His Broken Beauty

|Eight|

I'm busily working on my computer about recent installments and the budget that should be made for the resort and for my presentation this evening when there's a soft knock at my door, I see the time and its 12:38.

"Come in" I say as the door opens and my boss, the owner of the resort walks in. I stand up,slightly adjust my wristwatch as I greet them with a smile.

"Mr and Mrs Hillcrest. Please,come in" I say as they smiles walking in,

Thank goodness the office is clean.
It smells like fresh coffee and the air con system which is OK.

I call in my PA when I press a button on the telephone.

They have a seat as I join just in time for my PA to knock and open the door.

"Good morning sir.....ma'am" Jane greets the bosses before turning to me.

" You called for me Ms Kings?" I hear her ask.

"Yes. Can you get us three cups of coffee?two cappuccino and a dark latte mocha" she nods as I hand her my credit card.

"Mr Hillcrest?Mrs Hillcrest?would you like something to eat with you'd coffees?" I asked politely.

"No thank you for me" Mr Hillcrest says.

"I'll have a small blueberry muffin" she says and I turn to look at Jane.

"And a blueberry muffin for Mrs Hillcrest. I'll get a chicken wrap with the usual KFC . You can also buy yourself something for lunch" I told her as she thanks me and leaves.

"Is there anything I can help you with?" I asked, sitting down on the single couch as they took the leather long couch opposite from me.

"Well, there is a resort promotion project occurring in New York from next week.
All reservations and accommodation will be taken care of. Every 5 star hotels and resorts around the world are to compete, my wife and I think we should send you, I mean, you've been in the industry not long yet you've done so much. The profit percentage we're getting are sky rocketing since you've taken over.
So what do you say Sophie?" Mr Hillcrest asks.

"I......yes. It would be a great privilege to represent Riverdale and Hillcrest Resort in New York. Looking forward to it sir....." I said and soon we're emerging into a different conversation about our daily lives.

The Hillcrest couple are like family to us.
They consider me like their own daughter and treat my kids like they are their grandchildren.

"I'll make sure to bake those cookies again for the boys" Mrs Hillcrest says and I nod.

"Oh yes. The boys love it. Jake is always wanting me to bake those but I can't bake them as well as you do Mrs Hillcrest" she laughs and waves me off.

"Oh stop it darling. You flatter me" she says in her heavy British accent.

"How is Hayden by the way?" I asked.

"Hayden is well. His last year in business law school before he comes here and takes over my place. Of course, your place is well secured. I don't think we can loose you Sophia" Mr Hillcrest says and I blush..

"Thank you sir" just then the door opens and Janet walks in with various parcel foods.

"Two cappuccinos, one dark latte mocha. A blueberry muffin, chicken salad wrap, and the usual KFC combo serve" Janet repeats as she places our food on the table.

"Thank you Janet. Did you get yourself something to eat?" I said asking her.

"Yeah. I also got KFC. Thank you Ms Kings for buying me lunch" she says as she hands me my card with both hands. A sign of respect around here.

"Your welcome Janet. Enjoy" I said as she leaves.

"You're very nice to your employees Sophie. That's really nice to see" I shrug sipping on my coffee latte.

"Well, I see it like, do unto others what you want others to do unto you. I treat them kindly,with respect, they don't disappoint and do their job well and they respect me. Win win" I said.

"Well, we'll be on our way then dear. Have a nice day Sophia. Give my love to the boys. Shall we have dinner together tomorrow?" Mrs Hillcrest asks.

"Sure. The boys will be excited for that one" I say as they both chuckle and leave.
After they leave, I eat lunch.