𝐼𝑛𝑘 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡

Chapter 2: Cleaning Supplies and Rainy Skies

Before it starts, I wanna ask you how you guys see JD and Ronnie. Honestly I can't decide who I'm basing them off like I'm thinking more so Ryan Mcarten and Jamie Muscato for JD and Winona Ryder and Barrett Weed as Veronica. I can't decide who I see as them so like in some scenes I see them as one and then some scenes I see them as another version if that makes sense lmao. Anyways, enjoy the chapter!

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The rain wouldn't stop and as I typed away on a document, I heard the sound of clicking heels enter my room and I could already sense why.

" Veronica! Why the fuck are you working so goddamn slow today?! I asked for that document about our current new business partner to be finished by now and I'm not seeing that it is! You better haul ass on that or you might be close to loosing this job! God! You can be so lazy sometimes!" And with that, my hot headed boss threw up her hands before exiting my room.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath as to not shed any tears. Especially in front of my new assistant. I should be tough and not a weak crying mess after being yelled at.

As I set my eyes upon my computer to try and regain my focus on my work, I felt JD's eyes watching me. Shit, he can tell.

"God, she's horrible. Your working your ass off and that's what you get!" He said with rage but also sympathy that was towards me. "You don't deserve to be yelled at like that. That bitch is on a power trip that needs to be ended.." He said that last part in a whisper so I didn't quite hear it but, before I could question he asks me, "Are you alright? If you need to talk about it I'm here to listen."

My mind took a minute to process that. No one ever asked me if I was okay here at work....well unless it was Heather Mac but, I didn't see her much anymore due to her being moved to a new floor. I've known JD for a month now and at this point I trusted him but, I still for some reason didn't want to make myself seem weak. So, I did what I do best and pushed down how I truly felt.

"I'll be alright. It's just Heather being a mythic bitch like always."

Him and I let out a small chuckle but, there was something about his face that gave me a weird feeling. He seemed like he was deeply thinking of something. Lost in a serious thought that was currently consuming him. I wanted the attention off of how I felt so I asked him, "Is everything okay over there Jesse James?"

My head lightly tipped to the side as I questioned and he seemed to snap out of whatever he was thinking with a tight lipped smile.

"Yeah, everything is alright. May I be excused though? Just for 30 minutes? I promise I'll be back I just need to get something done."

"Yeah sure. Go enjoy yourself out there in the rain." I say with a bit of sarcasm as he puts on his black trench coat and heads out of my office with his leather bag.

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I finish that damn document before eating some chips I packed myself. Taking a minute to eat and clear my head helps get through these grueling days that seem to never have a real ending point.

I swivel side to side in my chair and eventually end up looking out my gigantic windows on to the city below. My eyes dart from person to person as I make up stories in my head of who I think they are and what they do in their day to day life. For example, that lady with the fur coat and tiny dog definitely has had two husbands that have cushioned her life with riches.

You know, I wonder what people think of me when they see me in the streets? Probably don't think I'm some sad woman who is permanently chained to an office run by the devil herself.

Before I can dwell on that too long though, I catch sight of a familiar figure down below. They walked out a store with bags that seemed to have cleaning supplies in it.

What the hell is JD doing with cleaning supplies..?

Eh whatever, maybe he's just a bit of a germaphobe or something.

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The rest of the day marches on. Conversations with the dark haired man help me keep going as the night covers the city in a dark starry blanket.

Night has always been my favorite time. I adore How the city lights sparkle and how the stars above possess a light glow over the man-made structures below. It fills me with a sense of serenity.

"Hey, it's getting late. You can head home if y'a would like. I'll be fine here, besides I only have two more tasks to get through."

"You sure you'll be alright? Everyone has left."

"Yeah, Ill be fine. Im an old pro at being here by myself. Don't worry about me." I give him a smile as he stands and gets ready to leave.

"Well, if you say so then Ms.Veronica. If you need anything please call me. I don't have much going on and I want you to be safe here. I think as your assistant I'm responsible for making sure no one harms you."

Wow, no assistant has ever gone the lengths he has. I feel a warm flush go through my cheeks at the thought of him caring about me that much.

"I'll call if I need you I promise. Thank you so much for everything. Hopefully you sleep well tonight. We have a meeting tomorrow so if y'a don't get enough sleep, hearing Heather's voice might drive you insane."

We both giggle a little before he says his final words for the day and takes his leave, leaving me in the ever so empty office.