As soon as I was done with work, I went to MCs’. She let me in and sat in the living room. “MC, there is going to be a Christmas party tomorrow night at work and I get to bring a plus one. Do you want to come?” “Sure. It would be nice to get out of this house. I just can’t stand it anymore, mom with her secret boy friend and Noah with New York.” “Why doesn’t he just go? I mean your mom has a boy friend now. She might not need both of you.” MC didn’t give me any answer. So I assumed “You didn’t tell him that your mom is dating, did you?” “No, he doesn’t need to know. Plus we are not sure either if she is really dating” “Oh come on MC. Noah is throwing his life away so that your mom wouldn’t be lonely. She is not lonely anymore.” Noah walked in while we were debating this matter. He said hi to me and made his way to his room. “Noah” I called out to him. He came down. “There is going to be a Christmas party tomorrow night at my work. Do you want to come?” “No. Its fine I’m just go
The Christmas party was the best. Noah is going to pursue his dream, MC met someone great and Shawn said that he was happy to meet me. The New Year went perfect and today is the first day at work for a new year. I feel like I can do anything. At this point even if Melisa barks at me I will pass it as a lullaby. In my head I was like ‘I am off to a great start’ but the universe was like ‘Hold that thought’. When I walked in every one was in a deep conversation. I went to my office then Oliver ran in to get his phone. “What’s going on?” I asked out of curiosity. He was panting and he answered to me “Mr. Davis got an assistant. And she is gorgeous. Ya you should see her. She looks like a goddess.” he walks out and I followed him. When we got to the break room everyone was surrounding her. I can only see her from the back. “That is the future Mrs. Michel.” Oliver planed on marrying whoever she is. Then she turns around to the direction we were standing. I got confused “Oliver, your futur
Few hours after lunch, I saw Shawn leaving the building in a hurry. I wondered if something was wrong but didn’t have any chance to ask because he left so fast. The next day I sat in my office waiting for my tea. But I was really waiting for the writings on the mug. But Shawn was late. I had my eyes on the door all day. Whenever someone would pass by I would look for him. All of a sudden Lucy Chaw passed by. But then she came back in to say hi. I don’t know why but like I said before when I see her my body acts independent from my brain. I stood up and walked away from my desk. “Hi” she said. I greeted her. Oliver stood up as well and said hi to her in a very awkwardly formal way. She didn’t even look at him she was focused at me. “Hey I went to Brownies Girls and Brownie doesn’t seem to remember you.” I lost words but then Oliver swooped in “That is probably because she hasn’t been there in a while.” I just nod while pinching Oliver on his back. “Maybe she will if she hears your
After work I went over at MCs. We talked about how things are going good between her and Chris, Shawn’s best friend. Then I told her about how Shawn asked me to go an investor hunt. And like always she starts to convince me that he likes and that I like him too. I don’t know about him but I need no convincing on my part. I was already sure that I like him. But I didn’t admit my feeling to anyone yet. “You will not loss anything from going out with him. Try this.” MC made her case. “I can’t” like always I am fighting the truth I continued “I can’t” I repeated myself. “Why not” she asked so I explained “Don’t you know the saying about work place romance?” She guessed “Just Do It!” “No I think that is Nike.” I answer. “Never give up!” she guessed again. “That is John Cena!” “Kill um’ with kindness!” she guessed again. “Why don’t I just tell you? It is ‘don’t dip your pen in the company Inc!’ and I don’t want to be that girl that dates her boss and gets everything just because sh
Shawn followed me to see if I was fine. “What happened?” he asked. “My previous boss is here.” “Who is he?” “Bishopp Cussto” I answered. “Bishopp Cussto is your old boss. Wow talk about the coincidence. MWD is one of our competitors when it comes to investor hunting.” I can’t believe what is going on. Would it be rude if I leave? I can’t leave; this was supposed to be a great night. But I can’t help Shawn while avoiding the boss I called ‘A big fat cappuccino man’ and quit my job like that. I have decided; I am going to leave. “Shawn, I think I should leave.” “What? No, you can’t leave now.” “I can’t stay. I told you how bad I react when I am under pressure. I am going to cost you this hunt.” “You will be fine. Trust me ok.” he talked me out of leaving and so I stayed. We went closer to the man of the hour Ron King. Ron King is an old man at the age of 76. His hair is fully gray and he is a bit taller than me. He is a bit over weight but the black suit he is wearing makes him
I am so stupid, I said “Oh so will everyone from the office come too.” He looked a bit embarrassed “No….. I was …. I was asking you out…” I didn’t know what to say, mostly because he just asked me out and I almost invited everyone to the date. “It’s fine if you don’t want to….” Shawn tries to back out. “No, I would love to.” He smiled big as did I. He said “The date is without everyone from work right?” he asked just to make sure. With a laugh I answered “Ya, Ya it is.” He drove me home and he ran out to open the door for me. After I went out I thanked him for the ride and walked to wards our lawn. Shawn called out to me “About that date, I’ll come pick you up say at 10:00 am.” “That early” I asked. “The more time the better.” he said and drove off. When I walked inside my mom, dad and MC were waiting for me with wide eyes hoping for tonight’s report. They rushed me to the couch, sat in front of me and all started to ask bunch of questions nonstop at the same time. I screamed “C
"Ok fine. It's your lunch box. That day you freaked out and threw the lunch box away and I couldn't figure out why you did it but I still liked you so I picked up the lunch box and kept it as a reminder not to ever bother you when you are eating." "You always come when I am having my lunch." "Ya but it was because I was sure you wouldn't run away again." I laughed at his comment. "Do you want it back?" he asked. "No, finder's keeper's right. You found it so you get to keep it." I handed him the lunch box. I said good night to him and him to me. I walked out and in to the house. MC and mom were waiting for me to hear a juicy story. I changed in my PJ and talked about the date for hours. "So any way he drove me home and so I said 'we should do this again sometimes.' and he totally agreed." I finished my story. "Congratulations Mrs. J, the opportunity for you to have a grandchild might not be just a lost dream." MC congratulated my mom. "Just because we had one great date does
I believed her. But she was wrong. The next morning, Shawn didn’t show up to work at all. I couldn’t work properly, I was fully distracted, and so I decided to leave work and go home. While I was walking out I ran in to Oliver. He tried to stop me “Princi, I have something to tell you. Mr. Davis….” I interrupted him. “You know what? I don’t want to hear anything about ‘Mr. Davis’ (I said it in an angry sarcastic tone) anymore.” I turned around from whatever Oliver was about to tell me about Shawn and went home. At home I was extremely bored. When I usually become this depressed, I play games like Assassin’s creed on my X-BOX, and so I did. I spend all day playing without moving an inch. MC came to visit again. She has been visiting a lot these days. She didn’t see me in the living room so she passed to the kitchen and found my mom who was fixing dinner. “What up Mrs. J?” MC asked my mom. I can hear them even though I was busy destroying the Borgia and saving Roma. MC continued “Whe
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