Chapter5_"Mr Norman's request (I)"

Finally, she arrived at the king's hotel, it was just like its name. A hotel made for kings. On stepping into the hotel she headed straight for the receptionist desk completely unaware of the little noise she had stirred with her presence. "Hello I'm Sophia Anderson and I have an appointment with Mr. Norman, She said politely to the receptionist. "...", The receptionist, a white-skinned woman with black long hair in an elegant ponytail was stunned for a moment. She wanted someone to pinch her as she stared into the most gorgeous and expressive brown eyes she had ever seen. Regaining herself as she noticed the beautiful frown on her face, She quickly went through the system. She felt like such beauty should never frown at all. Such an obsession! "Yes miss, Mr. Norman is in room 303, it's on the fourth floor please remember this when you take the elevator", she instructed and gave her most friendly smile. "Thank you ", Sophia said briefly and smiled warmly before walking away. Her eyes shone with determination. To think those were the same eyes that had been hopeless a while ago. It is truly fascinating to see how much emotions could be reflected in one's eyes. As she reached the elevator and entered it, she suddenly felt extremely overwhelmed. Her confidence in herself was wavering. Taking in deep breaths she tried to calm herself down. Knowing fully well what was at stake. Soon she arrived on the fourth floor and walked over to "room 303". On getting there she knocked twice and waited, She raised her head as soon as she heard the door open. A tall man dressed in a blacksuit opened the door for her. He was wearing black shades and had a black earphone on his left ear. He was a bodyguard. He was all muscles from head to toe and his presence was very imposing as he stared at her with a stiff face. Gaining herself she said "I am here to see Mr. Norman, please?", trying hard to make sure her voice didn't waver. Just then an amicable voice was heard across the room as Mr. Norman said loudly, "Ah Miss Sophia, Welcome, Welcome, Hey Bruno let her in." Sophia and the bodyguard exchanged a look before he finally let her in. She then noticed there were two other guards in the room. One was standing just beside Mr. Norman and the other one was pouring whisky into a glass in Mr. Norman's hand. She then took a bit of time to look around the room which was more like a suite. A big bed in the middle of the room and Mr. Norman was sitting on a sofa near the wall. The room was extremely fancy, best fitted for only the wealthy. It was truly modern. As soon as the bodyguard was done with the drink, He bowed his head and stepped aside. Clearing her throat, She greeted, "Good Afternoon Mr. Norman, I believe we have important business to discuss", she said and bowed her head. "Yes, Yes, such a fine lady and very straightforward too." He said with a big smile. He was a man in his late forties. He was quite handsome but looked very cunning. Sophia had heard of him, He was one of the biggest producers in the film industry. A lot of blockbuster movies had been produced by him. She was overjoyed that he was considering her work. It will be a success. Adjusting his tie, Mr. Norman looked at his bodyguard and said " Gentlemen if you would please excuse us, Miss Sophia and I must talk business". The three bodyguards bowed their heads and turned to leave. "Mr. Norman, Is it necessary, I mean they could stay?", Sophia asked. She didn't like the idea of being alone in the same room with the man. Not that he had given her any reason to be suspicious. She just felt comfortable with more people in the room. "No I insist, it's okay Miss Sophia, They will just be outside the door", He replied with a warm smile that made Sophia on her guard. "Alright sir", Sophia replied with a bow. "Please take your seat, He gestured towards the chair opposite him. Sophia then went and sat down. "I heard you are very talented, Mr. Fausto had told me about you at a meeting last week. You must know him as you worked with him once ".