Cherry led Anneriche to the cafeteria,where all the staffs have their lunch. Cherry cleared her throat,as all eyes focused on her and the newcomer. "Let us welcome miss Anneriche Saggi,she is going to start with us as Mr Roy's assistant" Anneriche stepped forward "hi, good.. good afternoon, please take care of me" she bowed slightly. A male staff in the company who just came and met the introduction half way,put his hand on Anneriche's shoulder with a cheerful smile "we are gonna be best buddies,right bro?" Cherry sighs before shooting him a look "you should approach a lady nicely,nt nt nt, that's why you're single" the man quickly took his hands off her and apologizes "I am so sorry miss,I.. thought you were a..I'm sorry,my name is James,nice to meet you" he brought his hands forward for a handshake, Anneriche took it with a small smile, showcasing her dimples "it's fine,I get that a lot,I am Anneriche Saggi". A girl from the make up artists department voiced out "ehh..Saggi..tsk tsk, isn't that Mr Benhart's ex wif-mmf", someone closed her mouth "Takah you should stop saying things out of impulse!" Her co worker,Gift caution her. "Isn't she saying the truth?! Just because it will make a certain someone uncomfortable doesn't mean we shouldn't talk,aiish,it is simple, everyone knows she's the daughter of that bumpkin woman who got dumped!" Messi shouted,Maki smirked,then turned serious as she faced Messi "Messi,she's still my step sister,you should watch who you ridicule! I won't stand by and watch you insult my sister's mom" Maki triumphantly saves the day,Messi apologizes to Maki,say some flattering words about Maki,after bootlicking,she says "Miss Maki is really nice and kind hearted,I could cry".
Maki smirked, and looked at Anneriche with a glint in her eyes before turning it to a fake smile "Anneriche,come here", Anneriche looked at her and came closer. "I hope you don't mind, they're just curious" Anneriche nodded, Anneriche wasn't too oblivious.
Anneriche:I got insulted along with my mom,but someone else is taking the apology, because I don't want to get fired,I won't fight or cause trouble.
She gave a small smile,after taking her own food,she still heard some girls snickering,some out of pure instinct couldn't take their eyes off her clothes, Anneriche gulped mentally, vowing to use some part of her salary to buy office clothes,she really really looks irresponsible and out of place.
A meek,gentle looking male staff approached her,he smiled, Anneriche stilled almost gaping.
"hi,I am Milo,I hope you are not angry at my co worker James,he is a little too forward,even they thought I was a girl when I first came,I had to trim my hair more" Milo chuckled, Anneriche cleared her throat, smiling "I would have thought the same".
Anneriche: aiish so pretty!
"Mind if I eat with you?" Anneriche asked,"no" Milo responded and they go to a table,she felt at ease around some of the male staff,almost every female staff were around Maki and she was the topic of the day. Anneriche gasped "ahh,I have to go,it is time for the meeting already" everyone watched as she rushed out. "Saggi you are three minutes late! I don't appreciate an assistant adding extra time to my schedule " Roy said without looking at her,his hands in his pockets as he walked out of the office,
she gathered the required documents and files, following behind him, everyone had returned to their various department. Maki greeted Roy as he passed by responding with an "en". The other staffs on that floor greets him.
Continuing down to the elevator
he met his brother and his brother's secretary "Cherry", Damien smirked "I didn't know Roy could be late,since it isn't your thing",Roy just shot him a look"my assistant is terrible at keeping time and it's just his first time,ugh,so unreliable" Anneriche flinched,no..not a bad review on my first day,what a terrible boss,She cried inwardly.
They reached the meeting Hall, Anneriche stood by the side of Roy,that must be the eldest son "Roman Borman". Roman,Roy and Damien Borman were founders of this company,3 brothers acting as Executive, Legislature and Judiciary. Three of them were the highest shareholders in the company.
1 hour 30 minutes later
The meeting ends and everyone disperse, Anneriche hurriedly arranged her desk and did the necessary final touches,Roy gave her a file "it's a duplicate,the other document are what we would need early tomorrow morning. Make sure you are here early" Anneriche nodded"yes sir".
Everyone goes home,the company is closed for the day. Anneriche took the last bus going to the end of the city, she had a smug smile on her face "mercy..guess what I brought for you?" Mercy the bean cake seller,looked at her with an unsure gaze "help me wait here,I have to buy wrapping papers",
Anneriche stopped her "ahn ahn ahn tsk tsk tsk listen to me,will you? Here a lot of papers for you, they're Dumplicate,my boss asked me to dump it,but guess who needs it?" Anneriche smirked, "I'll trade it with some bean cakes" Anneriche smiled widely,
"ahh you're such a life saver" mercy pats her cheeks, and gave her bean cakes, Anneriche bade her good bye,shared some with the children in her neighbourhood.
"Mom..mom..guess what? I got the job!" She said in exhilaration. "Make sure you keep this one,you know how to lose your job just after 2 days" her mom replied from the kitchen,"gahh..tch at least congratulate me,you don't know how to keep a job blah!" Anneriche mimick her mom's way of talking,"what did you say?!" Her mom replied, looking from the kitchen window. "Nothing! I am going to bath now". Anneriche took her bath and lie on the bed.
...Anneriche's thought...
I wish mom would look at me the way she looks at Mai,I will have to work hard for that. I wish I was Mai,blah! Ahh no.. you're not Mai, you're Anneriche, you're not a potato but a..an orange,sweet ripe Orange! Anneriche let's keep this job!
Anneriche pats herself as she go to bed.