Rosie🥀

Rosie-1

I got ready for work like usual. I took a shower and did my other bathroom needs. Today's a Monday. A new week. I decided to just put my wavy waist-length hair in a ponytail.

"Come on you Bit**" yelled my Fiancé. God, I really don't like him. I looked at the clock. 7:34 am. I have to be at work by 8:35 am. I sighed and got my bag ready. I walked out of my room and see Randy on the couch. Randy's an okay-looking guy but he's an eggplant. He has blonde curly hair and brown eyes. He's 5'7 in height, while I'm 5'2. Yeah, I'm short, deal with it. "God I thought you would take another year." He complained. I rolled my eyes and made my way to the kitchen. I made breakfast for him and left it on the counter. I put my shoes on, grabbed my car keys, and walk out to go to work.

Why are you engaged to him if you don't like him, you may ask? It's an arranged engagement. We're getting married in about 7 months I believe. I have always been a good girl for my parents. They always pressured me into things and I would always do it. I could never say no since that would get me a slap. My older brother, Jordan, is an FBI agent. He's about 2 years older than me. Our parents favor him. He knows how they treated me. He thinks that they stopped now, cuz I told him they did. My parents didn't like the fact that he started being cold towards them once he found out that they emotionally and sometimes physically abuse me. They made me tell him that it's okay, that they stopped and that I forgave them. He started being his usual self around them once I told him that. Since he's always on some type of mission, it's easier for my parents to do whatever. One of the things they did was get me engaged. To Randy Vasquez. He's some small lawyer or something. But he has okay pay. Even tho I make more than he does, my parents decided to get me engaged with him. Without my consent.

They always ask me for money. That's all they care about. They don't call to see how I am, they call for money. Most of the money I make goes to them.

I pull up to my work. I work as a  Secretary to Mr. Shawn Adams. He's a 45-year-old man. He's the CEO of the Adams Comp. it's a really great company. Actually the number one wealthiest company in the U.S. I became his secretary after college. I used to work for a smaller company for about three years when my boss recommended me to Mr. Adams. Since they were good friends, Mr. Adams interviewed me and I guess I did well since I did get the job. Mr. Adams has two sons, Mark and Brett. I've met Mark a couple of times, he's cool. He's pretty friendly and he's a doctor. I've never met Brett. I've only talked to him on the phone. He works in London, the President of this company. From his sound, he sounds more.. cold? I mean Mr.Adams and Mark sound pretty warm. Brett just sounds cold.

I walk inside and say hello to other employees I see while I walk to my office. I put my things down on my desk, and pick up the file that I completed early yesterday, to give Mr. Adams. I walk towards his office and knock on the door. "Come in, Lexi." He says from the other side of the door. I open the door and walk-in. I see Mr. Adams sitting at his desk, while someone who I don't know, stands in front of him. He didn't have anyone meeting him at this time on his schedule so this person maybe someone he knows personally. "Good morning," I say looking at them both. "Good morning Miss. Francis. This is my son. Brett" he says. To say I'm shocked is an understatement. I smile at Brett and he just nods back.

"Brett will be taking over." Says Mr. Adams. I look at him confused. "I've decided to retire early and spend more time with my wife, who keeps nagging me cuz I "work" too much. Brett here will be the CEO. I made him the President as a test run. To see if he does well. And he passed with flying colors. It's time I step down and give my position to him" Mr.Adams explains. I smile understanding everything. I'm happy the old man gets to rest now and spend time with his wife. "Also the new President will work here instead of working in London." He tells me. I nod. One question pops into my head though. "Um if you don't mind me asking, what's going to happen to me?" I ask. If I get fired or lose this job, my parents might literally kill me. "You'll be my Secretary," says Mr. Brett Adams. I just nod and give him a small smile. Brett just looks away.
"I'll be taking my leave today, but I will come in occasionally to see how everything is, and how my son treats you. I'll officially tell the company today in the afternoon before work ends" He said smiling at me.
I smile back at him and Brett picks up a file from the desk. That also reminds me to give the file I came to give in the first place to Mr. Adams. "Oh Mr. Adams, I completed the File you asked for about the Market ranges," I say trying to give the file to him. He smiles and points at his son. I take the hint and instead give the file to Brett. "Sorry," I said. "This wasn't due for about another three days" Mr. Adams sighs "I guess I should have expected that you would complete it early, " He says.
I chuckle at him and Brett says "Thank you. I actually already have three files for you to work on. I'll need it by tomorrow afternoon" he says. "Okay, I'll get them to you at that time," I say. I take the files from his hand and walk out. I go to my office and put the files down. I should probably go eat breakfast. I walk down to the kitchen and see my two close friends, Amy and Dominic. I've been friends with them for about two years and a half now. Dominic works in the IT department while Amy works in Finance. "Hey, morning Lex," says Amy, while Dominic just smiles. "Morning" I say back. I get a bagel and put it in the toaster. Amy's eating a donut while Dominic eats a muffin. "So what's Mr. Adams Son doing here?" asks Amy. "You'll find out later," I said with a small smile. She pouted and took a bite of her donut. Dominic rolls his eyes "You wanna go get lunch with us later?" he asks pointing at himself and Amy.  "yeah sure" I replied, I take the bagel out of the toaster, get a plate, and then put on the cream cheese "I'm gonna go and start working" I told them smiling taking a bite of the bagel. 

