Chapter 8 The Elites

• My day in school went blurred. My head is spinning as to why these things are happening to me. All my life I wanted a simple life but it was so hard to achieve.
• "Hey, Athea! Do you want to have extra income?"
• I look at Mia. "Sure. Tell me about it."
• "Well my Uncle is looking for an additional service crew since I cannot do the job because my mom got in an accident and I'm going to replace her in cooking."
• "Oh, Is this the one you're telling me about this big company that is having an event in the late evening?"
• "Yes! The elite in this state are going to be there! Money. Money. Money is everywhere!"
• "Oh."
• "Why, aren't you excited? Who knows you can catch one business tycoon!"
• "Not interested Mia."
• "What! Are you kidding me? Women are so desperate to take a glimpse of them. They are the epitome of money and power. So, are you in or not?"
• "Okay, I'll accept the job for the money ONLY." I emphaze at her.
• Mia rolled her eyes. "Whatever Athea. You already know this night, right?"
• "What!? I thought about tomorrow evening?"
• "No! It's tonight. After our shift here we will proceed to the hotel where the party will be held."
• "But-"
• "No buts! I already have your uniform, so you don't need to back down." Then she smiles like an evil woman.
• "How do you know my size? Anyway, Can I see it?" I feel like something is off.
• "Nope. Now, let's focus on our job here. Shall we?"
• Mia is really weird. Anyway, we started accepting customer orders.
• "We're lucky we don't have that many customers tonight or else I don't have energy later."
• "Right, let's start packing and we will go to the hotel."
• Mia and I quickly clean the La Cafe.
• "Bye, Simmon and Lily!"
• "Bye Athea and Mia! Take care of you both!"
• "We will!"
• We went outside and walked to the parking lot where Mia's car is located. I didn't know I fell asleep in Mia's car.
• "Wake up..wake up, Athea."
• "Shit. I'm sorry. I fell asleep."
• "It's okay. Let's go."
• When I was outside the car. I am damn speechless. We're in the most luxury hotel in this state. The lights and the style. Just Wow. So Mia is not joking, isn't she?
• I looked at Mia and I found her staring at the hotel. Like me she was mesmerized.
• "Wow! I can't believe we're going inside! This is a dream!"
• "Yeah. I think we should head inside. You told me your uncle doesn't tolerate late employees ."
• "You're right ! I almost forgot. The view is so majestic. Let's go."
• There are lots of bodyguards roaming around the hotel. The security is that tight. It only means this hotel is exclusive for the elite.
• When we were nearly in the entrance of the hotel a woman that had neatly bun hair approached us.
• "Yes, Ma'am? What can I do for you?"
• "We were hired as a service crew for tonight's event." Mia replied.
• "Can I have your Id?"
• "Ofcourse."
• We give her our ID's.
• She scans our ID's and talks to her earphones. She asked if we really hired a crew for this event. After some confirmation she let us in. But instead we walked to the main entrance, she led our way to the backdoor.
• The back of the hotel is heavily guarded also. We undergo a thorough check up before we can enter the hotel. There are two elevators and each elevator is guarded by two guards. They look like men in black.
• We headed to the elevator and one guard followed us. Mia and I made eye to eye contact. Jeez. I feel like we are some kind of a criminal.
• Atlast! we arrived at our designated floor. There are two guards stationed there. What is this all about their bodyguards? Another middle woman approached us. One thing is for sure they have common posture. A poker face and intimidating aura.
• "This way."
• We can't say a word or a response because she immediately walks away. Okay. I get it they are all time conscious.
• We pass two corners and stop at the one big door. I think this is the kitchen area. She opens the door and we walk inside.
• "Mr. Rick, they are here."
• "Oh! Thank you Ms. Sancha."
• "Uncle Rick!" Mia hugged his uncle.
• His uncle hugged Mia. "How's your mother?"
• "She's, recovering uncle."
• "Good to hear that.."
• "This is Athea by the way, the one I'm talking about, Athea this is uncle Rick the one who manage the kitchen here."
• "Nice meeting you Athea."
• His smile sent chills to my entire body. He looks like an old maniac. He is a bald old man with a thick beard. If not for Mia I will not accept his handshake.
• "Same. Mr. Rick." and he caressed my hand seductively. Immediately pull back. Gross.
• "The time is running Mr. Rick. I think we should start the briefing."
• "Yes, Ms. Sancha. Mia, you can now go to Chef Ema. She will brief you on what to do... And you Athea you'll come with Ms. Sancha but first change your uniform."
• "Oh,I almost forgot. This is your uniform, Athea." Mia smiled like an evil woman. She gave me the paper bag where my uniform is inside.
• The smile on Mia's face tells me something.
• "Bye, Athea and Goodluck." Then she wink at me and walk away.
• "Let's go," said Ms. Sancha.
• As usual she didn't wait for my answer, she started walking immediately. But before I could go with her Mr. Rick said something. "See you later Athea." Then he smiled.
• I want to vomit right there and then. I didn't say a word and immediately followed Ms. Sancha. We went to a small changing room. She let me in and I changed my clothes.
• I feel like it has never been so long to change my clothes. I cursed Mia a hundred times in my head. Do you know why? Well, let me start with this white collar shirt with a long sleeve. It is so tight. My not so big breast looks bigger and it clung into my body. While the skirt is too short. It is above the knee. My legs are so exposed and to make it worse it has two slits beside it. I will kill Rose later. God gave me the will power to finish this job.
• "Are you done? You only have 2 minutes left and we will head back to the meeting room."
