There was a minute of silence until Mrs walter spoke.
"So have you been handed the privilege to control Skype Jacob by your father sir Alexander?..I mean he is the talk of town."she asks curiously.
"Actually....am 70% in control of Skype now,I only need more time to get in control of the marketing sector".
"Ohhh that's nice".
"They always say that there's a boss after a boss which I still don't understand,they believe in the word at the company so greatly".He laughs.
"Yeah I've heard that too before"she says trying to play along "... Skype is full of wonders especially from their technological advance sector.Are you in control of that too?".
"Huhhh... actually I was told it is restricted I don't know why but it is under self control..each sector is but I'm managing them overall".
"Ohhh I see". Mrs Walter replied having little or no more questions to ask him anymore.
"Why aren't you speaking my lady Selene?say something nice".Jacob said as he drinks his coffee.
She looks up at him not knowing what to say,making gesture to show that she was chewing and couldn't reply him yet just to buy herself some time until she finally speaks,staggering to find something to say.
"Ummmmm....I... am just trying to adhere strictly to table manners...pardon me".
"Ohh it's nice but not bad to speak a word at the least".He replied.
"Sorry not the conversative one".she said and gave a wild smile as she thinks shes lost her appetite.
"Yeah no problem".
Mrs Walter gives her signs to speak good of the guy but she nodded sideways in disagreement,her mom knew Selene was not really good with the chit chat but she thinks Jacob is good for her daughter and forced her to act kind.
"Selene would you mind adding spice to Jacob's meal? he seems to need a little by my ways of thinking.Am I right,Jacob?"
"Yes Mrs Walter you're right I need a little hand here if I may get one".He replied hoping he hadn't made a bad choice here because he doesn't like spicy food but he also wishes to stare at her.
Selene stood up feeling bad because her mom made her do such a thing.She hasn't developed a strong friendship with jacob to be that caring for him.
"Here you go"she said as she tries hard to be quick with it she couldn't stand Jacob looking at her so she tilted her head towards her mom adding more spice than requested.
"Ummm.....it's okay selene".Jacob says feeling sorry for himself.
"Oh I'm so sorry it's a little much than you request.i thought you liked spice really much"she said as she return back to her meal,her mom giving her a stern look which she ignored.
Taking a spoonful,he felt strange, he hadn't eaten spicy food for sometime now and not that spicy a food.He knew he would have requested for the food to be wasted but he doesn't want to embarass himself so he kept playing with his meal taking it bit by bit.Joe noticed this and laughs trying as much as possible not to get anyone's attention.
"Apologies, ladies and gentlemen, but I have just received a call summoning me to the office,"Sir Ferinard announced as he swiftly donned his jacket in preparation to depart. "Therefore, my dearest Selene, it seems our visit to Skype will have to be postponed for another time."
"Ohh..."Selene expressed her disappointment.
"Would you not prefer to finish your meal before leaving?"Mrs. Walter inquired with a concerned expression creasing her features.
"This is a matter of business, my dear. I shall return shortly,"Sir Ferinard reassured as he made his way towards the door."Jacob, would you mind escorting Selene to your company for the application process today then so I wouldn't delay her any longer?"
"I find myself unoccupied and it would certainly brighten our time together,"he suggested, adjusting his tie with a nod of approval.
"Ummmm....since that would brighten you guys time together,im okay with it".He says adjusting his tie.
"Dadddddddd!!!!"Selene exclaimed getting everyone's attention not knowing when she did so as she tries to change her sentence."Ill miss you"she says.
"Ill miss you too sweetheart have a nice time with Jacob and Jacob,I'm counting on you please do let her get the job I'm willing to pay the expenses involved."He said.
"Okay sir no problem I got this"he said as they both shook hands,his face brimming with joy as one whose plans has successfully worked out.
"Little buddy come on let's get going"
They both went out.Selene sits back as she has lost her appetite completely,pushing her chair backward a little staring at the food.Jacob also does the same he doesn't want to have a taste anymore, looking at Selene pale face.
"What's wrong?".he asks.
She tries to brighten up to reply him
"Am fine" she said "I just lost my appetite".
"Ohhh I guess Im filled up also".
Miss Selene looks at his dish which doesn't seems to be really touched after she added the spice, looks at him and sighs deep.Mrs Walter giggles at Selene who only grinned back.Jacob gave her a wild smile, pulling out an hankerchief to clean himself up and offering another to Selene which she accepted and stood up,Jacob also doing the same.
