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CHAPTER THIRTY: AFTERNOON DELIGHT
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Whomever did this needs to be fired, I thought as a large white banner was being hung in the lobby of Quality Advertising. I crossed my arms as silver glitter fell from the banner onto me. Are you a leader of tomorrow was written out in Sky blue, with a glittery outline. I know the HR team is not made of Artists and Graphic Designers, but this is shit. This event was planned a few months ago, and this banner looked to be put together in a matter of thirty minutes. I shook my head at the work, just as a cart of snacks was rolled out. I overlooked the items. Sandwiches, cookies, water, and soda's. Who were we expecting to feed? Sure, they were teenagers and young adults, but we could do better than this if we were expecting them to want to work for us. “There she is!” Mr. Davis has arrived. Quick Raine, make it look like you want to be here. I smiled widely, walking over to Mr. Davis, welcoming him. Bat my eyes, lean in just a bit, give him my hand, smile at his kiss. The same thing, e
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY TWO: TRAINEE
The sound of running water filled the room as I stared at myself in the bathroom mirror. Cold water clung to my face as I had splashed myself a few times, hoping I’d wake from this hellish nightmare I’ve seem to have created for myself. I took a deep breath, thinking of the mess that waited for me outside of the door. Shane Harley. Your name was forgetful, and honestly so was your face, but what got me was your smile. Your innocent smile that once said to me, I am a virgin. I hit myself in the head. Why did I lay with a virgin? First times are meant to be special. I took his first time, which automatically made me special to him. I wasn’t sure how he was going to act. When he walked up to Jordan and I and reintroduced himself, I immediately excused myself and ran off to the bathroom. It’s been ten minutes and I have yet to come out. I grabbed a paper towel, dabbing across my skin, getting rid of any excess water before tossing it in the trash. I pushed my long hair back behind my shou
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY THREE: IF YOU INSIST
The day is over, I thought to myself as I gathered my belongings. I wasn’t too happy about being the lead when it came to the welcoming of our new employees, but signing up gave me the opportunity to leave earlier in the day. I felt a weight off my shoulders as I pondered how I would spend the rest of my evening. A bubble bath sounded nice. Just walking around, letting my body free sounded amazing. Top it off with a glass, or bottle of wine… I took a deep breath, feeling the smile form on my lips. I wasn’t in the mood to have company tonight, so it was safe to say that I’d be in bed pretty early. I don’t know why, but I did feel exhausted. Was it because I was up earlier this morning? Maybe it was because of the fake face I had on for most of the day? Or just maybe, it was the fact that two of the men I have let ravish my body were now able to walk around my place of employment. I shook my head at the thought of my troubles. Why is this happening to me? “What’s on your mind?” That S
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR: MAKING GOOD
Wanting to go out and being coerced to go out are two different things. On the nights I look for a playmate, I am sure to go all out. I dress in the right fashion, pay attention to the details of my hair and make up. I am sure to put my best assets on display and my confidence is radiating. Tonight, there was something different in the air. I felt myself second guessing who I should play. The plan is not to seduce anyone, to play a siren, as Ms. Spencer would say, but I still had to stand out. I needed to look good not only for myself, but for Mr. Davis, who was using me to make a client happy. But I couldn’t go too overboard because these were my coworkers. So, simple is always good. Maybe something with a little color. I searched my closet for the perfect outfit. I was relieved when I found it. I wasn’t one to wear jeans, especially ones with holes in them, but the style seemed fitting. They fit tight, bringing attention to my butt. I paired the black jeans with a white halter to
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE: A FEW TOO MANY
“I remember only asking for one,” I said out loud, eyes staring down into an empty glass that was once filled to the rim with red wine. “How many have I had now?” My eyes felt a little heavy. I knew that I felt tipsy, but I was also extremely tired. Those two things mixed together never was a good thing. Not for me anyway. I sat at the bar, my body hunched over the counter, eyes on the female bartender who seemed to be amused by the events unfolding in front of her. I had now joined the majority of the group, drinking too much and allowing the alcohol to control me. The petite woman was pouring out some partially full glasses that were left behind from customers. “Six.” Wow, she was really keeping count for me. “Yeah…” I started, closing my eyes in thought. “That’s practically a whole bottle.” “It is a whole bottle,” She corrected with a chuckle. “I don’t normally drink… this much wine.” I shook my head. “I don’t know why, but wine gets to me faster. And it leaves me with hangover
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY SIX: REJECTED
I love the sound my heels make on the tile, when it is just me walking the hallways. Every step is filled with determination and confidence. The light switching of my hips screams look at me. My lack of eye contact as I walk past you, says you’re not even worth my time. Confidence drips from me. Most mornings, it’s like this. And I love it. However, this morning, I was a fucking trainwreck. I managed to get myself dressed in my usual fashion; a high waisted black skirt and a sheer white buttoned up blouse tucked in. Of course, I had a black tank top underneath, but the plumpness of my breasts was still looking as if they were fighting for a way to be set free. The sounds of my heels were still heard, but unflattering, as it made my ears ring and my head pound. I kept sunglasses on my face to keep the lights from my eyes. I just wanted to make it to my office and give myself just a few more minutes of alone time before assuming the role of Queen of Quality Advertising. Ding, went th
RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN: HICCUP
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RAINE CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT: LATE NIGHT
There are a few things that I have learned when it comes to my line of work. The first is confidence above all else. If you walk into a room and appear like you don’t know anything, no one is going to trust their business in the palm of your hands. Communication is the perfect pairing. If you can’t bullshit a client into taking a chance on you, you’re not worth it. And third, be prepared for ANYTHING. Currently, we were not prepared. I reviewed the work that my team had captured in regards to Paris realizing that this was not our best work. I was surprised that Kale even went along with what we had. I shook my head in disbelief, realizing that I was not hovering over my team like I should have been. I understood that this particular job would have its challenges. I didn’t expect it to be a walk in the park, however, I thought it would be a bit more on the easier side. This work… was amaetur. I wasn’t happy to have to stay behind and work, mainly because I just wanted to relax, a
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