Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep
I groan and blink a single eye open. What the fuck is making such a sound at that time? Reaching over, I grab the alarm clock and smash it down on the floor, before turning on my side.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!? ITS MONDAY MORNING YOU HAVE SOMEWHERE TO GO BEEP BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
I open one eye, confusion over my facial characteristics. Somewhere to b-
OH FUCK. Jumping up, I grab my phone and smack my cheek in order to focus.
Okay Melanie, relax. You are supposed to be at your first day at work in 39 minutes. Not a big deal right?
I am keeping my concentration by heading to the bathroom and taking the quickest shower ever, 2.5 minutes to be exact. Thank God, I’ve already picked my outfit for today, my black pencil skirt and match jacket, along with a cream long sleeved blouse and black heels. Simple but attractive.
I get dressed real quick and apply some light make up; nothing too much. I dare to take a glance at the clock and I forbid panic to wash over me as I have only 22 minutes left. Wow.
“AMANDA!” I yell as I rush downstairs, pulling my hair on a firm ponytail and enter the kitchen.
I see a note on the fridge and quickly snatch it, my eyes running over the letters.
“Good morning sunshine. I have pancakes in the microwave to keep them warm. I’ve already set up the coffee in the machine, just turn it on and it will be ready in five. Enjoy your first day at work! Amanda xx”
Despite having only a bit of time left, I decide to drink some coffee.
If I press the gas just slightly more it won’t hurt will it? I almost faint when I look at my watch. 13 minutes left.
I drop the cup in the sink and rush outside, grabbing my keys, purse and all the necessary paperwork.
Unlocking my car, I sink in and start the engine. No sound. Crap, don’t do this to me now. I turn the key again and a soft howl starts. I sigh in relief and start driving.
How much time do we have?
9 minutes. Holy fucking fuck. I am going to be late. And in trouble.
I press the gas a bit more, just lightly above the high speed limit. But I’m good. For now…
I try to relax myself by turning on some soothing music. That’s calming… I hum quietly, focusing on driving carefully and occasionally glancing at the watch. I have 3 minutes left and I’m close enough.
I still have around a minute and I walk confidently inside the building. It’s the second time, I’m visiting; the first was when I was here in order to be given the necessary paperwork so I could apply.
“Miss Evans?”
I turn around to see a familiar, chubby face.
“Mr. Adams. Good morning, sir.” I reach out and shake his extended hand, giving him a polite smile.
“Punctual I see. This can only be good, or at least that is what we are hoping for.”
I nod my head “Of course, sir.”
“Come on, Miss Evans, I will lead you to your office and inform you about your current responsibilities.”
I flash him a small smile, and I obediently follow suit behind him.
That is a nice building…
Mr. Adams and I head to the elevator. I see the numbers, suppressing a gasp; 37 floors! That’s a hell of a building…
“Miss Evans, I suppose you know you will work a full 8 hour schedule. You might need to accompany Mr. Carter to some of his meetings or outside responsibilities but you will be informed at least three days earlier. He expects his employees to be here on time”
With that, he gives me a knowing look but I just smile and so does he.
The well known ping from the elevator signals that we finally reached the 37th floor.
My insides clench automatically. I didn’t realise I was so nervous about it. I inhale deeply and step out, trying to look confident.
“As you know, Mr. Carter owns a variety of business but he himself is a lawyer. He of course has studied Economics and Business Administration that’s why he is able to run his companies so well. You will soon meet him; he awaits you in his office.”
By the tone of his voice, it is obvious that Mr. Adams admires him. Of course it’s not the first time I am listening all these, but seeing it from an employee’s prospective is something unusual, something new.
Oh he awaits you… Relax you will be great
I mentally raise an eyebrow in surprise, my subconscious is by my side? No way…
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Hello lovely readers!
It's barely a filler, because it needed to get updated too but big plotwist coming!! :))
~Anna xoxo
