Storm

CHAPTER ONE

CLARA

"LEE, DON'T YOU FUCKING DARE?!" I scream as my best friend runs around with my phone. Sometimes I reconsider our friendship.

"Oh, come on! I want to see if you have any nudes?! YOU'VE SEEN MINE!"

"I DIDN'T WANT TO SEE YOURS, IT WAS BY ACCIDENT!" I leap over my sofa as high as I can, landing hard on this dimwit.

"Owwww!" Snatching the phone, I walk away victoriously with my tongue sticking out. Lee can be heard laughing behind me as I head to the kitchen. Starting to make our coffee, she takes a seat on the bar stool, texting away. Lee Graham is my best friend. She has curly brown hair with lovely green slash hazel eyes, and very light brown skin. She looks like an angel but is actually a total devil inside. Unfortunately, I still love her though. She's probably the only person who gets me, other than my little sister. 

As I hand her the coffee, Lee huffs, "I don't want to go to work."

"Well, you're going to have to. And don't forget, I'm your boss dumbass," I scoff while rolling my eyes then she sips her coffee.

She smirks, "Yes boss lady. Now can we get changed and go. I want to see that sexy delivery guy."

"You sleepover here way too much. And I'm pretty sure he is married."

"How'd you know that?" She glares and I laugh at her baby-like behaviour.

"I saw his ring, and I heard Dana talking about it."

Lee continues to huff and puff the entire time we got changed and the ride to the company. The driver dropped us off earlier than usual as there's less traffic today. We're currently on our way to my office. Lee is kind of like an event planner for the company, she has the best contacts and is very smart too. She is like my right-hand woman. 

As we take a seat in my office, we get interrupted by a knock and then enters my assistant Natalie.

"So today is consisting of interviews for some roles in the company. A meeting with Derek and Jordan. Then just some overview on some documents. After lunch, you have nothing on the schedule. And hey Lee!" Natalie breathes out. Lee giggles next to me as I smile widely at her. Natalie is an innocent soul, pure, and a great person. We class her as a friend, and she just makes you want to protect her. She's short with brown locks and faint freckles complimenting her skin. I'm pretty sure Lee likes her, but I can't tell with Lee. She tends to like anything that breathes.

"Thanks, you can start bringing the interviewers in from eight if that's okay?" Natalie nods and walks off, closing the door behind her.

Lee glares with a hint of mischief in her eyes, "I swear you startle the poor girl."

"I didn't do anything?!" I retort back.

The interviews have been going okay but some people won't be suited for any of the roles. I made sure for Lee to be here so she could agree with me. Halfway through and I'm already bored. There are still ten people and three roles left. My office is my safe space with its spacious interior and dark walls but now I feel anything but relaxed here.

Lee moans, "I'm hungry as hell dude."

"Well let's just get this over with, then I'll order us some food. Sometimes I feel like I'm friends with a child."

"Sorry, mum," She mumbles sarcastically, "Who's next anyway?"

Looking down at the list, I read through the crossed-out names to the last few. Next up is, "A Tyler Brooks?"

She squeals and claps her hands, "Ooo he must be hot."

"You've said this about everyone so far," I glare at her. We are interrupted by a constant knocking from the door. I'm guessing it's another interviewee.