Colosseum Hotel.
When Lisa entered in the lobby, she didn’t see anybody from the old staff. In just one night, whole staff had been fired and new staff had hired. When she was in a daze, there was a gentle tap on her shoulder. She turned around and saw a beautiful young lady with sharp features, black shoulder length hair neatly braided behind. Asked gently, “Are you Miss Lisa Mathew from old staff.?”
“Yes” she replied.
“Hello, I am Anna from The Pacific Hotel.” She said extending her hand to shake. Lisa took it with a smile on her face. “Nice to see you, Anna.”
“We all have been ordered to shift here to work. I am the new receptionist now.” Anna explained.
“What.?” Lisa exclaimed. Just when Lisa was confused, phone rang. Anna answered the phone. Lisa kept staring at her blankly. If she is the new receptionist than what about her.? I can’t lose this job please God have mercy on me. She prayed silently. Anna hunged the call and informed her, “Miss Lisa, President has called you in his suite.” She nodded and headed to the elevator.
All the time she was just thinking about what he’s going to say.? Is he going to fire her too.? She took a deep breath and knocked at the door. The door was opened by Lester. He greeted Lisa politely and he was wearing his same black suit. Lisa greeted him back.
After that, Lisa entered the living room and greeted Augustus in the most mannered way. “Good Morning, Mr. Augustus Carlos.”
Augustus was looking at the window glass. He turned around and greeted her, “Good Morning, Lisa.”
Today he is wearing a silver colored suit, he looked extremely gorgeous but Lisa as usual didn’t look at him instead she was looking down at her hands. Augustus mood instantly changed. From happy to being irritated by this stupid woman. However, he remained his calm posture and asked, “Have you met new staff.?”
“No, Not yet. Except Anna.” She answered.
“Okay, I want you to meet all the staff and start supervising them as soon as you can.” Augustus said in a commanding tone.
“Supervising.? Me.?” Lisa asked confusingly.
“Yes. You..! I am making you new manager of this hotel. I am turning this hotel into a 7 star hotel. It will take quite time. By that time, you will learn and experience everything as a Manager.” Augustus explained.
“Me? Manager? Is this reward for what happened yesterday?” Lisa asked straightly.
“Well, kind of as you say.” August replied coldly.
“Errr...” Lisa was hesitating to say something. Augustus annoyed seeing her hesitating and said, “What? Speak.!”
“Can’t you bring old staff back.? They have been working for more than five years. Don’t you think it’s unfair.?” Lisa spoke after thinking for a while.
“What.? Did you just call me unfair.?” August said loudly.
“No.. No. I don’t dare to.” Lisa immediately explained.
“I didn’t call you here to negotiate. I have offered you a job if you want it Fine. If you don’t then please Get Out. Don’t waste my time.” He said angrily.
“I needed the job. Mr. Augustus.” Lisa said in a low voice.
“Good. Go back and start it from today.” Augustus ordered.
“Okay” Lisa nodded and turned to leave. Just as she was going to leave. Augustus sneered and said sarcastically, “Lisa, doesn’t someone teach you manners to thank your Boss.?”
Lisa froze and turned around. “Thank you, Boss” she said while faking a smile and clenching her fist.
Augustus looked at her and said coldly. “Good girl. Next time I won’t ask, remember.” There was a strict warning in his tone. Lisa felt chills all over her body. She nodded to him and left hurriedly.
Augustus felt proud. At last he has scared her. Good, she shouldn’t be using her sharp mouth in front of me, If I scared her a little. He thought stretched his arms and relaxed in his chair. Just then his mobile phone rang showing the word “Mom”
Augustus looked at the screen and there was a displeasure on his face. Still he picked the phone and answered, “Yes Mom.”
“Where are you? Why didn’t you go to your home for last two days. I told you to sign the deal and leave it. Why you have not left yet?” The voice from the other end of the phone was anxious and furiously sharp.
It was his mother Rheena Carlos, She is a strong and powerful woman, who never needed support of man. But as usual, she has some own sexual desires. Her husband was older than her so gradually after sometime, she started dating some beautiful handsome man behind her husband’s back.
Her one serious relationship was with her husband’s first cousin Monte Carlos. He was a young, charming bachelor. One day, her husband caught her with him in bed. He couldn’t take it and passed away.
