chapter 2

I came back to my apartment and freshened up first and changed into some comfortable clothes. Then I ordered some Thai food from my favorite deli a few blocks away as I was too lazy to cook right now. I settled on the couch in my living room with my laptop and face timed my bestie.

" Hey Emma, wassup?” I asked when she picked my call.

“Hi bestie, nothing much. Sorry, I couldn’t wish you luck in the morning. But my wishes are always with you. I slept late last night because my boss asked me to stay back late to work on an important assignment and we lost track of time and I reached my apartment around midnight and went straight to bed. Can you imagine, I didn’t even have dinner.” Wow, she must be really tired because she loves food. Forget about skipping a meal, she sometimes eat 4 meals in a day but still doesn’t gain any weight.

So damn lucky.

“Anyways, you tell about your big interview with that hottie?” I just rolled my eyes at her apology. I already knew she would have her reasons and there is no need to say sorry between best friends.

“Have you met him?” I was surprised that she has met him and haven’t told me anything.

" I wish. I have only seen him in magazines. He is really sexy. You know he’s my celebrity crush like yours is that stupid Raymond Grey. Calvin is far hotter than him.” She said with a dreamy look in her eyes.

“Don’t fall for his charms , he’s a playboy. And don’t say anything bad about Raymond. He’s unique.” I warned her.

“Oh please, I should be the one to tell you that because he could be your future boss. And you will eventually forget about Raymond when you’ll be working closely with Calvin.” She gave me a sly smile.

“Actually, I got selected on the spot and he is my boss now. I’m employed at the best company in New York. ” I told her excitedly.

“OH MY GOD. WOW WOW WOW. You’re gonna work with that hottie and see him everyday. You’re so lucky.” She shouted on top of her voice and nearly burst my ear drums. She was actually more happy and excited than me.

“Lucky yes, because I got the job but seeing him everyday is hard job bro. It’s not like I can do anything and his charms would only distract me from working and I don’t want any distractions while I’m working. I’ll have to maintain some distance from him. ” I told Emma.

“WHY ? What’s so hard in that ? Seeing your beautiful face, it would be much harder for him. If you know what I mean.” She playfully winked at me.

“Oh God Emma! Stop it .” She had the dirtiest mind. She always cracked such double meaning jokes. At first I would be confused but her company has made my mind and thoughts dirty so I get them easily now.

Emma laughed as if it was the best joke she made.

“I’m so happy for you but a tad bit jealous also. ”

" Oh please, there's nothing to be jealous about. He's not that hot."

Liar

Emma just rolled her eyes at my poor attempt to deny the attraction. I swiftly changed the subject before she could pry any further.

“So when are you coming back to New York? I really miss you.” I asked making a sad face.

“Awww, I miss you too and I’ll be back soon babe. As soon as I complete my internship with this company I’ll be back. If it was in my hands, I would be there with you right now but I can’t. Even I can’t stay away from you for so long.” She replied.

We’ve always been attached to the hip so it’s difficult for me to live without her. We have so much fun when we’re together. We do mostly everything together. Without her, the apartment also feels empty.

“I’m missing going to clubs, times square and basically everything we used to do together.“I said.

“Come on Soph. It’s just a month till we are back to basics.” Emma replied with an excited tone.

“Okay Emma gotta go ! Talk to you later.” I said when I heard the bell ring. It was probably my Thai food.

“Bye Bye Sophie. Go get’em”. She said.

We both have been best friends since our kindergarten. Joined the same university here in New York but with different programs. But now she’s away for her internship with a big multinational company in Paris. We always dreamed of going to Paris together but lately I’ve been so busy that I couldn’t visit her there.

I opened my Thai food, sat on my recliner while watching a movie of my favorite actor Raymond Grey. I find him so handsome that sometimes I imagine myself dating him and every scenario related with us. We would visit different cities together and go to the parties where I could also meet other celebrities though I’m not that interested in anyone more than him. Yes that’s the amount of mad I am. Though I am not ashamed of my procrastination.

Finishing my food , I went to kitchen to clean all the dishes. While I was at it suddenly the thought of seeing Calvin Smith tomorrow made me nervous. I mean how am I supposed to react when I see him. I get so nervous when he’s around and my stupid mind shuts down.

