Down the road

The promotion

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Piper was walking as fast as her high heels allowed her too. She was taking deep breaths to calm herself down. No reason to be nervous just because the boss asked her to her office. She could still hear Claire's teasing in her head about how Angela was gonna cut her loose.

Claire had been her rival ever since she arrived at Rumor Has It. Even though they worked for the same magazine and they each had their own section, the red head had immediately despised Piper. Nala who was in charge of the Healthy Gals section told her that Claire felt threathened by her since Piper was younger but already more capable than the Gossip Queen.

Honestly, Piper had tried to get along with her even though she annoyed her to no end. That was part of her grown up resolutions that she had made when she turned 20. But no matter what she tried, Claire wouldn't have it. That girl was even worse than Jenna Tetrazini who ironically was on the cover of this month's issue announcing her engagement to Prince Fuh'Ard. Piper rolled her eyes at the absurdity.

Arriving in front of Ms. Parker's office, the blond took in a deep breath before knocking.

''Come in!'' said the sweet voice of Angela Parker.

Piper was greeted with a bright smile which instantly calmed her down. Angela had to be the sweetest boss you could have. If something was wrong with Piper's work, she wouldn't be all smiles before breaking the bad news.

''Hi Piper, please take a seat.'' instructed the tall blond woman who looked like she could be on a runway rather than an office.

Once Piper was comfortably seated in the ivory leather armchair,  Angela stood up from her chair to come sit on the front of her desk closer to Piper.

''Piper you are really doing an amazing job with your New Ally section. The readers have been commenting about how much they enjoy learning about a new professionnal every month that can help them with everything a woman needs in her everyday life. So far you were able to interview a nutritionist, a phsycologist, a designer and the list goes on.'' complimented the chief editor.

''Thank you Angela, I'm really happy to know that.'' thanked Piper feeling her cheeks warming up.

''You must be wondering why I brought you here today, right?'' teased the older woman with a perfect smile.

''Kinda!'' replied Piper in all honesty which earn her a laugh from her boss.

Piper's honesty and her authenticity were a few of the numerous things Angela liked about her newest employee.

''Well, your section is doing so great that we decided to give you more participation on our website. So far, only your articles were presented in our online version of Rumor Has It. But after talking with the board, we voted on a new resolution. We unanimously decided that from now on a video will be added to your articles where the professionals could show you in practice what exactly they do with their clients.'' explained enthusiastically Ms. Parker.

Piper was shocked at the new privilege that was given to her.

''I...I don't know what to say... thank you, thank you so much Angela.'' stuttered Piper.

''I'm glad you're happy about this promotion, of course your salary will also increase and a camera will be given to you for the videos.'' added Angela as an after thought as if it meant nothing. ''Now, I wanted to know who you will be interviewing next.'' asked the boss.

''To be honest, I have been really busy with my brother's wedding preparation lately that I hadn't had the chance to aks someone yet but I do have an idea. My best guy friend is a personal trainer and I thought it would be interesting to interview him. It would be even more fun now that I'll have to make a video too. I don't know if he's too busy nowadays or not though.'' replied Piper.

''Well, that would be absolutely fantastic! You can go ask him right now.'' decided the tall blond.

''Alright, thank you again Angela!'' said an excited Piper before leaving the office for her next mission.

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