isa.

" My office is next to his? Omg then we practically close to each other? I won't need to see him unless something urgent comes up right? No no" Isa thoughts ran wildly before Gloria got her attention.

" Is there a problem?  I wasn't done talking so concerning your outfit, it just depends on the events of the day if it normal day then any corporate wear is good but there are times you go to other companies or event then you have to look good to impress and about the time 7:30am you must be in your office as any immediate update or work can come up. Any other questions?"

"No that would be all ma'm" isa replied.

" Good now follow me to my office to collect necessary documents and some run through on today's schedule then when you're done you use today to sort out your office and arrange your stuffs which means anything you need you have today to prepare all that" Gloria instruct her as they walk back to the elevator.

" Oh my God" Isa said not believing her eyes.. " This whole space, this whole office belongs to me? Somebody pinch meee" Isa said closing the door to her office just like the CEO office hers has a see through glass that overlooks the city, it's not as big and spacious as the CEO but this is more than what she expected.  

After spending close to 3 hrs with Gloria going through the plans and meetings of the week she heads up to check her office to begin her sorting out but what she is seeing is greater, bigger than what she expected " Things are going smoother than i expected so where should i start from?" walks up to a door" It has a mini wardrobe?? This is purrfect " she squeals.

Opening another door" Bathroom with a tub?? The toilettttt dayummmm , is this an office or hotel??" i don't think i can get used to all this says Isa beaming with so much joy and happiness.

For the rest of the day Isa got busy sorting out the office and she never saw the boss that day even with the multiple to and fro she has been doing which she was grateful for as she wouldn't know what to do.