“Isabella Laurenza will be coming to the hotel for an interview today. Direct her to my office alone when she arrives,” Leonardo said, and Sofia’s face turned red as she clenched her fist out of anger.
“Yes sir”, with that said, Sofia left the office and slammed the door behind her.
Leonardo pulled back his laptop and connected it to the CCTV cameras. He could see different footage from outside the hotel and inside the hotel.
It took about an hour before Isabella arrived at the hotel. He watched from his computer as the guard allowed her into the hotel. When she entered, she seemed surprised, and it looked like it was her first time here. It reminded him of when his dad had brought him here for the first time in the hotel when he was a kid; he was gawking around the whole place excitedly.
Leonardo’s eyes were so glued to computer, watching her admire the whole building of the hotel that he didn’t realize he was smiling broadly. He had never smiled like this ever-since he lost the one person he cherished so much. Whenever he smile, it reminds him of the person but today was totally different all because of Isabella’s presence.
Leonardo frowned quickly when he saw Isabella approaching his office. She stopped walking when she got to the door. She seems scared. He wanted to tell her to come inside the office but he doesn’t wants her to think that he was watching her every move, so he waited for her to knock.
Immediately Isabella knocked at door, Leonardo quickly responded, “Get in and shut the door behind you.”
When Isabella entered the office, Leonardo pretended to be busy with what he was doing with his laptop until he was distracted with her sudden introduction. He knew it was time for him to show her who he was, so he closed his laptop so she could see his face.
She was indeed shocked when she saw him. It was as if she has seen a ghost.
“We meet again, fatty…” says Leonardo, relaxing back in his swivel chair like the boss he is. His face didn’t show any surprised emotion because he had been expecting her for a long time. He observes her; she looks better than when he first saw her this morning; the light makeup on her face brightened up her beauty.
Isabella stared at him for a second without blinking her eyes. “You… did it on purpose, didn’t you?” She asked when she realized the real reason why she got the job: because he owned the hotel and wanted her here. So that explains why he didn’t chase after her, all because he knew he would find her again.
Leonardo chuckled as he knew what she was asking about and of course, everything he did was on purpose to get her back here in his office.
“Good sex last night, wasn’t it?” he cocked his brow as a half-smile spread across his face. “And today you showed up to my office for an interview; don’t you have any shame left in you?” he added harshly.
She narrows her eyes suspiciously. “You did this right?” Isabella asks, pointing a finger at him with her shaking hand. She closed her eyes and told herself that this was a dream, and a dream only. Otherwise, how could she explain that she was seeing the same man she had escaped from earlier? She opened her eyes and still saw him sitting down on his chair with a cold smirk on his face. He still had that look on his face that showed how much he despised her from the first time he saw her. She wondered what she had done to him to make him hate her so much-could it be because he believes his boyfriend had sex with her last light? She thought.
Leonardo scoffs, “I kiss and I don’t tell.”
Isabella snapped out of her thoughts when she heard his response. She frowned, confusion written all over her face. “What do you mean?” she asked.
“You don’t have to know,” He sat up and placed his hand on the desk. “Let’s get to business, shall we?” He asked, and Isabella nodded, taking away all her fears and worries since she knew he wouldn’t dare touch her in a public place. She would literally scream and call out for help if he dares.
Isabella composed herself and walked towards the visitor’s chair, which was opposite Leonardo’s desk. She pulled out the chair to sit down but flinched when he stopped her.
“Did I tell you to sit down?” Leonardo asked curtly.
Feeling embarrassed by his statement, Isabella pushed the chair forward to its normal position and stood close to the desk with her head bowed to avoid his intense gaze. “I’m sorry, sir,” she apologized. She cursed herself in her mind for not asking for permission before even thinking of sitting down in his office chair.
“You better be,” Leonardo said, cocking his head to the side as if trying to check her out. He continued, “Women like you don’t get a chance to work here but for some reasons, I will have to offer you a job here.”
She lifted her head to look at him. “What reason, sir?” Isabella asked out of curiosity. She don’t trust him at all for allowing her to work here. She knew he had bad intentions behind this. She wished she could read his mind so she could know what evil plans he had in mind for her.
He glared at her, and Isabella averted her gaze as she was unable to look him in the eyes. “You don’t talk when I’m talking, fatty,” Leonardo said in a warning tone of a voice.
Isabella apologized for her mistake, “I’m sorry, sir.” She doesn’t want to risk any opportunity to get the job.
“You are hired,” Leonardo said, and Isabella flashed a smile. “And you will be working here as a housekeeper it’s what suits you. At least you will lose weight while working here,” he added.
Isabella bowed slightly and said, “Thank you so much, sir.” She expressed her gratitude. She didn’t care how rude he sounded; she was more excited to get the job. Although she hated domestic work so much, thou it’s still better than not getting the job, at least she would lose some weight while working, according to him. She heard the pay was really good, and she was going to do it all because of the money. It’s a great opportunity for her to work in a well-known hotel and brag about it at home. She also doesn’t want to go home and disappoint her family, so she had no choice but to accept the job. “When do I start working, sir?” she asked.
Leonardo looks at her; he hates that she is happy about her position. She has no idea what is in store for her. As far he is the CEO of this hotel; he was going to make her suffer all her life in this hotel and regret accepting the job in the first place.
He ignored her question as he reached for the telephone next to him and taps on the buttons. He placed the call before grabbing the handset of the telephone and holding it next to his face in order to speak and listen when the call was answered.
“Hello, this is Sofia speaking, sir.”
He interrupted the caller before it could complete its statement. “Bring the housekeeper’s uniform to my office now!” He ordered before he slammed the handset down, like he didn’t care if she had any further questions. After-all if she didn’t bring the uniform, she would be dead.
Isabella stayed silent as she waited. She couldn’t wait to get home and tell her mother that she had finally gotten a job in the hotel even without being questioned.
Soon, the door opened, and Sofia came in with a well-ironed and folded uniform in her hand. “Sir, here it is,” she announced.
He pointed at Isabella. “Give it to her,” Leonardo said.
Sofia gave the uniform to Isabella, and Isabella collected it from her.
“You may leave now,” Leonardo said, and Sofia bowed her head slightly before she left his office.
Isabella smiled broadly as she stared at the maid uniform in her hand. She couldn’t wait to try it on to see how it fit. It looks so beautiful and rich. “Uhmm, where should I change?” She asked confidentially, knowing fully well she couldn’t undress in front of a man.
“Here, “Leonardo responded sharply.
Isabella chuckled slightly. “Where?” She asked, literally looking around in search of the changing room.
Leonardo respond quickly, “Undress in front of me”.