chapter 18
Sitting down in Gloria's office, Jasmine glanced around, admiring the art works hanging on the walls. "You have a nice office."
"Oh, thanks but it's not really my office." Gloria chuckled.
Jasmine looked at her with a confused look.
"The former assistant got into an accident and won't be coming back to work until after six months. So, I was promoted from secretary to assistant. it's temporal though." Gloria explained to her.
"Oh, i see."Jasmine nodded.
"Can I see your resume."Gloria requested.
"Yeah sure," Jasmine said as she brought out her resume from her bag and handed it to Gloria.
Gloria took it, opened the file and went through it.
Jasmine glanced back at the paintings and photographs in the office to distract herself.
Gloria then typed on her system to open Jasmine's profile. "Wow! You worked as an art dealer for Pearland Art gallery?" Gloria sounded surprised.
Jasmine turned to her and smiled. "Yeah. I worked there before i moved over here, " she said.
"That's cool."Gloria nodded as she kept her eyes on the screen. "I've been there once for their exhibition. It's really a beautiful place."
Jasmine smiled."Yep, it sure is," She said and looked at a photograph of a little boy in the fields hanging on the wall. She hoped that Gloria wouldn't ask her why she left there and moved away. That wasn't a topic she felt comfortable with.
"Uhmm Jasmine..."
"Yeah." Jasmine turned to her as she smacked her lips lightly.
"Your last interview was at Shelley's cosmetics, right?" Gloria questioned.
"Yeah." Jasmine nodded.
"Well, it says here that you threatened and attacked the general manager because he refused to give you the job as a sales rep,"Gloria said with a puzzled look on her face.
"What!" Jasmine exclaimed with wide shocking eyes.
"That's what it says,"Gloria said, turning the system to Jasmine.
Jasmine leaned closely and read the report on the screen. "What the fuck!" She was completely shocked and dumbfounded. She couldn't believe what she was reading. "That mother fucker accused me of attacking him!" She cussed in a high angry tone.
"Could you please not raise your voice," Gloria told her softly. Gloria always felt uncomfortable when people used loud tones around her.
"I'm sorry." Jasmine apologized calmly, exhaling sharply. "Look Gloria, i swear to you, that was not what happened," Jasmine told her, clenching her fist under the table.
"So something did happen?" Gloria arched her brows.
"That son of a bitch wanted to have sex with me before giving me the job. He tried to harras me Gloria and yes, I attacked him. But it was self defense and not because of the job."Jasmine explained to her.
"He tried to harras you sexually?" Gloria was baffled.
"Yes he did and I gave him a beating he wouldn't forget in a hurry. But then he started talking shit about making sure I never get a job and now that bastard has lied against me. Please Gloria you have to believe me, I swear."
Jasmine begged, hoping that Gloria would believe her own side of the story.
Gloria stayed silent for awhile. After a few seconds passed, she leaned closer and exhaled deeply. " I believe you Jasmine," she said.
Jasmine sighed in relief, so grateful that Gloria finally believed her. "Thank you."
"I once had such an experience before I worked here. It was either I slept with the boss or forget about the job, so I walked away." Gloria shook her head as she remembered her encounter in that office.
"Those evil bastards! Always taking advantage of defenceless women," Gloria said in an angry tone.
"I'm really sorry," Jasmine said softly.
Gloria chuckled."Please don't be. its all in the past and besides, I have a great job now."
"Yeah." Jasmine let out a chuckle.
"Look Jasmine," Gloria said softly. "I wish I could help you but with this report filed against you, i don't think my boss would give you the job".
"Maybe, if i could see him and explain the situation to him, he could reconsider." Jasmine persuaded.
"I don't really know Jasmine, but..." Gloria was interrupted as the door opened and Raymond walked in.
"Sir," Gloria said as she got up from her seat.
Jasmine turned and was surprised as she recognized him.
"Gloria I'm off to the company and I won't be back on time before Mr Robinson gets here. So please, keep him entertained before I'm back,"
he said to her.
"Yes sir." Gloria nodded.
"And also.."He tried to say as he turned to Jasmine and stopped immediately as he too recognized her.
"Jasmine." He called her name, a wide grin on his face.
"Raymond." Jasmine smiled, getting up .
"What are you doing here? I thought you came to see Mrs Smith?" He asked her with a confused look on his face.
Gloria looked at them, surprised that they knew each other.
"Yes I did and I also came to apply for a job here." Jasmine replied.
"Yes sir, i was just interviewing her before you came in." Gloria told him.
"Is it for the secretary job?" He inquired, turning to Gloria.
"Yes sir." Gloria nodded.
"That's good. So have you given her the job?" He asked.
"Not yet sir. there's an issue with her resume." She tried explaining.
"What issue?" Raymond asked, raising a brow at her.
"Here sir,"Gloria said as she turned the system to him.
He leaned down as he glanced at the screen. After a few seconds he let out a laugh.
Gloria and Jasmine were surprised by his sudden outburst as they looked at each other with confused expression on their faces.
"What's funny?" Jasmine asked him, looking confused.
"It's nothing." He smiled at Jasmine and turned to Gloria. "She's hired," he said.
"What!"
"Well Jasmine, you're now my new secretary." He turned to Jasmine with a smile and shook her hand.
Jasmine was speechless as she couldn't believe it.
'Did he just say I'm hired?'
she thought.
Recovering from her shock quickly, Jasmine tried to say. " Bu..but...I .."
He cut her off quickly as he chuckled.
"Don't worry about that. Believe me, this isn't the first time John has done something this stupid."
"John?" Jasmine gave him a weird look, surprised that he knew the managers' name that tried to assault her during her job interview.
"The fucking bastard is in my golf club. And everyone knows what a pathetic loser he is." He informed her.
"Oh." Jasmine mouthed and gave a short nod. "Thank you so much."
She beamed at him, eyes filled with gratitude.
He gave her a smile."You're welcome. Besides, I really need someone like you working for me," He said, giving her a wink that caused Jasmine to blush.
Gloria noticed what happened as she raised a brow, looking confused.
"You will take her with you to the exhibition tonight," he said as he looked at Gloria.
"But sir she..."
Raymond cut Gloria off quickly."Yes she just got the job and she will go with you. And besides, you'll love her company. She could teach you a thing over there."
Gloria didn't bother to argue but nodded. "Okay sir."
"Hope you don't mind starting immediately?" He asked, turning to Jasmine.
"Of course not. Thank you so much," Jasmine said smiling widely.
He nodded as he let go of her hand.
"Well I'm off now. I leave her in your hands Gloria." He said to Gloria.
"Welcome to the team, Jasmine."
luck must definitely be shining on him. Not only did he get to know Jasmine, but now, she was working for him. Raymond liked Jasmine already and was glad to have her as his secretary. He smiled at her as he turned and walked out of the office.
"What just happened?" Gloria looked at Jasmine, confusion written boldly on her face as she sat down.
Jasmine shrugged, letting out a chuckle and sat down.
"Well, Congratulations. You are now the new secretary." Gloria smiled as she gave her hand to Jasmine for a handshake.
"Thanks." Jasmine smiled and shook Gloria's hand.
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