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Marie

I was awoken by the beaming light coming from the windows hitting my eyes. I move in my bed and rub my eyes. Wait what time is it? I pick up the phone and check the time, it read "8:45". My eyes quickly widen. Oh shit! Why didn't my alarm go off today? It should go off at 8! I have to be at work at 9, oh my goodness I can't be late today, it's Wednesday. I don't want to lose my job. I immediately pull the covers off my body and run to the bathroom.

Luckily I showered last night so I was good. I quickly put on a nice black and white knee length dress. I simply brush my hair and get it out of my face. I put on my favorite pair of white heels and decide to apply some light makeup to make myself look extra presentable.

By the time I was done it was 8:55, I had to skip breakfast and quickly head to work. By the time I park my car and reach the elevator it was 9:10. Oh shit. Can't this elevator move faster?

Finally the elevator opens and I walk towards my office. Suddenly I hit a hard chest and something hot spills on my chest. Really? The one day I decide to wear white! Ugh, fuck my life.

"Can you watch where you're going?" I look up to see a green-eyed man with long curly hair and a British accent giving me a glare. A quite attractive man.

"I was watching where I was going Mister" I snap narrowing my eyes at him.

I look at my shirt as I spot napkins in the man hands. I snatch it from him and try to clean myself up. "You're lucky I'm in a good mood. I'm usually not very forgiving love" the man says.

I look up at him with a cold glare," I don't need your fucking forgiveness, last time I checked you spilled YOUR coffee on my white dress. So thank you so much!" I snap.

"This is really not my fucking day! I have to meet my wicked cruel boss looking like this. Ugh." I mutter. The man seems to hear and slightly laughs.

"What's so funny?" I ask still focused on my dress.

"Nothing" he says with a smirk. Who the fuck does this man think he is? I ignore him and head to the restrooms trying to fix up myself.

I reach the restrooms and put my stuff down. I pick up my phone and dial a number fast.

"Hello?" Nina answers immediately.

"Hey. You at work?" I ask.

"Yup had to come early today. Sup?" She asks.

"I have an emergency, can you please come to the bathroom on my floor?" I ask.

"Sure be right there!" She says and I hang up. One of the perks of working in the same building as your best friend.

Within minutes Nina walks into the bathroom, "Hey What's wrong?" Her eyes land on my dress, "Oh!"

"Yeah this dick spilled coffee on me and didn't even bother apologizing. Also I'm late today. This day is going great!" I say angrily.

"Look don't worry. I can fix it up a little. I mean the stain will be there but it'll go away once it's dry. Hold on!" Nina says talking something out of her bag.

"The one day I decide to wear white. Like fate loves me!" I say sarcastically and Nina laughs.

After a few minutes Nina moves away from me, "Here it's better right?" She asks.

I look at the mirror, it's smaller. Still very visible but quite better. I smile at my best friend, "Thanks so much Nina. You saved my life!"

"It's nothing. Now go before something bad happens!" She says.

"Right!" I pick up my things and rush to my office. As soon as I reach, the phone on my desk starts ringing.

"Mr. Rodger's Office. Marie speaking. How can I help you?" I say while heavily breathing.

"Marie you're here finally! I thought you might have taken a day off or something. Please come to my office. Mr. Allan is also here he would like to meet you!" Liam says.

"Yes sir. I'll be right there." He hangs up and I make my way out of my office.

I take a deep breath and fix my dress a little. I knock on the door, I hear a "Come in" and walk inside.

"Good Morning Mr. Rodgers!" I say.

I look at my Mr. Rodgers smiling at me with someone sitting opposite to him with his back turned towards me. I could see a black suit and long brown curls. No this couldn't! He couldn't be the guy who spilled coffee on me and didn't bother apologizing!

"Good Morning Marie, I was getting worried. You're usually never late!" Carl says.

"I'm so sorry. I over slept. I'm sorry I didn't get your coffee!" I say apologetically.

"Oh it's alright. What happened to your dress?" He asks observing the stain.

"I almost reached my office when someone bumped into me and spilled coffee on my dress. So I took a little help from Nina. She made it a little better" I nervously let out a laugh.

"Well it's alright. Marie this is Mr. Karter Allan and Karter this is my long time assistant Marie Rodrigo" Carl says.

The man turns around and I automatically turn red in anger. Great it's the jackass who spilled coffee on me. Why the fuck am I surprised? Mr. Allan walks over to me and extends his hand to me which I shake.

He's smirking, "Karter Allan. Owner of Allan Establishment It's a pleasure!"

I put on my best fake smile, "Marie Rodrigo, the girl you spilled coffee on and didn't bother apologizing"

"Karter you did that?" Carl asks furrowing his eyebrows.

"Carl, I'm in a good mood today so I didn't fire her for bumping into me!" Karter says winking at Carl.

"And you sure have a feisty assistant!" Karter smirks checking me out head to toe. I automatically cringe my nose in disgust.

"Mr. Rodgers, could I be of any other assistance?" I ask trying to ignore this man in front of me who was smirking at me.

"Actually Marie, I need you to show Karter around. All the departments and everything. Since the last time he was here several things were different" Carl says. He shots me an apologetic look as he can tell I don't like Karter very much.

"Sure thing Mr. Rodgers" I say with an obvious forced smile.

"Shall we Ms. Rodrigo?" Karter asks stepping closer to me.

"Sure, follow me sir" I say.

"Oh I like a woman who takes control" he says smirking. I roll my eyes and fight the urge to punch him in his face right now.

I'm not going to lie, I didn't think Mr. Allan would be this young. I mean I think he's probably 30 or something. Also he's very attractive with those emerald green eyes and amazing hair. It's his arrogance and personality that disgusts me.

We walk into the elevator and I press the button to the first floor.

"How old are you Ms. Rodrigo?" Karter asks suddenly. I can feel him slightly move closer to me.

I don't bother turning around,"22 Sir" I say plainly.

"Wow you're young" he says under his breath.

We reach the first floor and step out of the elevator, "This is the Accounts Department and right down the hall is Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Kelly's office."

"Are you familiar with Ms. Kelly Marie?" Mr. Allan asks.

That's a personal question isn't it? I mean he could fire me. What could I possibly lose? "Yes she's a very close friend"

Karter raises an eyebrow, "Fascinating, so please the way to her office."

I nod and walk to her office. I knock on the door and after hearing a "Come in" I walk inside.

Nina looks at me and smile, "Hey M, What brings you here?" She asks.

"I'm giving Mr. Allan a tour thingy." I say rolling my eyes showing her my annoyance. Nina slightly laughs as Mr. Allan, Karter walks inside the office.

"Ms. Kelly. Hope you are doing well. I'd like to see the financial records for the past year."

"Right away sir. Just a minute" Nina walks to the cabinet in her office and digs into the files.

Karter moves closer and stands next to me and he looks at me and smiles. I return it with a very forced one. He simply laughs at my reaction.

After about 40 minutes of Karter and Nina talking about business, it's finally time to head to the next floor.

"Good Job Ms. Kelly, looking forward to seeing a even higher profit margin next time I'm here, have a good day." Karter slightly smiles and walks out the outside.

"Nina! Save me please!" I whine. She just laughs and opens her mouth to speak when we hear Mr. Karter voice from the hallway.

"Marie! The next department now sweetheart, c'mon now."

Nina raises an eyebrow at me, "Sweetheart?" She asks in a whisper, trying very hard to control her laugh.

"I honestly don't know anything!" I say, "I'll catch you later!" I wave at her and walk out of the office.

This is day is so long and exhausting and it's not even 12 yet! Kill me now!