Chapter Eight - Annalia

Violetta's POV

As usual, I go to work but I couldn't help but ponder on the interview I took yesterday. I mean, I know I won't receive an email so early but, it's merely... bothersome. My kids had wrapped up eating their breakfast and I was done packing my extraordinarily full and curly hair.

Just as I opened the door, I saw a familiar lady. She was a beautiful blonde young woman with glowing skin, hair, and fancy clothes. She was wearing a white jumpsuit, golden bracelets, earrings that reflected the sun's light, a white hat along a glamorous white handbag that conformed to the nude high heel.

She looked like a complete angel, although, I was still trying to figure out what an angel would want to do with me. I glimpsed at the white Lamborghini Veneno roadster with a muscular man inside it and I was even more dumbfounded because I knew that thing cost millions of dollars.

"Hello", The blonde lady said in a nice tone. "Hi, do I know you?" I asked. "Ouch, you don't even remember me. Well, I'm the woman that interviewed you." She said, smiling brightly.

I knew I had seen her somewhere before. Her presence in my house made me believe I got the job, sending a massive jolt of hope up my spine. "Oh, sorry, I must've forgotten," I said back to her. "It's ok. You're probably wondering why I'm here, well, that's because you got the job!" she exclaimed happily. "And we need to change your wardrobe if you're working in that office." She added. My mouth plunged. I got the job even without schooling.

How? Was the only question in my head at the moment.

"It's ok, I know you're shocked, now with that, who are these little cuties over here?" She asked looking at my kids with admiring eyes. "I'm not little," Nickolas scoffed offended. "Oh, of course, you aren't, you look so strong already," She said back earning a smile.

I cut into their conversation and answered. "These are my kids. Nikolas, Naomi, and Nora. I introduced them to her. She gave me a warm smile and signed towards her car.

"To where?" I asked as we left my apartment. "Shopping."

It's odd to say but I've never once gone shopping, except for groceries. Even when I did that, I always had a somewhat tight budget.

"I have to drop my kids at school and I have jobs to get to," I said back looking at her surprised face. "Oh, is the salary, not enough? How about we up to it to 40,000 dollars a month then." She said.

"No, no, no, it's enough but I still have to quit the other jobs so.. um," I said shyly. "I'll handle it and we'll drop off your kids at school first, just lead the way," She said while walking towards her car. I didn't think the space would've been enough but she made it work. "I'll sit in front and you can sit at the back with your kids, is that ok?" She asked. I nodded and got my kids into the car and myself too then I put Nora on my lap

I told the driver the name of their school and he drove off. I'm probably stupid for letting them just drive to where I don't know, but she doesn't look harmful, I hope. We dropped off my kids at school and drove off once again.

The car stopped and the man opened the door to reveal a huge mall in front of us. The lady was already standing outside the car which made me scammer out of it to meet her position.

The power she held as she stood upright, such confidence beaming in her eyes and through her straight posture baffled me. She knew my house, and possibly all my jobs and that scared me a little.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Annalia Evans. You can call me Anna." She said. This woman changed my perspective of rich people. I thought they were snobby bitches and brats but she was nothing like that. She began to walk and I followed behind her while the big man pursued behind us. We got to the 3rd floor of the mall and went into the Louis Vuitton store.

The thoughts started coming back and my body began to shake.

What if people laugh at me?

What if I'm not good enough?

Do I even deserve this job talkess of a new wardrobe?

"Are you ready?". Anna's voice snapped me out of my trance, though I didn't stop shaking. We eventually walked into the store and I can't explain my astonishment.

I couldn't stop peeping at all the different items. It was truly a magnificent view.

"OK, so, as you know, a house will be provided and your walk-in closet will be huge. It will have different sections for different clothing and accessories. As I said, it's huge, so don't be shy, and let's start with bags. Don't look at the price tag, just pick about 10 bags that you like from here. We will go to other stores too, so, go on." She said effortlessly.

I still stood in my place not taking a step and looking at her. 10 bags from here can take me to any college, rent me a big house, and even pay for my children's fees to a private school, yet, she wants me to pick.

After she ran out of patience, she spoke "You know what, I'll help you. How about I'll pick some bags and you will tell me if it's nice or not"

"You don't need to worry, it's not my money, it's my brother's and it's like a penny to him. Ok." She said trying to soothe me. But that made it worse. Is it not her money?

"Does he know?" I asked. "Of course, he knows. Look, you are working at a popular place with a rich man so you need to show up with the expensive stuff. Don't think about it too much, just be free and have some fun, it will all be ok." She said still trying to appease me.

I felt slightly better and followed her to where the bags were being sold. I can't believe I got the job. I can't believe I was hired.

As I walked a small smile grew on my face, somehow mocking my father who told me I wouldn't amount to anything. However, a part of me encouraged not to get too excited. It's not rare for me to be let down.

