The billionaire's heart

first day at work

Akira pushed through the revolving doors and entered the sleek, modern lobby of Eclipse, the high ceilings and polished marble floor's gave the space a sense of grandeur. Akira eyes was down to the receptionist desk, where a bright and cheerful woman sat with a warm smile.

The receptionist who's name tag read "Nina" looked up and cought Akira's eyes.

Hi there! welcome to Eclipse Enterprise, how can I help you? Nina's voice was friendly and welcoming, putting Akira at ease. she smiled back at her while replying, Hi! Am Akira she said friendly, I'm the new......., she began, checking her notes. "am supposed to start work here today" she said.

Nina's face lit up with a smile .Ah Akira! applying for manager right? yes she replied with a smile,we are expecting you let me just check she said tapping on her computer screen.yes you are on the list I'll let the HR know you are here, have a seat and someone will be with you shortly.

As Akira wait's in the reception room, Nadira emerged from the elevator, her eyes scanning the room until they landed on Akira. with a bright professional smile, Nadira approached her. you are mar Akira right she asked, Akira stood immediately and replied yes ma'am.Am Nadira the HR of Eclipse Enterprise. you are very welcomed. please come with me, her voice was warm and friendly as they will walked to the HR office Nadira chatted about the company culture and benefit,her words dripping with enthusiasm. Akira couldn't help but face sense of excitement about the job

here is my office, miss mar, am sorry to inform you...... (Akira's heart skipped very far) that the position you applied for has been occupied. she was shocked and was lacked of what, the room of silent but before she could find a word Nadira's voice out. please ma'am there's a position but I don't know if you would like to occupy it. Akira was so disappointed that she was like is this how you work here, someone applies for a job and give the person another! is it fair? I applied for a manager and you are telling me it has been occupied, didn't you know it has been occupied before letting me waste my time coming me here huh. we are sorry but it was a mistake I already apologized for, an as I said earlier there is a free position if you're interested.

Akira had no option because she knows that the job is her only hope of survivor and she also need to gather some money to help out in David's school fees so she has to take it. and what is the position? she asked unconcerned. the CEO personal assistant (PA) . excuse you, you mean I may Akira should work as a PA with my grad in managing? please come off it please.

Akira! please understand and Bear with Us, I mean we understand how it is but the pay good. please we've made the discount of just 30% out of the pay of a manager just to make up for our mistake.

she was shocked and surprised at the same time "what do you say" I said your pay is 30% discount of that of a managing position you applied for.

Nadira replied hoping for to change her mind and take the job.