The Assistant

~Hands~

"In this art, why do we need more color?

Except black background,
we need each other's color and that's it

Don't hesitate anymore Feel me more,"

-4Minute Canvas

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I pull at the hem of my skirt and smooth out the wrinkles that are in my dress shirt. I breath out trying to calm my nerves. I need this job. I need the money. 

Night before:

"You'll kick ass!" my close friend Baekhyun says as he tosses the shot down, squinting his eyes at the bitterness. "I just hope I get the job, I cant listen to you having sex with strangers anymore," I say and sip my drink, I don't want to get trashed tonight. Baekhyun laughs and then turns in the bar stool, "if you maybe brought someone home you wouldn't hear things," he says and smiles at me and then looks back out to the crowd trying to find his next victim. I give him a disgusted look and take another sip from my drink. I look to Baekhyun who has a smug look and I already know, "I'll see you at home...in the morning," he says and walks away. I turn back around and put my glass down, half empty, I grab my purse and leave a tip for the bartender.  

As I push past people talking and grinding on one another I see Baekhyun chatting with a guy that's taller then him, of course Baekhyun isn't one for shorter guys because supposedly their stature reflected their... size. I smile to myself and continue walking out, once outside I pull my jacket tighter around my body, chilly.I turn right and continue my walk to Baekhyun's loft. 

Present:

"Ava Roux!" Shouts a woman holding a clip board pulling me from my thoughts. I snap to her and she looks at me, "follow me," she says. She's a middle aged lady in a dark purple, nicely pressed suit and short heels. She takes me to a office and opens the door. She steps in and reads off the clip board again, "Mr.Kim, Ms. Roux is here," she says and then takes her leave. I smile and walk towards the desk extending my hand for a shake just like I practiced with Baekhyun. The man looks away from papers and his computer to me, removing his glasses and then taking my hand. 

"Nice to make your acquaintance Ms.Roux," he says and we shake hands. 

He motions for me to take a seat and then sits back down. He then pulls a folder from his desk and opens it. After reading what I believe is my resume he looks to me and folds his hands, "why are interested in X-Corporations?" he says and I remember going through that question with Baekhyun. 

Flashback:

"KISS ASS!" Baekhyun shouted at me.

Back to situation:

"I think it would be a wonderful experience for me to work with this company because of all the positive gains it has earned," I say ending it with a smile. The man nods his head and then looks back to the paper. He unfolds his hands and sits back in his seat, "how much do you want this job?" he asks. I blink and I feel my palms become sweaty, "to be honest, I'm in need of this job," I say sounding desperate which makes me cringe. The man chuckles at my response and nods his head, "we'll be in touch," he says and stands up walking around his desk. I stand up and extend my hand for a shake but instead he spreads his arms. Confused I step in for the hug. I cant help but then become more uncomfortable when his hands travel down to my hips and then there are knocks at the door. He separates from me and folds his hands and smiles to me. The door opens and in walks a younger lady about my age or 2 years old, she smiles at us both and then makes her way over. She places a hand on the mans shoulders and places a kiss on his cheek, "Ms.Roux this is my wife," he says and I extend my hand out, "hello, I'm Ava Roux," I say and we exchange smiles. The man smiles and then looks to his wife, "this is the lady I chose to be my assistant,her files check out great," he says making me snap my head to him with shock. The lady nods and smiles, "well I really hope you can lessen the work load on my husband," she says and the man places an arm around her shoulder. I put a smile on my face even though I'm in utter shock, I glance to my wrist watch and then look to the couple, "well..um, Mr.Kim do you mind telling me when I can start I have somewhere to be," I say trying to make it sound like I don't want to run away and never look back. He walks over to his desk and moves papers revealing a calendar on his desk. He then looks to me, "Monday November 12, does that sound reasonable?" he questions and I nod my head, "yes," I say. I then say goodbye to his wife and him and make my way out. 

Once out of the office building I pull my hair down and run my hands through it, "what the fuck just happened?!" I say to myself and make my way to the bus stop. I open my purse and pull my phone out. 

"Hello?" says Baekhyun.

"Meet me at Fran's and call  Annalisa and Maiko!" I say and end the call as the bus parks in front of us.

Fran's Coffee and Tea:

"HE DID WHAT!?" all 3 of my friends shout, Annalisa chocking on her tea. I nod my head and show them a clear sign of distress. Maiko then smiles and looks at me, "is he at least hot?" she questions. We all look at her as she coughs and then studies her smoothie taking a drink of it. Baekhyun rolls his eyes and looks at me, "are you OK? That was basically sexual assault!" he says in a loud voice earning stares from people at the table to the left of us. I cover my face with my hands and sink in my chair. Annalisa hits Baekhyun's shoulder and then extends her arm hitting the table lightly to get my attention, "don't tell us your going to actually go and work there?! The man is a creep!" she says with a disgusted face. I bite my bottom lip and cross my arms, "well I need the money! What if he is just REALLY friendly," I say and my friends all laugh sarcastically. Maiko looks to me, "sure the next thing you know his hands will be going up that skirt of yours! SO friendly Ava!" she says and sits back. I mess with my cup of coffee and sigh, "well...its a first to be hited on by my potential boss," I say and my friends groan, "AVA!" they shout in unison. 

Later:

As I take a bowl of cereal to the living room plopping down next to Baekhyun. He is laughing at 22 Jump Street as the home phone goes off. We both groan and Baekhyun shouts "NOT IT," and I put my bowl down roughly and trug over to the phone. 

"Hello?" I ask the line is silent on the other end.

"Hello?!" I say more sternly and annoyed. 

"AVA!" shouts a voice and I already know who it is.

"Ava open the loft door!" says the voice and I groan again as I put the phone back down and make my way across the living-room. "Who was it?" Baek asks and then I look at him saying nothing. He smiles and jumps up, "NO FUCKIN WAY!?" he says with a smile and dashes to his room. I roll my eyes, "every time," I say and then I hear Baekhyun from the distance say, "your brother is hot!" and I walk to the front door. 

"Finally Ava," he says and pushes past me. "Nice to see you too Sehun," I say and close the door as he plops on the couch, "ohh honey comb!" he says and starts eating it. "That was mine..." I say and sit next to him. Baekhyun comes out with nice eyeliner and tight jeans on, my jaw drops at the sudden sight. "Sehunnie!" he says and sits down to the right of my brother, Sehun smiles at Baekhyun and says a muffled hi. Baekhyun looks from me to my brother, "did Ava tell you her new boss got handsie..." he asks. Sehun suddenly starts chocking and we both pat his back, "WHAT?" he says and looks at me.

"It was nothing," I say and look back to the tv, Sehun gets up and stands in front of me. "Ughh no!" he says and then stands in front of me. He crosses his arms, "He's a fuckin creep!" he shouts and I look up to him. "I need the job..." I say it coming out a whisper and then stand up. "I start work in about a week so lets forgive and forget!" I say and walk to my room.

"Sehunnie...lets go for drinks," Baekhyun says changing the subject.