Home For My Soul

172|Business Offers

~Amarily~

Theo is back at work, so I can focus on preparing myself. There has been no response from every application I have sent. Is no one interested in accepting me as his employee? While my academics are good, work experience is also there. I was with my parents starting a business from scratch. Even though it was my own family's business, the challenge was the same.

Hearing the sound of vehicles coming, I stood up and came out of the sitting room. The butler opened the door, then Brother Jericho entered accompanied by his assistant. I immediately invited him to join me in the sitting room. The assistant was taken to another room.

“Can't, Brother,” I said for the umpteenth time.

“You work need money or what? You're about to give birth. Do you think there are companies that are happy to accept pregnant women? Not one year of work, you have applied for maternity leave that still gets a salary. It harms them. Being my assistant is the best solution,”.

“Plus,” she brandished her index finger when I opened my mouth, intending to reply, “you will meet Rahma at least three times a week.”

“Rahma? He's still trying to get close to Brother?” I just don't believe it.

“You can see for yourself how he behaved when we met. She's just one of many women who don't stop being fascinated with me.” He wiped his long bangs arrogantly. “How? Don't you want to do something with those three people?”

This is already the third time Big Brother asked me to be his assistant. That position is better than working in an office with inflexible hours. I can also figure out the best way to make that woman feel the pain of my suffering. But I don't like to play with other people's feelings. Especially my own brother.

Nope, no. I don't have to play with other people's feelings. Just let him think he can get Big Brother. There is no way a man like Jericho would fall in love with someone who has hurt his own sister. The thing is, how to make him so hurt without being in a relationship with my brother?

“What about Brother's assistant? Does he intend to resign?” many confused.

“He is an assistant who takes care of all my personal needs. You weren't. I need an assistant who can manage my schedule with the agency. So you don't have to go where I'm going. Most importantly, all my daily schedules are well organized. I want to slowly be independent without any more agency.”

“Why is that? Wouldn't it be more profitable for an agent to help us connect with a lot of new clients? If you try to be independent, then you will lose your job.”

“Agency is already too dense so they are often late in notifying me of offers. Then keep going, new clients will think I'm cocky, picky job. I am not the one who does not respond quickly. The peak, recently there was a company that invited to audition, but I was late to come.” Brother sighed softly.

“When is my working hour?”

“Monday to Friday from eight to six p.m. You just need to take care of my business number, then take care of it and tell me my daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. You cannot take any job without asking me first.

“Your rest hours are twelve to one noon, and four to forty thirty. Do not take calls or reply to messages during your break. If you're reckless, I won't pay you overtime.

“Don't worry, I pay you daily, but overtime will be counted every hour. If you're with me, food, transportation, and other accommodations, I'm responsible. If you work from home, that's your responsibility. So, you can work from anywhere.”

As soon as he mentioned the amount of pay and overtime per hour, I opened my mouth. Did he not mispronounce his nominal? How much does a model pay? I started counting in my head. There's a huge debt I have to pay Theo. If I work for a few years with Brother, I can pay for my dental care in America.

“OK. I want to be Brother's assistant!” I stretched out my hand.

He smiled, then accepted. “My legal authority will contact you on contract matters. On the day of the new signature I hand over my business number with all his gadgets.” We shook hands for a moment. “Well, I'm hungry. Is there food?”

We talked about the working details and types of products even certain companies that you want to be able to be a model or ambassador for their popular products. I recorded everything in the book. The ambition is big too. I'm amazed he doesn't mess with his job.

I think he's enough to learn to pose and express properly on camera. It turns out that he also needs to know choosing the right clients to keep his popularity. I'm glad he didn't want to get involved with products that were harmful to health, that he didn't want to wear, or companies that didn't know his tax reports.

After he left, I got ready. Sonata took me to dinner with her. Coincidentally Theo also had an appointment with his papa business partner. So, this is a good opportunity. Just about to leave, the phone in my bag shook.

“Hai, darling!” my sap, seeing his name adorning the screen.

“Lo didn't say you wanted to leave the house tonight,” he said without returning my greeting.

“Sonata invited me to meet. You'll be home late, so I accept the invitation.” I got into the car and told the driver where I was headed.

“What are you doing? I only eat with my friends, not other men.”

“Lo is pregnant young. Go back home, eat the food the chef has provided, and go to bed faster. I told you I'd be home tonight so you wouldn't wait for me.”

“Theo, I'm pregnant, not seriously ill.” I'm starting to get upset.

“If you are desperate to leave the house, I will tie you in the room until the end of the first trimester.”

She ended the phone call before I could say anything. I stared at the phone in disbelief. How dare he play orders, let alone close communication with me. Huh. Does he think that after becoming my husband, he can manage me as he pleases? Not want.

Seeing that I was about to arrive at my destination, I took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. I want to meet my best friend after all this time with a happy face. My business with Theo I can continue later.

The cafe was already crowded with people intending to have dinner as well. But Sonata had already booked a place for us. I just said his name, so the waiter took me to our table. He came a few minutes later.

We hugged each other and ordered food before we started talking. I am happy to see him happy with his work. Although still an ordinary employee and there are many obstacles with the team, he enjoys his duties because of his salary is decent.

He knew everything about me during college in America, but he kept asking me questions about things I'd told him about. I'm happy to talk to him about the college, the lecturer, and my best friend, Meghan.

“Then how did you get married there? Aren't you afraid of Theo's parents in the least? Is your mother-in-law nice to you at home?” tanyanya.

I'm laughing a little. “We live alone. You remember Antonio, ‘kan?”

“The old men you found in the forest. I remember.” He nodded his head.

“Well, she gave a house as a wedding gift.” I blushed.

“Wow, Amaryllis. That's so great. You and Theo deserve it. Mr. Antonio must be very grateful because you guys saved him.” He smiled happily. “If we sincerely do good, sometimes get a proper reply, yes.”

“Instead, if we do evil, there is also a reply that is worth.” I remember all the bad things I've done in the past. “Oh, yes. Before I forget.” I raised the shopping bag I brought to the table. “This is for you.”

“Forku?” He accepted and checked the contents inside. “Wow, Amaryllis! This is a lot!”

“There are souvenirs from Meghan and Antonio also for you.”

“Thank you very much! My office friends must be envious to see me wear all this later!”

We ate cheerfully while listening to him tell us about his cute, ignorant, co-worker who envied him. I can't wait to get to work and interact with so many people. It must be nice to meet people of different nature.

Theo hadn't come home by the time I got home, so I immediately cleaned up and put on my nightgown. Safe. He hasn't come back yet, so I can sleep first. After all, I was just lying down, the drowsiness had already taken over my consciousness.

“What did you do last night until this late?” I heard Theo's voice near me. “Gue part work, yes.” I felt his kiss on my forehead.

“Ng?” Is he going to work? What time is it?

I opened my eyes and saw that our room was open. I looked towards the direction the light came from. The window curtain has been opened, allowing sunlight to enter. I wanted to squirm, but my position was very strange. I looked towards my body, then took a surprised breath.

[Drinking coffee, ahh, to be strong in the face of this couple's cold war. Haha .... 😆🤭]