Chapter 1 (Bella's P.O.V)

The conference ended ten minutes ago. and it was time to clear the hall. Like a week ago I was nervous when the manager called us for a short staff meeting, he announced that the owner of this five star hotel, Mr Enzo Bianchi is going to hold his annual conference meeting here.

He picked a few of the staffs who will be on duty to serve in the hall until the meeting is over, he picked others for sanitation he continued picking while I zoomed out until I heard my name being called.

"And Bella, you'll be responsible for the arrangement, design and decorations plus supervision" my eyes poped out of their sockets I knew the date the meeting was scheduled to take place was during my day off, so that means I get triple payment. the off duty, overtime and Allowance. I don't think I wanna say this but I kind of want to hug Mr Benson. I really needed this money!, he doesn't know what he did for me. and ofcourse I'll accept the job which means I'll have double shifts. it's okay, nothing I can't handle.

The short staff meeting came to an end, everyone was dismissed to go back to their duties. "No.., not you Bella, I need to have a word with you" he stopped me before I could leave too.

"Mr Enzo, is a very difficult man, very hard to impress, you'll have to give it your all!, I picked you on purpose because I know you need this job and I believe in you, ..no one can do it better"

My face lit up and I smiled at this angle that God sent my way two years ago.

"I don't know how to thank you Mr Benson.., thanks for always giving me hand when I need one, you're like a father I never had. I won't let you down"

I did my very best, like Mr Benson said I gave it my all, from the setting, decoration and I chose the most latest official designs. Mr Benson was very proud. I hope the big boss will think the same.

I smiled as I walked to the hall, I made sure to fix my four in hand tie around the collar of my white long sleeved shirt, I dash it in-between the shit and the black vest. I pulled on the above the knee black skirt. I was okay and presentable.

I was getting closer to the hall when I heard.... shouting? a woman was speaking in a very high pitch and a bunch of insults. The voice was coming from one of the rooms closer to the hall. I ignored the voice, getting back to my business. I ushered everybody inside the hall and we began clearing the hall.

Everything was set, and it was very late almost midnight. the conference went on for five hours. I don't know what business men really have to speak for five hours? I didn't bother to change my uniforms, I was going to leave with them, I had an early shift tomorrow anyway.

Before I could check out the janitor called my name to wait..

"James, what is it.. something wrong?"

"I found something in the hall when I was cleaning, I think it belongs to the boss" he stretched a black folder my way and I politely take it from his hands.

"Thank you James, I'll take care of it" I release a smile his way and I left to the reception.

"Lilly, I have a folder for Mr Bianchi, he forgot it inside the hall. can you get a hold of him and tell him it's here" The receptionist Lilly accepted kindly. I left the folder on her counter and i was finding my way out of the lobby while she was on the line with Mr Enzo.

"Ahh Bella...Ms Andrews" she called a bit loudly and turn to give her my attention when she waved me over. I was beyond tired and worn. struggling these three inch heels isn't helping either.

"what happened, why did you call me back?" I asked Lilly in a tired tone.

"Mr Bianchi said, you should take this to him right now" she looked at me apologetically, she could tell I was super tired. I pick the folder from the counter to look at Lilly.

"Room number?!" she scrolled through the computer to finally raise her head to answer.

"presidential suite 801, 12th floor "

without another word I walked to the elevator. enduring the one minute ride.

walking out of the shaft I took quick stride towards the suite, the door was slightly ajar and I heard the same voice still shouting. so it was Mr Enzo being shouted at?. pretty easy for a difficult man.

"Fuck you Enzo...no I wont... "

I knock twice before speaking behind the door.

"Mr Bianchi, I'm sorry to disturb you but I brought your folder"

I heard a series of shuffling and a gruff 'come in' as I entered my steps were calculated and my face blank, eyes to the floor, I didn't want them to see it through me that I heard something.

"keep it on the table and excuse yourself"

Now I know why everyone is scared of him because he is intimidating, his aura and voice screams dominance! I didn't look up to face them, tentatively I walked to the coffee table placing the folder carefully.

I was turning to leave, before the woman started talking again but this time to me.

"So this is your job?, bringing folders for rich men past midnight?.... oh really what kind of business contract is this about" Did she just proudly insinuated that I was selling myself off to Mr Enzo? How rude.

I raised my eyes to meet a blonde bimbo, she's tall, her height enhanced by her six inches heels. she was wearing a very revealing short dress and her make up was just too much. I waved her off to the back of my mind, calming my nerves not to burst at this bitch right this minute.

"Excuse me sir" I spoke to Mr Enzo completely ignoring the oompa loompa dwarf. I was turning around when I felt splashes of liquid from my face dripping down my uniform. my arms subconsciously raised to rub my face.

"No body ignores me, much less a cheap, gold-digger excuse of a girl like you" she spat with so much venom. I was still processing what happened. when Mr Enzo perhaps dragged her out of the room. I plucked tissues from the box, drying my face, damn my uniform is stained with whine.

I turned to walk out when a figure stalked inside the room again. I was mad beyond mad I was furious.

I look at the figure a pair of gray eyes stared at me, he had the most gorgeous face with hard angles. cute and dangerous at the same time. I heard a clearing of throat waking me from this awkward and embarrassing moment.

"excuse me.." I was leaving with the dirty tissues in my hand.

"Next time, read the signs before you walk in, you'll save yourself the trouble" Was he serious??? he was the one who called me up here!! I balled my palms in a blood squishing fist. if only I had the chance to smash this jerk! no wonder he was insulted moments ago.

I storm out the room before I lose my cool.

I closed the door and huff out an insult of my own.

"Arrogant jerk!"

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Hello everyone 👋

Another novel, I'm dropping this month.

actually the book is a male lead but the beginning is kind of different with a female P.O.V that's because I wanted it to be more realistic.

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