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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.