Falling for You (Stefanielle)

Chapter 9

Danielle rolled out of bed at 7 so that she had more than enough time to get herself ready and go get breakfast. She didn't have to be at work until 9, but the blonde wanted no parts of being late on her first day.

"This view will never get old," Danielle said quietly to herself as she opened the curtains to let some light in her room. The morning sun seemed to illuminate the beautiful view of the city.

For her first day, she decided to wear tan slacks with a white blouse and her black heels. Once she was all ready to go, she grabbed her purse and left the hotel. Danielle made it a point to stop at a coffee shop that her and Stefania walked by on Sunday, Panella. After she got her coffee and pastry, Danielle walked to the office to begin her workday.

The blonde felt slightly nervous inside but walked with confidence on the outside. Danielle made her way up to the reception area on the first floor so she could speak to the woman at the desk. Compared to the Seattle office, this builder was smaller with a different layout, but it was still semi-modern on the inside.

The woman at the desk looked up from her computer and smiled as Danielle approached her. "Good morning, how can I help you?"

"Hi, I'm Danielle Savre... From the Seattle office. I'll be working here for the next 2 weeks," Danielle said with a smile.

"Ah, Miss Savre! Great to meet you, my name is Kelly," the woman said as she stuck her hand out for Danielle to shake.

Danielle firmly shook her hand and smiled, "likewise."

"So, you will be working on the 2nd floor this week. Miss Spampinato is on that floor too; I believe you have met her? Once you get upstairs, you'll need to complete some paperwork, and it should be an easy day. Here is your badge to scan on the elevator, which will be right around the corner."

"Great, thank you so much Kelly!"

Danielle headed towards the elevator and pressed on the button with a '2' on it. When she got in the elevator, she could feel her heart racing with excitement and nerves. The elevator doors opened, and Danielle stepped out to find herself at another reception desk with two armchairs in the room. Stefania was sitting on one of the chairs looking down at her phone.

"Stefania?" Danielle said shyly while looking around the room.

"Danielle! Ciao," Stefania said as she stood up and opened her arms to hug Danielle.

The blonde wrapped her arms tightly around the brunette and took a deep breath. "Hi."

"Ready for your first day?"

"About as ready as I'll ever be."

Stefania let out a laugh and rested her hand on Danielle's shoulder. "You'll be fine, nothing to worry about. I'll take you to Mrs. Pompeo's office to fill out some paperwork now."

Stefania and Danielle passed by a few offices and rooms until they landed at their boss's door. There was a plaque on the wall next to her door that read Ellen Pompeo, Chief Marketing Officer. Stefania knocked on the door and waited for Ellen to allow them in her office.

"Ciao, Ellen. I have Danielle Savre from our Seattle branch. You said she needed to do some paperwork, sí?

"Hi! Yes, thank you Stefania... Hi Danielle! Pleasure to meet you," Ellen stood up and walked to the door to shake Danielle's hand.

"Lovely to meet you, Ellen," Danielle replied with a smile while shaking Ellen's hand. "Patrick has said so many great things about you."

"I'll leave you both to it. See you ladies later," Stefania waved and exited the room, shutting the door quietly behind her.