Chapter 5 CEO visit (1)

JUNE POV

I stood awhile waiting to get the confirmation that Ava was asleep. Hearing her lightly snore proved that she was knocked out already, knowing Ava very well she is the deepest sleeper to ever grace the earth.

I know that I have kept an important secret of my identity from everybody I had ever known, and everyone who trusts me and I feel bad about it but it was not the right time to tell them yet although I wish I could confide in my best friend the most about my past, the silence was for the best, I didn't want to put another person in trouble because of me and my past.

Sneakily I hurried out of the house and made my way to the downtown gym, my anger-relieving gym. It was still past four so I knew the gym was still open even if it was not I would knock it down to get in.

I made my way to my private locker and changed my outfit into a comfortable pair of shorts and a sports bra and then I took on the punching bag in my private gym compartment. This was a more secretive place when the gym is packed and filled like it is right now.

Non-stop I kept throwing blow after blow immensely filled with rage, all of what Ava told me coming back to me.

A hand was placed on my shoulders which abruptly stopped me.

"What's the problem?" A familiar voice asked, I knew only she and a few others had the right in this private room.

" The Italians are here," I rasped through gritted teeth exploding within with anger.

"We are well aware of that, they have always been here, our informant has picked up on most of them present in the city but we are not certain as to whether they are mobsters or businessmen, '' Alexa explained.

" How come I wasn't aware of that till now?" I asked back, turning to face her.

" Well, if only you made out time to check your private message then hell you wouldn't be this surprised. And besides, you are not the boss of me, I am only doing this for the sake of your family's past alliance with mine." She rasped back and exited the gym room immediately.

It was at this point I realized how much I have messed up, I let my anger get the better part of me, and knowing Alexis well she hates it when she is yelled at or blamed unjustly. She has helped me a lot all these years, now I feel guilty knowing that I blamed her in a fit of rage.

A wise man once said to me never let your anger rule you, because it is your anger and you are the boss of it.

I blew out a frustrated breath I did not know I was holding in, took off the punching gloves, and sat resting my back against the wall. Sobbing till I fell asleep. Truly the gym was the only place I poured out my heartfelt emotions.

*******

It was a brand new day, Ava and I spent most of our morning arguing as to why I should let her prepare for work.

"You need rest, Ava you're still a little weak and besides today there will be more work than usual considering that a very important personality will be visiting to discuss business so I suggest you rest for today." I tried to explain to her, but she shook her head vehemently.

"I may be weak but most definitely not at heart, I need to get back my life, I am so damn tired of being tied up in here counting the ceiling and naming the flies that pass around, not to mention naming all the lizards around here. Do you know we have a lot of them? She questioned and I sighed

Listen June, whatever has happened has happened but I don't want it to define my future," Ava tried to explain as calmly as she possibly can.

I must say I did find a little reason in what she said. Tying her in here will only force her to reminisce on the past but if she is out there then at least for a short while other emotions will block the past. I thought for a while and then leisurely nodded my head in confirmation of her request. She squealed in excitement and gave me a curt hug.

"But promise me you won't strain yourself, if possible let me do some of your work for you okay."

"Alright, Captain." She fakes saluting before jogging off to go take her bath.

Ava and I got ready for work, she seemed rather happy unlike what I expected, but all the same, I was happy for her.

"Just before we go, I would like to remind you that a VVIP guest will be dropping by for some meeting, so Caro the boss may be a little bit over the edge today, plus it means more work today, so expect a tiring day," I told her, and she shrugged nonchalantly, beaming like a child on a carousel.

" Right now, anything that gets my mind off my problems and my arse off that bed will do just fine for me, besides I was always born ready'' She said while going over her whole outfit one last time before we left.

Getting to work, Ava had to deal with all the workers smuggling her and welcoming her back. If you haven't noticed she is quite popular around here. I mean what do you expect of an extrovert? I rolled my eyes and left her for her unannounced welcome party. Thankfully, the incident of the night only remained within the four walls of that room.

After a while, she met me in a locker room

"Did you see that bea, I am loved?" She chimed excitedly. I felt happy for her that I thought maybe letting her get back to work was not such a bad idea. Oh, how I love getting my life back" she added.

" Well, I guess that's good for you," I replied before getting back to my work.

The eatery was closed to customers but we were so busy as hell tidying the whole place even though we all knew that the CEO was bound to use the VIP room only. But Miss Caroline kept on nagging and commanding the whole workers, to tidy the whole place that was already sparkling white. Geeze! That woman is always extra.

Miss Caroline is a 30-year-old woman, she still looks young with radiating fair skin. Her face was filled with makeup, her red lipstick smeared on her lips making her look like a blood-sucking demon, as usual, and her perfume would have made the whole workers vomit if they were not used to it already. In general, she always goes way out of normal with her style.

She stands with poise in her knee-length pencil skirt coupled with a white top and a few buttons down in a sultry manner not forgetting a blazer that matches her skirt and a black pencil heel. an aura of professionalism oozes out of her which explains why she is respected. I wonder what I would look like if I were to dress like

"Perfection is all I want to see around Knight kitchen today," she clasps, taking me off my thoughts. No one dares protest knowing fully well that Caroline can do and undo and besides the pay is way above normal so we most certainly just put up with anything.

After a long three hours of nonstop work, we finally finished.

"You have worked hard today. Now go and tidy up your uniforms, remember to look your best." Miss Caro ordered before turning back towards her office

The workers were dispatched with gloomy faces as they all pat their sore muscles.

"We should be given a huge tip for today's hard work. Look my body is so sour.'' Ava whined with a pout as she stretched out her sore muscles. "However, I do feel sorry for chef Zi though as a chef he has got to work more.", Ava added with a worried expression for our all-time chef pal.

" Well the chefs work more, and also get paid more, I think it's a balanced equation," I said as she washed off her sweaty face.

"I guess you are right." Ava agreed.

The workers all proceeded to change their uniform to the spare one, which was stashed in their locker.

A pair of white shirts with the name 'KNIGHTS KITCHEN' boldly written on it, coupled with a pair of black skirts and canvas for the ladies, while the guys wore jeans instead of a skirt.

All-female workers put their hair in a bun, with little mandatory makeup.

"He is already here." an intercom announcement was made causing everyone to panic.

All the employees at knights kitchen gather beside the red carpet meant for the guest entrance. They all stood with their heads bowed as though a royal was arriving.

Ava poked me with her elbow to get her attention.

"Did Miss Caro add another layer of red lipstick on her lips or are my eyes playing tricks on me? She looks like a blood-sucking vampire." This statement almost made me laugh out loud, but I controlled my laughter, although a smile lingered on my lips for a while.

"Welcome to knight kitchens sir." the whole employee greeted in unison

"Welcome, sir." Miss Caro greeted them afterward in a very calm voice that caused everyone to shock as it was their first time hearing her speak in such a loving manner.

All formalities went smoothly, the CEO and his guest were all already settled in the VIP lounge.

"You all should remain alert, our guests will be served food when their meeting is over. Remember if you still want to remain here another day then be on your best behavior." Miss Caro threatened before walking away

Looking at her thick face filled with makeup, I could not help but scoff internally.