Chapter 6–First Day of Work

Chapter 6 – First day of work

Scar's Pov

The week went by pretty quick and before I knew it, It was already Monday, and I had to go to work. I stared at the wardrobe containing mine and Tinu's clothes. I honestly didn't know what to wear. Finally, I decided to put on my yellow knee-length dress with a multicoloured jacket and a black pair of heels and a black handbag. Satisfied with what I'd chosen, I decided to go and take my bath. It was 6:30 and I planned to leave by 7:30 because I had to be at work by 9 and I knew for a fact that traffic in Lagos was crazy. When I was done with my morning routine I dressed up. I looked good, I thought. After which I went out to meet an already dressed Tinu and Jade. Tinu took her bath before I did. Breakfast was ready but I didn't really like eating in the morning so I just took an apple. Jade worked at a radio station on the mainland while Tinu's father's company was on the island not far from the Holloway firm I was to work at, so we decided to carpool together.

Traffic was pretty smooth for a Monday morning in Lagos, and I thanked God for this. Traffic in Lagos on Mondays was like a spider's web. I arrived at the company quarter to 9; I still had 15mins more before my work time. I unconsciously mouthed the words thank God before realizing it. After all, who wanted to be late on their first day of work?

As I rose my head up, my steps stopped approximately ten feet away from the entrance and gawked at what I saw, the company. I didn't think I'd seen anything this magnificent before. The company stood tall and the words "Holloway Advertising Firm" was in big gold letters at the top of the company. 

The Holloway firm in Lagos focused mainly on advertising. I finally walked inside and it just seemed as though I had walked into another planet. The ground floor was quiet with just the receptionist at her desk. I walked up to her and introduced myself. After searching for my details, she told me to go to the last floor. She also informed me that I would be working directly under Mr Dapo Holloway who was the heir to the company, I thanked her and went into the elevator. I clicked the button for the topmost floor which was the tenth floor. While the elevator moved I was nervous as hell and fidgeting. I didn't want to screw this up–I mean I wanted to be retained. Even with me being a sort-of-part-time staff, the pay was very good, I could almost imagine the pay if I was retained. 

The 'ding' sound of the elevator broke through my train of thought and I walked into the floor. It looked very beautiful; the walls were some sort of gold that you could see your reflection in. Someone cleared their throat and I looked up to see another receptionist behind the counter, I hadn't even noticed her before. Walking up to her, I introduced myself. Again. She seemed to have been expecting me or something. She politely asked me to wait while she typed in some things on the computer. I used this time to observe her face; She looked gorgeous with her perfectly drawn brows and make-up, she was indeed beautiful. All of a sudden, I felt self-conscious again. Damn, I really needed to work on my self-esteem. 

She called my name, addressing it with a Miss, and handed me an ID card. I didn't even bother to ask her how she got my picture, I just took it from her and she led me into what appeared to be the only office On this floor. 

Why would I be directly working under the heir of the company? Was it because I finished at a university that is owned by them? I just quickly shrugged it off. 

The receptionist lady told me to take a seat and wait for Mr Dapo as he would be here shortly. 

Hmmm so the boss himself was yet to arrive at work, what a good first impression, Scar. I commended mentally, patting myself on the back.

I took my time to look around the office, it was beautiful with a large desk and a chair behind it with two chairs in front of it, the beige coloured walls were decorated with flowery patterns all over them, beautiful artworks hung effortlessly on the wall, and of course, there were couches also a shelf containing files. 

But the most stunning thing about this office was behind the desk, it was glass from the ceiling to the floor that gave a breathtaking view of the busy city.

I checked the time, it was already 15mins past 9 and the boss wasn't here yet and I was nervous as hell. 

I eventually heard muffled voices outside, then the door opened and two men came in, both wearing suits. I recognized one as Theodore from the party and the other as the vomit guy. Oh God, please let Theodore be my boss please... please...pretty please... 

"What are you doing here?" the vomit guy asked me. 

"I.... I.... I'm S...Scarlett Macaulay," I stuttered. 

The vomit guy replied to me, introducing himself, "I'm Dapo Holloway, welcome to the Holloway firm."

Fucking hell......

So yeah vomit guy is her boss😁😁

I was totally planning for the story to take a different turn but viola... I hope you like.. 

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