The One Night Stand

Alyssa's P.O.V "Ring!!!! Ring!!!!! Ring!!!!" The stupid alarm went off in my ears. I groaned and hit the alarm to make it stop and it finally did. I smiled in satisfaction and was already drifting to sleep when I remembered "I have a Job!" I jumped off from bed and checked the time, it read 7:28 am... okay, there's still a little time. I immediately rushed to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, took a shower and came out quickly. I looked at my little closet to pick an outfit that would be good for a Monday . Ha! Like I had that much clothes to be able to pick from. I took my black pencil skirt and a nude short sleeved body con shirt and put it on, pairing them with black pumps. I immediately rushed to my dressing table. My hair didn't really look that bad right? It was just damp and well the curls needed a redo and- okay it was that bad. I put my hair in the neatest bun I could do, put on some powder, mascara and my lip gloss. I was ready to go. I rushed out of my room, ready to leave when my stomach rumbled. I looked at the kitchen. Could I spar- no I can't.. I'll just get something at the office. I hailed a taxi and we were off to the sad company I unfortunately worked in. I checked the time as I walked through the doors of Arman's services and immediately rushed to the reception to sign in. "You're really prone to getting yelled at aren't you?" Clementine the receptionist says and I just shook my head. "You mean I'm prone to waking up late.. pray I don't get fired." I tell her and she gives me a reassuring smile. I sighed out as I entered the elevator. Everything will be fine Alyssa. I come out of the elevator and go to the office to greet my dear boss. I knocked on her door and when I heard a 'come in', I went in cautiously. "Good mor-" "Why are you late?" She cuts me off, not looking up from her laptop. "I- I wasn't tryi-" "I asked you a question Miss Brown!" She raises her voice a little and actually looks at me. Those eyes... so scary. "I was just about to answer. I said I wasn't trying to be late, I wasn't feeling too go-" "You dare talk back at me?! I have tolerated your insolent attitude for a while now and I don't think I can do it any further." You literally asked me a question!! I counted in my head to calm down. "I'm sorry mam. That was wrong of me." "Shut up! You're a rude, disrespectful and disappointing staff!" You need this job Alyssa... you need this job Alyssa.. you need this jo- "And you ignore me too! Oh my days you are so ill mannered. I don't think your parents trained-" that's it. "Could you please stop there?!" I tried not to raise my voice but I just couldn't stop it. She stared at me in shock and I breathed out. "I'm very sorry mam for yelling." "You have the guts to cut me off when I'm speaking and you expect me to believe that you are not rude?" I say nothing as I wait for her to continue speaking. "Just get out of my office and go to wherever you stay. " Thank God I didn't lose this job. "Thank you very much mam and I am sorry once more. " I say and start leaving the office when she says something that pisses me off completely. "Disgrace to women." Don't turn back Alyssa. Just walk to your sit. I sit down at my desk and try to work but I couldn't. I felt so hurt and mistreated. This was my life every single day since I started working here. Countless insults thrown at me.. how I don't deserve to be working here because this is an A Class company and I'm a failure... I was done with this. I don't think I could go any further. I typed in my laptop what needed to be typed and printed it out. I knocked on the woman's office and when said come in, I went in without hesitating and dropped the resignation letter on her table. "What is this rub- you're resigning?" She asked in disbelief. Just once more, be nice. I turned and smiled. "Yes mam." She looked at me, a smirk evident on her face. "You ungrateful girl! Get out of my office. I don't want to see a trace of any of your belongings in ths building." I gave her my own smirk. "Trust me Rebecca I wasn't planning on leaving any of my belongings in this repulsive place since you run it." She gasped at this. Good. " I hope you have a good day so the remaining staff here won't go through what I went through. Goodbye" I walked out, not turning back and went to my ex-desk... damn, it feels so good to say that... well I carried my stuff and went to the elevator so I could leave the building when I saw a very annoyed looking Rebecca approached me. "Miss Brown you're making a very big mistake... do you know that?" I know that more than anyone but I would never admit. "I'm the one making the "mistake" as you call it, not you so let me make it. " I give Rebecca a fake smile and enter the elevator. "Goodbye Miss Rebecca." I wave at her just as the elevator closed and soon after that, I was alone.. in my own thoughts. What did you just do? What did you just do? What did you just do? What did you just do? I couldn't have a mental breakdown right now or hopefully never. I ordered a Lyft to pick me up and I just sighed out after I was done. Don't worry Alyssa.... everything's going to be fine. I tried hard to assure myself . I heard a 'ding' and the elevator opened. I adjusted the box I had in my hands and walked to the doors. "You're joking!" Clementine says and I feel bad