Tranquil

Opportunity

Three weeks later

"I'm so going to be late" I yelled as I put on my heels. "Just relax, you're going to get there on time" my roommate Monica said. "I can't relax, I'm not even completely ready nor have I eaten. You know I can't concentrate well when I'm hungry" I muttered while fixing my fishtail braid. Finally approving of my appearance that was a white button up long sleeve blouse, a pencil skirt, and black heels, I grabbed my bag and keys. "You look great. Here" Monica said making me turn around to see a muffin in her hand. "Thank you" I muffled taking a bite.
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The muffin wasn't enough. My stomach started growling as I sat in the waiting room. This is not good, my interview for an internship can not be screwed up not now I've waited four years for this. Working at Wright Enterprises would be amazing, having this chance to be interviewed by Jerry Wright is such an accomplishment. It's a prestigious company and is one of the best worldwide. Shit I think I'm going to puke. "Ms. Clark, I'm sorry to inform you that Mr. Wright is unavailable at the moment which results in this meeting to be rescheduled till 3 months from now" the blonde hair receptionist said. "No, this can't be. I've waited for this for so long please understand 3 months will certainly not do" I stuttered. "I'm sorry but if that's the case, you may go." "I'm sure Mr.Wright left his chief operating officer, Mr. Chandler, in charge of the company, can't he help?" I said exasperated. "Well I believe I can ask him. Oh and it's Mr. Malik by the way" she said before leaving. I know for a fact that the COO is Mr.Chandler, he's been the COO for years. Is she trying to ruin my chances here? Well it's working, I can't seem to stop shaking my leg. A moment later she came back. "Ms.Clark, Mr. Malik will see you now." She escorted me to his door and whispered "he has a meeting in fifteen minutes, I hope that's enough time for you." I looked down at her name tag which read Megan. "Thank you Megan" I said before turning the door knob. "Good luck" she mentioned before the door closed completely. Luck is exactly what I needed.

Zayn's pov

"What is it Megan?" I sighed. "Sir,there's a girl who wishes to see you as an alternative interviewer." "I have a meeting soon Megan, reschedule the interview. But sir, she really wants the job." "How bad?" "She pointed out to me that the chief operating officer was left in charge." Hmm smart one. "Alright bring her in but it will only be 15 tops." "This better be good" I muttered as I took out the interview questions.

Olivia's pov

The room was a bright, white, clean office. The chair at the desk was turned around facing away from me. The plank on the desk read Mr.Malik but I could've sworn the last time I check Mr.Chandler was the COO. I don't know who was sitting in the chair so I cleared my throat. The chair spun around and I was greeted by a pair of hazel eyes. "Zayn?" I gasped. "Do I know you?" he asked. Ouch. He chuckled at my shocked expression and said "I'm just kidding love, I remember you." He extended his hand and I shook it while glancing at my appearance. Phew. "How are you here? Where's Chandler?" I asked him. "Are you not delighted to se me Olivia?" "Yes, I am I was just prepared to talk to Chandler but you're here instead." "Well Chandler was offered a position as CEO at another company. He took the job and I was called in." "But you're so young." "Thanks for noticing" he smirked. "I received my degree in England in a short amount of time and interned for years. I was easily promoted because of what I do. I am in my last year of my masters and I was offered this position. So I'm here doing both. But enough of me, what brings you here?" He asked. "I'm here for the open position as Mr. Wrights assistant." Zayn frowned. "We have other opening positions as assistants, including mine." "You have Megan." "I can replace her" he spoke suddenly. "No thank you Mr. Malik" I politely declined. "Very well then shall we start this interview?" I nodded my head and waited for him to begin.

"What is your best skill and how do you think it can help this company?"
"My best skill is probably listening. I think listening is an important factor especially in a company since one must comprehend, understand, and abide to what must be needed done. Without listening the company would be unorganized and everything would fall."
"Interesting skill" Mr. Malik commented. "Tell me why you want the position as CEO's assistant instead of mine." He leaned forward in his desk. "Well I've always believed that I could impact someone and this company does an outstanding job at doing so. Being there to help the ceo, who runs this whole thing would be an honor." "And besides the new COO isn't that great" I teased. He chuckled. "You haven't seen what I can do babe."
Babe. His British accent and babe oh my. A rumbling noise made us both stop talking. Curse you stomach. Mr. Malik looked down at my stomach and asked "what's your favorite breakfast?" "Umm waffles and eggs why?" He raised his hand up while dialing his phone. "I need two plates of waffles and eggs. Two glasses of orange juice" he gave me a questioning look. I nodded my head." "That is all" he said hanging up. A door knocked and Zayn called for them to come in. Megan came in with a tray of two plates that had waffles and eggs, followed by two glasses of orange juice and placed them on a table with two chairs at the end. "Mr. Malik, you have less than five minutes till your meeting." "Reschedule it for an hour" he said not taking his eyes off me. "Yes sir"Megan spoke walking out. "Would you care for some breakfast Ms. Clark." My stomach rumbled. "I'll take that as a yes" he chuckled.

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We had an hour to eat and have small talk. We didn't speak about our encounter or what we were planning to talk about and that was fine since we were carried away in different topics. "That was good, Mr. Malik. Thank you." "I'm glad you enjoyed it and please call me Zayn when no ones around. Mr. Wright will personally call you to inform you about his decision on hiring you." "Thank you Zayn for this opportunity." "No problem love it was my pleasure seeing you again and maybe I'll get to see you more often?" "Maybe you will" I said shaking his hand.

Author's note
Made it more longer for you guys. What do you think about it please comment and let me know.