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Chapter 1 - THE START

Having to grow up alone is the scariest thing ever

My name is Khloe Karl I'm 18 years of age yeah I grew up on my own (giggles) well not literally on my own of course I have parents but I still grew up on my own.

Well I'm still in the University although it gets crazy, stressful,and boring most times,I have to keep going and studying for my parents and of course my self.

I am a science student studying a course that will bring money I've always dreamed of having my own company or maybe working for a prestigious one well I guess I just have to finish my schooling and start preparing for it then.

THREE YEARS LATER

"Khole" we could hear her mom Jasmine calling.

So khole has finished her studies and her master degree she is official an architectural engineer.she's back home to stay with her parents well for the now.

JASMINE'S POV

"Khole"she called hurry up you are going to be late for your interview "Jasmine said" I'm coming mom khole replied.

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Khole is preparing for her job interview in front of a mirror,she is repeatedly pacing back and forth memorising her speech,she was going to be interviewed verbally based on her qualifications well she was running late and it's getting her mom worried.

"Khole" her mom called again "I'm here mom and I am also prepared for my interview" khole said "that's good to hear but you delayed" "mom but I'm ready now" yeah let's pray and commit your interview into God's hands" they pray and her mom wished her Good luck .

"I have to take the bus uugh I hate public transport they also delay mate I just book a bolt"just then her phone rang "hey khole"hey ayra are you there yet" no I'm actually at the bus station I think I'm going to book a lift because I've been waiting for the bus ahh"she sighed "so what about you have you reached" "nope I'm in a lift I'm a bit nervous" "dont worry you will get it okay" yeah thanks alot I wish you the best too""thank you"

XAVIER'S POV

Xavier is an handsome well built, afro-italian guy with cute curly hair and perfect white teeth he is in his early 20's.He is the CEO of Diamond Rush.

Diamond Rush is a very well know company that is located in the middle part of Italy (it's where market is really on a rise), well Xavier was placed there to oversee the running of the company.

"Oh thank God,here I've sent it"checks to see "oh thanks" yeah thank you "and he drive off "I'm finally here oh"she looked up and boldly it wrote "DIAMOND RUSH"she was finally here she thought she let out a sigh and walked inside with a smile on her face. Reaching the reception she greeted "gooday""gooday" the receptionist named Clara replied "im here for the job interview"oh yes" she picks up the telephone"hello sir,yes I should send he in ok bye" I'll take you there" ok thanks" she smiled.they took the elevator on getting there she bowed and left her.Khole took a deep breath and relaxed before pressing the door bell a voice inside"come in" she hesitated a little before she walked in "Goodday sir" she said bowing her head he looked up not noticing her the first time said to her "welcome"she looked up upon seeing him she was so starstruck I would say she was staring at his eyes he had clear eyes his perfectly curved lips still fantasing he brought her back "excuse me I didn't get your named"he said smiling she couldn't help but to smile back "im sorry"he modded "go on""My name is Khole Karl""so miss khole what job position did you apply for"he asked "there was a vacancy for assistant manager""oh so you applied for it then""yes I did""ok can I see your credentials""sure"she said handing it over to him with a smile well him also returning the smile he took the file from her and went through it he gave her back the file and rest on his chair turning from side to side with his index finger on his chin he said"well I've gone through your file I must say impressive"she nod"well you are hired"shocked she asked "what""you got the job congratulations" so happy she said "thank you sir I appreciate"yeah well you can actually stop calling me that my name is Xavier since you're going to be my assistant you should you know be a little formal."thank you" she said "sorry sir but when I'm I to start"well you can start today""what seriously" he chuckled "no no I'm just kidding you can start tomorrow you take today and arrange"he said and smiled and she returned the smile and said thank you once more to him and bowed and left.he kept admiring her after she left.

Back at home khole couldn't hold in her excitement anymore so she ran upstairs into her mum's room and told her the good news she went in and saw her mom asleep well it was her place to wake her but she couldn't hold in the excitement any longer she called out her mom "mom mom"her finally waking up turn to the direction of the voice and saw that it was her daughter and said"oh sweetie your ba…"she couldn't finish her statement "i got the job mom"all excited"what oh my God well that's a goodnews"her mom said I'm happy for and proud of you"she said going to hug her"congratulations"she said once more"we should celebrate?"her mom asked "well not quite sure""when are you going to start""Tommorrow" "thats nice I shouldn't bore go,go prepare"her mom said then she hugged her.when she got to her room she called her friend ayra"hello bestie"hello you got the job?"asking curiously there was silence they she finally spoke up "yess!"what are you serious""yeah" congratulations I'm happy for you""awwwnn thank you,so tell me did you get yours""i did" ayra said "oh my gosh that's great news" khole said with excitement "right" ayra replied then they both laughed they talked for quite sometime before she hang up and went downstairs for a snack. When she saw her mom making Arancini which is an Italian snack. Arancini are big golden rice balls filled with a savory combination of ingredients in the center well this time mom added lots of beef which I love and less of cheese don't get me wrong I love cheese but too much no.my mom turned and saw me then she said "come on khole you know that I can see you right"she said with a smile khole returned the smile and said "im hungry mom I feel like my organs are gonna pop out" she said and her gave a little chuckle "well I am almost done dear go wait for me at the table.

At the table the snacks where set they were eating Jasmine asked "have you prepared the things you need for tommorow""yes I have mom you I can't wait"khole said.they both stayed up talking while watching a movie together when her mom check the time "oh it's five already let me hurry up and prepare dinner honey"she said "dont worry mom I will make …."her mom didn't let her complete her word she said"no I don't want to stress you dear you know that tommorow is your first day at work so don't stress yourself out dear I will do it ok? "khole nod"yes mom"her mom smiled.

After eating she went back to her room to sleepafter telling her mom good night of course.Because she has a big day tomorrow yeah she met the CEO Mr Xavier himself but she still had to met the other co-workers she already made a good first time impression on Mr Xavier so she needs to do the same with the other workers although she won't be mingling with them but she still had to this was her thoughts before she slept off.

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