for leaving her alone. I dropped my box and hugged her. "I'm going to miss you so much." She hugged me tightly. "Me too.. but come on, we can still meet up during the weekend so don't worry." I assured her and she nodded her head. I waved at her and left Arman's services for the last time. * * * Once I'm in my house, I slipped down my door as I cried. What was I going to do now? I had no job anymore and this was really bad. I felt my phone vibrate in my bag and as I looked at the caller, I just cried harder and picked. "Jess-" I cried out. "On my way." And the line went dead. Some minutes later, I heard a knock. I stood up from the door and once I opened it, I was engulfed in a big hug. "Its going to be fine." She says and hugs me tightly. Once my sobs turn into sniffles, she retracts from me and looks up at me. "You're lucky I was just coming back from work." She said and I chuckled making her smile. Meet Jessica Banks, my soul sister. She's the one that has been with me through thick and thin and till now, she's still there. She was here for me when I lost my mum and her parents took me in like I was theirs. I owe everything to them. She was like my guardian angel with her beautiful features, voluminous black hair, first green eyes and nice body. She was a beauty. "I lost my job Jess. I- I don't even know what to do." I say trying not to cry. "Come on let's sit... let's order emergency food." She brings her phone out and orders pizza and gets drinks from my fridge. "So what happened? How did this happen?" "I woke up a little bit late and well I rushed to the office cause I know how Rebecca would be." "She was my boss." I clarified seeing her confused face and she nodded her head. "She always insults me and I- I just couldn't take it anymore. Jess, she brought up mum and how she didn't raise me well." I told her trying not to shed any more tears. "Aww sweetie. Cm'here." She gives me hug and that's when we heard a knock on the door. "I'll get it." She stood up and went to the door. It was the pizza guy... she paid him and he left. I felt really excited to have my comfort food. "I already feel better." I said as I took a bite of the pizza making Jess laugh. "Foodie." "So that woman brought up mum? Does she has no concern or an ounce of respect. " I shrugged as I continue munching away my sorrows and worries. Food was my happiness. "I gave her my resignation letter so I'm happy for that at least." Jess immediately looks at me, shock clearly shown on her face. "She didn't fire you." "Yeah..." I replied. "You gave her Your resignation letter... with your own hands.. a handwritten resignation letter..." "Yeah? Jess where are you go-" "You courageous b***h!" She slapped my arm. "Ow!! What did I do!!" I yell a little bit. "You resigned! That's what you did. I'm so proud of you" and then she hugs me. I am confused as to what is going on right now but I hugged her back. "Thank you for being proud of me.... I guess." I said.. trying not to sound confused. Few hours later, we bid our goodbyes as she had to go home to change and all that and I was back to being alone. What was I going to do now? I needed to work... I had rent to pay and bills. I sighed out and plopped down on the sofa as I thought if everything that was going on in my life. I scrolled on my phone when I saw an email from LinkedIn pop up. It showed that there was a job vacancy as a secretary in Ross Corporations and well the interview was tomorrow. I opened the article and it seemed I had to fill a form to have my name down for an interview. There was a deadline which was in 35 minutes. Shoot! I quickly filled the form out and submitted. It was successful. This was like a miracle right now. I hadn't felt so happy throughout today up until this moment. I jumped up from the couch and went to my room to go pick an outfit for tomorrow. I settled on this black short sleeved knee length pencil dress that had a white collar. This was good enough... I guess. I called Jess one more time to inform her the good news. "Do you need me to come over again?" She asked and I chuckled. "Nah.... in fact, it seems luck is on my side." I said, smiling. "Spill it!" "Well, I was just scrolling on my phone when I came across a job recommendation from LinkedIn. I filled out some form for tomorrow's interview." I said happily. There was silence on the phone. "Jess? You still there?" "Have you ever heard of Ross Corporations?" She asked. "No..." I said unsure of what to actually reply. She sighed. "Of course you haven't. You never know anything popular." I wanted to argue with her on that but I chose not to because she was actually saying the truth. "Ross Corporations is the best company you could ever work in. I'd sell my sister to get an interview there." She said and I chuckled. "Awww I should have sent you the link to apply. I'm sorry Jess." "Its fine Ally.... my job isn't that bad. " she said. "Well I have to go now sis.. I have a busy day tomorrow and I hope you get this job.. in fact, I know you will.. just have faith in the Big Guy up there." She reassured me and I nodded my head like she could see me. "I have faith in Him.. thanks Jess. Love you... goodnight." "Love you too.. night" I ended the call and sighed out contentedly. Maybe, this would be good for me. I took a shower and went to bed, thinking of how tomorrow was going to turn out.