*strong language throughout
Bristol, south-west, England. August 2014.
ANDRAYA NORMAN, 20. Long, straight blonde hair, blue eyes, round-face and freckles. Despite her young age she is sad, tired and dispassionate. ANDRAYA, or ANDIE, works in an Estate Agents. Sat at a desk, ANDIE is miserably scrolling on her computer. The phone rings. She checks the number.
Andie: Fuck.
ANDIE places a smile on her face before answering, enthusiastically.
Andie: You've reached Andraya Norman at Greenland Real Estate. Ah, Mr Haas, yes, we've been waiting for your call. Miss Lopez is unfortunately out of office at this time, but I am assisting - well, as you know your property just went live on our website last week and I have already had six enquiries and three confirmed viewing appointments.
She waits for him to speak, nodding and 'mmhmming'.
Yes, it is certainly promising. As for your relocation, we have been working closely with a private realtor in the Surrey area and they have a fantastic property they would like you to view. Six beds, 3 and a half baths, a wonderful garden and pond.
He talks, she nods and 'mmhs'.
Shall I send you our contact's number so that you might be able to talk to him yourself? Excellent. We will of course give you a ring if there are any offers made for your property, shouldn't be long. Thank you, have a wonderful day Mr Haas.
She hangs up at the act drops. She stretches her face and rubs her eyes.
Another day, another dollar.
Manager: ANDIE?
In the manager's office, the manager is sat behind her desk. ANDIE walks in with a fake smile and excellent posture.
Manager: Sit. How long have you worked at our company, Andie?
Andie: A little under a year.
Manager: How are you finding it?
Andie: I'm enjoying it. Working under Olivia Lopez has been fantastic. I've learnt a lot.
Manager: You have made excellent progress. Clients like you, colleagues like you. You have a positive attitude.
ANDIE's smile wavers a moment.
Andie: Thank you.
Manager: Well, here is what I would like to offer you, I know when you first started working here you were talking about University, this was...a year in industry, shall we say, but if you signed a contract that said you stayed for another year I could promote you so you could have your own clients. More responsibility. More money. How does that sound?
Andie: Uh...great. That sounds great.
Manager: Great. Happy to sign now? The offer can only stand for the next 24 hours.
Later that day. ANDIE is walking home down a busy street.
Lisa: You signed it?
Andie: It's a raise, it's good experience, it's something I want.
Lisa: Andraya.
Andie: Mum.
Lisa: Andraya! You promised. You promised you'd get your degree.
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Anne with an E: Andie with an IE
Fanfiction*UPDATED* Andie: First option, I am in a coma and this is my coma-dream. Second option, I am already dead and purgatory is based in 19th Century Canada. I mean...that would make sense. Everyone here is god-fearing. But also you've got a heavy-duty p...
