- Beanie -

Chapter 1 - Decisions

*buzz*

I hear my alarm clock shatter the room as the busy streets of New York radiated from outside my window. I groaned as I slap it off. I lied on my back just looking at the ceiling. I escaped a sigh, here we go facing reality again. You can do this Yen. It's just any normal Tuesday.

I should be happy, I'm an executive assistant on Netflix. They pay me well but sometimes I just don't feel like I belong, y'know? Especially living in New York is tough. Everyone is busy all the time. You barely have time to have fun, or maybe it's just me. I'm away from my family, They're in Oregon and I just miss them so much.

I looked at the bedside table to get my phone that's charging. I checked the flooding notifications and a text from my good friend Nancy caught my eye.

Hey Yen! How've you been?

I decided to engage conversation with her.

I'm doing great. Why the early text?

Well, I have great news! Smosh is on Tour!!!

REALLY?
I WANNA COME
BUT I DONT THINK I CAN ಥ_ಥ

I reserved a ticket for you
I know how much you want to meet your inspiration in life.

Nancy is such a sweetheart for reserving me a ticket. We we're college buddies. We both graduated in TV Production back in Boston. We both part ways to follow our career. She went to California as I moved to New York.

We love watching Smosh back in 2014 until now actually and when I found out she got the job in Smosh, I was so excited for her. They treat her well and built an amazing relationship with the rest of her coworkers.

We exchange stories and sometimes visit each other but as the years pass, we both got extremely busy especially when working with some of the big companies out there.

I'll give you an update,
getting ready for work.

I texted as I shut my phone off to continue my way to get ready for work.

January's coming to an end but the weather is still freezing, I love it though. I got my blue fuzzy jacket and my white beanie before heading off to work, also not forgetting about the necessities.

The day went on like normal. We talked about upcoming new shows and reoccurring shows being added to the platform. I checked the calendar and scheduled meetings.

I was sitting on my desk during lunch time as I take a bite of my sandwich. A dream of mine is to someday produce my own shows. I like getting inspiration from the surrounding environment.

I could also be a writer. I love writing fiction. My interest in horror films might help me. Most of the horror films produced now involves Paranormal stuff or zombies. I'm done with it. I need something that gives you goosebumps, I want it to be unpredictable, I want it to be unique. If no one will make it, maybe I can.

I thought about it really hard as I chew on my last bit of sandwich. "Yen." I heard my coworker call me. I looked at him and asked what's up.

"Boss said he wants to talk to you." he said, scratching the back of his neck. Oh no. Is something wrong?

I knocked on Mr. Hastings' door. "You wanted to see me sir?" I asked and looked up to see him looking at the view of New York from the glass window behind his desk while drinking whiskey.

"I did. Please, sit." He said looking at me as he sat to his chair. I sat in front of him, got a notepad to take down notes just in case.

"No need to use that, Ms. Easton. People have noticed you've been working too much. I appreciate the effort but you need some time for yourself, it's very unhealthy." He started.

"I'm just doing what I am tasked, sir." I said. Bringing the notepad and pen down to my lap. "Yes, normally people would work 8 hours a day. But you're here almost 16 hours a day, that's inhumane." he continued. I nodded and sighed.

It's just that my family needed the money so I'm making the most out of it. Earn as much as I can so I can help them in return, especially with my dad being sick, hospital bills are just too damn expensive.

"I need you to take a 2-week off. This is an order. Don't worry you'll still get paid." he said. "But sir. I've got nothing else to do." I said. He looked at me. "Ms. Easton, I'm not gonna tell you this again. Go visit your family, meet up with friends. Have fun for once." My boss smiled. He's unlike any boss I've had. He's free spirited and very nice to his employees.

"Don't worry, I got Mike to cover your shift for the next two weeks." He said. "When does my 2-week off start?" I asked. "Tomorrow." He said.

What can I do for two weeks? Then I remembered Nancy's offer. I can actually come to California and visit her, hopefully meet smosh soon.

I stood up and thanked Mr. Hastings. I got out of the door and immediately took my phone out to text her.

I can come to the tour!

Really? That's amazing.
I can't wait to reunite with you.

I can't too! It's been what?
4 years? We need to catch up soon!

I couldn't agree more!
ttyl, meeting in 5

I went back to my desk and sat for a while. I need to make the most out of everything. 2 weeks seem so long but it's actually faster than you thought. I've decided to check out early and pack for my 2-week trip.

I gave Mike my schedule and to do list for the next 2 weeks. I quickly grab my things and found my way out the building. not containing the excitement, I texted Nancy that I'll be in California later. It's currently 2 pm and next flight leaves in 4:30, I'll arrive in 8 pm their time.

I got my suitcase and filled it with my clothes, remembering to bring some sun dresses since it's always sunny there. I'm actually doing this. Am I ready? of course I am. I hailed a taxi and asked to drive me to the airport. This is it. There's no turning back now.

Burbank i'm coming for you.