My Innocent Girl novel Chapter 2

I glanced here and there whilst moving forward. There were many cabins, followed by many rooms. There were different names written at their door and the building was way too luxurious to work in.

"Who are you?" I heard a voice and my heartbeat raced. I turned around and saw Mr. Brown standing with his hands in his jeans' pockets.

"I-I... I am here for the second interview, sir"

He looked at his watch. "I thought the time was 7:15 and I never think wrong. The time right now is 7:45. Why do you think I'd take your interview now?"

I looked down as I realized my mistake. I curse myself for thinking that I'd wake up after five minutes. If only I had woken up, I would have been here on time.

"I apologize, sir. Please don't think that I am not sincere. I just overslept, that would never be repeated" I finally spoke.

I don't really get afraid a lot and I always speak my mind so that others can understand me instead of misunderstanding me.

He sighed. "Meet me in my cabin at 8" he left.

Where is his cabin?

Oh yeah, I better hurry and ask the receptionist.

I went down to reception. "Um... where is Mr. Brown's cabin?"

"Which one?"

I stared at her blankly. How am I to know that?

"Ah... he told me that I should meet him at his cabin in 15 minutes. Now, do you have any idea where?" I questioned her as I found myself very confused.

"Yes. You should go to the second room on the second floor itself. That is his interview room, and also his cabin. But remember, the next time you are asked to go to his cabin, go to the first room on the second floor. Okay?"

"Oh, okay. Thank you" I smiled at her. "My name's Ashley by the way"

"Great to meet you, Ashley. Kate here"

"Bye Kate" I left the reception with a smile.

I reached the second room and I can see Mr. Brown written on the door. I can go inside already, but should I wait till it is 8? It is still 7:58.

I decided to wait and as it turned 8, I knocked on the door.

I went inside and he was sitting in his seat.

"12 seconds late, what were you thinking?" he looked at me.

What is this guy?

"Sir... 12 seconds..." I wanted to cry and laugh at the same time.

"Anyway" he closed his laptop. "Your resume?"

"Yes sir!" I handed him my file and kept standing because he didn't tell me to sit down. I mean, I don't need it anyway.

"Hm," he handed me it back. "Now tell me about yourself"

"I... I am Ashley Jones-"

"Anything to let me and my sisters meet every once in a while"

He nodded as he stood up. "Great. But this isn't it" he smirked. "Get ready for your task one"

Ashley

"Get ready for your task one" he smirked and I nodded.

"Follow me" he ordered and I followed him as he led us to some distinct corner. He looked at the small sensor at the corner of the door and it opened. It was... iris recognition.

We went inside and trust me, it all felt like I am doing some high-level FBI work.

As I stepped inside, he stopped. "You have completely five minutes, find the 56th desktop, and write an email convincing Mr. Houston to agree to 6% shares other than 10%. Only one chance, no mistakes accepted and yes", he looked at me. "I mean it"

Before my brain was able to process any doubts, he left the room. Five minutes, girl.

I looked at the room. It was very big, more like a hall. I hurriedly looked for the 56th PC, but there were many. They were lined, but if I started counting, it is gonna take a very long time. I skipped some of them and suddenly noticed that every fifth computer is marked with a number. The first one was not marked, so it is not my fault. How was I to know that there are any numbers?

I followed the numbers and almost ran till I reached 55th and then I used the computer next to it.

I switched it on. It was on sleep, and Gmail was on.

Now, how can I convince him when I don't even have any knowledge of his weakness? I don't even know about him at all. But I have to do this.

I started writing. I wrote common things, mainly how important this deal is for him and us, and that 6% is more than enough, etc. I can't mention any personalized pros or cons because I haven't even read his file or contract.