Oh God Sophia Chill.

Turning off all the lights I went back to my room and started reading my book. Well yeah I like to read books and that too of romantic genres. I am a hopeless romantic to be honest but I have never dated anyone. I have had crushes but never a boyfriend. Many boys approached me but I guess I am just waiting for my someone special who is not just gonna date me for fun but love me from all his heart for real. I don’t want to hookup with someone and get attached to them and get my heart broken when they leave. For most people what I think is something very outdated but I like to believe it. People nowadays, only date for sex and to avoid being lonely but move on to someone better after sometime. I want a forever kinda person. I want someone who wants the same things from a relationship. I mean I want to have my first kiss and first everything with someone who is going to be my forever. And I’m willing to wait for that special someone.

Fuck , who will even Love me? I’m so old-school and pathetic.

I continued reading my book and while reading it my mind automatically played me and Calvin as the lead characters and it was fun to be honest but I’ve got to stop such thoughts about my boss. It’s not healthy. I don’t want unnecessary feelings to get in the way of my career.

Crushes will come and go but working on your career will never go to waste.

I closed my book , set my alarm, turned off the lights and went to sleep. “Big day tomorrow Brown, sleep well”. I told to myself.

Next day

The chirping of the birds brought me back from my deep slumber. I was having a fantastic dream about me and Emma being on a vacation and we were sunbathing at the beach and we were just gonna go for a swim with a group of young hot boys who were on a bachelor party and they offered us to join them at the beach and Emma agreed. But as I entered the water, I woke up.

Ughhh.....reality is soo disappointing.

I opened my eyes but shut them again because of the bright sunlight entering my room.

What the fuck Soph, you forgot to draw the curtains before sleeping AGAIN. Why are you so forgetful ?

I turned to the side and opened my eyes adjusting to the brightness and checked my phone.

“What the fuck!”

I said aloud on finding my phone dead because I didn’t turn on the switch of the phone charger.

Why am I so pathetic ?

I put my phone on charging and made my way to the kitchen only to stop in my tracks when I saw the time on the wall clock.

Oh fuck fuck fuck fucking fuck.

I was really really late. Like so late. It was 7.15 and there was no chance in hell that I could make it on time. I had to be there before 8 or Mr. Smith will know that I’m late.

Please God, make Calvin just 15 minutes late today.

Oh no, I don’t want to be late for my first day. Shit what impression will I make if I am late for my first day at the job. And my boss doesn’t look like the type to listen to any apologies. Neither he’s the type to be late to work. He’ll probably be early today considering my luck. I am totally fired. Oh no, I don’t want to be fired on my first day.

Stop overreacting Soph. You can still try to make it on time if you move your pathetic ass fast.

I quickly jumped in the shower and took the quickest shower ever in the history of showers and wrapped myself in a towel as I got out. I quickly brushed my teeth and combed my hair to make them look a little bit presentable. Then I did a quick work on my face. I just applied a coat of mascara and my lip balm and got out of the bathroom. I quickly got dressed as I had already picked out my outfit yesterday night.

Atleast, I was a little thoughtful.

It was a basic black pencil skirt and a white blouse paired with black heels and some fake jewelry. Emma told me that I could take some of her stuff since I didn’t have much office clothes.

I really need to go shopping.

I literally ran out of my apartment after grabbing my purse,phone and the house keys. I couldn’t even have breakfast today.

Its a really bad morning.

I hailed a taxi to save some time though it was just a 10 minute walk from my apartment but I didn’t even have that much time left. I was restless during the whole ride and kept fidgeting my fingers. I don’t what will happen at the office but I’ll just have to face Mr. Smith. I can’t avoid him.

I quickly dashed out of the taxi after paying the driver and made my way straight to the elevator and kept tapping my heels because the lift was slow and it kept stopping at floors.

Stupid people

The people in the elevator i.e. my fellow co-workers were eyeing me suspiciously but I couldn’t care to hide my anxiousness because there was a possibility that they could be my ex co-workers after I see Calvin today.

I think this would be the fastest anyone is being fired from their job in history of being fired. Atleast I would be making a world record.

I was growing very impatient. I checked the time, it was 7.55. I thanked God and left the elevator as soon as the doors opened.