NORA
"Nora are you not suppose to resume at work today?" mom asked after she has successfully disturbed my sleep
I rolled a bit, adjusting myself
Mom can be a pain in the ass if she wants too
"Can I sleep for five more minutes" I whined
"it's past 8 am already, and you're still asking for five minutes,? Huh?" she said
My eyes switched
Did she just say past 8 am?
I jump up on my feet, trying as much as possible not to fall. I checked the time. It was 8:15 am, and I am supposed to resume by 8:30 am
Who goes to work late on their first day? Huh?
It can only be one person and that's me.
My name is Nora Ariana Scott. A sweet name for a boring girl. I am a typical introvert but surprisingly love by many.
I am an upcoming journalist who is supposed to resume work today by 8:30 am but here I am, at 8:15 am still dressed in pajamas
"Aiiiyiiiii, mom you should have, woken me up" I complained
"I tried but you know how much you value your sleep" she replied resting her legs on each other
"Mom!, it's my first day and I am late," I said
"If I were you, I will be on my way to the bathroom" she replied
Gosh
I ran to the bathroom and had a quick shower. Will I even call that a shower??
I came out wrapped in a black towel, one around my waist and the other on my head
I quickly rubbed my body and dry my hair. I got dressed in faded jeans and a black polo shirt. I parked my hair into a ponytail.
That's all I know how to do!!!
No makeup, no styling of hair!!
I picked my bag, making sure everything was intact, I joined mom in the kitchen
"Are you not suppose to be on your way now?" She asked
"Breakfast?" I asked ignoring her question
"What sort of a daughter are you?" She asked hitting me hard on my back
"Mom!!!" I whined
"Are you still seated!!" She yelled
I jumped up immediately
"Where are you going dressed like this??" She asked
I batted my lashes, looking at myself
Am I not well dressed??
"This is one of my best clothes," I thought
"I'm talking to you Nora, when exactly do you plan on changing. You're 23 for crying out loud" she complained
Mom with her sermon
I am tired of hearing her tell me how vibrant she used to be when she was my age.
I checked the time, it was 8:40 am
What!!!
"Bye mom," I said waving her
I dare not near her
I ran out of the house and finally stopped a taxi
"Ulster Publishing Company," I said
I opened the door and entered
"Can you please be fast" I pleaded
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The car halted in front of Ulster Publishing Company. I paid, the taxi man.
I watched in awe. It was a tall building, with over 20 floors I guess. It's painted in white. It is said to be one of the best in New York
ULSTER PUBLISHING COMPANY was boldly written
"This is not the right time to admire the building" I scolded myself
I got to the gate. A middle-aged man was standing, dressed in a blue uniform
"Good morning sir" I greeted
He looked at me strangely before replying
"We do not need a cleaner here" he replied nonchalantly
What?
Do I look like a cleaner?
"Sir, I'm not a cleaner. I'm the new staff" I said
"You....you're what??, a staff??, dressed like this??" He said pointing at my clothes
"You look like a cleaner," he said
I'm used to hearing this
"What's your name?" He asked
"Nora. Nora Scott" I replied
He checked through his book, looked at me, and sigh
"You're supposed to resume by 8:30 am and you're just coming"
"Traffic" I lied
Is it proper to tell him I forgot, I was supposed to resume today!!!
He opened the gate, still giving me his hard stares
I ignored him and walked through the gate. I entered the building and saw a young lady. She was dressed in white long sleeves and a blue skirt. More of a typical rich girl
"She must be the receptionist," I thought
"Good morning" I greeted
She raised her head to look at me
"Who are you?" She asked her eyes boring into mine
"Nora. Nora Scott" I said
She stares at me in disbelief
"You're Nora!!" She almost screamed
"You're a liar. I'm calling the security" she yelled
Is she kidding me right now!!
"Before you do that, why don't you check this," I said handing over my appointment letter
She collected it and went through it
"You're late," she said more in a whisper
"Traffic" I replied
"Go through the stairs, on the last floor is your office. By your right" she said pointing to the stairs
"Call me when you need anything," she said smiling
I rolled my eyes
Acting as if she cares when she doesn't
I climbed the stairs. It was so tiring but I finally reach the last floor
"Wait, are there no elevators?" I thought
Why do I have to go through these long and tiring stairs
I sigh. I turned to my right and saw a door.
"This must be my office," I thought
I tried opening the door but it was locked
Aish!!
Is she not suppose to get me the keys
I turned to go back but bump into someone
His books fell. I quickly bent down to help him pack the books
"Sorry" I cooed
He smiled
"Thanks"
"You must be Nora," He said
Does he know me??
"How do you know?" I asked
"I saw you talking to Kimberly. By the way, what are you doing up here?" He asked
"That girl at the reception told me, my office is on the last floor" I replied
"You mean Kim?" He asked
Whatever!!
"Yes"
He looked at me and busted out laughing
"Did you use the elevator?" He asked
"No" I replied still confused about why he's laughing
"Wait you mean, you took the stairs to this place?" He asked amidst laughter
"It's not funny" I rolled my eyes
"I guess that's her best way of welcoming you"
"If you don't mind I will show you to your office," he said
I will appreciate that. My body aches like what will I even describe it as. Because I haven't eaten breakfast.
"I will appreciate" I replied
"Follow me," he said
We pass through a passage and finally stopped in front of an elevator. He pressed the bottom and it opened. We entered
I saw him press two
"My office is on the second floor?" I asked
"Yes"
"What floor is this?" I asked
"10th floor"
What!!
She made me climb stairs to the 10th floor
That girl is inhumane
No wonder I am feeling drain out right now
"Is that the last floor?" I asked
"No, it's a 20 story building but the stairs stop at the 10th floor," he said
I sigh
"Stupid girl" I caused
The elevator finally stopped and we stepped out
We enter into a hall. It is wide and contains over 50 people. It was separated by glasses, leaving everyone to their corner
"This is your space," he said
It had a chair. There was a system placed on the table, with a few other books
I sigh
People kept staring at us or should I say me
Like do I have a horn on my head or what?
"Thanks," I said
"You're welcome" he replied
"What's your name?" I asked
"Evans. Evans Bloom" he said
"It's nice knowing you Evans," I said
"I will see you around and do enjoy your stay," he said
When he left, I sat down dropping my bag. They were all murmuring
I decided to ignore their murmuring and set to work
Today's gonna be a boring long day
LuCY
"Lucy your Manager just called," Kelvin said sitting beside me
I dropped my phone
"What did he say?' I asked
"He said, you're having a show this evening"
"Where?" I asked
"Madison Square Garden," he said
I nodded
"You also have a photoshoot in a few hours," he said
I rolled my eyes
"Can you be specific please?" I said
He chuckled
"You have two hours to get ready for the shoot," he said
Wait two hours?
Is he kidding me?
I stood up abruptly and batted my long lashes
I've got long lashes, longer than the ones these females fix
It gives me a feminine look
My name is Lucian Casen Yael. Everyone calls me Lucy but it's LuCY.
I'm a model, a fashionista, a dancer and I sing too.
I have a photoshoot in two hours and my boring BFF is just telling me now!!
He knows how long it takes me to take my bath and get dressed
I've got delicate skin that needs extra care
Some said it's due to surgery but the truth is I have never had surgery to get this cute, handsome babyface!!
"I have just two hours and you're just telling me now?" I asked
He chuckled
"Wanted to spend more time with you," he said
"You're not going with me?!" I asked
He rolled his eyes