Hey CEO, I Reject You

CHAPTER EIGHT: FRIENDS

Alex's POV

The next morning I wake up earlier than usual I’m so excited for the new day. I hop into the shower after that I pick up my favorite floral blue dress and some low-heeled shoes, considering my waitressing work I cannot put on high heels. I put on some light makeup then I pick up my purse and head to work. We are always provided breakfast at work so I do not have to cook in my house.

I'm happy because eating at work helps me save more money because my goal is to help my parents with my expenses so they don't feel too burdened. I'm am the firstborn of four siblings. So they all need to be taken care of. I just hope I get a full scholarship or maybe partial it will help a great deal.

When I get to work I go straight to the changing room so I can put on the uniform then I head to the kitchen to say hi to Patrick, I find him with Viggy chatting happily I greet them and join in the conversation. It’s about random stuff but we get along so well so we spend a whole thirty minutes chatting while taking breakfast. Patrick makes an omelet for me and a cup of coffee. He always says ‘eat light stay awake'.

Viggy and Patrick have worked here for almost two years so they are more close to each other. I sometimes get left out in the conversations but I understand. I also have Magdalene we are always inseparable.We will have a good bond to the three of us.

“ So Alex what is your favorite rite color," Viggy asks.

“ I think I can answer that," Patrick says “ It's blue I bet." he adds.

“ How did you know." I ask smiling.

“ There is no day I've seen you without blue, it maybe your earrings, bracelet, shoes or even dress like today"

“ Mr. observer," Viggy says smiling from her lips only not her eyes. I wonder why she is that way.

We are caught up in stories that we do not see Mr. Felix entering the kitchen.

“Why are you people lazing around and there is a lot of work to be done, get back to work immediately. “He says harshly.

“ Sorry sir." We say in unison.

We are all startled by his behavior and we go back to our posts before he could utter another word. I especially really wonder why he is behaving this way. It hurts me somehow. I don't want it to affect me so I push the thought away from my mind.

*beep beep*

I look at my phone and I’m surprised Patrick and Viggy have added me to their group text.

Patrick: Welcome Alex to our chat, you are so cool BTW.

Me: Thanks Viggy and Patrick (heart emoji)

Patrick : We wanted to invite you after work to go have some drinks at a newly opened bar downtown, we usually have some fun us workers after work most of the time.

Me: That will be fun Patrick I would love to , I’m always so bored at the house so it will be good for me.

Viggy: Then we will pick you up around eight.

Patrick: Make sure you put on something comfortable.

Me: Cool.

Patrick: let's work before boss dragon wipes us out with his breathing fire(laughing emoji). Don't forget about tonight.

I feel bad Patrick calling Felix a dragon. He makes him look so heartless. My Felix is sweet though he might have a hard way of showing. I push the thought aside .

My day progresses so fast as I’m looking forward to the evening with Viggy and Patrick and also I’m eager to see how a bar is because I’ve never been to one. My mum always told me that bars belong to men and pr******es only. This made me never think about it. Since now I'm an adult then I have to find out what is on the inside. Surprisingly I wish it was Felix who had invited me instead. I push that thought away because it would only distract me.

I get off work so excited, I go straight to the bathroom, take a warm shower and focus on dolling myself up. I have to look gorgeous tonight. I'm sure Viggy will do the same. I'm always in love with my hair, I wash it and blowdry it, I style it so it curls from my shoulders down. I put on some jeans pants and an off-shoulder top and I look superb. 

I remember Patrick telling me that I should wear something simple. I put on more makeup today than I always do, I apply gold eye shadow, Eyeliner, eye pencil, I straighten my lashes with mascara then I put on my maroon matte lipstick and I'm good to go. I look at my watch and it's only 7:30 pm so I have thirty more minutes. I have always loved watching, so I put an action movie as I wait for them.

But I don't seem to concentrate on the movie at all. I seem to check the time every two minutes. I'm so eager and curious. Enough is enough, I group text.

Me: Guys are you ready.

Viggy: I'm ready.

Patrick: Me too, I will pick Viggy first then you will be next Alex, since you are near the main road it will be easy to get a cab.

Me: That is okay with me, will be waiting. I just result to surfing on the Internet and looking at my parents and siblings photos as I'm waiting. I realize that I miss my family so much.

Please hurry, I'm dying of curiosity. I don't want to start thinking of my mum's warning about where we are going tonight. It will make me be nervous and afraid of going. I might even back out and I don't want that.