Imperfection - Episode 10

 

FRENZY

Pearl's POV

I entered into the elevator and pressed the button of the 4th floor. A meeting has been called for all  senior officers of the company, and this only happens when there's an addition to the company. “Hey Pearl, how is your project going?” I looked back to see the person talking to me and I realized it was one of the guys working at the marketing section, the one attached majorly to the Fashion magazine section.

I smiled at him before replying

“It's going fine, we won the contract with Anderson Hospital so we're almost there” He smiled back

“That's good, you're one of the best they've got at your department. You're good”

“I'm honoured, thank you” I said without turning to face him.

“You know, the new addition is at the fashion department, I heard she's from London, worked under Victoria Secret once, she's a big deal for the company” I groaned inwardly when my brain tried to process who it could be.

“What's the name?” I asked curiously.

“Natasha Collins, I heard . She even had a show last week which started good but ended in a disaster but it's all good” I nodded my head and smiled knowing the game is not yet over.

The elevator stopped and opened at the fourth floor, I walked out with the other guy behind me

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. We got into the room and I could see that almost everyone were seated already. I quickly took a seat beside Peach who smiled at me without saying a word immediately I sat down.

“Guess the new addition” I whispered

“Why are you whispering?, and you know I'm not good at guessing”

“I don't want people to hear us gossiping about anything and promise you won't freak out when I tell you”

“Cut the chase, babe. Who is it?” Now it's her turn to whisper.

“Natasha Collins”  The shock on her face was so evident that I had to cover her mouth with my hand before she screams the whole roof off.

“What the hell is she doing here?” She asked after she managed to regain her sanity.

“I also don't know, but since this company belongs to Greg's father, anything can happen” I replied before looking at the podium to check if there's any sign of her which there wasn't.

“It was your house first, now it's our office, did you do something evil to this girl that makes her want to destroy you in all possible ways cos right now I'm scared for you” She looked at me worriedly.

“You don't have to panic…..” She cut me off before I could finish.

“Says the one who gets panic attacks” She said with a weird look on her face. I shrugged my shoulder and continued with what I wanted to say in the first place.

“See, it might just be a mere coincidence. She might not be targeting me for anything, okay?. So just chill and calm down. We'll be fine” I said confidently

“it’s not we'll be fine, woman. It's your game so it's you'll be fine. Don't drag me into this office issue. When we're at home, I'm included but not here” I gave her a stern look and turned my attention to the podium. The MD of the company came up and gave his boring speech about how the company is giving it's best to be one of the best companies in the world.

“Is this what we are here to listen to?” Peach complained beside me. “Shh, let me listen” I shut her up

“As if you were in the first place” she hissed and I couldn't help the tiny smile forming on my face.

Natasha was later introduced to the audiences who happen to be us, unfortunately at that. She gave her own heart wrenching and so motivational speech about how she'll work hand in hand with the rest of her team and every other department to bring the company forward.

“This girl is really dumb o, can't she just stay with the word rest of my team. What has fashion department got to do with others like Finance, Architecture, town planning among the rest” she asked shaking her head as a sign of sympathy for Natasha.

“You can't say, she might want to draw a dress for us to use as our design for s new building” I expected that to be funny but it wasn't to her.

“I almost forgot that everyone close to Greg is stupid and dumb naturally” She looked at me with disgust.

“What do you mean and what I said was supposed to be funny, why the harsh comment” I replied angrily

“Someone who signed a six months contract is not supposed to be smart and intelligent” She said facing the podium back.

“I hate you” I replied before turning

“I love you too, sugar” She replied with an evil smile on her face.

I stood up from my seat and gestured for her to do so only for her to ask me why.

“The show is over, woman. It's time to get back to work. It's been over for like ten minutes now and it's just five of us left here,so let's go” I informed her.

We were about leaving the room when I heard someone calling my name. I looked back to realize it was my greatest nightmare walking up to me. Yeah, you guessed right, Natasha Collins.

“Pearl Adams, it's nice meeting you hear” She said feigning politeness.

“Natasha Collins, pleasure is all mine, and if I may ask, why an office. I thought you were the Stage type” I love looking for trouble. It's my second name most times.

“Being on stage will not be as fun as being in a office, you know. There'll be nobody like Pearl Adams to threaten and beat at her own game” The smile on my face disappeared and was replaced by a frown.

“So this is all about me?, you working in this office is all to bring me down.

Read " Naked Flower " by the same author ( Penangel )

. What have I ever done to you, Natasha?, I thought all that we had in secondary school was all due to stupidity and being a child”

“You don't have to look all so innocent as if you don't remember what you did back in sec school days. You made me look like a bad person in front of Greg when…” She wanted to continue but I had to stop her

“Greg?, we didn't attend the same secondary school” I said

“I told you we did” it was Peach who responded to my not so question.

“You don't remember?” Natasha asked looking at me worriedly

“No, I don't” I replied.

“Then, that is an advantage to me then. Have a lovely day you both and don't forget to do your work diligently from now on. Anything can get lost” she warned

“More like the prey coming into the lion's den for survival” Pearl said before pulling me out of my daze as she pulled me out of the hall.

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Peach: “Hey miss, are you not going to write anything about my personal life??”

Natasha: “This is not your time to shine, it's mine”

Pearl: (Groans inwardly) “we all know who's in charge here. She has the right to tell who's story it is. Moreover, you know this book is all about me, right?”

Natasha: “cut the crap, you know you're so boring so no one is enjoying your story”.

Peach: “6,000+ reads and amazing comments says something, you dimwit.(glares hard at Natasha)”

Pearl: “that's enough girls, before I forget, on behalf of Penangel and the rest of the imperfection team, we all say thank you for the love and the support so far. We're really grateful”

Natasha: “minus me. I'm not included”

Author(me): “Nobody wanted you here though, thank you Pearl. Don't forget to click the like button too guys. Thank you so much, angels”

Peach: “is that the new fan name ‘Angels’ it's nice.”

Yes it is!  

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