CHAPTER 3: NEW BOSS
Jannah and Kamal spent most of the night watching Scream queens till around three in the morning when Jannah realized that Kamal slept off. She knew he wanted to sleep earlier but with her being another mini scream queen he couldn't. It was like every time the part of the red devil comes she's always screaming and hiding her face in the crook of his neck while he just laughs at her. It wasn't the first time they're watching the series yet she acts as if she doesn't know what's going to happen. He found it ridiculous really.
Jannah went to his room and brought him a pillow and blanket knowing that it'll be a waste of time to wake him up. The guy sleeps like a corpse. The only time he's going to wake up is when it's time for Subh prayers and it's his father who will wake him up to go to the mosque, and that's two hours from now.
She raised his head up and slid the pillow beneath it before wrapping the blanket around him. This isn't the first time he's sleeping on a couch, actually they're quite used to it whenever they are having some sort of series marathon, and it always ends up like this.
She turned off the TV before lowering the AC level. With that, she turned off the lights and head up to her room where she took off the hoodie. She performed ablution again before hitting her bed not wanting to be late again. Hopefully, today won't be like yesterday.
Two hours later, she woke up, prayed and set her alarm to wake her up at 7 exactly. Thankfully, today luck is on her side because she woke up on time. She knew she should be at work by eight and so she has one hour to eat, dress up and drive to work.
One glance at the girl and you'll know she's back to being the jovial girl she has always been. After taking her shower she dressed up in an off shoulder blue with red touches top and a matching palazzo pants which she paired up with a red kimono. She took her time to do her makeup as usual, and today she applied matching cherry red lipstick like her outfit. She really doesn't understand why some girls don't like makeup, she loves her makeup. She tied her hair into a low ponytail which she covered with a Saxe blue veil.
She went to her wardrobe and picked out a white Chanel bag and matching heels. Just because she tripped in heels doesn't mean she's not going to wear them again. The only difference is that today the heels aren't as tall as that of yesterdays.
Just like any other day, breakfast was ready. Her aunt's husband has left already and her aunt is in their room doing Allah's knows what, probably reading the Quran like she always does every morning after preparing breakfast.
She ate her breakfast alone taking her time to do so seeing that she has over thirty minutes left. However she knew traffic could delay her so she cleared her plates up and placed them in the dishwasher. Now what she found as the most entertaining thing in the morning is the sight of Kamal still sleeping on the couch. And idea came to her that made her smirk.
She walked to where he is knowing that no matter how much noise she makes he won't stir up. She shoved her hand in her bag and brought out the black highlighter and carefully drew on his face. The one she make most prominent is the big mustache she drew. The girl literally covered almost every part of his face with ink and made him look like a clown.
She closed her mouth to stifle her laughter. She brought out a paper and left him
~Good morning. I hope you like your present. Safe trip.
Your beloved Jannah.
She sticks it on his phone before turning on her heels and walking away. They had talked about this last night. He was travelling today for some business abroad and he'll be gone for a few days. If she is actually being honest then she doesn't know what type of work he does. All she knows is that it has something to do with marketing and whatnot. And besides, he hardly looks like someone with a work. All he does is go out with his friends all the time and then occasionally travel to some state or country for 'business' all of the sudden.
Each time she asks whim what type of work he does he just tells her he's into buying and selling of farm produce, and that's it. She never asks further though trusting his words.
Today just like yesterday she met the same man at the door, after exchanging pleasantries he wished her well. Also today, the receptionist didn't throw a glare her way and actually offered her a small smile which she returned. Truth be told, she felt on top of the world because she isn't late.
By the time she made it to be the second floor, about half of the interns are there in their cubicles; some were just chatting with their friends while some were just checking on the designs that they drew yesterday. She spotted a familiar face just a cubicle away from hers.
"Good morning" she said once she reached where Fatimah stood sketching aimlessly on her drawing pad.
