My Little World

Chapter One

Tara's POV

I could practically hear the screaming sound of my alarm even in my deep sleep. I groaned and hit the snooze button. After hitting the snooze button for the hundredth time, I woke up and turned the damn thing off.

I saw the time and bolted immediately "Great! I'm late. I'm dead today for sure"

I got up and rush to take a quick shower and got dress in a simple floral blouse with a beige color skirt. I let my hair flow and carried my heels with me to avoid further delay. 

I rushed out and saw Jessica seated at the dinning table having breakfast.

"Hey! Morning. Come join me, I made delicious pancakes today" she said and I looked at those delicious pancakes. I wanted to eat all of those but I was already late.

"Jess I'm running late today so no pancakes today I'm sorry. I'm heading to office so you take care-"

"Yaya! Go now" she said and waved her a quick goodbye.

Jessica Daniels is my best friend and my housemate. We're friends since college were I studied interiors and she is a literature student. We sort of bumped into each other one day and became friends. Ever since that day she has been there for me through everything. We've both been through a lot together which makes it easy to for  us to know the importance of each other in each other's lives.

I work at Collins Inc. as the head interior designer for the past three years. My boss Sam Collins is in his early forties and is a complete sweetheart except the days when I'm late to the important meetings, then it's an entirely different story.

I parked my car and rushed towards Sam's cabin.

"You're late again!" Spoke Sarah from behind. Sarah is my co worker and part of team that works under me.

"I know I know. Is Sam in his cabin?" I asked and she nodded with a smirk

I stepped in the cabin and witness Sam reading some designs. he looked up and I could see how furious he was. I just wish he'll make my death painless and quick.

"DID EM-" he started but I cut him off

"No Sam I..I couldn't get up early. I was so tired and I kept snoozing the alarm. My bad. I'm sorry"

"You do have the idea how important this client is for our company? Please tell me you aren't going to screw this" his tone had a hint of begging.

"Ofcourse not. I know the importance. I'm well aware of the stakes here. Who's the client by the way?"

"Xavier Hardman" he replied

He's one of the powerful man in the business world. I've heard about him, he's very dreamy apparently not that I've ever seen him or anything.

"You know him, don't you?" Sam asked

"I've heard about him. Yes but I don't know him. I've never even seen him but I understand how important he is."

"Great. He'll be here in an hour so be prepared" Sam informed me

I exit his cabin and head towards my cabin. I dropped my bag on the desk and opened the file to preview every detail because if I screw this I'll lose this job forever. I need this job because I've alot riding on this job and I can't afford losing this job. They pay be more than I could ever get anywhere. It is my dear job. After checking every detail twice I thought to show them to Sam before meeting to avoid any mistakes.

I stepped out of my cabin walking towards Sam's cabin looking at the design carefully when I bumped into something strong as rock. I closed my eyes in fear of hitting my head somewhere but before I could get hurt a strong pair of hands saved me. I opened my eyes and meet the most beautiful face I've seen in a very long time.

I smiled at him completely oblivious to the fact that my precious designs are lying all over the floor with coffee spilled on them. 

I looked up and saw that man busy typing something on phone. Great! I'm going to lose my job here and this man no decency to atleast apologise for bumping into me.

I waved my hands in front of his eyes to take get attention.

"Hello! Down here" I shouted

"What?!" He asked in irritation

"Really? You're pissed? You me an apology"

He raised his eyebrow and asked "For what if I may ask?"

I pointed towards my coffee soaked designs "Look what you did. They were extremely important."

"You weren't looking either. You owe me a decent cup of coffee. It is really hard to find a decent cup of coffee around here and look what you did."

I looked at him dumbfounded. Coffee? Seriously? "I'm going to be jobless in an hour because of you and your stupid coffee. I don't care about your coffee you jerk!" I practically screamed at him.

"Jobless? Isn't that a bit extreme?"

"No it's not. I had this important meeting with this Xavier guy. It was really important for the company, my boss, my future, my. Wait a minute" I looked at him in between of my babbling "Why am I telling you all this. I don't know you and moreover you're jerk."

I started walking when he asked me "Have you even seen the Xavier guy?"

"No and since I've already screwed up I don't care either. Why do you care?" I frowned.

"Just curious" he shrugged.

I snorted and made my way back to my cabin.

I sat in the conference room with nothing to show for. I'm not just letting Sam down here but everyone who is working under me. They trusted me with this important project and I screwed up.

Sam entered the room with two guys dressed in business suits with files in their hand. I tried to guess which one was Xavier Hardman but couldn't make out really.

"They're here on Mr. Hardman's behalf. He'll be joining shortly." Sam turned towards me "Ms. Verma, go ahead start your presentation"

I stood up and gave him a small sad smile "Yeah.. about that.. I actually.."

"Actually Mr. Collins I've met Ms. Verma just a few minutes ago" I heard someone say my name and I turned to look at  owner of the voice. He was the jerk from the hallway. Oh no! He is Xavier Hardman. I've never been more embarrassed in my entire life. "I personally saw her designs and I'm quite impressed so I would like to finalize the deal. I'll give Ms. Verma the responsibility to design my new project at LA"

"But-" one of his assisting man spoke but Mr. Hardman showed him his hand to shut up.

"I'll be glad working with you so will Tara" Sam looked at me and I nodded smilingly.

"Great to know." He turned towards me "You'll have to accompany me to L.A. with your team until the major portion of the project is covered." Just like that all my happiness drained and I knew I had a very big problem with this arrangement.