"Ummm.... I thank you all for sparing your precious time to dine with me,I look forward to spending more time with you all once again.Miss Selene would you mind setting for the journey?I have things arranged for you".
"Ohh yeahh...I'm ready to try out your company".she replied.
Mrs Walter stands up moves closer to the her daughter kissing her forehead.
"Enjoy your time with Jacob".she said.
"Okay mom I will".
"Jacob?".she called.
"Yes Mrs Walter"He said looking back at her.
"Take care of her".
"I will Mrs Walter".He replied with a smile.
Selene grabs hold of her crossbag and moves out with him, surprised by the cars he came with and bodyguards.At the same time also wondering why a car such as a Lamborghini would be so low,light and tight.
"Do you own all these?" She asks curiously.
"Actually all qualified member of Skype receives a car of his/her choice".He replied
"And you chose a Lamborghini?".
"Yes I did it's fitting and super dope".
Selene observes as Jacob gestures to his security detail for them to depart. She sees him signaling to her from the vehicle to join him in the Lamborghini, which had been opened by a guard. As she enters the car, she is puzzled by the CEO's choice of such a luxurious vehicle for official purposes. She delicately explores her surroundings, intrigued by the opulence surrounding her.
"You don't seem to have been in one,right?".He asks starting the car and screeching the tyres, causing a drift.
"Yeahhh...I saw some on TVs,my phone and laptop".
"I see".He geared up the car and drives fast,Selene puts on the seat belt,noticing something wasn't right.
"Why aren't your guards accompanying you at the front like they do with the president and others?".
"I told them not to".
"Why?".
"Because i want to be free in driving my car I don't want any hindrance"he said as he increases the speed drifting from lane to lane to avoid other cars,making Selene feel uncomfortable.
"Sir,you need to slow down the car a bit.....".He got dailed by one of his bodyguards "we can't keep up with your spe...".He hangs up ignoring the warning.
"I think you should listen to them".Selene said looking at him as he looks back at her,stepping on the brakes.
She thought he actually obeyed her but found out they were approaching the traffic light which had beamed red.An officer stepped out and on seeing the skype official logo,he lets them move on stopping other cars to let them have their way.selene wonders what makes Skype so special and respected.
Getting to the company was like moving to an estate it was a great and very large environment with uncountable guards,she then knew the reason why all workers are gifted with their own cars.Jacob signifies for the gate to be opened and his fingerprint was scanned by one of the soldiers which seems to open the gate.
"Why do you have to go through scanning didn't they recognise you?".Selene asks.
"Well Skype trust nobody betrayal,set up or robbery can come in anytime and anywhere".He replied.
"Ohh I see".
They drove in and parked their cars respectfully at the specified park zone.Jacob turns off the engine and relaxs his head, looking at Selene until the door was opened by his bodyguards for them to step out.
Skype was an amazement to Selene she was actually in one of the biggest company in the country,the skyscraper was not seeming to end as she looks into the sky,dropping back her head because of the sun reflection.There were other skyscrapers following the first one and some were conjoined and larger.
Jacob came close to Selene and offered his hand to her,he wants her to walk with him,she thought of rejecting his hands fell on her but noble men and women were also holding hands moving in and coming out.she wouldn't want to embarrass him in the public so she obliged while they walk in accompanied by multiple guards.
"Wassup Caroline".Jacob greeted the receptionist.
"Am doing fine sir good morning".she replied him with a smile."i see we have a new friend in our midst".
"Yes...Carol meet Selene our soon to be new member, Selene meet Carol".He introduced.
"Nice to meet you miss Selene"
"It's a pleasure miss Carol".Selene replies smiling.
"I need you to help Selene with her application letter to the company,let the the elders of the company look into it and decide about what post are available for her.
"Okay no problem,miss Selene I need you to fill this papers out".she said offering a form and a fountain pen which she filled out quickly."Alright ma'am enjoy your time with Skype".
"Umm...Selene let's go through the elevator,I got many people waiting for my arrival".
"Okayy"she replied waving to Caroline who waved back.
The bodyguards accompanying them were getting smaller,some of them were stoping at checkpoints until they were left with two bodyguards who didn't leave.she wonders why this was so.
"Your bodyguards?Jacob".
He looked back at her and smiled while they walk into the elevator.
