Promoted

c h a p t e r t h r e e

I am now lying in my bed contemplating my life decisions.
Why am I like this?
Why can't I be normal?
Why am I lying in bed while I could be doing something productive?
Let me run you through what happened.
Connor promoted me. I said nothing.
He asked me if I wanted it, I said nothing.
I was so zoned out that he even started shaking me, but I still ignored the warmth of his touch.
And then I started giggling.
And then I started crying.
Finally, my emotional rollercoaster ended and I was able to hold a normal conversation with Carson.
"Uh-*cough*- yes I-I do want it,"
"It doesn't seem like it. This is an amazing opportunity, Miss Jackson, especially considering your position. Are you sure? Because if not I have no choice but to give it to Ms. Camilla."
Oh heck no. That chick does not deserve a promotion.
"Yes I'm sure. Sorry, I just felt extremely honoured to be able to work by your side. Thank you Ca- ahem, Mr. O'Connell."
"Wonderful. You may start today. I'll hire a crew to move your things to the desk."
"The desk?"
"Yes, the desk." He raises an eyebrow. "You know, the one infront of my office?"
My eyes widen "I'll be working there?"
"Yes, where else would you work?" Connor questions, and I shrug pathetically.
"Oh I don't know, It's just that people said only the best of the best are able to work at that desk and...."I trail off, and Carson just leans back in his chair.
"Well I can see why you'll be the one working there then." He crosses his arms and I blush. "Well? You have work to do."
"Oh yeah, about that... what are the times again?"
"All day, Miss Jackson."
"All day?!" I exclaim, grasping the arms of my chair.
"Yes all day. It was written on the promotion application. The hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You were supposed to read it before applying."
"Well, I did but I- the thing is there's- I just- Ugh," I slam my head on the desk and Connor jumps back in surprise.
"Ms. Jackson is there a problem?"
"To be honest, I don't know," I sighed, considering my options.
"Then talk to me. It will stay between us, just tell me how you're feeling," Carson said and I looked up, viewing the concern in his eyes though he was trying to mask it.
"Alright," I gave in, explaining my situation. As I talked I watched as Carson's expressions changed from neutral to confused to understanding. And that was a lot of expression for him.
"Hmmm," I looked at Carson, who was massaging his sharp jawline.
"Hmmm?"
"I see..."
"You see what?" I leaned forward, eager as to hear what he was going to say.
"Miss Jackson... The two promotions that you have gotten are very big deals. Some people would kill to be in your position," Carson explains, like I don't already know this.
"Ms. Jackson, the two promotions that you have been given are excellent for your careers. I know it will be a hard choice choosing between the two, so I'll give you some time to think about it."
"Choose? Do I really have to choose?" I pouted, and Carson nodded slowly.
"I'm afraid so. If you pick Rellek corp, you will be co-running a company. With my company, you will have to pretty much work as much as I do. You used to have two flexible jobs, but now these are full-time jobs that you will have to choose between."
"Okay, I understand. How long do I have?"
"2 days or so, I will need a secretary as soon as possible."
"TWO DAYS!?" I exclaimed, then collected myself. "How am I supposed to choose between two great promotions within two days?"
"That's not my problem," Carson dismissed, and I glared at him. I was close to exploding, but I knew I had to keep my cool.
"Fine. I'll think about it." I concluded and excused myself from his office. The second I stepped out of Carson's office was the second I started considering all my options. I could...
-Co-Own a company, working beside one of the most known men in the city, not to mention one of the hottest
-Organize the life of ANOTHER one of the most known men in the city, not to mention the hottest, and make extra money. Also, Cami wouldn't get the job, and I would love to see the look on her face
Oh, and don't forget...
-Give my kids to Kenny or Maria and run away due to stress.
I walked past the desk in front of Carson's office and skimmed my hand over it. The ceramic counter felt cool against my skin, and I ignored the scoffs of workers who sat at the desks to the left of me. I've always wanted to sit at that desk. Organizing papers, answering phone calls, informing Carson about his new appointments and meetings...
Prove people wrong.
But now everything has changed. I didn't expect to get both promotions, and now they're making me choose just one. And in two days?
So, that brings me to where I am now. Currently lying in bed, my face immersed in my pillow, internally and externally screaming.
"Mooom-" Mia cries, and I turn my head to face the door.
"What?" I groan, blowing my bird's nest out of my face.
"Uh, I was gonna tell you that Ash is asleep now but... are you okay?" She asks, concerned.
"I didn't tell you anything, did I?"
"Well, considering the only thing you've done since we got home is scream into your pillow, no."
"Oh-" I think back to this evening. I guess she's right. I roll over and sit up in my bed, stretching my arms towards the ceiling as Mia flings her body beside me.
"Tell me everything," she says, straightening herself, and I groan.
"The WHOLE thing, and from the beginning," she points a finger at me, and I roll my eyes.
"Ok, fine. First of all..." I begin, completely melting into my story. I gave Mia every last detail, from the first promotion, to the party, to the second promotion, to my emotional breakdown. I squeeze every little piece of information I can until the story has been fully told.
"Wow,"
"I know right? I can't believe it," I say, leaning back into bed.
"Me neither, " Mia scratches her head, giving me a puzzled look.
"Uh, are we not believing the same thing?" I question and Mia rises from the bed giving me a pointed look.
"Mom, you're seriously overreacting. It's not like we're going broke, in fact it's the opposite! You could be co-owning a company's that's a HUGE deal. If I were you, I would pick that job, because not wanting someone to get a job is a bad reason to want a job. You need to stop being a lazy bum and pick a job." Mia crosses her arms, and I gape at her. She's never spoken to me like that, and while normal moms would be upset, I just start to cry again.
"Uh... Mom?"
"I'm sorry! I'm such a mess. First I'm not able to give you the ideal teenaged experience, and now you're lecturing me instead of the other way around. If anything I should be grateful, I'm not sure why this decision is so hard. But Cami does NOT deserve that promotion, I can't let her have it. On the other hand... I would basically be owning a business with Timothy Rellek, one of the richest, hottest guys in the city," I rant between sobs, and Mia interrupts me.
"Wait, hottest?"
"YES! Timothy Rellek, sexiest man alive?' Did you not see the headline? But Carson! He's just... beautiful. He's beautiful and hot and sexy and intimidating which is like ten times hotter than just hot and this should NOT be on my mind because I have other things to think about but-" I wipe at a tear. "I'm single and lonely and have two kids and it's tiring even though I love them and now I'm literally pouring my life onto one of them."
"Hey, mom, it's okay. Everyone has their mid life crisis now and then," Mia pats my back.
"But I'm not even in the MIDDLE of my life!" I cry, and Mia reminds me that Asher is still sleeping.
"Alright Mom. Try and rest. We can think about this more tomorrow."
"Okay-" insert sniffles here. "Okay."
Mia hands me a tissue "Here, blow your nose and go to sleep."
"Okay..." I blow my nose and, resting my head on my pillow, my eyelids begin to fall.
"Night mom," Mia says, tucking me in, and all I can manage to mutter is a "it's only... seven... o'clock..." before sleep takes over my body.

--x--

Another short chapter!!! This is mostly a filler. I'm sorry, but the chapters should get longer as we progress through the story.
In the meantime...
What are your thoughts? Do you think Jenny's crisis is pointless? Honestly, me too.
But that's just my opinion, you don't know what's going on in someone's life. Sometimes you never will...
Anywhooo, I hope you liked it!
P.S... I'm working on the next and future updates. I still have Odds to deal with and I also have a ton of schoolwork but I'll try harder 🙃
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