A BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Everyone knows how dedicated I am when it comes to work. I put a lot of effort into making our fashion design company blossom. But just maybe my efforts weren't enough.

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“Clara, you do know that since Mair started working with our Boss, she doesn't even seek my consent ln anything again, it feels as though I don't matter anymore, it seems to me like Mair is better than I am” I snarled as I turned and backed Clara. “C'mon Vera, don't even bring that up now, you're well aware of the fact that Mair started working in the company just two weeks ago, how can you possibly think she's better than you”. She rolled my chair and made me face her.

“I didn't want to tell you this but the reason why ma'am is getting along with Mair is because she's the Minister's daughter and only she knows how working with Mair would benefit her because she's not even that much experience nothing else”. She said, trying to pacify me.

“No Clara there's more to just getting along with Mair, Boss doesn't even ask for my opinion anymore not in the board meeting nor personal advice. There was a design I was working on yesterday after I drafted out the dress pattern, she took it and gave it to Mair to do the finishing and she spoiled the flare design on the dress”. Giving a sigh of relief I turned and hugged Clara. My face turned pale and this got me moody. “I'm losing my cool now Clara, tomorrow she might fire me.
“Hey! What are you doing, you should be optimistic, you can't break down like this, just keep doing what you do best dear. Soon, it'll be clear and alright. “Clara said, patting my back.

Later that day I got home prepared food but couldn't eat. I started getting flashbacks on how my boss used to praise me each time I nailed a massive contract for the company. I tried my best to motivate myself but I couldn't as I was bothered about a lot. “What if the boss gives the position of Director to Mair, I'm sure she'll mess things up, no, no that's not possible. But why am I even worried” I buried my face in my palms as I soliloquized.

The next day, I woke up, freshened up, got dressed, and headed to the office as usual. I felt a bit energetic that morning and didn't want anything to ruin my day. I walked into the office with charisma and boldness. It was the day for the promotion to the position of Director. I didn't think too much nor had any expectations but just as I thought, the position was given to Mair and she did it without looking at my face or blinking for a second.

“How did you know Vera, the position that you've labored for over the years and should have been yours is now Mair's”. Clara smirked glaring at Mair as she went to her seat.
My heart was shattered though but I tried my best to compose myself after all, life is all about shocking expectations.

I came out of the convenience room the other day and looked into my boss' office unintentionally through the window and the state she was in got me worried. I watched her scatter pieces of paper with different ball gown designs. It seemed as though she had trouble figuring out the best design for our client Miss World. I thought to myself why she didn't get any suggestions from Mair. I stood there for a while and the moment I wanted to leave she noticed me but I hurriedly ran off to my office.

Knock, knock, knock she stuck out her head through as the rest of her body was outside. “Can I come in Vera? My boss requested.
“Of course Boss you can, please come in”
“I'm having difficulties in drafting a beautiful design dress for our client, I know you would ask about Mair but her suggestions aren't giving at all,” she said bowing her head in disappointment. She sighed in relief and continued “I know I should have made you our director but I got a bit biased with my decision. I regret my actions now. You should join the board meeting again. You've always given the best design presentation and your opinion is just the best. I'm handing over Miss World design for you to create pls take up this responsibility I trust your results”

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I didn't utter any word to her amidst her long sermon. I just sat there staring at the file she dropped on my table. I'm sure she noticed that whatever she said didn't move me at all. Then she walked back and whispered “this is your promotion letter as the CEO of our company”
Immediately I heard that, my heart beat raised and uncontrollably tears rolled down my face. I couldn't help but smile sheepishly and the only thing I could utter was. “Wait! Is this a blessing in disguise”.

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