• I didn't answer back, instead I went out of the changing room. She looked at me and didn't say anything. But I know deep inside her, she wants to say I look like a slut.
• "We have Ms. Lin, she will do your makeup and hair. But we should head back first to the meeting room for the briefing."
• "Okay."
• She glanced at me one more time and she headed out and I went with her. We stop in front of the other room. She opens the door immediately and walks inside.
• I feel awkward all of a sudden. Shit. When I looked around I was shocked. Most of the girls working tonight are all beautiful. Their uniform is more revealing than what I am wearing. I bet if this girl on my left side bends . All of her will be seen. And I am hundred percent sure some of them are rich. Then why?
• They are all wearing makeup and I know this is not needed for our job. I mean they are all too much.
• "Good evening ladies!" I look at Mr. Rick standing in the middle of the room.
• "I'm aware some of you don't have experience of this kind of job...but still I accepted you but- make sure, you will not do something that can harm both of us! Remember our guests are the richest and the most important people in our society. Any failure is prohibited. I don't care whatever your reason why you are here but one thing I wanted you to be cleared of..DO NOT DO ANYTHING WRONG or else you will have a very promising consequence." And he looked at me intently and smiled.
• "Now, Ms. Sancha will tell you what, how and where is your assigned table or area. Again do your job properly. Mistakes are unacceptable."
• Ms. Sancha told us what to do, what to give, and where our assigned table was. After that she dismissed us.
• "Ms. Athea, since you don't have make up, Ms Lin is there at the corner. She will do your hair and make up."
• I just nodded at Ms. Sancha and headed to where Ms. Lin was.
• "Next."
• I heard her say. So, I walk to her instantly. She let me sit and face the big mirror.
• "Since you are beautiful already, I will just highlight your beautiful eyes. And your hair is okay. Just needed some gel."
• I just smiled at Ms. Lin. After how many minutes were done. We proceeded to the venue where the party will be held.
• "Wow! Classy. Smell richness. I never thought I will see all of them in just one room tonight! I can't believe this!"
• "You're right! This is a dream come true."
• "Look! That is Mr. Greg and his family! Wow the millionaires are here!"
• Guests are piling in.
• "I wanna die! All the bachelors are here! I can't choose who!"
• I heard everything that we were gossiping about. My God! My eardrums are gonna shut down anytime soon! They keep on bubbling on how lucky they are to be here.
• "Well, wait till you see Mr. E! The owner of this hotel and the top billionaire of the world!"
• "Oh My Ghaaadd! You're right! He will be here also since this is a welcome party for Ms. Nicole Hanabi."
• "I heard from my dad that they have been friends since they were a child and I think they're an item!"
• "Well, they perfectly match for each other. Ms. Nicole is so gorgeous and the heiress of the Hanabi shipping company all over the world!"
• "And not to mention she is a top international model also. We are no match for her."
• "But Mr. E is every woman's dream! He is so damn perfect. Handsome, hot, sexy and have tons of tons of money! I cannot wait to see him."
• "Just one night with him is sooo a dream come true."
• I wanted to shout at them and tell them to shut the hell up. They keep on gossiping and gossiping. And it made me irritated.
• "Don't mind them. They're just like that. That's their reason why they are here. Not like me, I badly needed this job."
• I look at my side. Well, she's beautiful and simple. I remember she's the girl that Ms. Lin did the make up before me.
• "Me too. Money is the only reason why I am here."
• "I know. I'm Abby." She smiled at me.
• "Athea." I smiled back. I have this feeling that she can be my friend.
• "Whatever happened tonight just make sure you won't do anything wrong. As Mr. Rick says earlier...you will be punished, and I'm warning you it wouldn't be great."
• "That serious? I think they will just deduct our salary."
• "No. Not just like that and besides Mr. Rick like you, so be careful."
• My attention is now on her.
• "You are curious why I know. Well, I know him enough, enough to read him...and also stay away from any trouble. The guests that we will be having is something you should be afraid of..they are cunning, playful and perfectionist."
• "I'll keep that in mind. Thank you for the reminders."
• She didn't answer back because the host for the evening started talking.
• "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for coming tonight and sparing your special time with us. So for this evening, we are gathering here tonight to welcome the only daughter and heiress of Hanabi shipping company Ms. Nicole Hanabi! She will be here anytime soon."
• "I'm so excited! Do you know how private the two of them are? Especially Mr. E! He never likes to be interviewed. He is so mysterious. I would die for him!"
• These three girls are so damn dramatic and exaggerating!
• "So now she is already here! And she is not alone! She is with the boss, the owner of this prestige five star hotel, the CEO of E group companies Mr. E!"
• Then out of the blue men in black suits started entering the hall. This time they are not like the bodyguards that we saw in the lobby. They are much more intimidating, handsome and not to mention scary aura. Their build and height will make you run for your life.
• I held my breath when I saw the man that I least expected. Our professor, Mr. Vance in his flesh and blood..but there is something different about him. He is scary as shit. What the hell?
• Then out of nowhere I saw a smile that brightens the place. She is gorgeous, tall, sexy, flawless..name it, she has it. She looks like an angel fallen from heaven. So this is Ms. Nicole, no wonder why girls envy her. And the man she's with is someone I never dream to see tonight. His posture and aura indicate that the King has arrived. That everyone should obey him. His hair, eyebrows, eyes, nose and mouth is epitome of perfection. His body is worth dying for. Everything about him is so familiar to me. So, they called him Mr. E! My heart beats faster than I can imagine. My knees are turning into jelly. I want to evaporate right now. Please don't let him see me. Please don't...