Barely Breathing

chapter 35

As I was walking home I was thinking about my decision. This was the opportunity of a lifetime but it left me with some big ‘what if’s?’. What if I sucked at it? What if Reece didn’t want me to be on tour with him? What if I hated the job? What if, what if, what if!?!?! To be honest I wanted to work at Sony, I mean I would get to spend everyday with my boy… Well when he was in Sydney of course… Now I miss Reece. But that would mean when he was on tour I could go. Agh so many decisions!

i got home and Marcus was chilling on the couch watching some boring ass show, so I turned the TV off and sat in front of him.

“We need to talk” I said taking a deep breath. 

“Are you breaking up with me?” was all he said… Considering I hadn’t seen him since our last encounter it made the both of us shudder a little.

“Oh… about the other day…” I said playing with my hair, worry crossed over his face.

“Lets just never bring it up…. ever.ever.again” he said staring me down, warning me that if it happened again, Reece would mysteriously disappear…. ok noted.

“Ok… but that’s not what I wanted to talk to you about actually… Sony have offered me a promotion… as head stylist” his face lit up as soon as I said it.

“Taylor that is amazing! I’m so proud of you!” he said getting up and hugging me.

“That’s not all…. I would have to drop out of Uni… and come on with them full time” I said scared of his response. 

“Oh… well that complicates things doesn’t it?” he said sitting back down and putting his thinking cap on.

“What do you think I should do?” I asked sitting down next to him and taking a deep breath. 

“You want my honest opinion?” he asked raising his eyebrows at me confused.

“Yes I do!” I said with a slight laugh. 

“Ok… Well to be honest I think you should take the job… these opportunities don’t come around often and working for Sony will make your resume stand out… so many more opportunities would open up for you” he said… He was right, I completely agreed with him.

“Thanks Marcus… I know what I’m going to do!” I grabbed my bag and ran for the door checking my phone. It was 4 and the Sony offices closed at 5 so I still had enough time to get there.

I literally ran the whole way there well, as fast as I could go wearing heels. I ran into the office puffing and with a stitch. I walked up to the front desk trying to contain myself. The lady greeted me with a warm smile.

“Hi is Denis still around?” I asked through subtle breaths.

“Yes he is just in his office. I’ll let him know you are here!” she said smiling.

“Thank you” I said sitting down and waiting for him while I fanned my newly flustered face. He came out not long after with a friendly smile. 

“Taylor I wasn’t expecting to see you until tomorrow!” he said shaking my hand.

“I know sorry about that! I have made my decision so thought I would let you know what it is!” I said with my best business savvy smile. 

“Of course! What have you decided?”

“I would love to take the job!” I said clapping my hands a little just because I was so excited!

“That is excellent news! Would you mind sitting down for a few minutes to discuss your schedule?”