After the meeting is over, I went to Shawn’s office. He greets me with a smile but I was not in the mood for it. “Why do you insist on calling me by my name?” I asked before even saying ‘hi’. “Then what am I supposed to call you?” He asked coolly. “Ms. Jona is what you are supposed to call me. Don’t call me ‘Princi’ call me ‘Ms. Jona’. And if you have anything you want to talk to me about work then say it to Oliver like you used to.” I walked out before he could say a word. When I walked out of his office, I felt everybody’s eyes on me. It was too pressuring and uncomfortable. I truly miss the days when no one cared about me even if I was missing from the group. I miss the times when I would do my job in the background. I know I am saying this because I am upset, but I totally miss the time I worked for my former boss Mr. Custo, when he would ignore my presence in a meeting or wouldn’t even bother telling me to go to the meetings and would even forget my name to ask me for a cup of
The tall man in suit and sunglasses announced that I was from DC and that I came respecting my appointment with him. Edward Swift looked to my direction and inspected me with his eyes for a whole minuet without a word and looked back to the man that led me in and finally spoke “I was expecting a man not a woman.” I jumped in “I came here in the replacement of Mr. David from the IH department sir.” “Hmm… So what do you have to say.” he asked without putting the book down. As I stood there, I started to make the speech that was prepared. “Well _ I started _ first of all, our company is one of …” He cuts me off and finishes my sentence “The greatest company in the country…” Confused by the interruption I continued “Well we are known for delivering…” He cuts me off and finishes my sentence again “Delivering what is expected of you and more…” I started to lose my temper, yet I continued “Well if you invest in our company the…” Once again he finished my sentence for me “The profit th
Edwards’ eyes went wide “How did you know?” he asked probably thinking I am a mind reader. “My brother, Kevin: he used to write to me about a friend of his called Josh. I never knew he was this Swift.” I finally gave him an answer. We were both stunned. The world truly is a small place. I was so shocked, I was looking for something to have in common with him but this was not what I expected. His frown turned upside down. Considering that two of the most important peoples in our lives knew each other was mind blowing. His once pushed together eyebrows are now far apart. And I see his teeth. Pointing to the chair across from him he told me to take a seat. As soon as I sat down he started talking. “Look Ms….” He didn’t know my last name “Jona” I told him. He continued “Ms. Jona, I am happy to have met the sister of the man my son has written to me about, but my mind on investing in DC has not changed.” I cut him off “You have decided not to invest because you have judge DC through jus
As soon as he saw her he jumped out of his seat and hugged her. It was a twenty second long hug. I don’t think you hug your friend for an entire of twenty seconds. Something was up. I looked at her. She was beautiful. I can see her face because she was facing my direction and dad was sitting across from her. She had a long hair pulled back and a giant mole at the left side of her forehead that you can’t miss. She had a white dress going down her knee and a black bag as well. They were chatting and laughing, high-fiveing and giggling. It looked like they were on a date. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Was my dad cheating on my mom? Was he getting dressed to see this woman every day? I started putting things together that may or may not be there one by one. I remembered how my dad hasn’t been himself for a while now. The quite thanksgiving dinner we had, the uncelebrated valentine day of my parents, the going out early in the morning without telling us. This could only mean one th
“I am going to break up with him.” I told MC when she came over to visit. “What” she asked in a high pitched tone out of disbelief. “MC I am suffering at work in a way he can’t even imagine. No one can say a thing about him. Everyone has their focus on me. Lucy Chaw has been busy spreading rumors about me. It is hard to work in that kind of environment.” “Don’t jump in to this decision without considering about his feelings as well.” MC warned me. “You don’t get it. Every day I hear someone say something about me and I blame Shawn. I would always think to myself if I hadn’t met him in that elevator I would have been able to work peacefully. Not only am I hating my job’ but I am actually starting to despise him as well. When I told him I was sick he was really worried, he kept calling me over and over and I really love him for it. But if things at work don’t get better I am scared I would actually start to hate him. So before that happens I need to let him go.” MC looked at me for
After the game we rode the rollercoaster twice. We then went in to the haunted house. I was unstoppable at the competition earlier but in the haunted house, I definitely needed some protection as to the fact that it was filled with bloody monsters and screaming clowns. After the haunted house we went to grab something to eat. But instead of any fancy restaurant, we had some street food. After a long meal we ended with spiced hot-dog and picked a spot with a beautiful view of the city. After we finished our hot-dog’ we sat in silence for a while. “So are you all cheered up?” Shawn asked. “What do you mean?” I replied with a question. “You’ve been a little down lately.” I gave no answer. He continued “I know I should have asked you this a while ago but is everything ok?” “Umm…. It’s just this and that…. with family….. With work….” I answered hesitantly. “What happened with your family?” he asked. “Umm…. My dad…. I think my dad might be… He might be cheating…. on my mom.” I finish
