"That was such a powerful session, ma. I can tell that they enjoyed interacting with you. Thanks to you, the event even turned out more successfully than we had anticipated. Thank you for coming."
"It is my pleasure," Reyona said as she followed Nicole, the assistant, back to Phil's office.
The lady opened the door and stepped aside for Reyona to enter.
The office brought a nostalgic feeling to Reyona as it reminded her of her Kayooma office.
She had given Phil the go-ahead to design the office according to his preference, yet he had managed to make it look like a replica of her office.
She shook her head in amusement as she went to sit on the chair.
Nicole placed the documents in her hand on the table in front of Reyona.
She turned to leave and then turned towards Reyona.
"You have been busy with the event since morning, ma. I am sure those finger foods couldn't have been satisfactory. What can I get you, please?"
Reyona was about to wave her concern aside when she stopped.
Though she was truly famished, the weighty matter that lay leaden in her stomach wouldn't let her eat anything satisfactorily.
She had to get rid of what would ruin her newfound peace as soon as possible.
"Yes, thank you. I would like to get some food. How do you get your food around here?"
"We have a cafeteria downstairs where…"
"Do they have any Mexican food?" Reyina asked simply.
"No, ma. We…"
"I would like to have some Mexican food. That can be arranged, right?"
"Yes, ma. I will make the order and…"
"Order? No, that will take too long. Just send someone here to get it for me." Reyona said simply.
Of course, she knew that most of the employees were getting off work already.
The few that were still around were either busy with one thing or the other.
"Oh, okay, ma. I will get it." Nicole said as she turned to leave.
"You? No, you don't have to do that. By the way, you and I have some things to work on before I leave. Just…send one of the security guards. I think there are about five of them on duty now, right? Send one of them."
Nicole looked very hesitant as she looked towards the door, then back at Reyona.
"I am afraid that is a bit outside their du…"
"Oh, that is right." Reyona leaned back in her chair as she turned the pen in her hand over and over again. "They might feel offended about going on an errand for me. Is that what you are saying?"
Nicole suddenly looked flustered as she looked at the calm woman who had not removed her shades once since she arrived in the office that morning.
She just got this job a month ago and was very conscious of anything that could make her lose such a well-paying job.
For all she knew, the lady might be the boss's girlfriend.
Though she had not acted like the typical nasty girlfriend type since she arrived and had even handled the networking event so skillfully, Nicole knew it still wasn't too late for her to lose her job if she messed up now.
So, with a contrite look on her face, she quickly said; "No, ma. I didn't mean that. I meant…"
Reyona smiled to dispel the lady's anxious look. "No, it is fine. I understand that I was asking for something extra. Anyway, they looked amiable when I was coming in, and I didn't think they would mind. Especially…" She appeared thoughtful as if trying to remember something. "Thomas? Yes, I think that is his name. He was quite…friendly with me. Yes, I think he wouldn't mind. Just tell him the errand is from the CEO's office."
"Oh, okay ma" Nicole answered instantly.
She turned to leave and then turned back to her.
"What would you like to eat, ma?"
Reyona told her.
After Nicole hurried out of the office, Reyona closed her eyes and kept her mind blank as she leaned her head against the headrest and waited.
Nicole soon came back in after giving the instructions.
"You are right, ma. He didn't mind at all. He has gone to get it. Is there any other thing you need, ma?"
"Yes," Reyona said as she sat upright. "I think the HR manager was heading to his office the other time, right?"
"Yes, ma. Mr. Malcolm leaves the office very late most of the time."
"Very good. I need you to call him for me. I need him here in the next three minutes."
"O…"
"And the person in charge of the control room as well."
Confusion was evident on Nicole's face at that point.
"Ah," Reyona raised her finger as if she had just remembered. "Let's not forget the chief of security too. Let them know I hate it when people keep me waiting."
"Yes, ma," Nicole said as she quickly hurried out of the office.
They were all with her within three minutes.
When she told them what she noticed, they were very shocked and apologetic.
Yet Reyona could see the semblance of disbelief in their countenances.
Of course, they had no idea who she was. For all they know, she might just be a wannabe whom the boss had given a chance for a day, and had in turn decided to take more than what was offered.
Reyona was hellbent on tying up all her loose ends that day while also clearing any doubts they might have.
So she gave them directives on what to do.
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As much as he hated this, Thomas waited in line until it was time for him to ask for the takeaway order of grilled chicken fajitas with a side of black beans and rice.
The fuck does he have to do with some fucking weird smelling food?
But then he reminded himself of the end game here.
He even managed to smile at the attendant just as he had smiled at that bitch with tight-fitting skirts that made him want to smack that ass.
He chuckled to himself as he stepped out of the restaurant and imagined bending that bitch over on her spiffy desk while he showed her what a man can do to unravel all that prissiness.
But that was nothing but his imagination. That would also remain so unless she gave him the green light.
He bet she wanted some of this, but she was too snobbish to overlook his security uniform.
Well, all that won't matter soon.
His plan was working already.
"I have an errand from the CEO's office. You were specifically asked for." She had said hesitantly.
That was enough for him to get excited.
They asked for him from the CEO's office.
Cool!