The Rise of Arthur McCain

Chapter 6

A man in his early fifties stood before the two with furrowed brows. However, a little crowd was already gathering to learn what was transpiring. Seeing the prying eyes who were already staring with itchy ears to watch as the drama unfolds. Mr. Nick, the chief security, took the two to a corner. "Come with me, both of you."

On keeping themselves away from the prying eyes, Nick asked them. "What is the matter between you two?" Turning to Louis, he asked. "Why did you hit him?"

"Sir, I just tried to inquire about the human resource office and he told me off by insulting me. I've just been employed as a security guard and needed to report to work. However, this fella here was not willing to help." Arthur explained what happened to Nick who decided to take him to the HR office by himself. The two left Louis there without anymore word. "Thank you Sir, you're most kind."

"You don't have to thank me, It's part of our jobs as security guards. To give directions to those who need help. It's just that Louis happens to be a brat." Nick replied. 

"Sorry I didn't Introduce myself to you. My name Arthur McCain. Your new colleague." Arthur stated and Nick smiled. "That's interesting. I hope we can get along fine. I'm Nick, the chief security."

Stretching forth their hands, the men shook each other before heading for the elevator. Not long, they arrived at the last floor where various offices were located. "That is the HR office." Nick pointed to a door boldly written. 'Humam Resource office.'

Nick went back to his duties as soon as Arthur had said his thanks. Heaving a deep sigh, Arthur took a few steps before finally arriving at the doorstep.

Knock Knock.

Arthur knocked on the door but there was no response. On the second knock, a lady's voice yelled at him from the inside. "Who is it?" Arthur was lost for words. Really?

Was this how rude his staff were? How can someone yell from inside without confirming who the guest was? So rude.

Arthur knocked again and this time, the door was flung open. "Would you stand there and stare all day or come in." A lady in her thirties asked. Meekly, Arthur walked into the office. 

"Yes, what can I do for you?" She asked rudely. "I just got a job as a security guard and have come to report for work." Arthur explained to the lady and she stretched her hands for his documents. 

Axel had earlier taken care of everything so Arthur's report was already in their system. The lady whose name Arthur learnt was Anna scanned through the system and confirmed Arthur's name. "She'll give you your uniform and work shift schedule." Anna said to Arthur which got him confused. 

"Who is it, Ma'am." Arthur inquired causing the lady to scowl at him before dialing a number on the landline. "Go to the procurement office and she'll give you all you need. Starting towards the door, Arthur halted in his steps when the lady called out to him. "Arthur McCain. Are you related to Gregg McCain, the billionaire industrialist?"

Arthur shook his head. "No ma, we just happen to have the same surname."

"I thought as much." The lady said as she threw Arthur a scornful glance. "A dirt like you can't possibly be related to Gregg McCain."

Arthur swallowed hard but did not say anymore words. He just quietly left the office.

Arriving before the procurement office, Arthur knocked again and this time he was asked to come in because the door was open. 

"Good morning ma'am, my name is Arthur…" He was still speaking when the lady lifted her head. Wait, what?

Was it not the same lady he met at the other office, how come she's here before him. Arthur was shocked. Directing his gaze to the table, he saw that the name was different. This one was Hannah.

They were twins. Indeed.

"What are you staring at? Go over there and get your uniform and stop acting like a moron." The lady said as she pointed towards her left.

Arthur hurriedly took the uniform. 

"Your duty post will be on this floor, make sure no intruder passes you by. You would also walk around sometimes and see that things are going well." She instructed Arthur and he nodded in acknowledgement. "Why do I have a feeling that you won't last on this job." She muttered from under her breath.

"What did you say ma'am?" Arthur inquired and the lady smirked at him. "Get on and get out of my office, you stink."

The statement got Arthur enraged. Unconsciously, he clenched his fists and bit his lower lip. Why the heck were they all rude?

Managing to keep a calm demeanor, Arthur went in search of the changing room where he quickly changed into his uniform.

He was about to come out and bumped into Nick. "Wow! I see you're fully dressed and ready for work. You look good in the uniform." Nick admired him and Arthur let out a chuckle. "Indeed. Thank you for the compliments"

Arthur was already liking the man. He was indeed free spirited and friendly. "So are you ready for work?" He asked and Arthur nodded his head. "Ofcourse. Although, I have to get something first downstairs before coming back to my duty post."

"Ok. Let's go together then."

As soon as they entered the elevator, Arthur asked. "So Anna and Hannah are twin. They must have worked really hard to get their positions."

Nick shook his head disapprovingly. "Alot of inappropriate things are happening here. And those sisters you see are not so innocent. One of them paved way for the other so they could work together and perpetuate their hideous acts."

Arthur was more curious, he had learnt from his grandfather about some unseemly things happening among some staff of the mall.

"Really, it meant that they were doing some dirty things behind the curtain." Arthur asked and before Nick could open his mouth and reply, the door of the elevator opened and his eyes met with two familiar figures.