// alr if y'all get mad at me for the killing stalking joke i'll cry i'll do it i'll cry
today was a big day, we had a new project to work on with new workers. this would be a very big day in the film industry, hopefully.
i got up from my bed and checked my phone, it was only 7am and the meeting was at 10 so i had a lot of time to kill. i walked to the bathroom and took a shower. the hot water cascading down my body felt amazing, i've been extremely stressed lately with our ideas. there's always the thought of 'what if our latest idea completely bombs?' i took a deep breath and let my thoughts take me away for the rest of my shower.
when i got out i got dressed, a black turtleneck, black slacks and heels seemed okay for a meeting. i'll put the heels on last because they're absolute hell. i walked back to the bathroom and did my makeup. at work i gave off an intimidating vibe and i liked to keep it that way. growing up a lot of people would step on me and now that i'm climbing to the top i didn't need anyone using or stepping on me. i went light on the black for my eyes and dark maroon lipstick.
i blow dried and straightened my hair then put it back in a ponytail.
i grabbed my heels and walked out to my kitchen, i saw erin in the kitchen. erin has been my roommate for years, since we were 18. i loved living with her.
"oh hey it's the boss." she said in a low tone, we both looked at eachother and laughed.
"better shut your mouth before i make you!" i walked to the fridge and opened it. we always playfully flirted with eachother.
"i have to go shopping after work." erin said and leaned against the counter, "i have a 2 hour session with this weird guy, he wants anime titties on his left calf."
i peeked my head out from the door, "what?!"
"i hate men even more!" she said then looked up at our cabinets, a taped photo of sangwoo was placed on there. our comedy to the finest.
we both just stared at him, "i still wouldn't mind being kidnapped by him." i said
erin looked at me and chuckled, "yeah same."
i grabbed a water bottle and took it out, checking the time above the stove i saw it was almost 9.
"alright imma head out, i'll see you after work." i rubbed her head and started grabbing my stuff from my room, purse, lipstick, heels, and phone.
i rushed out and grabbed my water. i headed down the stairs and walked out
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i heard my heels clack against the tile as i walked into the building and straight into the elevator. when i walked in our office everyone at the big table immediately stopped talking and looked at me, i crossed my arms.
"what?" i furrowed my brows, yes i was one of two of their bosses but they shouldn't be so scared of me.
(b/f/n) stood up and ran over to hug me, "hellloooo business partner! today we start our new project aren't you excited?!"
i hugged her back and quickly went to get tea from the kettle in the corner, "i don't even know what this project is.."
(b/f/n) raced to her seat which was right next to mine and sat down so quickly she spun a bit. i followed her lead and sat down
"remember our old stories?!" she rolled to the white board, i looked at all our workers scribbling and and trying to keep up with (b/f/n) talking. i sipped my tea, it was awful.
"our old," she cleared her throat then whispered to me, "fanfics.."
i choked on my tea and my eyes darted to her, "are you crazy?! if anyone found-"
"okay, but y/n listen!" (b/f/n) said quickly "if we hide the details then-"
"no! this is crazy!" i stood up, just then the door opened. all eyes reverted to whoever opened the door.
"hey sorry i'm late my car broke down on the side of the road."
my jaw dropped and blinked. (b/f/n) rushed over and greeted him. i quickly excused myself to my office. she DID NOT. this could completely trash the company and it's a very dangerous move. i started pacing and holding my head. if anyone found out how stupid i was when i was younger this could ruin the hard exterior i put up for these people. i liked people taking me seriously, i liked that i was in control. i kept pacing and pacing, i needed to calm down and get back into the same serious headspace, i wasn't at home i was at work. i needed to get myself together. i walked back to the meeting room, once again like deja vu all the eyes were on me until i sat down.
"so the idea is," (b/f/n) continued proudly, "the boy meets the girl, they take a cruise and die. fast forward 75 years! the girls great great great great great...." (b/f/n) kept talking but i drowned her out. i knew the story, hell i helped her create this story. i rubbed my temples and watched as all these people were enthralled with the plot. i felt sweaty as my eyes brushed past him, i didn't like how (b/f/n) hired him without my permission. my leg started bouncing and my breath hitched. i cant believe this...
once the meeting was over i stood up and went back to my office, (b/f/n) quickly rushed towards me and met me in my office.
"how could you invite him to the project?!" i whisper-yelled.
"i thought it'd help with your creative flow..!" she said back, i started pacing again.
"y/n calm down!" (b/f/n) said, "i can remove him from the project!"
we kept our tone down until now, "NO!" i said quickly. i rubbed my temples, "i'm not being professional..."
"you're not." she said simply.
there was a knock at the door.
"come in!"
he walked in and i crossed my arms.
"i wanted to talk to you two, you guys are a pair of some of the best directors in my opinion and i feel like we should all build up trust if we're gonna work on this project together. we're all directors here." he spoke with the upmost respect, i couldn't say anything. i couldn't speak.
"i think that's a great idea finn! we should all go out to dinner tonight." (b/f/n) said, they both looked at me.
"i-i can't! i have to go grocery shopping my roommate and i are out of food." i quickly spoke, (b/f/n) put her arm around me, i tensed up.
"oh cmon! erin can take care of it!" (b/f/n) said, finn was just looking at us engage.
"o-okay!" i said quietly but loud enough for both to hear.
"okay finn lets give y/n some space, she works best at costume and set design alone. y/n you know the story you helped text it." (b/f/n) smiled at me then led finn out of the room. i shut my office door and closed the blinds. taking a deep breath i started playing some music and plopped down in my seat. i set my head on my desk and looked out the window that showed the large city. once we became a bigger company (b/f/n) and i relocated to new york, never once in my mind did i think she'd actually recruit finn wolfhard...
i sighed and grabbed my sketchbook, it was time to get to work...
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on my way out of the office i dropped off part of the set sketches to (b/f/n) desk, she was talking with finn. i stood by the snack desk which was right by her door.
"why is y/n so uneasy around me...?" he said, i felt bad... almost.
"she's just like that sometimes, she likes keeping her stoic personality but with people like y-"
i quickly rushed in, "hey here's the watercolored sketches! i'm really tired so i think i'm just gonna head home-"
"nonsense!" (b/f/n) said, "you walked here anyways, it's late! let's go out to dinner then one of us can drop you off!"
i sighed in defeat, i'm not gonna get out of this.
