Chapter 38 - The new PA

April went to different shops and bought some snacks to bring home. Sky had a sweet tooth, he had gotten it from her.

When she got home, Alex had called to to check how she was doing. Despite being busy, he liked checking up on her. More like, he like hearing her voice. It keeps him from ordering his pilot for readying the plane, just to see her.

After they chatted a short while, April asked Alex for help.

"Can you ask James to get me an assistant?" She asked.

"Hmm? Sure. Does the maid wasn't able to help you around enough?" Alex was puzzled at her request.

"No, no. I want someone that is proficient like James. It is possible? Like knows about everything?" April pursed her lips. She had read the 'Investment for Dummies'. Even then, she couldn't understand a thing from it.

"Hmm. Okay, I'll try to ask him. We'll I have to go. I'll call again tomorrow okay?" Alex was smiling. One day and he was missing her already.

"Sure. Good night Alex." April was smiling. Feeling accomplished.

"Night baby." He then hanged up.

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Three days later, April received a call from James. Said that he found an assistant for her, It was a woman called Josie Abett. Alex had insisted on getting her a woman assistant and even paying for her. April declined, she wanted to pay for the Assistant herself. Her money came from him anyways, at least to have a use for them. Only then Alex gave up, she was hard headed. This was Alex's new conclusion.

Josie Abett's resume was top notch indeed. Alex had told James to find someone who was capable like him. Since it was worded that way, James' requirements were pretty high. He valued himself well and thought that it was well deserved. Although he wanted someone who had experience, it was preferred. A young age like April was suited to have an assistant around her age as well. James had also told April about the amount of Salary that was agreed, Since money was not a problem.

Josie Abett would be living in the Burghley Mansion as well, this was a requirement from April. She needed her assistant to be next to her. Housing also wasn't a problem, since she had too many empty rooms anyways.

Being paid graciously, Interviewed by the Hawthorne's CEO's Assitant, Free Food and Lounging. What more can they asked for? James didn't tell April about this, but he had to at least interviewed and ran a background check for almost 200 Applicants. That's why it took him 3 Days. Aside from having his own job, he had to squeeze in April's task.

Of course James had some helped. Even though he was Alex's assistant, James himself had 5 more assistant under him. It was only a matter of time before it was done.

Josie's Job titled was a Personal Assistant. Although she was interviewed by the Hawthorne's, she was informed that she was working for someone else. Someone who is close to the CEO himself. She had to signed a non-disclosure agreement, of course.

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The next day, Josie Abett arrived in the Burghley Mansion. April had ask James to directly send her to the Mansion. Carrying her luggages, Josie was speechless.

Josie was 22 years old. She was a recent graduate from the University of London with a Bachelor Science of Business Administration. She was a scholar and graduated as Magna C.u.m Laude. She came from a poor family, so she struggled hard on her studies. To be able to bring her family into a much healthier living.

Having this new job after graduation was a lucky find! Everyone was shocked at how fast the interview went. Especially that it was only open for female workers. They even had to undergo physical check, mental check, drug test and background check. With all those, it still only took 3 Days.

At the final round, Rosie had to fight for her spot versus 9 other applicants. Most of them were already assistants before and she was the only one who was recently graduated.

What made her pass was that she was quick witted, intelligent and diligent. From all questions that was thrown at her, she was the first to answer without hesitation.

Looking at the Mansion that she was going to be staying, she was nervous. James had already gave her a bunch of paperwork to read last night. About her new boss, her son and all the household members inside the Mansion. Down to their names and pictures.

Most of the files were about her boss April. Her medical records, her habits, likes and dislikes. She was told not to worry much about the son, since he had his own attendant. Seeing the medical file of her boss, Josie was shocked. Though it wasn't stated what her boss's trauma or her past was, it was still something for Josie.

James had informed her that if anything happens to April, either to call the Burghley Mansion, Him or the CEO. James emphasized to her that, to only call the CEO if the first two was unreachable.

Hearing all of this, make Josie grew curious about her new boss. She had also read that her boss was the Mother of the CEO's son. It was well-known that Alexander Hawthorne is married to Francesca De Russo. This inside news, really boggled Josie. Feeling that high society's doesn't look, what they seems to appear in the public eyes. Having marital issues was so like in the dramas.

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April had informed the maid to send Josie's luggages to her designated room and to send Josie herself to the Gazebo.

As April was currently waiting for her to arrived. She drunk her juice and read a book. She was confident on Alex's people to find the perfect match employee for her.

Josie arrived in the Garden, she was dressed formally in her Secretarial Suit. Her parents had spent quite a sum for it, to make a good impression.

"Greetings Madame. My name is Josie Abett. I am the newly hired Personal Assistant." Josie introduced herself and slightly bow to April.

"Josie. Please sit. Im sure that they have informed you about me already?" April smiled warmly. The girl in front of her was older by two years old. She felt comfortable already, knowing that they didn't have a large gap on age.

"Yes ma'am. James has already informed me about everything there is to know. If you have any additions, please let me know." Josie sat down on April's left side of the table.

"So far, nothing. Since its your first day, I'd like you to familiarize yourself around first and whatever they gave you to study. Even though you are my Assistant, you shall eat with us. I treat my subordinates well, like family. As long as you are loyal to me. You shall have Sunday's off as agreed. If you are sick or your family, please let me know. I will pay for you and your families medications." April smiled.

Josie's jaw dropped. This wasn't included on the benefits that was agreed on. Having her boss extending the health benefits for her family was too gracious of her. She couldn't help but be grateful.

"Thank you Ma'am. I will surely meet all your needs. If you don't have anything for me, I shall be on my way." Josie bowed and left, when April only waved at her. Indicating that she had nothing else to say.