MISS BILLIONAIRE MR POOR

The sound of my alarm blared, waking me up. I put my pillow over my hair trying to block out the sound but it didn't work. Reluctantly, I got up and turned it off. I hated Mondays, then again, who didn't. I wish I could take a vacation and just sleep for hours straight but I knew I didn't have that option. After all, the company wouldn't run itself. With a groan, I got up and went to the bathroom to clean up. I stood in front of the mirror, admiring myself as I brushed my teeth. My red hair was as straight as a pin. It was something that I had gotten from my grandmother. People always talked about how much I looked like her. I didn't think I was as beautiful as her though. While her hair was curly and was like a wildfire, mine was straight and I always felt like it made me look a little boring. My monolid-shaped eyes were a blazing emerald green color. Another inherited trait from my grandmother. I frowned at my pale skin. I could never tan, no matter how hard I tried. I always ended up getting burnt so I gave up. I guess the pale skin made it easier for the red hair and green eyes to stand out. I had never been the invisible girl, right from when I was a child. That could also be because of my family. I was a Byrne after all and the Byrne's was one of the richest families in the world. From a young age, I had been made aware of the weight my name held in society and it's safe to say that I had always used that to my advantage. I finished brushing my teeth then took a shower. When I got out, I noticed that my assistant had already laid out my suit. I nodded to myself, content that she had started being more efficient. I got dressed then headed out for breakfast. “Good morning ma'am. You have a meeting in an hour with the CEO of Rasa enterprises in his office and then you have brunch with your parents after that and you have a busy day at the office as well", my assistant, Ashley prattled off as I sat down to eat. She didn't notice the look on my face when she mentioned brunch with my parents. I dreaded all these meetings with them because I knew they were all to keep up appearances as a happy family. I wish we'd stop though. They were incredibly awkward and they almost always led to arguments and we weren't a happy family anymore. At least not since he died. I noticed that Ashley had finished reading off my itinerary for the day and I realized I didn't hear more than half of it. Well, it didn't matter, she would always be there to remind me. “The driver is here, Miss Byrne", Ashley said. I nodded my hair then finished off with breakfast. I handed my bag to Ashley as we walked to the car. The driver, Steve, already had the door opened. "Good morning Miss Byrne", he greeted. I just nodded in reply. My mornings had stopped being good a long time ago but nobody would understand that. Steve drove off to my first meeting and my day began. That meeting took a toll on me but I managed to secure the deal. I always got what I want but it left me feeling exhausted. I was even more exhausted at the thought of having to spend another hour pretending to get along with my parents. While I was complaining inwardly about my future troubles Ashley knocked at my opened office door, “what is it again ?” I asked coldly, “Don't you know when to come knocking or are you just that jobless?” “Sorry ma, an emergency meeting was ordered by your father a minute ago all major staff are expected to be there within 5 mins,” she said I stood up and adjusted my clothes .“So what's the situation about?” I asked as we drew nearer to the conference room. “Heard one of our competitors SARA foods just developed a new recipe reported one of our people over there, so I'm guessing that's the reason for the emergency meeting," said Ashley with interest. I got into the conference room, took my seat on the right side near the head chair, The MD came in and went straight to the point. “I just got Intel that one of our all-time competitors just developed a new recipe expected to throw the market into disorder, so an order came from the CEO, Mr. Byrne that the developing team will no longer be the only one in search of a new improvement or recipe, so the following names will lead a team in creating a new recipe, Miss Ella, Mr Stone and Mr. Lee will each lead a team of 5 and any development should be reported in immediately” said my father's mouthpiece. “That will be all, thank you". I waited till those at the rear got out before I stood up from my seat only to hear the annoyingly lousy voice calling my name. I stopped on my track took in a deep breath before turning around. “What can I do for you?" I asked. “Nothing much. I was wondering if you are currently free, there's this new coffee shop nearby and I would love you to try it,” he said trying his best to look gentlemanly. “I'll pass, I'm currently busy. If that will be all, I will get going” “Hey Ella", he called. I turned back. “Yes anything else?" I asked coldly. “Hahaha that will be all, I just remembered I have something to do in my office, I will get going". “Pathetic", I said within me. Things went on and on like other companies, files came in that needed my signature, meetings here and there keeping me busy 4hrs straight. At last I finally got a break from all these tedious works. I picked up my phone, dialed Ashley's number “Ashley?" “Yes ma? " “Where's the nearest restaurant?” “That will be The place which is about 20 minutes from here to the east ” “Alright that will be all”. I ended the call before she could reply to me with a “You are welcome ma”. I took my car key, headed towards the elevator pressed the button on the down floor .“Good afternoon ma " could be heard left and right. I nodded as I walked past them walking towards my car. I opened my Bugatti chevon 300+, set my Destination on the map cause I don't recall anything like"THE PLACE", ... I got to my destination, parked, got down taking only my phone with me then walked in. I was greeted by the guard at the entrance. I nodded as I walked past him, looked around in search of a good location to sit. I found one near the window which was fortunately empty, got situated. Barely a minute after I sat down, walking towards me was a guy who stood at 5'9 with black hair, hazel eyes full beards on the low cut, carrying with him surprisingly nothing, not jotter just a smile showing his nice teeth. ”Good afternoon ma'am, what are your orders?" I picked up the tab for the food menu on the table, went through their menu. “Okay I will have spaghetti Bolognese with meatball", I replied casually. “Okay”. Hey waiter just as he was about going towards the kitchen area, 2 big men, walked in with two familiar ladies whose faces I can't recall, he answered their calling stood there for over 15 minutes just standing there and talking with them since there existed some distance between us I couldn't hear what they were saying. “ Hey waiter can you answer me not gonna spend all day here you know,"I said showing my displeasure. Just as he was about to reply one of the two ladies who has been examining me since I started talking replied. “Well well well isn't it the infamous Ella Byrne of the Byrne foods, wondered why you look so familiar, so you are back from the states where you ran off to," she said with a sneering smile. The other lady joined in as well " Isn't this fascinating, so give me a hint of who's next on your list "... They all burst into laughter leaving everyone in the restaurant staring at me, some even chatted amongst themselves. “ Ma'ams and sirs could you please lower your voice, we have other customers here. You can move your discussion outside" Wow really ? after making me feel embarrassed already you put up the bigger man's act. Two minutes later he brought my order, just as he dropped it I took the plate of spaghetti and poured it on his face dropping the plate and cash for the food, and walked out.