Augustus who was deeply in love with his father couldn’t take his sudden death and felt sick. After months of treatment, he finally recovered. But his heart was filled with hatred for his mother and Monte Carlos.
Rheena Carlos took over everything very gracefully and kept working hard to establish her hotel business more strong. But no matter how strong she gets, she could never accept her son’s hatred for her.
So, one day she clarified things with her son. His one and only demand was to not Re-marry with anyone in the future. He hated it if he thinks someone else as his father. Her mother agreed with heavy heart. But she is a business woman she always think of her benefit too.
As usual, she accepted his condition and put one of her condition. Her condition was for him to marry her sister’s daughter Giovanna in future. He agreed. At the age of 22, when he decided to take over hotel business, His mother made him signed an agreement. According to which, His mother got 52% shares and he got 48%.
In any case, if he didn’t marry Giovanna. He has to quit those shares and transferred it to Giovanna. In short, if he backed up from this deal. He wouldn’t be left with a single penny in future.
Since the day, he had signed an agreement. He got engaged to Giovanna. He tried but he never get attracted towards her. Meanwhile, he started taking anti-stress pills and had been slept with half of the women of Rome, Italy.
Until one day, he saw Lisa Mathew in that park. And he felt something warm in his heart and she worked like an antidote for him. Every morning, he used to see her and his all stress immediately go away.
In the last 3 months, he hadn’t swallowed a single pill and these last two days he has been smiling which is making Lester worry to think if his Boss is in his senses these days?
“Mom, I have been thinking to upgrade this hotel.” Augustus replied calmly.
“What?” She frowned.
“I’ll send you all details later. I got to go.” Augustus hung the call before she could react.
Two days before, His mother had send him to sign the deal and left. After that, she was planning to Re-built this hotel into an A-grade restaurant. But now, her son wants to upgrade it. It’s the first time, he has taken his own decision.
Before, taking any decision he would always asked for her advise but this time he didn’t bother to mention it to her. Rheena Carlos is a cunning woman, she can sense something has changed. What is going on? ...
At lunch time, Lisa and Anna went together for lunch. Anna praised Lisa about helping President yesterday. While Lisa rolled her eyes without showing any interest to talk about President. Lisa was really grateful that she got Manager post but at the same time she was worried.She has to be very careful because she’s totally unexperienced. She just kept thinking about her son Simon, once she gets settled and got her son’s custody. She will be able to live in peace. No matter how weird Mr. Augustus is, but this time truly he has become an angel for me. I would never disappoint him Lisa thought to herself.Anna nudged her arm and asked, “What are you thinking? Are you thinking to give new staff a treat?” She asked with a mocking smile.Lisa smile and said, “Today is my first day and you’re asking for treat. Atleast wait for my first pay-cheque. What if I get kicked out of my job before a month.?”“What? You mus
In The Car Lester asked, “Where are we heading boss?”Augustus thought for a moment and then replied, “Let’s go home and ahh.. invite Giovanna to have dinner with me at my place.”Lester nodded. “Okay Boss.” Both sat in silence until they reached their destination....Next day, As per ritual Lisa and Augustus came to park. Lisa jogged while Augustus followed her and watched her.Just as Lisa entered the hotel, Anna greeted her and told her, “Ma’am Lisa, President has arranged board meeting today. As your our New General Manager you’re invited to attend it.”Lisa nodded and asked the time of meeting. “ eleven clock.” Anna replied.Lisa looked at the watch on her wrist, there is still one hour in meeting. ...At 10:55 Lisa entered the meeting hall and surprised to see too many people in there. Everybody was talking j
Lisa came back to her office and asked cleaner to clean the glass in the hall. For whole day, she couldn’t focus on her work and kept thinking about Augustus words. Maybe he is right, it’s not a crime if I’m a widow. It’s just in my destiny to be like this.What happened yesterday, she felt very guilty and after thinking for a long time, she had decided that she would try her best behavior with Mr. Augustus. And will never offend him in future. That’s the reason why she was so concerned about him just now and also massaged his hand to release the pain.But again, she has been tricked by him. She sighed frustratingly, leaning on her chair, eyes closed.There was a knock on door, she said “Come in” while kept her eyes closed.“Hey ., you’re not allowed to sleep in your office.” A voice came in teasing tone.She opened her eyes and sat straight up, maintaining her calm posture. &l
