But he's my boss.....

Chapter 1

Rihanna pov:

Sitting in Popeye's with my best friend Melanie we sit at our usual table and talk about the fact that I desperately need a job.

Me: "Mel there seem to be no places worth applying for the pay is shit and the hours are long I'm telling you I'll forever be unemployed."

Mel: "Calm down you'll find a job eventually."

I rolled her eyes and took a bite out of a piece of chicken. Finding a job in New York is harder than it sounds. I sighed through chews 7 months after getting fired from my job at a boutique and I'm still on the unemployment list. I stare at the rest of my chicken in the box and my eyes start to water what will I do if I can't find a job soon? My rents overdue and so is the rest of my bills and with no money coming in I'd rather not think about what I might have to do get it.

Mel: "Rih snap out of it and stop being so dramatic I can tell you're over thinking getting a job by the look on your face."

Me: "Mel I'm just worried about not having money and NO I am not borrowing any more money from you, you know how I feel about that."

Mel: "You know I don't mind you borrowing my money but if you're so bothered by it I heard The Black Pyramid is looking for a new assistant since they go through them like a smoker goes through a pack of cigarettes."

I looked at Mel with sceptical eyes. I also heard that The Black Pyramid was hiring for the millionth time I just dismissed it since the quitting rate was so high. I raise my eyebrow at her and just give her a look. Mel rolls her eyes at me and pouts.

Mel: "Don't look at me like that you really want a job and obviously that place needs people to work there at least go for an interview later on this week ok? Please for me Rih?"

Me: "Fine I'll see if I can get an interview sometime this week now please just stop begging."

Mel laughed and took a sip of her soda smiling in triumph. I roll my eyes and take a sip of my lemonade as I think of how I'll have to fill out yet another application and schedule yet another interview for a job. Chatting some more we then finish eating our food then leave. Walking out of the popeyes we both notice the many couples walking down the street.

Mel: "By the way when are you gonna find yourself a man girl? Someone to keep you company and warm you up in the colder seasons if you catch my drift."

Me: "We've been over this time and time again I'm fine being single."

Mel: "Ok, ok, I'm just saying a man on your shoulder wouldn't be bad."

I shake my head and continue walking. We walk about 2 blocks away we hug and go our separate ways home. As I walk the last block to my apartment I think about all the things I'll have to do to prepare for this job. I walk up the stairs to the building and open the door then I take the elevator up to my floor. Taking out my keys I step out of the elevator and walk to my door and unlock it.

Me: "Home sweet home."

Setting down my purse I flop on my couch and pulled out my phone and looked at the text Mel sent me.

*Hey Rih here's the number for The Black Pyramid good luck with getting the job :) (212)-***-****.

I look at the number and make a final decision to schedule the appointment. Calling the number I speak to the front desk and work out a date for the interview which is set for two days from now. Hanging up the phone I realize how soon a job interview for The Black Pyramid a major clothing agency was and how desperate they must be for employees. Hauling myself from the couch I walk into my room and straight into my closet to choose what exactly I'll wear for the interview. I choose a simple yet sophisticated outfit and set it to the side so that I don't need to go searching for it later.

After two days have passed I get ready and dressed for the interview. I text Mel that I hope I get the assistant job and that if I do get the job that I won't end up being one of the many people that have gotten fired or quit. Taking the subway downtown to the building I straighten my shirt and walk into the building. Walk in I see the front desk and approach the person there.

Me: "Excuse me but I'm here for my interview."

Front desk: "You're the one I spoke to on the phone correct Ms.Rihanna I assume?"

Me: "Yes."

Front desk: "Alright just let me tell Mr.Brown you're here."

She grabs her desk phone and dials a number.

Front desk: "Mr.Brown one of the potential assistants is here for their interview."

She then hangs up the phone and turns to me.

Front desk: "The meeting room is upstairs on the top floor first room to the left."

I nod thanking her then head to the elevator. The elevator ride was long taking up about five minutes hopefully my employer wouldn't mind my tardiness. As I make my way to the meeting room I fix my shirt one more time then open the door. Sitting inside the room was a handsome man in a good looking suit looking out the window. I start walking toward him so that I can shake his hand and once he notices me he gets up so that he can receive it.

Me: " Hello I'm Rihanna I'm here about the assistant position."

????: "Nice to meet you Rihanna I'm Chris and I'll be interviewing you for the job."