Chapter 5

Carla got home from the interview at exactly 2pm. She plopped down on the couch in the living room, if you can call it that. She rested her hair on the arm of the couch and replayed how the interview went in her memory. Liam, her boss now, was gorgeous and sexy. He was 6'2 feet tall, had a set of steamy blue eyes and thick black hair, which she could guess was soft. She wouldn't deny that she was drooling over him when she saw him half naked. He had soft hair on his chest down to his navel. He looked like he just came out of the cover of a fashion magazine. His hard body rippled from raw muscles whenever he moved. He really looked like a Greek god. When he smirked and told her to take a picture, she felt like her heart would stop. She had looked away, of course. She couldn't stand his cocky, smug grin. When he walked towards her in that masculine gait, she stared at him dreamily and tried covered her action up by speaking even before he got to sit down comfortably. His whole demeanor changed fast, taking on a hard business man look. Gone was the cocky Liam she met at first.

She was shocked by the amount he would be paying her monthly. No doubt he was rich. She was more than happy. With that amount, she would be able to pay their debts and also find a better place for herself. This place was old and needed renovation but she couldn't waste her money on that just yet. Carla brought out her phone and dialed Jenny's number. She picked on the third ring.

" Hey dear " her voice sounded distant, like she was not near the phone.

" Babe what's up? " Carla wanted to know why she picked late.

" I was in the kitchen so I didn't hear it ring on time " she sounded tired too and Carla mentioned it to her " oh dear, you sound tired . Is the work choking you up? ".

" Kind of, really. The restaurant is so full this afternoon and I have very few hands to help. I called Hunter about thirty minutes ago to come help but he was busy too ".

" Oh dear " Carla sighed, taking pity on her friend. " Should I come over to lend a hand? I have some good news to tell you too so we can just talk while we work. How 'bout that? " She offered, smiling.

" Yeah, I would really appreciate that. Thank you dear " Jenny sighed, relieved.

" It's a date then " Carla laughed

" Yeah it is " Jenny said after her, laughing too. " Okay. I'll see you in ten " and she hung up.

Carla was in Jenny's restaurant fifteen minutes later. She met Jenny struggling with some dirty dishes. She immediately joined her and they washed every dirty dishes.

" Jenny, why don't you employ more hands to help you out in the kitchen? I'm afraid this workload is too much for you. I don't want you to fall sick out of stress, are you listening to me at all? " Carla nudged Jenny when she didn't reply immediately.

" Of course I want to " Jenny replied tiredly. " I've not seen anyone I like yet so far. I don't like the ones that have been coming., I want someone almost perfect, if not perfect for this job. I want someone that is capable, not just some teenager fresh out of high school. You won't understand, Carla ".

" Of course I do dear ". Carla assured her.

" That reminds me. You said you wanted to tell me something ". Jenny said, suddenly remembered what Carla had told her.

" Yeah " and Carla intentionally left it at that, leaving Jenny hanging.

" Oh come on. What is it? I'm dying out of curiosity right now " Jenny whined.

" Take a guess " Carla suggested, eyes twinkling in mischief.

" You know I'm not good at that " Jenny whined again, this time pouting too.

Carla decided to take pity on her " okay okay. I've gotten a job " she blurted out. Jenny screamed and jumped up in excitement.

" Oh thank goodness! I'm so happy for you dearest friend " she hugged her friend and planted kisses on her face.

" Thank you " Carla laughed " and guess what again?" She asked again and Jenny gave her a playful glare.

" Don't start " she warned.

Carla laughed heartily before saying, " I'll be paid five hundred dollars every month! And I'll be paid more when I become a permanent employee " she exclaimed, barely containing her joy. Jenny looked at her in shock at first. It was as if the words had not sank into her head. She processed what Carla just said and screamed again.

" Wow! Wow! Are you for real?? " Her eyes went huge.

" I am! " Carla screamed too.

" Wow! " Jenny repeated and added, " What's the name of the company and which post are you being hired for? "

" It's L&B company and I'm to be the CEO personal assistant ". Carla answered and Jenny laughed, not believing her.