I stayed the entire day in my room and I went down stairs for dinner. My mom was setting the table and dad was at the TV sitting next to his black bag. I took my place at the dining table and then my mom and finally my dad. It was too quite. The only sounds that you would hear are those of the sounds the plates and spoons made when they collide. I looked up at my dad and he was deep in thoughts. I shifted my eyes to my mom and she looked as exhausted as always. I felt bad for her which made it harder to approach the topic in front of her so I decided that it would be better to do it without her. So I waited until we were done with dinner. Since my mom was too tired I offered to do the dishes so she could go to bed early. I started doing the dished and dad went back to his seat and mom went to their bed room. As soon as I heard the master bedroom door closed I leaped over to where my dad was and stood over him with both my hands on my hip. He looked up at me and I down on him. He look
So, there we were; standing from across each other. He was in the elevator and I was outside. The emotions have filled the air and neither of us knew what to do. As soon as I saw him I thought to myself "Maybe I handled things the wrong way. If I haven't even thought about breaking up with him ... Or maybe I even regret the way I reacted to things. If I had held on to him and talked him out of it, we wouldn't be here looking at each other without saying a single word ... Maybe we both do.Neither of us moved a muscle until the elevator door closed in between us. I don't know how to feel right now. So I turned to the door leading to the stair way and slowly made my way to my office. Things were slow that morning. I did my job as I am supposed to and listened to some stories and rumors about me and just like that lunch hour came. As everyone was leaving to have their lunch one by one, I stayed behind. Oliver -like he always does- invited me to lunch. But since I wasn't in the mood to e
I turned my computer of as i gently slapped my hand against my opened mouth to stifle a yawn. I looked at the clock to see that it was almost past ten. I stretched my sore and stiff muscles before picking the giant file up and walked over to my Grandpa's office. It's been six month since i started working for my grandfather. I started at the very bottom with front desk receptionist and made it up to my Grandpa's assistant. He's been trying to teach me more about the flower business and about his best clients. And he had me study and organize important documents that i have just finished doing. I opened the door to grandpa's office and walked over to his desk. After putting the files down, i glanced around the giant office at the very top floor of this tall building. One day, all of this would be mine. And i will make sure to do my best to reach my Grandpa's expectations. I sighed as i watched the beautiful night view before walking out of the office. I collected my things and wal
I looked up at the Devic company and remembered the first time i came here for my interview. The building looked just as intimidating as it was a year ago when i first started working here. Too many memories washed over me with every step i took.I walked in and moved over to the elevator. I remembered how i ran up to the elevator just as the door were about to close and Shawn held it open for me. I was shock struck by his sea blue eyes and his sweet manners.I remembered the short time i spent with him in this elevator, trapped while playing a silly game.I walked into the elevator when the door opened. I looked at the far corner where Shawn calmed me down when i was panicking that day. I saw the happy ghosts of ourselves, sitting on the floor and chatting away.The elevator didn't betray me today. It spit me put on my floor and i hopped off.As i was walking up to Shawn's office, i made sure to look around and my eyes landed on the door to the stare way. I couldn't help but smi
I'v been lost for the last few days. I didn't feel like doing anything.After my little...incident with Shawn, i haven't been myself. I'm not proud to say that I've been calling in sick and i have been ignoring Shawn's phone calls. But he's not the only one I've been ignoring.Iven has been calling and texting me the whole time, and all i could remember was Shawn's lips on mine. And so, Shame didn't allow me to answer any of Iven's calls or texts. I waned to, but i didn't know what i would say to him.I sighed again as i moved food around my plate."Is everything okay, Child?" My grandpa asked and i looked away from my plate to see that he was staring at me with concern.I nodded my head and gave him a brief smile before i looked back to my plate. "Are you sure?" He asked and... I burts into tears. Oh, how embarrassing.My grandpa dropped his fork and quickly reach my side. He placed hand on top of my head as i hide my face in my hands and sobbed away. In between embarrassing
