Hooked

Chapter 4

Zena was pinned to the bed. She couldn't move her body; all she could do was scream. He tore her clothes and was about to make out with her when Noah opened the door. He was so angry with what he saw that he brought out his gun and shot his friend twice in the chest. He fell to the ground, and blood splashed everywhere.

Zena was crying; she couldn't contain herself.

“You better get a hold of yourself, Zena; that dude was going to r**e you. I just saved you and killed my friend. I wouldn't have done that if I didn't love you. You should freshen up; the interview is at 10 a.m. today.

“Today? I thought you said it was for tomorrow. Zena’s voice was shaky as she tried to calm down.

“So I thought, but on my way out, I got a call that I had the wrong date. So hurry up.

“I don't have anything to wear.

“I brought you something. Noah brought out a chiffon top and an office trouser from his wardrope. Zena went to the bathroom. She sat in the shower and cried quietly so no one would hear her cry. She washed the blood stain off her body and by the time she came back to the room, the body was gone. She dressed up; she looked really lovely in the outfit and the trouser sat perfectly on her waist.

“You are wasting time, Zena. Hurry up; you are going to be late. Noah walked in impatiently but Zena was dressed up already and she walked down the stairs with Noah. They got to his car and he drove her to the company.

“We are here, Zena; you are going to the last floor for the interview; the receptionist will direct you. Mr. Leo will interview you himself because you will be working directly under him. Please behave and compose yourself. Noah gave her a kiss on the forehead and she emerged from the car and walked towards the reception.

“Hello, welcome to Adam’s phamaciticals. The receptionist welcomed Zena with a warm smile.

“Hi, I'm here for the interview scheduled for today.

“Can I have your name, please?

“Zena Levis.

“Alright, take the elevator to the last floor and wait in the lobby. Mr. Leo is not around now, but he’ll be with you soon.

Zena walked to the elevator and went to the last floor. She got there and it was empty. She was the only person there. She sat and looked around. Mr. Leo’s space was so beautiful and she was looking at the art work on the wall. She came back to sit. She waited for over three hours and when she got tired, she was yawning, so she decided to call Noah and rant.

“Why are you calling me Zena? Are you done with your interview?

“I’ve not even started Noah; the Almighty Leo is not here yet. I think I want to leave. I'm hungry.

“Don't even think about it, Zena. Wait, he’ll be there soon. Even if he comes by 9 p.m., you’ll have to wait because you cannot screw things up for me. Noah ended the call and Zena rested her head on the wall and that was the last thing she did before she went off.

She slept for over 30 minutes before Leo walked in. He saw her sleeping but he walked into his office. After 20 minutes, he came back to the spot where she was and used his leg to hit against hers. Zena woke up and she was still trying to understand her environment.

“Are you here for the interview?

“Yes sir.

“Come to my office. Zena stood up, picked up her documents and followed Mr. Leo.

“Give me one reason why I should even interview you: you came for an interview and you slept off in my lobby? I do not like slugish people.

“I’m sorry, sir. I waited for over four hours and got tired.

“Whatever, let me see your credentials. Zena handed her documents to Leo and he looked through them.

“Nice result, but you have no work experience here? What have you been doing all these years after school? I’m sure you are one of those i********: girls who relies on men for a living.

"No, sir; I'm not like that, sir.

“I’ll employ you, but only because I need someone urgently; you are too clumsy for my liking. You are to resume at 8 a.m. every morning, not a minute late. You’ll make me coffee before I sit on my desk. I don’t like my coffee with milk or sugar; I like it dark. Do not forget that. My schedule for the day should be on my desk before I resume. Not a minute late. I repeat, not a minute late.

Zena was taking notes on Mr. Leo’s dos and Dont’s. It was so much that she lost track and she was too scared to ask Mr. Leo to repeat himself.

“That is all you need to know for now; I'll let you know if I remember anything. You are to resume at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Do you understand?

“Yes sir.

"Good, now make me Coffee. Zena walked to the mini-office and made coffee for Mr. Leo. She handed it over to him and stood and watched as he picked up the mug and took a sip, pressing his phone simultaneously. He spit out the coffee and it splashed on the table. He dropped the mug and looked at Zena with disgust.

“Jesus christ! Are you trying to kill me? What the hell is this disaster you call coffee? Why is it so hot?

“I’m sorry, sir; you said you wanted your coffee dark.

“I said I wanted it dark but why is it so hot? Are you crazy? Zena was disgusted by Leo’s attitude; he complains about everything.

“Leave my office immediately before I do something crazy to you. Zena walked away and headed home. She got to the house and stood still at the bedroom door when she saw Noah making out with two women.