Fatimah raised her head up and a smile made its way on her face when she saw Jannah, "Hey" she said a little bit of song like way embracing Jannah in a quick hug. "You look lively today"
Jannah thought of Kamal's face when he wakes up to her masterpiece on his face, that thought alone made her laugh mischievously, "Let's just say someone is going to have a very good morning because of a little gift I left back home"
Fatimah stared at her skeptically; "Should I be worried" she asked chuckling at the end seeing the grin on Jannah's face.
"Not really..." they both laughed lightly. Fatimah liked this side of Jannah way more than the side she met yesterday. The Jannah today seemed a total opposite to the one from yesterday. Now to Jannah she will say she owe this to her talk with Kamal because in a way he reminded her that not everything revolve around her; there are other people too.
The two engrossed themselves in a conversation as time passed by and the other interns arrived. The place turned into a chit chatting arena, that is, until Miss Angelo came in and every place was dead drop quiet. The woman had this aura around her that will make you succumb to her wishes. This actually has to do with the fact that they know one mistake and they're out, she won't think twice about sacking them. She made this pretty clear at the meeting yesterday. And that information sank in with every one of them.
"I see you all are having a good morning" she started her gaze moving from one person to another, "I hate to ruin it but we're here for work" she clasped her hands together in front of her. "Now I've reviewed your designs from yesterday and I have to say this, you guys are the worst set of interns I've ever had here!" her voice raised at the end making some of the two shoes amongst the interns flinch. They are the type you call in high school 'teacher's pet'.
Some of the few that dared start to mutter amongst themselves but shut up when she sent them a glare. "Now, I would've fired you all today and hire new interns but I don't plan on losing the little bit of next potential designers I have no matter how bad they are" some released sighs of relief at words. "And so I brought someone that'll help you improve your skills" after she said this the door opened and her assistant walked in along with a man.
The man walked towards her and stood next to her offering her a smile which she reciprocated, "This man" she gestured to him, "Is the best designer I know and he has graciously agreed to help me train you all for the meantime. And starting from today he'll be your new head and so I expect you to treat and respect him just like you would do to me. You are to answer to him and do everything he says because he knows what's best in the business. Am I clear?"
A few people muttered an ok while some just nodded. This made her glare at them, "I said am I clear?" she asked again and this time more people answered her making her nod before she and her assistant start walking to the door.
"Oh and Miss Mahmoud" she said turning around to look at Jannah.
"Yes Ma'am"
"I hate your designs least" She said with a small almost unnoticeable twitch on her lips.
Is this something good? Jannah thought, "Okay...thanks?"
Miss Angelo didn't say anything more before walking away with her assistant trailing behind her.
"Okay now that that's over and done with!" Their new 'Boss' said clapping his two hands together once, "I'm Saheeb, but you can all call me Mr. S" he said showing them his thirty two. From the way he carries himself you'll know that he is one of those arrogant people.
Jannah rolled her eyes leaning closer to Fatimah, "more like Mr. S-mug" she muttered making the girl laugh lightly because she made it sound like 'Mr smug'
The man saw this but chose to ignore it, "Now just like Anna said, I'm the best in the business, and I wouldn't be here unless she knew that I can help you. And if I have to say so myself, I am the best you can have ever. Having me here is an opportunity most seek yet failed to have but you are guys are lucky to have me here with you. So all I need is your cooperation and I assure you, by the end of the year, you'll be great designers"
And yet again, Jannah couldn't keep her mouth shut because she again muttered, "If we don't learn designs we might as well learn to be as cocky as you are" and this again made Fatimah want to laugh.
"I've trained some of the best well known designers out there. I basically made them whom they are. Without me they'd be nothing"
Jannah kept her act going. He says one sentence she mutters another that makes Fatimah laugh, "And yet you're still here as a teacher"
"And I can train you to be just as good as they are. I can take you to the level they are right now"
"I highly don't think so bro"
"Under my leadership that is. After all I am the best"
"And here we go again"
"Now that we're clear on that, let's get to work" he flashed them one last smile before dismissing them. They all started walking to their cubicles including Jannah and Fatimah.