" It's fine baby. You can tell me the name of the company. No matter how small and unpopular it is, it's still okay if you're being paid that huge amount ". Jenny said, still laughing.

Carla looked hurt by Jenny's statement. " You don't believe me? " Carla looked slightly annoyed. Jenny stopped laughing on seeing Carla's expression.

" Hey honey. You know I believe you. It's just that what you told me is kinda hard to believe. L&B company?? As in, the L&B company?? ". Carla didn't say a word, she continued looking at her friend, waiting for her to come out of it. Jenny realized what she had done, saw how hurt Carla looked.

" I'm sorry sweetie " and she looked really sorry.

" It's fine. So what's up with the L&B.... L&B you've been chanting? " Carla asked, rolling her eyes. Jenny looked shock, " You've never heard of L&B company?? "

Carla nodded, shrugging like it didn't matter " Oh my God! That is one of the most prestigious and well-to-do company in the whole of Mexico city! " She added, " you need to go out often and socialize a little bit, my dear 'cause it sounds hilarious! " Jenny said dramatically, one hand on a hip and the other hand rubbed her eyes like a mother that was fed up with her child's tyranny.

" Yes Mom " Carla rolled her eyes again and the two laughed.

" An advice for you, dear friend, " Jenny started, " Be careful of Liam Blake. Rumour has it that he's as sexy as fuck and he bed every girl he has his eyes on " Jenny finished.

" Oh really? Well, that's not my concern. I'm his P.A so I hope he respects that ".

" I hope so too, dear. And I pray you don't fall for him " Jenny said, eyes twinkling.

" What the hell?! " Carla said and chased Jenny out of the kitchen.

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Carla woke up the next morning feeling excited and anxious at the same time. It was 5:45am. She set her duvet aside and sat on her bed, imagining what today would bring. She bathed and brushed quickly. Then she poured some cereals in a cup which she devoured at a high speed. The next thing was her outfit in which she took up to 30 minutes before finally decided to settle for one. She brought out a black slim fitted skirt and a silky, white top. She tucked in and looked at the mirror. The skirt stopped a little bit past her knee and show cased her womanly curves. She was a natural beauty who didn't need to wear Butt pants or wear makeup to look beautiful. God had blessed her with a great, to-die-for body. She topped her outfit with black heels.

It was 6:20 when she finally left her place. She hurried up, not wanting to be late on her first day at work knowing it won't leave a good impression. She decided to take a taxi because It would be faster. At exactly seven o' clock, she was inside the company. She greeted the lady at the table.

" Hello good morning " she said, smiling and waving a little.

" Morning " the lady, Margaret replied, smiling back. " You're welcome to L&B company once again "

Carla smiled" Thank you so much " and she left Margaret to her work. She took the elevator up to the second floor. Liam was already seated when she entered his office, typing away furiously on his laptop.

" Good morning Mr Blake " she greeted cheerfully.

" Morning Miss Reeds " he replied grimly, not looking up. " You're 3 minutes late on your first day at work " He added before looking up to acknowledge her presence physically " What's......? " His words hung in his throat as he stared at her wordlessly. He looked stunned. Carla raised her eyebrows, waiting for him to continue. He just continued to stare, as if he was in a trance. She saw how he checked her out, his eyes almost bulging out of their sockets.

Carla couldn't explain why she felt so good knowing that he found her attractive. She tucked her hair behind her ear, feeling confident all of a sudden and snapped her first two fingers in front of her, freeing him of the spell she seemed to have casted on him.

" Wh.... What?" Liam asked still in a daze.

" I thought you wanted to say something sir?" Carla asked smugly, knowing she was the cause of it all.

" Oh! No.... No.... Not at all. Uh sorry yeah " Liam stuttered, struggling to get the words out. Carla doubled over, laughing. She watched Liam's face flushed in embarrassment that she had caught him ogling her.

" Never mind, just take your seat over there and Amanda will be here in a minute to brief you on how you'll go about your job as my P.A " He coughed slightly, before returning to what he was working on before she came in.