Anna walked over to the bag section and I followed behind. She picked up a big brown bag and asked me if I liked it which I said it was nice. She picked out many lovely bags with different colors and designs but I couldn't help to look at the price tags. How does a human being buy one bag for over 20 grand? That's already over half of my salary.

She noticed me looking at the price tags in awe and put her hand on my shoulder. "As I said, this isn't my money." She whispered not realizing that made me feel even worse. She noticed the look on my face and apologized. "How about I go put these bags aside and we can pick out some nice perfumes, and I'll try to pick out less expensive ones, ok." She exclaimed.

She went on and I observed once again. I took on the nice aroma of the beautifully scented perfumes and I couldn't get enough of it. Some smelt like roses while others like candy. And the only one I picked out myself was the one that smelt like my grandma, like the wet lilies and sunflowers in the rain. She picked out 9 different perfumes and we went to pay for them all. Anna didn't let me see the receipt, instead, when we left, she put it in the bin.

I was happy we were done until she went in another direction. "Hey, the car park is the other way," I told her.
"I'm aware, we aren't done yet, we still need to get at least 50 shoes, 100 outfits, a bunch of jewelry, and some more bags and perfumes. A girl needs to have different options of clothes to wear. Don't you think?" She implored.

I stared at her thunderstruck and she gazed back with a smile. "No, umm. Thanks but I can't pay you back for all of this and I'm not ready to be in debt for a few pieces of material."

"You do know I rented the whole shop right? So if we don't go there, you will be wasting money. Do you want that?" She asked tilting her head to the right.

Shit. She rented the shop out. Is she crazy? Does she not like people? She began to walk taking my silence as her answer and I scrambled to catch up with her. I pitied the man who was following us. He was carrying a bunch of bags from shopping at Louis Vuitton. He went to drop them in the car so I guess he will be back. "No need to worry, these expenses go to the business credit card. Look at it as an investment."

After a whole 4 hours, I was exhausted. We were in Gucci at the moment and Anna was looking at a set of belts. I'm still trying to figure out how this woman can walk around for hours in those heels. We had already picked out a bunch of shoes, dresses, jeans, bags, shirts, hoodies, belts, tees, cargo pants, and about forty of every possible piece of clothing you could name, but she still wanted more. We have been to about 20 different stores picking out many things from each while the man whose name is Joshua went to the car repeatedly to drop the things we bought.

I took off over to Anna and notified her I needed to pick up my kids from school, hoping she would let me leave. "Oh, sure. They must be hungry, how about we go over to the office to settle some paperwork while your kids eat some food? That sounds ok right? Oh, and can you please wait for another 20 minutes? The things we bought couldn't fit in the car, so we had to wait for another one to come.

We will also take a bigger car so it will be more comfortable for you and your kids to stay in." She said. "Ok, I'm fine with that."

We bought the final set of items from Gucci and sat at a corner of the store with all the bags beside us. We sat there in silence then Anna picked up one of the shopping bags and began to search for something. She brought out an outfit and accessories and told me to put them on. Rushing me into the small dressing room, I began to put on the clothes.

I wore a dress that fell mid-thigh and had a beautiful beige shade with a Gucci belt, along with black leather boots, a handbag, and golden hoop earrings.

I looked at myself in the mirror feeling so beautiful and rich, yet so ugly and poor. This wasn't me...

I was happy. As happy as I could get.

I walked out of the dressing room and Anna delivered me a kind smile, sauntering toward me. "You look great" she exclaimed excitedly."Well, thanks but why am I wearing these now?" I asked. "Because you are going to meet your new boss and you need to look good. The first impression is everything." She responded.

After a while of waiting, Anna popped a very disturbing question.

"Not to be nosy, but do you mind telling me how you got your kids? I can't help but keep making random theories." She asked. I reluctantly answered feeling uncomfortable.

"Well, thanks for asking. Most people jump to conclusions. It's personal and it's hard to talk about but I can assure you I wasn't sleeping around" I answered.

"Oh, ok, good to know... It must've been tough, huh, taking care of them all by yourself."

"It was."

"Yeah, but I can see you're strong. I mean, 4 part-time jobs and you still take them to school." she applauded. "Yep," I responded and once again then the sheepish silence returned.

The car came back after a few more minutes and Joshua took the bags away. We got into a red Bentley Bentayga and he drove off. As we were in the car, Anna brought out a makeup set and began to work on me.

She didn't do much, instead, she only put on a faint colored blush, mascara, and a tinted lip gloss. I couldn't help but glance at the car mirror without anyone noticing. She made it look like I wasn't even wearing any makeup. We picked up my kids from school and started driving again to the next destination.

"Momma, you look pretty" Naiomi complimented, trying desperately to get in the car. "Thank you," I said smiling at her. "Mummy, where are we going?" Nora murmured with her cute voice."We're going somewhere nice so make sure you behave" I whispered. She sent me a precious smile and I pecked her forehead.

