Chapter Five
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Your salary will be increased to fifty thousand ", . Sharon chipped in . Smiling and very happy for me.
" Really? . I asked, turning toward her . My voice cracked. I can't remember the last time I felt like this. With fifty thousand I will be able to take care of Ivy, my roommate and my bills .
I picked up my phone to call Ivy immediately and share the good news with her .
First call ,no answer .
Second call , the same.
Third call , declined.
I stared at my phone screen. Ivy never declines my calls.
I felt she might still be angry with me for misplacing her resume.
I dropped my phone on my desk and began working.
At home……
The assistant found Ivy with the information on the resume. He , together with the CEO drove to our apartment.
' Miss Ivy , this is the CEO of Orion corporation , Ethan Dennis . I trust you have heard of him ". Daniel said
' Yes I have heard of him," Ivy replied slowly.
" Were you at the Sterling Tower Hotel yesterday?" The CEO asked , his gaze steady.
Yesterday? Ivy asked. Looking down as if she was afraid of looking at him .
' Don't be nervous." The CEO reassured her . I found a resume in the hotel room and I used it to find you . Don't worry, I will be responsible for what happened last night ", the CEO continued .
Ivy's eyes widened: " What do you mean ? . She asked.
The CEO gave a sign to his assistant, who brought out a cheque immediately.
' You can choose to accept this , five million dollar cheque or be my partner and move with me to Cedar Ridge", the CEO continued , his tone calm yet commanding.
Ivy was speechless. She was still dwelling in an ocean of thoughts.
The CEO dipped his into his chest pocket and brought out his business card .
" I will give you three days to decide. Call me once you have made a decision", . He gave her the card and left . Daniel following right behind him .
Ivy held the card and began thinking.
It was evening already when I finally left the office. I headed straight home to share the goodnews with ivy .
The apartment was very quiet when I got home.
' Ivy ", I called her name out , while pushing the door out of excitement.
She was sitting at the couch, staring at a business card on her hand. Loss in thought.
' Ivy " , I called her again
She stood up immediately startled,
' Olive, you are back", she asked while hiding the business card at her back.
' I got promoted, new secretary to the CEO . Fifty thousand a month. Come let's go and celebrate.
For few seconds , she didn't say anything or react the way I had expected.
' Congrats ", she finally said flatly .
I didn't mind anyway.
' Ivy come on. I want to take you out. My treat . We can talk later , I'll explain everything later .
'No ", she said folding her hands . I'm not in the mood.
The excitement drain out of me immediately . She was stil mad . I thought.
I placed my hand on her shoulder gently.
' I'm sorry about the resume," I apologized, quieter this time. I really sorry, we can fix it together please.
She stared at me for some seconds .
' it's fine, apology accepted. But I'm not going anywhere with you. We can just sit here and celebrate.
' Okay ", I said.
She sat back down , I sat close to her .
After few minutes of silence, she said, “So you are now the assistant secretary to Ethan Dennis.
“Yeah. Him.” I replied. Happily.
“Though you said he’s an ass,” she said, studying me. “Cold. Ruthless. The type who thinks the company runs on fear.”
“That’s what everyone says,” I replied. “I’ve barely see him . He doesn’t come down to Marketing to say hi but now I get to see him everyday.”
She nodded slowly,the she continued , “People say he’s ruthless with employees too. Fires people over small mistakes. Makes them reapply for their own jobs.”
“That’s not true,” I said before I could stop myself. “At least, not today. He promoted me. I have to defend him right.? ” I thought
“Maybe you impressed him.”
“Or maybe he was in a good mood,” I said, trying to laugh it off. “Look, I don’t know him, Ivy. All I know is that this job means I can help with some your bills comfortably.
She didn’t answer right away. She picked at a loose thread on the couch cushion instead.
“Good,” she said finally. “I’m glad it worked out for you.”
It didn’t sound like she meant it. But at least she wasn’t yelling anymore.
Do you like him? . Ivy asked gazing at me .
' I think I do ", I replied.
Ivy frozed .
Her facial expression hardened immediately.
' Are you okay? . I asked
' yeah, yeah ". Replied faking a smile. You should be careful around him , I heard he is into women. Ivy advised.
Really? , how did you know? . I asked looking at her
He is very famous, it's all over social media . She explained.
Okay ". I replied not thinking much into it.
At 2:45 AM , Ivy sat upright on the edge of her bed , the room was covered with total darkness except for the faint street light that stubbornly slip through the curtains.
Olive was asleep in the next room.
Ivy stared at the black business card in her hand for the hundredth time.
ETHAN DENNIS
The CEO, Orion Cooperation.
The silver letters shines brightly under the dim light.
Her right thumb hovered nervously over his number.
Then she dialed.
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