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Coming Late
LYDIA’S POV.
MONDAY (TWO DAYS LATER)
“Beep! Beep!” The alarm continued ringing and for what felt like the dozenth time just this morning, I switched it off. I cozed into my soft warm queen size bed in bliss, the sleep was good. I had no idea what today was nor did I care about any other thing.
For what felt like another hour, I fell into a deep slumber and this time I was interrupted by the loud sound of my ringing tone. I groaned and without opening my eyes, I used my hands to search for the phone which I was certain was on the stand next to me.
“Hello?” The thick sound of sleep was in my voice.
“Good morning Miss Lydia, please don’t tell me you’re still in bed.” The voice of my assistant held an urgent need for me to not ascertain her assumption.
“What’s going on? Why are you calling me so early?” I croaked out and her next words had me falling off the bed.
“Ma’am, you do know it’s Monday morning, and there’s another emergency meeting with the board of directors. And the meeting starts in the next thirty minutes.”
I removed my phone from my face glancing at the time seeing it was 7:28.
“Ohh…no, no. Thank you Rose, I will be there, I’m on my way.” I quickly hung up, tossing my phone on the bed. I stripped out of my nightgown rushing into the bathroom, I stood in front of the mirror brushing my teeth.
As soon as I was done, I jumped into the warm shower but I couldn’t savor the feeling as I left the bathroom quickly. I had picked up a black corporate shirt along with a black skirt, throwing it on. I couldn’t help but admire my figure in the mirror for a split second. The next minute, I was dashing out of my room carrying my black Hermes bag which contained a few documents, a small makeup kit, my phone and tissues.
I was too scared to check the time so after getting out of the elevator, I sprinted into the parking lot and headed straight into my car. The thought of murdering Andrew crossed my mind because why hadn’t he just stopped by to disturb me thereby waking me up as well.
Ugggggh, the time is 7:58, how in the world would I possibly arrive at the meeting in two minutes? Can’t I fly or something? And I knew certainly there would be traffic.
I blame Andrew!
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I finally arrived at the parking lot of the company at around 8:50 am, and Roseline had been updating me on the moves and the events taking place was basically to officially welcome the company we were about to form an alliance with, and my presence was crucial but luckily my V. P was present and took the lead in welcoming him. Rose had informed me that my father, whom she doesn’t know is truly my father, she basically referred to him as the major CEO didn’t look quite pleased all throughout the meeting. She wasn’t certain why but he didn’t seem pleased with either Andrew or me the CFO or just the whole alliance.
“Good morning, Miss Taylor. Welcome back.” The receptionist was rather happy to see me, I had forgotten this was the first time I was in the company since after the arrest. I was still awaiting the press conference the Kings had said they would do in order to clear my mind.
Maybe it will take place today?
I entered the elevator ignoring the looks and murmuring coming from the staff in the elevator and even before I walked in. I rolled my eyes in a full circle, chanting to myself these words.
“You got this, whatever today brings you got it. You’re strong, confident and enough.” I kept repeating to myself ignoring the whispering coming from the employees until the elevator dinged indicating I had arrived at the floor where the board room is located.
I was uncertain if dashing into the boardroom would be better or just walking elegantly like the sexy CFO Lorena swears I am. While debating, I observed that the meeting had come to an end and men in suits piled out of the room talking amongst each other. I hurriedly turned around scurrying into my office.
I took off my black coat and hung it on the coat rack. I let out a breath bringing out my lipstick tucked into my bag, I had drawn my eyebrow and combed out my hair while in traffic, the only thing left was my pink lipstick. I quickly applied it, bringing out the documents needed for the review of last month’s report, one in which we will present in front of the CEO, my dad, and he will decide if it was necessary to throw a party in order to announce the alliance or just hold a press release.
As I checked through the documents on my table, a knock came through the door and I tensed up until I saw Roseline grinning from ear to ear holding a cup of coffee in one hand and her other hand at her back.
“For you, Miss Lydia. Welcome back, I got you a box of donuts.” She smiled, dropping the box on my table. I tucked out my lips happily at this gift.
“Thank you so much, Roseline.” I took a sip out of coffee and savored the sweet taste, it was then I realized how famished I was. Thank Goodness, I got the donuts.
“You’re welcome ma’am.” She took a seat across from me and brought out her jotter which she often takes notes on.
“You just might get that raise.” We both laughed at my comment after taking a bite out of a chocolate glazed donut.NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.
“Okay, now fill me in on every single thing that was said at the meeting.”
“Alright ma’am, so first of all everyone was quite understanding of your absence. In fact some members believed you were still in prison, I could have sworn someone said, ‘Free Lydia!” We both chuckled at that, I mean it wasn’t publicly released yet that I was released, so I completely understood.