CHAPTER 7
Nickeal was standing on the balcony of his mansion, just staring at the beautiful city with a glass of wine in his hand.
he was enjoying the evening breeze that he almost felt unrealistically free.
After what unfolded in England he couldn't help but wonder what kind of life he would have had if he wasn't an Alexander.
Would it have been different from what he had now ?
Or was it just a curse that comes along with wealth?
Would he have had a life which he didn't have to wake up every morning with the thought that his family would just pop out of no where with a woman in white telling him to get married.
He could clearly remember what Daphne said to him.
He sucked in a in a deep breath.
"It is tradition... Nickeal.we don't get to decide who we want"came Daphne's voice in his head.
"And what if I don't want to uphold this... tradition of yours?"
"It is not a choice.you are an Alexander.... that is all that matters."
Nickeal exhale loudly taking a sip of the wine
He needs to do something about this
He has to stop this..... tradition.
He refuse to be tie down to a total stranger all in the name of tradition.
He has to.....
'PHMMM! PHMMM!..'came the vibration of his phone disrupting his thoughts
He signs in annoyance wondering who was calling him at such an hour?
Seeing the callers ID he picked the call
"Speak"
"Am sorry for calling you at such an hour sir, I just wanted to remind you that the interview is tomorrow... and.. your presence is going to be required sir"
Fuck he actually forgot about that
"Ok"he plainly replaid
"Have a good night sir"
"Hmm"
He was about to cut the call when remembered
"Um Merlin?"
"Yes sir?"
"Can we bring all the CV's to my office before I arrive tomorrow?
"Of course sir"
Nickeal leaned back on the range of the balcony after disconnecting the call
He almost forgot about that damn girl.
Her arrogant voice began ringing in his ear
At least this should keep his mind of that hole marriage nonsense.
Tomorrow should be fun
....he remain quiet for a while, eyes focused on nothing... and then.... all of the sudden.....a crazy idea instantly popped on his head.
He straighten up with a raised brow.
He didn't say anything just his eyes still at nothing.
And then he quietly leaned back on the range sipping his wine glass quietly.
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THE NEXT DAY
Ariel stood at the entrance of the large glass building just staring at the logo which says 'ALEXANDER COOPERATION' with her hands gripping tightly on her bag .
After what she found out,she wasn't even sure if she should even be here.
Just three days ago,after the interview was rescheduled, she decided to do some extra research on the history of the cooperation ,just so she wouldn't fall victim of any unexpected question.
She used Joe's laptop cause her phone doesn't really show images
But only to find out an outrageous truth.
No wonder he was asking if she had looked at the pictures while reading,how careless could she be??
Right now she is standing here, contapulating wether to go in or just turn back and go home because she wasn't even sure she could speak let alone answering for the interview.
She took a look at her wrist watch before exhaling loudly.
"There's no harm in trying" she staited before finally walking in.
She headed to the third floor as that is where the interviews would be carried out
Upon her arrival lot of others were already seated waiting.
With a hard heart ....she joined them.
Five minutes later , the door to the office opened causing her heart to skip.
A woman walked out with her file before taking on a seat .
It turns out she was one of them.
Three more people went in before it was finally Ariel's turn
With a stiff breath she got up and headed toward the door.she actually wished this moment wouldn't come but here it was .
She entered the office hoping he wouldn't be the one carrying out the interviews.
She only let out her breath when she saw a fine looking man ,hair neatly comedy backward and glasses at the bridge of his nose.
"Mrs Ariel Misha?"
"Yes sir" she responded with a nodd
"Please take a seat"
She nodded and took the seat opposite him with the large rectangular table between them .
This could actually go well
"Shall we begin?"he asked with a smile.
She nodded as she watch him open the file in front of him.
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30 minutes later.
Ariel walked out of the office,Her eyes all bright.she was pleased with how the interview went,it seems she didn't need to be afraid of anything as hard work always pays off.
She went back to her seat as they were all asked to wait until the hole interview was done.
She began going through her file.the smile still lingering on her face
She remembered how pleased the man looked as he went through her documents.
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Hours later.
As the last person was being interviewed, they were all waiting eagerly for the hole thing to be over.
And then suddenly
A man in a black suit walked in.
He looked more of a bodyguard than an employee.
He entered the office and after some minutes he came out.
Just then , the door opened and the last person walked out
Seeing her out, they all began to arrange themselves waiting for the final arriver.
They didn't have to wait for much longer as the door finally opened.
They all stood up at once .
"Good day everyone" he greeted "I am glad to inform that you all have done tremendously well, and I myself would surely try my absolute best to see what I can do.you all deserve the chance to be here seeing the very best every one of you have put.
You would all get a feedback from the firm in seven days. until then,it was a pleasure meeting you all."
They were all happy after hearing what he said.
'this could be it
They all began to head out when...
"A minute please" they all turned back hearing his voice, their faces confused as they wonder why the sudden call back?"....Is Mrs...Ariel Misha around?"
His question made everyone frown , looking
At each other confusingly
"Am here sir"
"Would you mind staying back staying for a bit?"he asked with a smile
"Not at all sir"
The others were staring at her wondering the same thing
Why is she staying back out of all?
Ariel returned back to where she was seated until everyone departed.
She turned to the man who was still standing at the door with his hands inside his pocket.
Their eyes metand he smiled once more "step into my office please"he said before going in.
Ariel immediately followed him inside,her head still closed
"Mrs Ariel Misha?" The way he called her name this time was different, almost questioning.
"Yes sir?"
He was quite for a while stearing at her which was making her nervous.
the stiffness in the air was all around the place as she waited for his words
What is the matter? Did she not pass the interview?
Oh she prays that is not it, anything but that
"The boss wants to see you"
Her eyes instantly wilden
OH FUCK!!