It's been an hour and a half since I started working on the files Mr. Adams #3 gave me. Mr. Shawn Adams is #1, Mr. Mark Adams is #2 while Mr. Brett Adams is #3. I'm almost done with the first file. It's hard not going to lie, but it's nothing I can't do. Ding, I got a message in my email. I look up and see it's from Mr. Adams #3. 'How's it going with the files? Are you done with  the files yet?" It says.  No, I'm not even done one the heck. I type 'It's going okay, Sir. I'm not done with the files yet but I'm close to finishing the file about the trademarks.' I said back. I wait for one second and get a message back 'Okay, keep up the work. I'll need all three of the files by 8 pm today instead of tomorrow afternoon.' The-huh. How does he expect me to finish them today?! I sigh and reply 'Ok, I'll get them to you by Eight.'  I internally groan but start working again. 

I'm so focused on my work I didn't even realize that someone came into my office until I felt a poke on my cheek. huh? I look up and see Dominic smiling at me. I gave him a confused face and he chuckles. What's so funny? "you forgot again," He said. Forgot what? Does he mean lunch?        "Are you talking about lunch? it's not even until 1." I say scrunching my eyebrows. " It's 1:20 babe" he says. No, it's not, its-oh. It is 1:20. "Sorry! I swear it was just 10 am a second ago!" I said groaning. "It's okay, I had a feeling you were gonna forget, so here I got you pasta from the cafeteria." He says handing me a bowl with a top in it, "hehe Thanks. Where's Amy?" I ask wondering she's not here too. "she ate her food and was going to come up with me but one of her coworkers needed her help so she's helping him" Ohhh I nod and open the lid and dug in the pasta. "What work were you doing anyway?" He asks me. "Oh Mr. Adam needed these files to be done by tonight," I say pointing to the files that were on my desks. He nods understanding and then he looks down at my pasta. "Can I get a bite?" He asks me. "Didn't you eat lunch already?" I ask him. "Well yeah but I'm still hungry," He says and then opens his mouth. I sigh and roll my eyes at the same time. I put a bite of pasta with a fork in his mouth. While the fork was still in his mouth someone cleared their throat.

Both of our heads turn to my door. Mr. Adams #3. I  take the fork out of Dominic's mouth a bit harshly by mistake and stand up. Dominic also stands up. "Sorry Mr. Adams," I say and all He does is nod. I can tell Dominic's confused but I say nothing. "Do you need something?" I ask. "Yes. Are you done with the first file?" He asks me. I nod my head "Yes Sir. Do you need it right now?" I say and he nods. I look at my desk, making sure I pick up the correct file, and walk over to him. He takes it from me and I ask "Do you need anything else, sir?" He looks over at Dominic and then at me. "Make sure you reply to my emails. I left you two messages. I don't know how you were with my father but I will need you to reply immediately" He says I nod my head. Did he send me a message? I didn't notice. "Oh yes of course I'm sorry," I say and he leaves. 

"He's Brett Adams?" says Dominic.  "Yup" I say. "Now get out I still have work to do" I say while pushing him out the door.

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