I stared at the screen of my computer without actually looking the opened file. I'v been trying to concentrate all day by my mind had been blank. I haven't been able to help Oliver with work, especially after i talked to Lucy Chaw and found out that she didn't steal my proposal."Hey..." Oliver called out and i turned my faze over to him "I'm ready to get off work and the reports is printed out. All you have to do is hand it to the boss, okay."I nodded my head and watched Oliver turn his computer off and stood up, ready to leave."Why did you get permission to get off work early?" I asked him."Grandma has been sick and my parents are really busy so i need to take care of her until one of them gets home. Once their care taker gets back on work, i won't be needed much though..."Oliver scratched the back of his head and hesitantly walked closer and sat on my desk."MCs' birthday is in a few days and... I was thinking maybe...we can set something up for her?""Yeah, sure." I smiled
I sniffled before wiping my nose and tucked my blanket under my chin. I was Devastated.I was looking forward to winning that promotion but i didn't. I was so confident with the proposal and was sure that it would win me that senior management position. But it didn't."How long are you going to cry over this?" Oliver asked as he leaned both of his hands against the foot of my bed and i turned to glare at him."Fo as long as i want." I mumbled and tucked the blanket back.I heard Oliver sigh before i felt a shift on my bed and i know he was sitting close to me."Come on, Princi. It's just one promotion. I'm sure there will be more opportunities for you. Besides, are you really going to call in sick for a third day in a row or are you going to be a champ and walk in to that building with you head held up high?"I looked over to him. "I will call in sick for a third day in a row." I whispered before closing my eyes, but not before seeing Oliver roll his on me."Come on roomie. At least
I looked up at the board standing next to Harper James- my only rival at this very moment- and sighed.The last task for the promotion was out just a couple of seconds ago and a frown took over my face as i read the paper on the board."Congratulations to the two managers who have made it this far. The final task is as followed.The two managers will have to submit a business proposal made with the investors they brought in for the second task. The business proposal should be submitted by the end of this week and if the deadline is missed, then the business proposal will not be accepted.Good luck.""By the end of this week?" I asked because today is Wednesday and so..."Wow" Harper James murmured from beside me "it looks like we don't have much time to work on this. Well .." she turned to face me "good luck."Harper gave me her best smile before she walked away. I looked back at the board one last one last time before going to my office.I walked in to see Oliver with his head i
I looked up at the board with a huge smile on my face. The names of the managers who passed the second were up just a few minutes ago and there are only two managers who are passing to the third and final task.I squealed as i saw my name of the board and i jumped up and down with Oliver by my side.I can't believe that I'm in. I passed and i am only one step away from winning this promotion. All i have to do is beat one more person and I'm out of here with a bigger position and a giant payroll."Looks like it's just you and me." Harper James commented as she looked up at the board and saw her name above mine.I turned to her and nodded my head with a smile. "Looks like it."Harper James is one of the best employees this company has to offer and she has been a very hard worker from the very first day she walked in this building. She had quite the achievement under her belt and i would have to admit that she will be a very tough opponent to beat."Well..." She commented with a ver
I took a big bite out of my chicken and moaned in satisfaction."Eat more child. You look bony." Grandpa commented as he refilled my plate for the second time. The food was to die for. And even though my stomach was screaming at me for no more, i couldn't help but eat another bite to make grandpa happy.I haven't even been with his for half a day and I'm already loving this man. He was kind and sweet and he made sure that there was a lot of food on everyone's plates. He would check if we liked it or if we wanted more every few minutes."It's really good, grandpa." I commented and his fave lighten up in a bigger smile."Good. Good. Eat more." He replied before looking over to my father and to my mother.He stared at them so lovingly that i couldn't help but wonder why he pushed them away all those years ago in the first place. And it's then that it hits me. I haven't met or seen my grandma yet and from the looks of it, none of them were waiting for her to come either. I glanced
I was HAPPY.The second i saw my name on that list, i had done a happy dance without caring for any eyes who might be glaring at me or laughing at my reaction. But my best friend Oliver, made sure to join me in my happy dance.To be honest, i wasn't the only one doing the happy dance. All managers who made it on the short list on the board were more than happy to show their win. While the rest glared at us, we were excited.Once i was a little calm, i started to read the rest of the paper. It appears that the twelve of us will be given a new task very soon. But in the mean time, we are meant to enjoy this little moment.Oliver and I walked back to our office as we excitedly chatted about the list aloud when we saw Shawn walking towards us. He looked...upset?"Mr. Davis." Oliver greeted him first and i followed his bow to greet the boss. Shawn looked at the two of us for a few seconds before he nodded his head."I wanted to talk to you two." He said before he walked back to his of