We arrived at the massive office and I saw the excitement in my kid's eyes. Nikolas let out a big "WOW" from his mouth, pressing his face against the car window to get a better view of the office. We came down from the vehicle and I clasped my kids by their hands. We all took the elevator to the 16th floor.

It looked ornate and grand. I spotted a reception office and a receptionist just like the other floors, but this one was the fanciest. The strange thing was, it was empty.

My kids immediately loosened their grips from my hands and started jumping around the hall. I was about to chase after them when Anna spoke up.

"You can leave them to explore, let's go" she exclaimed. "Isabelle, make sure they don't get into trouble," she said directing her question to the receptionist with dyed hair. We walked off to a wooden door and she knocked on it. I was expecting to hear come in but instead, I heard "go away" from a gruff manly voice.

She opened the door despite the reply from the unknown person. I quietly tipped in behind Anna to spot a man in a white fitted shirt with a loosened tie and a few loose buttons.

He had brown silky hair, green eyes, and slightly pink lips. I could see he was built because his muscles were bulging out of his shirt. He was the definition of a Greek God and was big enough to break me without trying.

I stood, admiring the man sculpted especially by God as I zoned out of reality. "Don't mind him, he's just lonely", Said Anna as she walked over to the curtains in the office and spread them apart letting the sun pierce through the glass windows.

"What do you want? "he asked rudely and shot Anna a glare. Is this the man I'm working with? He better straighten out his attitude. "This is your new assistant, Violetta."

He looked in my direction and eyed me from head to toe and ultimately our eyes locked for a quick moment before he promptly looked away. "Yeah, sure" he acknowledged looking back at the computer In front of him while I stood there awkwardly.

Anna scoffed and exited the office, dragging me along with her. We took a left turn to glimpse an oak door and opened it. I saw my kids eating pizza in a lounge. It had a dining table and parlor combined with comfortable-looking grey chairs and sofas.

There was a small fireplace and white curtains that lit up the room along with a beautiful chandelier hanging in the center of the room. It had a small black shelf with trophies and other things in it and a nice rug and coffee table between the grey sofas. This place was magnificent.

Nikolas ran up to me and handed me a slice of pizza asking me if I wanted it. I realized how hungry I was then took it from his hand and thanked him.

"Your kids are great. And cute" Anna uttered. "That's their first impression on people, till you stay with them for a week. They are cute but tiring" I retorted. "I can't say I don't relate" she chuckled.

I sat on the gray sofa eating my pizza while Anna went to grab the showcase of food on the table. Naomi wiped her hand full of ketchup on her shirt and anger bubbled up in me. She was wearing a freaking white pink shirt.

I ran over to her and hit her little hands then began to scold her and explain how it's bad to do that. She puffed her lips out and they began to quiver and I was sure she was going to burst into tears.

As much as I don't want her making a scene, I wouldn't let her play victim on me. "We don't do that, ok", I scolded again, making sure to reduce my tone and smile.

She eventually calmed down and continued to play with her siblings. They were making so much noise and I was afraid I was disturbing people in the office. Anna noticed my worried look and she said "Don't worry, no one outside can hear anything happening in here.".

This must be some private agency with soundproof rooms. I sat down with Anna and we talked a little more about how things will work out now that I was hired.

"So, let me sum it up. On Monday, you start work. We have hired a driver to pick up your kids from their school and take them home, so they will be at the new apartment already. All you need to do is carry a few important items and bring them over to the apartment. You'll be given a start-off salary of 10,000 dollars so you can settle down and buy groceries and clothes for your kids and yourself. The only expenses we are taking care of are your children's school fees and your house rent so feel free to change their school to a private one. Work starts at 9 am and ends by 7 pm and you have Friday off, mostly for family time and all. When you get to work, you'll be taken through everything you need to know. That's it." She babbled.

"Oh wow, that's a lot. Thank you so much for everything, I promise won't let you down." I replied. " I know you won't, but you do need to sign these papers though" she spoke handing me a thin booklet and a pen. I took permission to read and began.

The contract spoke about how I might be disclosed on social media because of Mike's popularity and that I can't leave the organization except if I'm fired for at least a year and after the year is over, I'll be free to go. It also talked about health insurance and how the company takes care of it. It was basic and simple.

I signed off the papers and went home with my kids. Today was great. I arrived at my house and thanked the driver for dropping me at home then went on inside.

Smiling energetically, I tucked my kids into bed and went to my room to sleep. Things were working out great so I took these few minutes to thank God for the opportunity he had blessed me with before I washed up and got into bed.

I slept peacefully today knowing that things were working out well for me.

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School starts tomorrow guys, so get ready for work. I pray you all have great days. I'll try to update at least twice a week, so stay tuned for the next chapter😁

Q and A
1. What do you think about Anna?

2. If you were offered this job, would you take it?

3. What are you wearing for school tomorrow?

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