87 Where is he? 1 (1/2)
Zoey arrived at ASC late because Happy has downhearted since yesterday morning, she's worried that Happy might be ill or something. She first dropped her to the veterinarian to have her check.
”Good morning, Polly.” Zoey greeted the receptionist who was assisting the applicants. ”Good morning Ma'am Z. You're late, was there a problem?” Polly asked. Zoey looked relax and shake her head to answer Polly's remark. ”Nope, I sent my dog first to the have her checkup that's why I'm running late. HAHA!” Although Zoey's worried to her baby dog, she doesn't want that to affect her day in the office.
She still managed to attract attention from the male applicants and compliments from the girls that saw her going inside the building. ”Wow! That lady is so beautiful. I really need to be in this company by hook or by crook.” Said by one applicant.
”Are we sure that this is a respective company, that we are applying for? And not a modeling agency or artist network?” At the back of Polly's head, 'hahaha! If ever you guys see the director, your jaws will drop down in an instant.'
Neither did they all know that one applicant with a scar on his face was observing Zoey from afar. That applicant has an ill intention in entering the company.
”Okay. Does everyone have their own nameplate and application form? I am going to call you one by one. Proceed to the left side of the hall and wait inside the conference room. HR officials will do the interviewing. Is that all right?”
All applicants chorally answered Polly with ”Yes.”
Zoey entered their office, and to her surprise, Nickel wasn't there. ”It's already ten in the morning. Where is he?” When she went out of her unit with Happy, she saw Nickel's door closed and thought that maybe he already went out early. ”Maybe he is in a meeting right now.”
Zoey started her day with her usual routine. Check the papers and reports on her table, approving and signing financial reports and monitoring the cash flow for the month. Nothing special on this day expect that Nickel didn't advise her about his agenda. He always sends her a message whenever he will attend a meeting or an event. Whether he will be late or not, Zoey will always know it before she starts her day. But today is different, not even a single hi was sent to her since Saturday.
Before the day ends, Zoey checked her phone for the nth time. Waiting if Nickel already sent her a message without her noticing it but until this time her phone is as empty as it was when she left it inside her drawer.
She picked up her landline and dialed of May. ”Hey! Hi, May. May I ask did you know where is Director Fuentes.” She paused for a while and think of a better reason why she is asking him. ”I have an important report to give him and I need him to sign it as soon as possible.” Hopefully, this reason of hers is enough for May.
”Oh, I'm sorry Zoey. I didn't receive anything from the Director. Maybe he is in an important deal. I don't know where he is. I'm sorry. I will let you know once he made a call or send me a message.” May replied.
She was left with nothing other than contacting the person itself but because of what had happened last Friday night, Zoey decided to wait until the man reappears before her.