"I'm so late!!", Layla ran through the crowded halls on the third floor of ZedN Corp, the floor of the finance department.
She's been late several times in a row this month aware to the managing director of the finance department. She was now at stake of her job if she didnt make it in time for this presentation her director had given her to handle the day before.
** The previous day ** "knock knock " "Come in", Mr Jones, the director said as the door opened and the figure of a petite black haired green eyed lady stood before his desk.
"Y- you called for me sir", Layla said with a lump in her throat while holding her breath.
"Yes miss Pierce, I did and can you guess why?", he asked trying to state the the obvious.
"I think I have a clue sir", she replied still holding on to the little hope she had that it might not be what she thinks it is.
"Well miss Pierce, if your clue is any how related to your tardiness then your correct", he broke the ice and her heart fell. Could this be it, is she really getting fired?
"You've been late so many times in just this month and in this same month, the board has also decided to let some employees go"
"What !?, sir please, I'll..."
" Although..., I do have a proposal for you miss pierce ", he cut her off. Her eyes brightened at the sound if this.
"What could it be sir!?", she asked anxiously knowing that her livelihood was at stake.
"The company is expecting important guests tomorrow ", he didn't waste time and got straight to the point , "We need a presentation prepared and the board has handed it over to the finance department.
" so what does that have to do with me?", she asked feeling a little confused.
"I want you to give the presentation tomorrow ", he replied
"What?!? but sir, I can't get it ready by tomorrow and...."
"I dont care, my secretary will hand over the documents to you to look over and assess it in time for tomorrow", he said cutting her short once more and not giving her time to finish.
"But sir , I thought we agreed you wouldn't be giving me such unexpected projects anymore", she said in an agitated tone. Actually, Layla wasn't just late for any reason, she was late due to these kind of situations where people take advantage of her to do different projects to be submitted the next day. Mr Jones had promised not to give her such tasks anymore so that the board wouldn't terminate her.
"Miss Pierce, are you forgetting who's the boss?", Mr Jones asked with a dominating aura that caused Layla to step back a little. It was true, this horrendous man was indeed her boss so she had to watch her tone when speaking to him.
"As I said, I want your presentation ready by tomorrow"
He then stopped paying attention to her and continued working on his laptop. Layla saw the was no convincing this man so with a folder in hand, she headed to her work space and began to work on it.
A day later, she found herself standing in front of Mr Jones office with a folder in hand along with a flash drive. She knocked and soon heard a reply so she walked in.
"Late again miss Pierce ", he said which ridiculing his voice. She took notice of the taunts but she behaved like he had said nothing because at the end of the day, he was still her boss.
"The files are ready sir, when can I begin with the presentation?", she asked.
"Just leave it on my desk, you'll be called when it's time", he replied indifferently still staring at his laptop.
"Okay sir ", she then left the office and headed to ladies room. She stopped by the sinks and stared herself at herself in the mirror, her skin looked pale and she had lost a little weight but she was still as stunning as ever. She touched the bags under her eyes that kinda made her look undead. Her black long silky hair was packed up in a messy bun and strands fell on her white skin that looked paler than usual. Her green eyes that looked dark and her rosy pink lips made her look even more exquisite!!!
She sighed and gently rinsed her face with water before walking out the door.