Chapter 3 What More Can You Offer?
- 'Dude how do you plan on getting a wife within thirty one days? George, Adrian friend, exclaimed after hearing Adrian plight.
- Adrian continue staring into space racking his head to find a suitable bride to fulfil his father's wish, a smile crossed his face as the perfect lady came to his mind.
- 'Dude what is funny?' George eyed him suspiciously wondering if he was still in his normal mental health.
- 'I found the perfect lady' Adrian smiled widely like he had just won a lottery.
- 'Then let us start the planning right away' George replied excitedly, relived that the puzzle has been solved.
- Adrian reclined back into his chair, remembering how he embarrassed her and the rude words be said to her when she came for the job interview.
- 'What is wrong?' George asked when he saw the the worried look on Adrian face.
- 'She may not consider my request' Adrian replied thick lines appearing on his forehead showing he was in deep thought.
- 'Charlotte will surely consider your request' George stared at him in confusion wondering who else he had in mind.
- Adrian hissed loudly, scoffing in disgust when he remembered her cheap trick of seduction.
- 'So who do you have in mind' George asked getting confused about the whole drama.
- Adrian released a long breath and then narrated the whole episode to George, he laughed out loud when he heard the advice Adrian gave Alyssa.
- 'Do you have her phone number? George asked.
- 'Yes, it should be in the document' Adrian replied looking lost.
- 'I have a plan' George smirked after hearing the whole story, Adrian smiled leaning closer.
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- SOPHIE APARTMENT
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- 'Baby what the hell happened to you?' Alyssa best friend, Sophie, exclaimed staring at Alyssa whose face was stained with dry tears.
- 'I was fired this morning' Alyssa hiccupped releasing another fresh set of tears.
- Sophie drew Alyssa closer stroking her hair calmly, whispering assuring words in her hair till she stopped crying. Her stomach growled again making Sophie chuckle.
- 'I made spaghetti, care for some?' Sophie asked heading towards the kitchen.
- 'Yes please' Alyssa answered tiredly as she stood up from the chair heading to the bathroom to wash away the stains on her body.
- 'What are your plans now?' Sophie, asked Alyssa who seems to be in a rush to consume the whole food.
- 'I will just continue my job hunt' Alyssa answered scooping a large quantity of spaghetti into her mouth.
- Alyssa phone rang disrupting their conversation as she rushed to pick it up; she stared at the screen and saw it was an unknown number.
- She pressed the answer button placing it on her ears immediately.
- "Hello, who am i speaking with?' Alyssa sounded curious praying it was for good news.
- 'My name is Dennison from Adrian Enterprise, you have been offered the position of the secretary' the cool professional sounded over the phone.
- 'Alyssa stared at the phone screen not believing what she just heard.
- 'Hello young lady, are you still on the line? The professional voice sounded impatient.
- 'Y....e...ss please' Alyssa stuttered.
- 'You can resume anytime you are ready' the professional voice concluded ending the call immediately.
- Alyssa stood dumbfounded on the spot pinching her severally to sure she wasn't dreaming.
- 'Sophie i got the job' Alyssa squealed happily rushing to meet her best friend.
- 'Congratulations bestie' Sophie giggled happily as they both did their funny shikira dance.
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- THE NEXT DAY
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- 'How do i look?' Alyssa giggled slaying with the outfits and shoes she borrowed from Sophie.
- She was putting on a black pencil skirt with a white fitted tucked inside; her feet were graced with a pair of beautiful black heels. He tangled golden hair flowed freely and her face glowing under the light makeup.
- 'Girl you look hot' Sophie whistled making Alyssa blush.
- "All thanks to you" Alyssa pouted her lips making Sophie Chuckle.
- 'You should leave now and also keep the clothes and shoes they look good on you more' Sophie said as Alyssa rushed to give her a big hug and a peck on her cheeks.
- Alyssa rushed out of the house careful not to fall on her long heels.
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- ADRIAN ENTERPRISE
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- 'Do you think this plan will work?' Adrian asked rubbing sweaty palms nervously.
- 'Trust me baby, she will be here in a split second' George answered feeling like a super hero.
- Adrian cringed at the sound of baby making weird faces as George burst into laughter.
- "Rate my fake voice' George asked proudly flipping his short black hair.
- 'It was terrible, like a lost cockroach' Adrian teased him applying perfume on his expensive suit.
- 'Ingrate' George scoffed loudly making Adrian chuckle.
- 'Sir a lady is here for the secretary post' Charlotte bowed her head making Adrian turn his head immediately.
- Bring her in' Charlotte folded her fist before walking out.
- 'I told ya, my plans never fails' George did a little dance before stepping out of the office.
- Adrian face broke into a smile as he heaved a sigh of relief, a knock on the door brought him back to reality, he adjusted himself on the chair before answering.
- Alyssa stepped into his office looking graciously beautiful, his breath ceased for a moment as he refuse to believe that it was the same lady he insulted some moments ago.
- 'Hello sir' Alyssa tucked her hair behind her ear shyly when she saw how Adrian drooled at her.
- 'Good day young lady' Adrian answered going back to his bossy manner.
- 'I'm here because the company offered me the job of a secretary' Alyssa smiled showing her beautiful set of teeth.
- 'Sorry it must have been a mistake' Adrian replied not wanting to give in easily.
- Alyssa fell in disappointment; she knew it was a mistake coming back to his company.
- 'Why can't i get the job?' Alyssa asked holding back the tears threatening to fall.
- 'Do i need to remind you?' Adrian smirked enjoying his game of teasing.
- Alyssa shakes her head sideways refusing to be embarrassed again. Not wanting to ruin her makeup with tears, she picked up her bag cat walking out of his office.
- 'What if i make you an offer that worth more than the secretary job' Adrian asked making Alyssa pause in her tracks.