Fire and Ice

5.

I couldn't sleep well last night. I've been thinking about the new position I got hired in. Needless to say, I'm terrified.

I mean going from working as a manager at a Starbucks store to a personal assistant of a CEO. That's crazy!

Don't get me wrong working as a manager is stressful enough and hard work, but a personal assistant. Sure I said it's easy, but it can be overwhelming sometimes.

It's mind blowing to me. Sure when I majored in business, I didn't exactly plan on being a PA, but it's still good. I also bet it pays very well.

The downside is, I am working alongside Mr. Nicholas Shaw. Not only is he scary, has a short fuse, impatient, and intimidating, he's extremely good looking. Especially with those beautiful eyes of his.

You're too obsessive over his eyes. Chill.

My inner voice told me to chill. Im loosing my mind.

Anyways, something else you need to know about me, I'm not good with good looking people. Men, women, you name it. I just fumble with words. How did I semi stand up to him yesterday? I will never know.

It's because you're tougher than you think. Now believe in yourself! You'll be a great worker.

Wow. I'm being optimistic. That's good I guess.

I going to miss my co-workers. They give me heart attacks from time to time, like Chase did yesterday, but I still care for them.

Speaking of which. What time is it?

4:27 am

IM LATE.

Dammit. I can't believe I been thinking about this whole situation for an hour.

You heard me right. I woke up at 3 for some weird reason.

With that in mind. I jumped out of bed faster than speedy Gonzales and put on clothes in under two minutes.

How? I don't know.

I did all the necessities that need to be done in the morning and rushed out the door.

I had my phone, purse, keys, and apron surprisingly. I locked the door too because I don't have time to get robbed.

I got into my car and rushed to the store. Safely of course. I don't want to cause any accidents.

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I got to store and Nat was already waiting for me. She's always on time which is something I love about her.

"Hey Bella. I guessing you overslept."

"You know me so well." I laughed nervously.

I'm not going to tell them yet about the job opportunity just yet. I need to know all the details about it first to see if I actually accept it.

We opened the store and it was usual fast paced morning.

Although, guess who walked through the door again.

Mr. Shaw did. I'm sure you got it anyway.

I'm surprised he came in even after yesterday. Hopefully he forgot about the encounter and just wants his venti Americano with two extra shots.

I have a good memory.

Mmm sure yo-

Shut it!

I also look unpresentable especially compared to his beautiful black tailored suit and beautiful face. Even if he scowling while texting on his phone, he looks amazing.

I'm acting like a teenager.

How in the world am I going to be his personal assistant.

"Hey Bella, can you give this gentleman a refund? I accidentally charged him five dollars extra." One of my co-workers called out to me.

"Of course." I walked over and began to give the man his refund.

There is a register next to the one I was on and Mr. Shaw was next so he was right there.

I felt my heart quicken.

Get yourself under control Arabella!

I focused 110 percent on the refund.

"Here you go sir. I'm sorry about over charge. Your drink will complementary." I smiled sweetly.

"Thank you sweetheart. Always great customer service in this store." I heard a scoff and my eye twitched.

Breath.

"Why thank you! Have a wonderful day!" My smile felt a bit harsher but I stepped back and let my co-worker take her position again.

My eyes traveled to the man who scoffed and he was already staring at me.

Ah man.

I gave fakest smile and said "Good Morning sir. I hope you enjoy this fine morning." Then I walked off.

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I'm freaking out.

I acted childish to my future boss. He just gets under my skin for some reason and I haven't really met him yet!

Am I doing the right thing?

Well it's almost one, so I'll be calling the man from yesterday to know more about the position.

Maybe it won't be that great and I'll stay as a manager.

"Hey Bella." I turned around and saw Chase.

"Oh hey Chase. I didn't notice you get in."

"Well I planing on scaring, but decided against it." He smiled cheekily.

"Wise choice. So what's up?"

"Oh I was wondering if I'll be able to get the days off I requested." I mentally groaned. I haven't looked at them yet. Just thinking about the new position messes with my head.

"Oh sorry Chase I haven't gotten them yet, but I'll do it right and then I'll get back to you okay?" I smiled.

"Okay thank you" then he walked off to work.

I sighed and started looking through the forms of people requesting for days off.

Surprisingly only three forms.

I wrote it down and then did some other paperwork to pass time.

I looked at the clock and saw that it was 1:05.

I got the jitters. I'm nervous and I don't even know why. I started looking through my purse for my phone and the business card.

I put in the phone number and pressed call.

Ring
Ring
Ring

"Good Afternoon, this is Mr. King speaking."

Okay. I can do this.

"Hello Mr. King. This is Arabella De La Rosa and I'm calling about the position you hired me yesterday afternoon."

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Umm hi again. Long time no see. Eheh
No excuse really. Just that college is hard. I hope you enjoyed your summer! Until next time(;

Besos,
DD✨