Of Roses & Briefcase

Chapter 4

I couldn't believe what's in front of me. It's that lady again. Razlan's eyes were wide and as round as the snooker balls. They were both stunned for a minute but he quickly kept his cool. Deep down inside he was actually ashamed of himself for the what had happened in the lift just now. He then cleared his throat and said, " Assalamualaikum, please have a seat." While standing as a sign of respect.

So.. She's here for a job eh? This is going to be interesting!

"Waalaikumussalam, thank you." Myra responded to his salam, throwing a hesitant smile. She then handed her resume to him. Razlan took a hold of the paper and read it quietly.

Oh, wow! She's a major in Aircraft Design Engineering.That's really impressive! What else.. He started screening the paper slowly. Uish, she graduated from the University of Cranfield, United Kingdom.

"So.. Tell me about yourself and what are your expectations in working with us?" Said Razlan politely while leaning on his leather seat.

"I am Myra Khaleeda Binti Mohammad, I'm 26 years old, just graduated from the University of Cranfield in the UK with a major in Aircraft Design, well I know most of the people whom have heard what my major is would be surprised, why did I picked that course and how it doesn't really suit for a lady to be in that field. When I was small, my father always brought me to the airport to see the planes. There weren't that many last time, and most of the designs were pretty much alike. So I started drawing planes and decorate them, throughout the years of growing up, designing new models, decorating the interior and exterior became my passion and hobby too. That's when I realized that I want to do what I love for living and I will definitely be enjoying each and every bit of it and make it as memorable as it can be. And to answer your question, my expectations are pretty much high with this company, as it has always been a dream working with this company, you've flown all over the country, succeeded very well with it, I know how I can improve myself by polishing my skills and will try my very best to come out with unique and incredible ideas for the new plane designs to attract more people to fly with us and inshaaAllah to bring this company closer to a higher ranking in the Aviation Business Worldwide." Finally exhaling the air she breathed after a while talking nonstop.

Razlan was amazed by her words, he didn't even blink his eyes when she was talking, he likes staring at her beautiful fair skin with rosy cheeks and her love-shaped face structure, adding on with her pear-shaped nose and her little round dark brown eyes.

Well, he got to always keep his cool eh? He ran his fingers through his hair, thinking of what other questions should he asks, anything, so he could listen to her voice again.

Suddenly, he remembered something. He grabbed his telephone and called out on his secretary, Susan.

"Susan, can you please bring two cups of tea and also the paper bag I asked you to keep last time. Thanks!" He put the telephone down, and he smiled at her. A short while later, Susan came in with the requested items and left the room right after.

"Please Miss Myra, have a drink. Oh and take this, try it on. I hope it's the same size though, as a token of apology from me, sincerely. I'm really sorry for what happened.. You know. Yeah." Explained Razlan shyly while playing with the spoon in the cup.

Myra took a sip from the vintage cup and began to see what's in the bag. She took out a green baju kurung from the bag and immediately put it back inside. She shook her head disagreeing, "No Sir, I can't accept this.."

"Please Miss Myra, I want you to have it. I don't wanna feel bad about myself and I really hope you can forgive me. I didn't mean to..you know.. Stare. Hmm please?"

Haih. Why does he has to bring up this topic?! Like it wasn't awkward enough to add on more. She then nodded just to keep his mouth shut and she just wanted to forget about the embarrassing incident. "Err. Apology accepted and umm. I'm sorry too. But really you don't have to do all this, Sir."

"Why are you apologizing to me for hmm?" Asked Razlan in confusion. "For.. Saying that you're an arrogant man.." Replied Myra guiltily.

"Well, you're only forgiven in two conditions. Number 1: You change your clothes now.. Hmm.. Number 2: I'll let you know later once I've made up my mind on what's the next condition, how's that sound to you?" Razlan wiggled his eyebrows and gave her a huge smile. He purposely made up with the conditions just to teased her after seeing her adorable guilty face. Without any disagreement, she nodded to his conditions.

"Oh and Congratulations Miss Myra Khaleeda, you've just been hired! Please meet my secretary, Susan, to sign the agreements and she'll brief to you on when to start and other work-related stuff. I'm expecting a lot from you, Good Luck!"