Her Scent

Chapter 5 - The Contract-

Mia's POV

I am now sitting in a reserve table for two. I came her before 3 pm, it is still 2:45 pm, maybe I'm just used to be early always. As a teacher, I must be earlier than my pupils. I noticed that when I arrived someone who is wearing black vest and white long sleeve polo which I knew is a crew or a waiter of the restaurant is waiting with his hands with a small green board on his right hand, written there is my name. I moved to the spot where the man were standing. When I'm four step nearer. I said 'hi' to the man.

You're Ms. Mia Aalena ? He asked.

Yeah, I'm Mia Gallado Forrey.
I answered.

This way miss. He assist me to the reserve table for two persons. It has a very nice view. Even we are in the ground area of the hotel, I can still see the view of Almania. We are place in the left side of the restaurant. It is secluded from other tables. It is a very private place and also sound proof. I can see the walls patted with a thick white leather. In my left side where I am seated, is a full horizontal window where I can see the view outside. When I sit down, the crew or the waiter who assist me in here, close the door and leave the room. I am now alone in this secluded area. While waiting for madame Athena, I'm wandering my eyes. I can see that the place was huge, it is decorated with amazing crafts. The wall were designed with different paintings and I know its worth a million. I like painting and I also know how to paint. By just seeing those, I know its very expensive. It has a touch of french style materials. The carving of the chair where I was seated was also elegant, I think, I'm not good enough to sit on this kind of chair. While talking to myself about the outrageous look of the place, I heard a click from the door. I lift my head to the side where the door is, and saw Madame Athena entering the place.
I suddenly stand and take a half bow with my head.

No need for formality dear. She said while she's closing the door.

Sit down, she ordered.

I sit down with her in my front. She's smiling at me. Then, i heard another click from the door. The waiter brought the menu to us. Madame Athena, ordered something that I don't know how to utter, it is french. Then, madame give the menu to me. As I read it, well, I don't know how to read it. So I just order the most known part of the menu, the pasta...

Creamy seafood pasta, please. I utter. I smile bitterly as I gave back the menu. I think madame didn't recognize that I'm uneducated with this kind of stuff.

As the food arrived. We started eating. She ordered a wine which I only understand the word 'vintage'. She poured some wine on my glass and to hers also.

I tasted it and it taste like a sweet candy melting in my mouth. It's really refreshing and it taste great.

As we enjoy our wine. I asked her about the discussion we have yesterday.

Madame Athena, I just want to ask what is it you want me to do? You said yesterday on our conversation that you want me to do something that involves your son. You want me to be his secretary. But I will still refuse that offer ma'am. Im here to be firm with my decision. I'm sorry if that sounds offending. I said to her with eye to eye contact.

She just smile at me. ..

I know your a firm woman, because your a teacher, I am a teacher also, so I really know what is on your mind. We teachers have morals, we don't want anybody to digrade us. Though we are not given enough compensation but we are doing our best to uplift the Learners given to us. She said.

I nod for agreement.

Please her me out first before you stand with your decision. She continued.