"They're done with their time with me so they stop at their posts I only have two personal bodyguard,Liam and Andrew".he introduced,the bodyguard bowed their head in greetings.
"They don't talk?".she asks frightened.
Jacob bursts into laughter,snapping his fingers for his guards to converse.
"Good morning miss Selene".Liam and Andrew greeted.
"Morning friends"she said as Jacob giggles while his bodyguards grinned at each other.
"Nice to have you here"Liam continued.
"Since you're with sir Jacob,you're free to beckon on us for help".Andrew added.
"No problem I'll see to it".she replied.
The elevator cringes as a sign of their destination,it opened slowly and she thought what of she would see.A light board that keeps writing welcome caught her attention first which seems pleasant to selene as a first worker,co workers were moving to and fro.
Stepping into the office was more like stepping into a castle,there were bright light lamps everywhere and works of art were hung around to beautify and make everywhere look more enticing.The tiles were made of marble stones of different colour,size and shapes making it not feel sloppy and slippery.
Work of arts were all over the place with ernomous and beautiful background.Selene sights a work of art with the painting of a woman in angelic wings long enough to provide shelter for her whole body, holding a blazing sword and a skull which showcases she was into battle.She was so obsessed with the painting that she had to walk towards it and touch it.
Jacob was busy exchanging greetings with business men around him,they were congratulating him for his great accomplishment,Liam and Andrew trying to keep the press distance from him.
A lady approaches Selene,she was tall with blonde hair which was short and smooth,wearing a short black skirt and a white top.
"Nice work of art isn't it?".she said.
"Yeah it is".Selene replied,looks at her and smiled.
"My name is Lauren,you can just call me laura". she smiled offering a handshake which Selene accepted."nice to meet you".
"Thanks...uhhh how did you know I was new around..."
"I'm in charge of accepting and accompanying new members so since Mr.jacob had introduced you to me it's my job to take you around while your application letter is being decided.
"Ohhh I see".she said not knowing what to do next."what about Jacob?"
"He's quite busy as we can see".
""Shes right,"Selene pondered, Joe was encircled by the press,journalists and his colleagues, his security detail attempting to carve a path for him. The surroundings were ablaze with the flashes of their cameras as he divulged information to the media.
"I can perceive your ardor for the arts, would you be inclined to explore the company's museum further?"
"Yes, I would be delighted to,"she replied.
"Very well, please follow me."
They strolled towards another elevator.
"I doubt we can cover the entirety of the company today. It is vast and segmented,"she remarked to Laura.
"Yes, I am aware,"Laura responded simply.
"And you are not perturbed?"Selene inquired.
"Not at all, as my role is to ensure your enjoyment in our explorations together,"Laura assured.
"Alright, Laura, could you do me a favor?"
"Of course, anything you require."
"Could you enlighten me about Jacob? Our rapport seems lacking, and as a woman, you can empathize with my curiosity, correct?"
After a brief pause, Laura cleared her throat, glanced at the CCTV camera in the elevator, then turned towards Selene, surprising her with her cautionary demeanor.
"One must exercise caution in conversations within these premises,"she whispered. "One slip of the tongue could jeopardize your position. Skype has ears everywhere. What specific aspect of Sir Jacob's character are you interested in?"
"I simply wish to gain insight into his character,"Selene responded.
"Sir Jacob is the son of the esteemed Sir Alexander .He presides over the company as its paramount leader, steering Skype alongside other venerable figures pivotal in the decision-making process. Rest assured, Selene, every directive they issue or concept they devise proves to be efficacious, propelling Skype to its current eminence. Sir Alexander advocates for a hereditary succession model to govern Skype, hence the passing of the reins to his son Jacob, not solely based on merit or qualification."
"Wait, are you suggesting that Jacob did not undergo a conventional selection process like submitting a CV?"
"Nahhh he didn't... he is temporarily appointed.""So who's the permanent CEO?"
"I don't know....I haven't encountered him during my tenure here although he is reputed to be consistently engaged according to the senior members."
"Ohhhh."
" We wouldn't want to challenge their designated roles to identify our true superior."
"Oh yes, I understand your perspective."
The elevator zoomed open, halting their conversation. The museum was more bustling than Selene had anticipated.
"That's the extent of my knowledge for now, so shall we embark on exploring the museum?"she suggested with a smile.
"Yes."