chapter 65

Mila POV...

I woke up quite early as the excitement did not allow me to sleep a wink, today was my first day at Harris construction and I was beyond excited 

I quickly had my shower and got ready wearing an all black dress

I hurriedly ran down the stairs as I went to kitchen to make myself something to eat 

So engrossed in my meal I soon heard my phone ding as I looked at it I saw a text from Maya wishing me luck on my first day as every word she wrote brought a smile to my face 

I felt so positive that my day was going to be great and nothing could stop me now

Stepping out of the house, I took a bus to the other side of town where the company was

so as i Inched closer to the company I suddenly became consumed with feeling doubt and uncertainty as so many unanswered questions hovered endlessly in my head 

Taking in a deep breath I mentally prepared myself as I walked into the office with my head held high 

Walking up to the receptionist, I greeted her with a smile on my face 

Hello good morning, how many I help you, " she replied with a smile on her face 

I'm Mila Brown here to start the job, " I replied nervously 

" Nodding her head in an instant, she typed on end on her computer non stop  as I stood there consumed with my own nerves 

Moments later she raised her head smiling at me 

You have to take the elevator on your left to the 10 floor, Marie is waiting to take you to where you need to go, " she order

Nodding my head, confused beyond  words I took the elevator on my left as I was instructed 

Reaching to the 10 floor, a girl with the amazing shoes rushed to me pulling me to herself 

Hi I'm Marie ," she greeted smiling 

Mila Brown " I replied still so nervous 

So I'm going to show you to your new work space, you are going to be Mr Harris personal assistant," Marie said pulling me to pick up the pacing 

Hearing her words made me weak in the knees as the tension i was feeling went from a 50 to a 100 

What! Do you mean like the Owner of company," I asked with trembling lips 

Yeah....." Mila smiled as she pulled me into the elevator 

Mr Harris former assistant retired she was getting too old to work, so you are here to take her place, " Marie said as the elevator door opened and we stepped into the most beautiful office side I have ever seen 

So mesmerized by the beauty of the place , that i tried so hard to keep my composure as Marie took me to the only office there 

Sir...... " Marie called out to the person sitted there 

The chair soon turned around facing us and sitted there was an elderly man maybe in his early 60's staring back at us 

Marie what do you have for me, " he said standing up to pour himself a cup of coffee 

Sir....... We got you a new assistant, " she said 

Hmmmm, finally it was about it," he continued walking up to us giving me a hand shake 

And what is your name  ?" he asked 

Mila Brown " I smile saying 

Well Mila is so good to get the chance to work with you, Marie would show you to your desk after you have signed the necessary agreement  " he said smiling as he walked back to his sit 

Nodding a thank you, Marie took me to sign the agreement and also showed me my work space 

Now you are good to start, lunch is by 2pm at the cafeteria downstairs, so if you need anything or just bored don't hesitate to call me here is my number, " she said writing down her number 

Thank you Marie, " I nodded saying  as I looked down the loads of work left on the table 

I quickly texted Maya telling her everything was going great as I continued to settle down in my new job 

"Working at the Harris construction was a dream as Mr Harris was the best boss anyone could think of,  he was like a father to me and I was starting to feel more comfortable here 

6 months later 

It's been 6 months working here and everything was beyond perfect 

Marie and I became close friends and Mr Harris was the best boss anyone could ask for and my life couldn't be better but neither do I know that everything was about to change 

Mila can you come to my office please, " Mr Harris called out for me 

Quickly I rushed to his office not wanting to keep him waiting 

Yes Sir you called for me ," I answered saying 

Yes Mila. As you know it almost the end of the year so I need you to start preparation for the end of year company's party, Marie and Jolie would assist you in doing so since it is your first one ," he said dismissing me immediately

" Nodding in agreement, I walked out and quickly texted Marie and immediately Marie was at my table squealing in excitement 

Mr Harris doesn't just give this task to any body as the end of year party is a huge deal here so we need to bring our a game 

Jolie would meet us up at the our usual place to discuss," Marie said with excitement laced in her voice 

" The preparation with Marie and Jolie was fun and also exhausting as it was finally time for the party 

" Maya had insisted on going with me, so we went shopping for new dress 

Maya hurry up we are going to be late, " I yelled to my best friend who was taking so long to get ready 

I'm done okay ,you don't need to scream my name, " Maya replied as she walked down the stairs 

Finally! " I sighed in relief as we both took a taxi to the party 

Getting there, the company was filled with people of different kinds, eating, drinking and talking to each other 

The decorations came out amazing just like I had pictured them 

Marie soon came up to us with a drink in her hand  

Mila we did it, " she squealed in excitement as she handed me a glass 

Smiling and nodding my head, I introduced Maya to Marie and before I knew it they were good friends 

The night went by smoothly as we talked and ate all through the night 

" Soon enough Mr Harris took the stage to make his special speech 

Good day everyone most of you might know me, and for some that do not I'm Mr George Harris CEO of Harris construction and i would like to welcome all of you here today 

And before we raise our glasses, I would like to make a little announcement 

I Mr George Harris is retiring from the company, " he said and there was absolute silence in the room 

" Everyone was shocked including me, Mr Harris didn't  mentioned to me that he was retiring," I asked myself confused 

I know everyone is surprised about this new development, but I'm not leaving you with out a CEO . My son Angel would be taken over my position as CEO come the new working year, " he said those words and I froze 

I had never seen Mr Harris son before but I heard all those rumors about his rebellious attitudes 

In an instant my heart started beating fast in uncertainty as so many unwanted thoughts came to play so freely in my head 

And there and then I knew nothing would ever be the same again 

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