Chapter 5 Florence
Oh!! It's 4 pm already. I think I need to get prepared for an outing with Alex before he calls.......
Phone rings.......
Oh, it's Alex. I won't pick it up now until I'm done dressing up.
Yes!! I think I'm done now after checking the specially designed mirror I created in my office, in my parent's company. of course, I had to change to a nice outfit not to an official dress again. I love my stunning classy red gown which was gotten by my mum as a birthday presentation. I love the gown so much and my silver 3-inch heels which compliment my little silver glossy handbag... Oh Florence, you're beautifully made. I flattered myself while looking at the mirror.
The phone rang again...
Hey, I've been waiting downstairs, and you refuse to pick up my call Florence, why are you delaying me here? "Alex asked with a loud voice." I guess he is still the same Alex I know.
I had to rush out of my office while on call'
I'm sorry I didn't refuse to pick up your call. I was up to something, that was why I couldn't pick it up. I'm on my way now taking the elevator.
He hung up on me even before finishing my last statement. What kind of guy is this?? Such a rude person, if not for my mum and my friend I wouldn't have put myself in all this mess...
Immediately I got outside the gate, I saw him standing outside his luxurious car with his furious face staring at me.
Why did you keep me waiting here unnecessarily, and you know time is money?
I'm sorry I was pilling up some files upstairs. I didn't think the time had been spent so fast.
Let it not repeat itself! He said.
Is he commanding me or what does he mean well I'm not surprised I will continue to play along.
It won't. I replied,
We hopped into the expensive car he brought. Then he put on music and he started driving...
Is this his first time going out with a female? Why would he prefer music to talk to me? I should have told him that I wouldn't be available rather than putting myself into this mess.
I was forced to ask him where we were heading to.
Alex, where are we heading to?
"To our restaurant, of course, to relax it is still one of the best among all the restaurants in town. All other restaurants prepare rubbish, and they call it food. That's why I chose our restaurant". He said to change music.
How did I end up sitting in this car with this rude human? He didn't even bother to ask about my place of choice. He picked this choice and concluded that I would love it. Oh Florence, what have you done to yourself? I murmured.
Finally, we arrived at the hotel.
He was right when he said the hotel is the most beautiful one in the city to visit, it Is very big and classic though.
Can you see that I'm not lying? Alex asked
I didn't even give any reply because I was angry at that moment. I was just playing along not to spoil the day for him. But he doesn't even care if he ruined my day or not.
We got out of the car, and he led the way to the hotel Restaurant. The way the workers greeted him made me feel awkward. Why on earth will they be greeting him like God when he's not?
But why are they greeting you like this? Are you not feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable?
He said, "They don't dare to greet me like that If they are fired. I'm indirectly the CEO of this hotel, it is just that my parents are handling it currently, so I deserve all the respect you saw." Oh, I see!! I exclaimed with a fake smile on myself.
We finally sat in a place prepared for us because I'm very sure he had booked the seat before our arrival.
He ordered an alcoholic drink and some peppered chicken with spicy spaghetti and sauce.
"Then he said" Tell him(waiter) what you care for.
At that point, I was so furious at him while checking the menu list. What kind of nonchalant attitude does he possess? I think sitting with him here is a waste of time, but I can't just stand up like this and leave. I concluded on water.
Can I get water? The waiter said yes I can.
"Is that what you want? Of all the lists you picked water" he said while lists already eating his food.
Yes, water is okay. I answered,
(The waiter brought the water)
At this point, I was so shocked that he was just eating without even finding me sitting in that front. I kept watching him.
Are you enjoying yourself already, he asked.
Of course, I am. I answered stylishly.
So tell me about yourself. I asked him because I needed to know more about him apart from what I'd been told, and his rudeness is on another level.
Okay! I'm the only child of my parents who is about to take over all the property from my parents very soon. I studied business management at Oxford University, the most expensive university we all know' he laughed'. Also, I love mingling with people of my caliber because there is no life for the poor. I love enjoying myself to the fullest and also going to clubs I don't like working, but my parents keep forcing me through,, and I have no choice. "I think that's everything about me," he said.
Wow, that is. Then, suddenly, a shout of his name interrupted me before realizing that it was coming from one of his friends who also came to the restaurant.
Alex, how have you been? He asked smiling '
He Is a good-looking tall guy standing in my front exchanging greetings with Alex with a cigarette in his mouth.
I'm cool and you? Alex answered.
Immediately, I was invisible in my seat to the extent that they started talking, and I was not recognized in my seat.
I was forced to book a ride immediately to get out of the place. My ride arrived right on time, I got my bag and left there, and I was not even noticed while leaving.
Entering the car, the driver noticed my mood, and he said, Miss, please can I say something to you? He asked.
Yes, of course! I answered,
"Please don't let anyone be in control of your mood because you look beautiful when smiling "
Immediately, a drop of tears rolled down my face, and I was smiling at the same time. What a magic word I needed at that moment.
How do you know I need this kind of word at this moment? Thank you so much for your word I promise to always put a smile on my face to look beautiful. Then he cracked a lot of jokes for me to laugh at till I got to my destination.