At home, Lisa felt very restless in her heart. Somehow she had started getting attracted to Augustus. After tossing and turning for a while, Lisa switched on her laptop and searched for Augustus Carlos.A picture of Augustus Carlos appeared on screen. He was wearing black cashmere coat. His light brown hair were neatly styled. His blue eyes were deep and cold. His features were really sharp.Augustus Carlos is the only son of Rheena Carlos and Alberto Carlos. His father, Alberto Carlos is the one who started this hotel business. He owns a chain of five luxury hotels, which are situated in palazzos in Italy’s main cities: (Milan, Venice, Florence, Punta Ala and Rome)However, when he died, his wife took over the business. At the age of 22, Augustus took his place in business and got engaged to her cousin, Giovanna. After that, Augustus built 4 more hotels, two in France, one in London and one in the Maldives.The Grand Carlos Hotels were
At the Hotel. The construction work had already started And very few staff members were working in the hotel.After lunch time, someone knocked at Lisa’s office door. “Come in” Lisa said without looking up.The door opened and she smelled a strong scent of roses. She looked up and froze by looking at the man infront of her.The man was wearing black jeans, shirt and a coat with a hat on his head. His figure looked different. His bulgy stomach was not there anymore. Their was no chubbyness on his face either. Looked like he has joined the gym. The man was looking at her shocked face and a smile appeared on his face.“Heard you have been promoted. Just wanted to Congratulate.” The man said putting the bouquet on the table and sitting on the chair infront of her.“Thank you for your kindness, now leave.” Lisa said indifferently.Looking at her cold attitude. The man became furious and said a
Next day, Lisa was jogging at the park. Just then her phone rang.She stopped and looked at her phone and a flash of worry and panic appeared on her face. She answered the phone with shaking hands, "Hello.""Miss Lisa Mathew." A lady asked. "Yes" Lisa answered."Your father again tried to commit suicide, we have admitted him to Holy Spirit Hospital please come immediately.""Yes." Lisa said. Her voice hoarse and than she fell on the ground and tears started falling down from her eyes.Augustus was as usual, following Lisa while jogging. When she suddenly stopped and answered call with shaking hands. He was thinking why her behavior suddenly changed by this call just than she fell on the ground holding her phone tightly.Augustus rushed towards her and crouched down opposite her. She seemed to be numb all of a sudden, and her eyes were empty, blankly looking at her phone. There was even no sound when she cried, but onl
Augustus saw Lisa coming over to him. He stood up and asked her in worry. "Where were you? I had been looking for you. I asked a nurse telling your appearance and she told me she saw you going on the third floor but I didn't know the ward number so I waited here."Lisa looked in his deep blue eyes and felt warmth in her heart. She felt guilty too, he helped her too much and yet she didn’t tell him the reason of coming here.Seeing her lost again, Augustus called her out in his deep voice “Lisa”Lisa then said hesitantly, “My father... he tried to commit suicide this morning. He has been in Mental asylum for last three years.” She didn’t look into his eyes while speaking.After hearing her, Augustus was shocked and then in the next moment he pulled her into his arms and hugged her.Since Lisa’s mother died, she is the one taking care of everyone nobody has taken care of her or comforted her till now ev
...When Lisa reached home, she went straight to the bathroom and took a cold shower. Her whole body was on fire since Augustus kissed her unexpectedly. She washed her face many times in irritation but she could still felt the warm sensation on her cheek.After bath, she cooked for herself and than started cleaning the house. While cleaning she found the hoodie that Augustus gave her this morning. She thought, she should gave it back as soon as possible. But by thinking of seeing Augustus she got frightened, what if he kissed her again.?She had already sent an email for leave when she was in hospital. So she doesn’t need to go to the hotel today. But she was feeling haunted while looking up at his hoodie. So after thinking for a long time, she decided to give it back to him this evening.Before heading out she called her assistant, Natasha “Hello..! Natasha is Mr. Augustus is on his presidential suite.?”Natasha thought for a whi