From Rags to Riches

Moving on and moving up

Rebecca:

"Evelynn don't make me do another one" I groan as I lean onto Evelynn's right shoulder. So far we have seen six possible candidates for my assistant today and another five yesterday and no one has felt right.
"This is what it was like interviewing for your job. Saw some right losers before you walked in" she giggles and I laugh with her. She picks up another résumé and scans over it quickly before handing it to me.
"Ok she's the last one. Let's pray this is it" she tells me as I read over it. Evelynn gets up and walks to the door before walking back with our last interview following behind her.

"I'm Allie Novak" I shake hands with her and I'm immediately impressed. Allie is to put it lightly stunning. Her long blonde hair cascades in waves on her left side and her blue eyes are even bluer than mine. Her red blouse and black pencil skirt hug her slim
figure and I'm sure she has a good three inches on my five foot five stature.
"Hi Allie, I'm Rebecca Kramer. Please take a seat" I introduce myself and gesture to the chair opposite myself and Evelynn. I steal a glance over to Evelynn and I can see she's feeling the same; we've found my new assistant.

"Thank goodness!" I announce as I walk into Jordan's office. He looks up from his paperwork and smiles at me.
"You found someone?" He asks and I nod with a grin.
"And I think I have a girl crush on her" I confess and he laughs.
"Should I be worried?" He stands up and walks around his desk to stand in front of me.
"Hmm I don't think so, and before you suggest it no, do not do a background check on her" I tell him as I sort the collar out on his shirt and straighten his tie from where he has obviously pulled at it due to stress. He pouts like a little boy and I bite my lip to stop myself giggling.
"Fine, but she needs to sign an NDA" he orders and I roll my eyes.
"Yes boss, now come on I want to know how far along I am" I grin and so does he as he takes my hand and escorts me out his office towards the elevator; his gaze never leaving me.

"Well by the looks of things I would say you are around eight weeks pregnant. I will schedule you in for another appointment in a months time and we will be able to see more. But I hear a heartbeat so as far as I am concerned your baby is healthy. We are still in the critical stages though so just take it easy and try not to stress out" Dr. Green informs me and I nod before sitting up and pulling my shirt over my stomach.
"Thankyou Dr. Green" Jordan says as he shakes her hand and takes mine, helping me off the bed and walking out to the car where Mason is waiting.

"These last two weeks have been perfect. I'm finally free from Mark, I've gained a promotion and I've found an assistant already. Our baby is healthy, Sienna is already picking names and I couldn't be happier" I ramble on and Jordan just looks at me with that sparkle in his eye that only occurs when he's looking at me.
"You're beautiful" he tells me and I blush.
"And I love that after nearly a year you still blush when I compliment you" he continues and I playfully smack him on the chest.
"Stop it" I mumble and he just laughs.
"So when does your girl crush start?" He asks me.
"I'm going to talk with Evelynn when I get back to work and if we both agree, which I think we do, I will call her later tonight and ask her to start on Monday" I tell him with a grin on my face.
"What time will you be home tonight?" I ask Jordan as Mason pulls up outside my work.
"Not until about eight tonight, I have a conference call at seven so I will try and make it as quick as possible" Jordan explains and I just smile.
"It's fine no worries, I'll be waiting" I wink at him and the sharp intake he takes spurs me on even more.
"Who knows, maybe this tie can be used for other purposes" I gently tug at his grey tie and bite my lip.
"Rebecca you're going to be the death of me. Get to work before I make Mason do another lap" he struggles to choke out and I smirk.
"If I must, goodbye Mr. Matthews" I get out the car and deliberately arch my back, giving him a better view. He quickly slaps my arse and I jump, hearing him laugh as I close the door and walk back up to my office.

"How did it go?" Evelynn immediately asks.
"Evelynn, why are you sitting at my desk?" I ask as I walk in to find her casually painting her nails.
"I have no work to do and I'm bored. Well, I do have work but this is more important" she gets up and takes the seat opposite my desk.
"So answer me, how did it go?" She probes again and I smile as I take my seat.
"Good, they couldn't tell very much, I've got another month before my twelve week scan so it's still in the early stages. Only you and Jordan's COO knows so keep it to yourself please, just until my next scan" I tell her and she nods.
"Got it kiddo, so are you going to tell Allie she's got the job or am I?"
"So we are going with Allie?"
"Why do you not think so?"
"No I do, I loved her but I just wanted to be certain that's all" Evelynn leans over and takes my hand.
"She reminds me a lot of you. You came into that interview, didn't have as much experience as the others, but your passion and drive made me like you. Allie had the same, she wants this, you'll be mad not to give it to her" she leans back in her chair and carries on painting her nails while I pick up the phone and dial Allie's number.