C8 Chapter Eight

The hall was decorated with lots of flowers, ballons, lightings and many beautiful interior decor that spiced it up, making it so unique.

The wonderful decorators were dressed in cute dresses, they standing out from the little crowd.

I had no idea what the planning committee had in stock for me, but I was marveled by the little I was seeing already.

There was this soft music playing and I saw myself moving and quietly dancing to the beat of the song. I walked calmly to one of the chairs.

Some of my colleagues who spotted me on time waved at me, while some took the bold steps to come around and congratulate me personally.

I was getting tired of replying, thank you, thank you, thank you, especially to people who weren't saying it from their hearts. Not like I could tell looking at their faces anyway.

I looked around for Jessica. She was the only one that could make my day a less boring one. I searched around for her with my eyes till it teared up to no avail. I wonder where she had gone to now, huhhh.

Perhaps, I should call her, I thought. Would she pick up? That's if her phone is not on silence be the way. I decided not to call her. We will still meet before the end of the inaugural event, or else I will have no other option than to call her finally.

I took my phone from my bag and thought that I should go through it to whole away time while I wait for the event to start fully.

I wonder why I wasn't so excited about everything. Probably because I'm not this party kind of person? I'm so happy that I was promoted, not just promoted but to the highest level of promotion in this company. That's one of the best news I've gotten in a while now, so definitely, I am happy. Though, it seems I'm not because of my lackadaisical attitude towards the ongoing event meant for me.

Well, it's not my fault that I'm not the party type either, so there's no need feeling so bad about it, I thought.

I was still on my phone when I noticed someone walk up to me. I looked up to see a lady standing infront of me, smiling.

"Hello, how may I help you?

"I'm Loniora, ma'am."

"Okay Loniora. That's a nice name you've got there."

"Thank you ma'am." She answers, still smiling. That got me nervous though.

"So Loniora, what can I do for you? I asked.

"Well ma'am, I'm part of the ushering team for this event."

I looked closely, that was when I noticed the ushering tag on her breast pocket.

"I was sent to usher you to a special seat, selected and specifically decorated for you for this event ma'am. Please come with me, while I take you to your special seat." She said to me, still having that mild smile on.

"Uhm Loniora, sorry, but I can't stand up from here. I'm okay with where I'm sitting." I replied.

"Ma'am, today is your special day and you need to be graced with special treatments atleast." She urged calmly.

"That's not a problem. You guys should be more concerned about giving me what I want than giving me what you want for me, alright."

She paused for a while, as if trying to digest what I had just told her. She stood there, looking like a confused squirrel who was in the middle of eating a nut and getting stuck or leaving a nut and crossing safely.

I came to the rescue. "Don't bother about me, just tell your leader or your boss that I politely declined the savory offer. Then focus more on important things." Just as I said that, I saw of of the guests walking in, "Oh yeah, this is what you should do, go and usher the guests in. Thank you."

She thanked me and left, by this time, i couldn't see any trace of smile any more. I guess it might have expired due to lack of return. I smiled at myself and continued with my phone.

Not long after the Loniora lady left, Jessica cane around. She sat just beside me, having a faked frown on her face.

"Hey Jessica. Where have you been? Been looking all around for you, tell me what you have been up to you gist lover? I asked with a little touch of sarcasm and a pinch of ridicule.

"Sonia, you know I don't have time for you today and your know that I'm letting everything slide because today is your day." She answered.

"Please, spare me that trash. Be real with me, forget whatever that's clogging your brain. Everyday is my day, I hope you put that in mind." I replied, then took my phone up again.

"Whatever! That's not my problem with you right now."

"So what's your problem? Definitely not with me."

"Tell me why you are seated here? Your guests have arrived and..."

"That's why there are ushers to attend to them okay. Besides the event is about to kickstart, I'm waiting patiently for the end of it though."

"Ohhh, not again. Sonia, I don't fancy this your lackadaisical lifestyle towards anything that concerns party. This isn't a club either, this is your inauguration party! The earlier that sinks into your head Sonia, the better."

Not wanting to start any argument with my friend, I just nodded at her.

"Good, just be a good girl. I know you don't fancy parties alright, but just for today, be a good girl."

"Yeah, uhmmm, I will be a good woman. But please, I'm not leaving this seat till I'm called up to swear an oath." I answered.

"So, if you're called, you'll stand up from the crowd and start walking to the stage? Jess asked quite amazed.

"Ohh that... I will find how I can manuevy my way to the the stage.

"You're really funny. I have a seat reserved for you. If you're ready, I will take you there." She said enticingly.

"I have heard you. Alright then, let's go."