Slowly Falling

Chapter 1

{Perrie}

Beep! Beep! Beep! my alarm clock sounded. Today of all days, I did not want to get out of bed. I chucked a pillow over my head to shield my ears from the sound, but the sound became louder and louder. I sat up in bed, and pressed the off button on the clock. The loud noise went off instantly, and I rubbed my tired eyes with the backs of my hands. 6:30am. I don't think I've ever been up this early before in my life. 

I went into the kitchen of my new apartment and boiled the kettle, ready for a nice cup of morning coffee. I put a spoonful of coffee granules into my "Journey" mug, and added two spoonfuls of sugar. Once the kettle was boiled, I poured the water into the mug, adding just a small splash of milk to finish it off. I turned on the television and watched the 6:30 news, even though it was now already 15 minutes into the programme.

Once the clock hit 7am, I got up and put my coffee mug in the sink, before going back into the bedroom to get ready. Having only moved in the day before, most of my clothes were still packed in boxes. I found the box that said "work clothes" and rummaged through it, pulling out a pencil skirt, and a flowy white blouse. I quickly jumped in the shower, avoiding washing my hair as I'd only washed in the night before, and freshened myself up ready for my first day at work. 

Once I was dressed, as sat at my dressing table, and brushed out the knots in my long blonde hair. I gave it a quick straighten to neaten it up, before letting it flow loosely down my back. I applied some light makeup, and put on a necklace and bracelet to finish off my outfit. I dug out a pair of black heels from the bottom of one of the unpacked boxes, and slipped them on my feet. 

It was now 7:45am, and I had to be at work by 8am. Being late on my first day was not a good choice to make. I rushed quickly, grabbing my phone, purse, and cigarettes and chucking them into my handbag, before leaving the apartment and heading to my car. As I drove in the busy streets of London, I arrived at work at 7:58am. 

"Good morning, Miss Edwards" my boss, Mr Lewis greeted me, as I entered his office to inform him of my arrival. 

"Good morning sir" I said, politely.

"I'm glad that you're here actually. Give me one moment and I'll take you on a tour, show you where you'll be working that kind of stuff. There's a seat just outside, wait there, and I'll be with you as soon as I can" Mr Lewis said with a smile on his face. I did as he said, and took a seat outside his office door. A few minutes past, and Mr Lewis left his office, holding a clipboard. 

"Ah yes, Miss Edwards" he said. 

"Please, call me Perrie" I responded with a friendly smile. He nodded and smiled back at me. 

"Well ok then Perrie. If you'd like to follow me, I'll show you around" Mr Lewis proposed. I got up, and straightened my skirt before following him along the hallway. We stopped at the first office we came too.

"This is Jade Thirlwall's office. She'll be your assistant" Mr Lewis told. He knocked on the door, and a familiar Geordie accent responded.

"Come in" Jade said through the door. We both entered and Jade smiled when she saw me. 

"Jade, this is Perrie Edwards. Your new boss" Mr Lewis introduced. I smiled back at Jade, as she stood up from her desk and came over to greet me. She held out her hand for me to shake, and I shook it lightly.

"It's lovely to meet you Perrie. I'm Jade Thirlwall, and I'm here, whatever you need, give me a shout and I'll do it" Jade's lively mood flooded the room. 

"Well thank you Jade, I'll be sure to do that" I answered. 

"Is that a Newcastle accent I hear?" Jade chuckled slightly.