"Miss Mahmoud" Jannah heard him call her just as she was about to sit down, "Come with me please"
Jannah shut her eyes while Fatimah giggled muttering "You're in trouble" before walking to her cubicles while Jannah bit her lip. She sighed before turning on her heels and following Mr. S to his office with him leading the way not that she didn't know the way herself but still.
His office is in the same flat as theirs just farther away and bigger, almost half the size of theirs all together; it was that big. The office walls were made of frosted glasses and the inside was completely white including his seat, table, and whatnot. She didn't really pay attention to his office knowing she's in trouble.
"Sit down Miss Mahmoud..." Mr. S said once he sat on his seat gesturing to the seat in front of him.
She shook her head, "No thank you Sir, I'm good like this" she said trying to sound like she's not scared of the outcome of her action because deep down she is not. The girl is alike Daihaah in many ways; their stubbornness counts.
Birds of the same feather do flock together.
He nodded his lips curving downwards as he shrugs, his eyes raked her from head to toe making her frown, "I can do with you standing" he said lowly even though he knows she heard him.
"Excuse me?" she asked slightly irritated from being under the man's gaze but she tried to hide that in her tone.
He looked up and his eyes met hers, "So I didn't quite get your name beautiful..."
"Firdausi Jannah Mahmoud Sir" she emphasized not wanting him to start calling her by some pet names. Not to mention the way he keeps looking at her which made her uncomfortable under his gaze but still, she can't afford to mess this up.
He nodded slowly, "So...Jannah. I see you have a problem with me"
"Pardon?"
"I heard your not so discrete comments. Mind sharing your opinion with me?" he pushed his seat forwards so that he can lean his hands on the table. When he saw that she doesn't intend on answering his questions he continued, "Or maybe you might want to say it to Anna directly. I can escort you if you like? Will you prefer that?" he picked up a pen that was resting on an envelope and start twirling it in his hands with his eyes still on her; his eyebrow rose.
She intertwined her fingers behind her and shook her head, "No sir"
He suddenly dropped the pen with a thud. He pushed the chair back and stood up fixing the buttons of his suit whilst doing that, "You see Jannah, I've dealt with a lot of people like you. The only difference is that they were willing to listen to me and I made them stand in the spotlight. You get me?" he stopped at the other side of the table just a few feet away from her.
"No Sir" she replied moving back a bit to maintain safe distance between them.
"Anna saw potential in you, and if she did then I believe her. I've seen your designs, and I can guarantee you this I can take you to the top if you cooperate. I'm good at what I do, that's why I'm here. To help people like you get to where you're meant to be" his voice came out softer though still held that smugness in it. Now if he wasn't getting all too creepy she would've at least have a crush on the guy; well she wouldn't but any other girl would. He is good looking for a fact.
"Your point?" she asked clearing her throat silently wanting to get this over and done with.
"Quit acting like a bitch and I'll make you successful" his lips stretch into a grin.
Oh wow. She thought.
"Can I go now?" she asked her lips set into a straight line.
He shrugs standing up, "Please, the door is wide open if you want. But you'll come back. You guys always do"
She didn't waste another second turning around and walking out of the freak's office.
I highly doubt that, she thought as she sat on her seat ignoring the stares she got.
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I'm your fave, I know that.
Two updates in one day, that's what you get for having short chapters. Honestly I like them too except that I can't put all my drama in it.
Speaking of drama, I want my Suhad back in the game asap.
I know when you guys saw the chapter title some of you started to think Suhad's the boss ko, to it's not him.
Mr. S...ehen toh, gashi nan dai. Boss's like him do exist.
Jannah and her little stunt on Kamal...but...wait lemme not say something I;m not supposed to.
Goodnight y'all.
Love, Jannah.
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