The Devil In The Suit - Episode 5

 

"See this girl o, won't you go to work today?" Mrs Miller forcefully peeled the floral quilted comforter off Genevieve. Genevieve unconsciously shook her legs, slightly irritated that her legs suddenly felt bare. 

"get up na Genevieve. It's 7 o'clock already" Mrs Miller pointed out, smacking her daughter on the butt.

Genevieve jerked up at the mention of the time, fully awake now. "Why didn't you wake me up sooner . I am toast mum" she nagged, fidgeting for her towel.

"You should be thankful I eventually did, else you'd still be in bed" 

"Where is that stupid towel?" Genevieve complained, ignoring her mum, she wondered why it was so difficult finding things when you needed it the most but when you didn't, it would be laying everywhere like it suddenly duplicated. It was her boss's fault. She thought, letting her spend her entire night, figuring out an outfit to wear in order not to ignite his anger.

Daniel Coker scowled at his Rolex watch. "She is late!" He snarled, fingering beating a rhythm out of impatience. She eroded his self-control on her very first errand. He wondered why he didn't fire her

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. It took him a lot of restraining- not to strip her off her job that very day.

"What a chump, she couldn't even write her own age without making a mess" he glared at the white plastered fluid on her bio-form. I should fire her he thought, but Mr. Augustine gave his word pertaining this topic and he came to the conclusion that she was going to prove herself worthy of working for his company or he was going to dismiss her "foolish woman!"

He peered at the time again, he wouldn't be surprised if she decided to quit her job after yesterday's incidence. What a weeny who couldn't handle the truth. Maybe he was a little too harsh.

He remembered the first time he saw her two months ago but she didn't see him. How......

But what if she never comes back? He couldn't help but  wonder.

Contrast to his thought, he heard silent knocks and he requested the person to come in. Genevieve entered into his office, her perfume, a subtle scent of jasmine indicated her presence. He looked up with wide eyes almost as saucers. He had to do a double take to make sure the person standing there was Genevieve. She wasn't putting on those immature clothes he complained about. He stared at her, his eyes sweeping over the tight grey pencil skirt that hugged her glass-hour figure and a cream coloured shirt tucked neatly underneath her skirt. Damn! she had legs. Wrapped in black stilettos. She was barely on makeup yet she looked elegantly garnished- like put in a silver platter hot and ready. He exhaled, imagining hot steamy nights an unwanted thought he dismissed quickly. She was cute but definitely not his type and never would be. He did hot model-Actresses and not some old news.

"You're late" he reminded, a muscle working in his jaw. He victoriously smiled inwardly at his expertness in burying the erotic thought of her.

"I'm so sorry sir..i-" she started but was cut short by him getting up and mooching towards her, she blenched, moving back, making a satisfying smirk creep it's way unto his lips at her anxiety.

"Didn't you see the message I sent?" He asked, his eyes searching her tender face for an answer. She shook her head continuously unable to speak at the close proximity. Just one more step from him would make their bodies touch.

"Mute are you? I rather you speak. Genevieve" he commanded, emphasizing every letter of her name. But she didn't utter a word. He hissed, getting back to his desk. He brought out an iPhone pack from his drawer and straight it towards her. He could see her eyes almost plunging out of it's sockets. She blinked rapidly and stared at the box in sheer shock.

"Here, I knew it would definitely come in handy, well- my contact is already saved, don't worry about the subscriptions. It's been fully settled. I will take care of the rest charges also". Daniel said blandly with a nonchalant expression drawn across his face.

"I can't accept this. It's, it's too much" she managed to croak out.

"Who said you had an option? it's strictly business. So here" he dropped the box on his table abruptly, typing away on his laptop. She slowly picked it up, bringing it to her chest.

"Any meetings today?" Daniel brows arched in questioning.

she nodded "the board meeting. Well, it starts....now" she declared, searching her notepad.

Sophisticated people gathered around the conference table, staring at Mr. Ajayi. A member of the board meeting. Even in the Air-conditioning, sweat was still seen sluggishly cascading down his forehead. "There's a decrease in the demand of our new Lager beer and it keeps deteriorating daily. What can be done to help enhance and promote our sales?" he explained the matters arising and took his seat.

"I think we should make a more appealing bottle design, make it more eye-catching. You know it's what attracts me to new beers" Mr. Bello. Another board member informed, laughing richly while tapping at his pot-belly in the process. It seemed that his dress shirt was apart to to rip apart due to too much weight.

"That's a good idea Mr. Bello, but any other suggestions please?" Daniel asked, flicking his eyes to the rest members.

"Well you see, getting a new design would cost so much and all the previous profits were put in the hotels and restaurants recently constructed in Benin. So, we need to consider some factors before jumping into conclusions in order not to get bankrupt" Mr. Williams, a lanky man disputed, slightly irritated at Mr. Bello's suggestion on re-designing the bottle but Mr. Bello couldn't hear the last of it- because he got up suddenly, angry at the blatant dismissal of his idea.

"Who the hell do you think are? Can you even compare what I've invested into this company to yours!" Mr. Bello yelled, bristling with rage.

"This isn't about competition Mr. Bello. It's about the success of this organisation" Mr. Williams hissed, getting up too.

"Gentlemen, we are all mature here. Why don't you have your seats and let's discuss this in a professional way" Mr. Augustine interjected, facing the two men who were seen, competing with their icy glares that could burn villages to sit and they did, huffing in disgust.

Mr. Ajayi cleared his throat, facing the rest of the members "any other suggestions apart from Mr. Bello and Mr. Williams' please. Anybody?"

Everyone shrugged, shifting their gazes to each other. Genevieve looked up from her notepad in which she was scribbling the minutes in. She knew so much about the new beer. It was 'spirax' a brand in which she worked as a brand ambassador and she couldn't stop the words from flying out of her mouth.

"Can I say something please?" she asked shyly, she too was surprised at her words. Daniel jolt in his seat. What was she trying to do? He thought, was she getting back at him by publicly disgracing him here? He had to do something to thwart her contribution.

"Genevieve! not now" he warned, sending her a signal to shut the hell up.

"Mr. Coker, please let's hear her out. Who knows, she might have something tangible to say after all" Mr. Ajayi countered, giving Genevieve a warm smile, Urging her to speak up.

She stood up, anxiety nipping at the edge of her nerves. She suddenly regretted why she offered a statement. She was just a mere PA whose opinions wasn't needed but she was already in the spotlight and there was no going back now.

She smiled weakly "Good day everyone, well- as we all know, the new spirax lager beer has 2.0 percent of alcohol which is of the standard ingredients as we are familiar with. You see, we need to see things in the perspective of a consumer to be able to understand what they want and don't want" she paused, scanning everyone. They all nodded, giving her a 'go-on'.

And she did "many of them complain about the taste. It lingers in their mouth for hours, making anybody notice they were currently in a bar compared to other competing beers. Others complain that it's too strong, giving them blinding headaches after taking just few bottles which therefore looses their interests. It's not just about the bottle design sir. It's about the contents itself. That's the problem" she finished, clearly giving out all the complains she acquired from customers while working as a BA in a bar.

She hazarded a glance at Daniel but was shocked to see him elated. He was finally smiling at her! The members erupted in loud claps, everyone suddenly happy at the new-found solution to the problem facing them. It suddenly dawned on them, fast like a moving truck. They were beating around the bush the whole time. Not digging in. She never thought the little activation job she had could give her this much recognition. she knew then and there never to take anything for granted because you never know when you might need it or what's waiting.

Hey guys! Do you think this will eventually gain his respect for her? Comment please. Thank you.