A Hint Of Hope

Chapter 3

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A/N. I know the last chapter was garbage but I tried.
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Waking up early has always been a problem for me, becaus I come home so late everyday and there was really no need to wake up early, I was accustomed to sleeping in until at least eleven or twelve. Today was differen't after Jland took me home yesterday I wen't to sleep, so I could wake up early. Unfortunately it was five in the afternoon and I woke right back up at one in the morning. After that I couldn't go back to sleep.

So now I'm in the mirror trying to apply make-up the best way I can over my drooping eyes to make me look more alive. To make a long story short I was unsuccessful. I decided to go natural as I do everyday. I just wanted to look professional today I found myself growing more and more frustrated by the fact that I couldn't tame my curls. So I desided to rock my fro not that I had a choice.

Jland honked his car horn and I rushed out the door. Well more like dragged my tired body out of my house. After I was secured in my seat I leaned the seat back and closed my eyes.

"Aye sleeping beauty!" Jland shook my my body. I opened my eyes and gave Jland the bird.

"Leave me alone Jay im tired I don't usually wake up at the crack of ass!"

"Wow I think this is the first time I have ever heard you swear. Do you talk to Chase with that mouth? I don't think I trust you with my brother anymore."

"Did you forget he was my brother."

"Your not going to get the job with that attitude. I never met Justin but I know his dad is the real deal. So chill we can pick you up some coffee." I nodded and looked over to his side.

"Jland your gas light is on idiot when was the last time you put gas in your car. I cant be late!"

"Its not a big deal we can get gas later. You are grouchy in the morning."

I rolled my eyes and Jland drove the car just like he does everyday. Fast. Soon Jland was shaking my body again to wake me up. He went on my side on the car and opened the door, before I could respond he unbunkled my seat belt and picked me up out of the seat, roughly may I add.

He put me down and I struged his actions off just in case there are cameras around watching us. Plus I was too tired to do any other physical action besides walk.

"You need to get laid. You were so much nicer when you had the limp boyfriend." without looking at him I knew he was smirking.

"So funny I forgot to laugh." My first boyfriend took my virginity but he was in a wheelchair. Jland finds it hilarious that he couldn't really take my virginity. Don't worry I already told him he was going to hell. To be honest that was the worst first sexual experience ever.

I checked my phone and I was 10 minutes early. Not even a minute later Mr. Wilden was approching the front of the building looking more beautiful than ever.

He wore a a suite and walked with so much confidence his hair styled in his signature quif. My knees were absolutely weak but I wasn't going to be unprofessional about it. Not only did I strut into that building walking with my chin high in the air, I fell.

Note to self: get new flats.

I didn't want to get up to be completely honest I just want to hide my face. I was quite embarrassed Mr. Wilden dress shoes were well polished. I would know considering I had a perfect view of them as he hovered over me.

"Ms.Knight though its amusing, I must ask, why are you on the ground?"

"I- was admiring the beautiful tiles an- Who am I kidding I fell." I sighed.

He smiled and exstended his hand for me to take. He pulled me to my feet and chuckled. I followed him to the elevator, as the doors closed I couldn't help but to hope he would pull me into his arms and kiss me passionately. We would fall in love get married and have a bunch of pretty babies. Sadly that didn't happen the elevator doors opened and I continued to follow him. I followed him down a long hallway every five steps was another door until we were at the last door. Facing the long hallway. You can tell he liked to be in control. The black glass walls were transparent only inside you couldn't tell from the outside but the inside had a clear view of the other offices.

"Have a seat Ms.Knight" I did as he said. "What are you majoring in?" I bit my lip and shook my head.

"I'm actuall not in college." I corrected. I looked up to see his reaction, it was nothing out of the ordinary I get that look all the time when I tell people I'm not in school. He scribbled something down in his little notebook. Those hands mm.

"How many jobs have you had since you graduated high school?"

"Urm... one, the one at the hardware store" This wasn't really looking good for me.

"What do you know about faxing, marketing research, training staff and scheduling important meetings?" I bit my lip and shrugged I knew this was a bad idea. "Im not doubting your intelligence Ms.Knight but your just not qualified for this job." He stopped as if he were thinking. Mean while all I was think was about my brother getting worst and not being able to do anything about it. "My brothers is MIA and I am left to take care of his son considering the way you cared for the sick child, im sure you can take care of my nephew."

"Um... Thats the problem, my brother is the sick child your speaking of and im not a nanny, I need a good paying job in order to pay for all my brothers medical bills." I sigh and stand up, fixing my blouse I excuse myself.

"People call me alot of things... mean, self-centered, spoilded, but never cheap. I have never been a penny pincher, I'm also not bossy, I am the boss and the sooner people understand that the sooner they'll get over any hostile feelings toward my father and myself, you can have the job but I can assure you the opportunity won't be open for long." He said I admired his confidence but hated it at the same time, it made him seem cocky. I have to remind myself everything I not about me it's all about Chase.

"Thank you so much you won't regret your decision, just call me about my schedule or what time I have to be there. Also what she I wear, where am I babysitting him?" I scribbled my number on a piece of paper and gave it to him.

I was happier than the noesy old lady down the street hearing the latest gossip about the Greg family and their son, I went to high school with recently got arrested again. I was happier than the mail man when he retired. I was happier than Emily, when she she foundout she was having a miscarriage and wouldn't have to be a fifteen year old mother. Most importantly I was happier than everyone else in the world when I realized Chase had a hint of hope.

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