Chapter 4

“HIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART”
CHAPTER : 04 .

RORISANG MARTINS .

I'm not a fan of waking up in the morning especially since I slept very late last night watching my favourite series on Netflix . I'm here standing infront of the mirror lotioning myself , I'm still yet to see who this Lwandile Hlongwane is , is he the one I saw at church yesterday or is he a different person ? haike .

I opt to wear my long tight floral off shoulder dress with my mini blue versace platform heels . I put on my jewelery and let my hair go loose . There's really no need to wear wigs and do braids because my hair is long and it looks like a wig . I apply lipgloss on my lips and walk out heading downstairs .

“your uber is 10 minutes away , please eat quickly” I say placing my bag on the table and flipping my hair .
“okay mommy” they're sitting down eating breakfast .
“I'll see you once you return”
“have a great day mom” Kago says , I kiss both their cheeks and walk out . I walk to the parking lot and jump in my black range rover , I adjust everything and start the engine . I drive off ..

The interview is at 8h00am and I'm 15 minutes late , he must be waiting neh ? shame .. I can't control myself lenna , I wake up early but I'm always late hai .

I continue driving till I arrive at my company , I turn the car off and jump out of the car . I take my bag and head inside .

“you're so late” Jane says rushing to me .
“I'm sorry , i don't know how i was late .” I respond .
“he's in there , i sent him to your office and told him to wait for you in there. ” I nod .
“thank you ..”
“sharp ..”

I take a deep breath before walking to my office , I open the door and my heart sinks , it's him mos ? it's the same Lwandile .

“hi ..” I say softly as he turns , my insides turn , in a good way .. I think .
“Rorisang .. (clears throat) i mean Ms Martins .” he says walking towards me , kanti ? I step back and clear my throat as well .
“we meet again” I say glancing at him , his eyes man .. they are giving Chinese .
“i didn't know you owned this company ..” he says with a soft voice , why is he sounding so nervous ?
“i do ..” I heave a sigh .
“you can sit down .”

He nods and turns to walk over to my desk , he sits down and my nipples harden , for what now ? I really don't know . I clear my throat and walk over to the desk and sit down .

“Lwandile Hlongwane ..” I say glancing at him . He lifts his head up and nods .
“that's me ..” he says .

I grab his CV and start reading ..

“Univeristy of Johannesburg ” I say and he nods .
“i studied and graduated there” he responds .
“your CV is looking good ..”
“thank you ..”
“what makes you think you're suitable for this job ?” I say folding my arms and sitting back .

He presses his lips together and licks them before glancing at me .

“growing up and watching my mother struggle with money each and everyday made me want to just get up and do something for her and my younger sister . I think that's where my love for money started and i studied accounting , i studied with the aim of wanting to work and provide for my mother and younger sister . I got the qualification , i graudated months back and i haven't been able to find work ever since . I worked in various banks around Gauteng and they just didn't work out . Im here because i believe that i can help your company generate more money .. (pauses) im experinced enough to handle a big company's finances .” he says proudly and with a bold voice . I hide a smile and nod .
“ impressive ” I say .
“i don't intend on letting any fraud happen among your finances , i have a really sharp eye and i know fraud when i see one ”

I don't think I need to look for another accountant neh ? my heart is beyond full right now . He's educated , he knows his way around money . He knows how to calculate sums that I can't even think of . His CV says it all ..

“what would it mean to have this job ?” I say as a smile forms on my face , I think his eyes are fixed on my smiley piercing , I got one ..

“what are you staring at ?” I say looking down .
“nothing .. anyway , to answer your first question , to have this job would mean everything to me , that means I'll be able to bring in money monthly at home and my mother won't have to stay up all night sewing clothes that people won't buy . To have this job maans I'm gonna have a stable and good income so i can be able to help my younger sister finish school and actually work a bit more harder on my painting project .” I raise my eyebrow , he paints as well ?
“you're an artist ?”
“you can say that .” he responds , wow wow I'm out of words to be honest .

He smiles ..

“i think that's all , for now”
“can i trust you ?” I ask .
“you can trust me”
“the job is yours ..”

He stares at me , I nod , he's so in disbelief .

“are you serious ?” he asks in shock .
“the job is yours , welcome to Martins Holdings Mr Hlongwane”
“ohh my god ..”

I stand up , he's literally about to cry .

“i have a very good feeling about you”
“thank you for giving me this opportunity , thank you so so much .”
“you're welcome , you're just gonna receive the contract and an office you're gonna work in . You should start working by Wednesday ”
“oh Ms Martins , thank you , i honestly don't know what to say .” he smiles and I smile back .. creating jobs for people that are less privileged is everything I enjoy doing and more shame .
“let me introduce you to the staff , come .. ”

He follows me as we walk out , he's tall and i love tall men , problem is .. I'm a year older than him , okay but what am I saying ? why am I speaking as if we're going to be a thing or that I'm feeling something for him ? I can be silly sometimes hey . I stand by the reception with him as Jane gives me a look .

“attention everyone , can you gather around please ..” I say .. they start gathering around .
“okay so .. as you know I've been looking to hire an accountant since our accounts aren't up to date and everything is a mess . So Mr Lwandile Hlongwane will be our new accountant and he's gonna start working from Wednesday , do welcome him please ” I say channeling my inner boss character .

They clap hands welcoming him .

“i hope i won't regret hiring you” I say glancing at him , this man is tall . He flashes a smile ..
“i won't disappoint you ” he says , my heart .. why ???

I nod my head ..

“so he's officially hired ?” Jane asks .
“hmm” I respond .
“that was quick ..” she says smirking a bit .
“i don't need days to see something worthy and experienced , literally ” I glance back at Lwandile .
“so i guess I'll be reporting for work on Wednesday ?”

I nod ..

“8h00am sharp , its gonna be your first day though so I'm not gonna expect you to come exactly at that time . I'll understand .”
“okay , thank you once more” he says and I nod .
“you're welcome ” he nods and walks out of the office , I heave a sigh resting my arm on the reception table .
“you never hire anyone so quickly” she says folding her arms and glancing at me .
“i guess he was lucky today”
“you're acting so weird ma'am .”
“ah , leave me alone my lady , I'm not about to do this with you .” I say standing up straight .
“(chuckles) okay okay , let me keep quiet .” I roll my eyes and walk back to my office , once I sit down , my phone rings and I smile at the caller ID .

“daddy ..” he chuckles .
“a little birdie tells me you've hired .” who told him so soon ? so quickly ? It's been barely 10 minutes !
“i did , an accountant .”
“is he/she good ?”
“i trust that he's good , i have a very good feeling about him .”
“hmm ? weird , you never utter something like that unless it's after a week ” he says , why is everyone saying that ?
“i guess this one really swept me off my feet , his dedication is out of this world .”
“who's this boy ? i have to make sure he doesn't tear my daughter's comoany down .”
“you must come and meet him , you'll be impressed as well .”
“is it ?”
“there's something unique about him .” I say smiling and sitting back spinning my chair around .