Busy busy

I went to the hotel and met Sharon, who handed me some files and updated me on the going-ons of the hotel. She also mentioned of the interviews. As Magdalene has been hospitalised, we were in dire need of a new operations manager. And since Magdalene had been the one in charge of PR as well, Pris had decided to hire someone for the position of Public Relations Manager and and maybe an assistant for the manager.

But for now, we need an Operations Manager and Public Relations Manager. I skimmed through the files and listened to Sharon as we walked over to the interview area. Two files caught my eyes. Sharon noticed.

"I noticed them too.", she said with a laugh.
"Interesting.", I commented and smirked to myself. If they do well, we might actually have some fun around here.
"Are you ready?", Sharon asked as she opened the door.
"As always.", I said and walked in.

For the next three hours, Sharon and I went on for the interviews. In between one of the interviews, I looked at Sharon.

"Sharon.", I began. She looked up at me.
"Have you ever thought of taking over from Magdelene?", I continued as I gently picked up the paper and set them in place together.
"Me? Oh no!!", she exclaimed.
"Why not? You know the ropes.", I asked her.
"Well, I'm comfortable where I am for now.", she said hesistantly.
"You can be honest with me Sharon. I know you do good work here.", I assured her.

"I'm just not ready yet.", she admitted.
"I see. That's fine, everyone at their own time.", I said with a smile.
"Thank you Qiuru.", she said with a smile and got up to get the next candidate. I looked at the file. I looked his picture, he did have the face for a PR position. I will iknterview for both positions.

He walked in after Sharon and took his seat. The interview started.

"Thank you Ethan. I will go get your brother now.", Sharon said as she got up with him. I nodded and thanked him and watchehim as he walked out. He had the creditentials for the PR position. His brother walked in.

"You two look exactly alike.", Sharon exclaimed.
"People tell that to us alot.", he said with a laugh.
"And you must be Nathan. I hope you two did not swop places.", I said with a laugh. Nathan looked surprised.
"I know, I have a pair of twin sisters.", I explained.
"I see.", he replied with a laugh. There was mischief in his eyes. I smiled back.

After the interview, Sharon and I adjorned for lunch. After which will be the meeting with Slyvia and the Chefs for the upcoming wedding this weekend.

"Qiuru, I must remind that Energy will be town this weekend.", Sharon said over lunch.
"I almost forgot about that.", I said softly.
"By the way Sharon what do you think of the twins?", I asked her.
"Both of them will do well for the PR position. But we only have one position. It would be a waste if we can't hire them both.", she sighed.
"I must admit that it would be interesting to have them around. They are good looking, perfect eye candies for the female staff here.", I said with a smirk. Sharon laughed.

"Well, the PR manager will need an assistant.", I hinted to Sharon. Her eyes widened.
"They will work together. Sharon, work out the pay packages for both of them. No difference in pay, only positions.", I told her decisively. She nodded.
"But the operations manger position is still open. There wasn't anyone?", Sharon said.
"There was not anyone suitable and I want Mag back. So, or the time being while Mag is away, I will take over as operations manager. We will work this out together.", I told Sharon and sighed.

It was going to be crazy.

After lunch, I returned to my office to finish up some paper work before heading out for the wedding meeting. It was then my mobile rang. I answered the call without looking at the caller ID.

"Hello?", I answered.
"Chéri.", the other end drawled.
"St Claire?", I exclaimed and stopped what I was doing. I looked at my watch.
"Why in the world are you calling me at this hour? Aren't you supposed to still be in bed sleeping? It's bloody hell 5.20am in the morning on your side. St Claire! Go back to sleep!", I shouted over the phone. Gareth only laughed.
"You actually care.", he said in between laughter.
"It's not funny St Claire.", I snapped at him as I typed an email. I checked my watch again.

"Are you busy now?", he asked softly.
"A little. What is it?", my voice softened.
"Nothing, I just missed you. I couldn't really sleep.", he admitted softly.
"Is everything ok?", I stopped what I was doing and leaned back into my seat.
"Just been rather busy of late. But otherwise everything is ok. How is Pris and Nic?", he asked.
"Been busy with Aemee. You do know that Nic has proposed to Pris and she has accepted. They will be flying to France tomorrow to meet his parents and announce their engagement.", I explained slowly to Gareth.
"Nic told me. So that would mean that you will be busy for quite awhile.", Gareth concluded.
"Yeah.", I said softly.

"In that case, I won't hold you up. I'll call again another time.", Gareth said with a sigh.
"Thanks for calling St Claire.", I replied.
"It was nothing.", he teased.
"And I missed you too.", I added softly. There was silence.
"St Claire, you there?", I asked.
"Ye.. Yeah. You kind of got me there.", he said suddenly.
"I got to go. Got a meeting.", I said quickly.
"Ok, go. I'll call again.", he said and we hung up.

It was a crazy busy day.