Paperplanes inc.

Crazy Encounters

I woke up to someone screaming in my ear ,I open my eyes and find myself sorrounded by people I do not know . I finally understand the situation, people have gathered around to make sure I am okay after the dirty blonde sitting next to me started screaming because of my snoring. I mean , yes my snoring is "unconventional " and sounds more like a conjested trumpet being blown but hey? it's just snoring , why to make a big fuss about it.

"Calm down!! I was just snoring , it's not that I had a concussion and was on verge of dying!! also blondie , your screaming wasn't going to bring me back to life If I was " I said with a straightface . I had no sleep last night and was too tired to deal with this drama.

The hot blondie sitting next to me rolled her eyes at me and pretended to fix her makeup using a compact mirror . Everyone else went back to their seats and I went to the bathroom to wash my face . When I returned , the blonde girl gave me a disgusted look and I chuckled. If she was so disgusted by a "lowlife" like me , she should not have bought an economy ticket , should've gone for the first class or whatever.

Everything was silent for the rest of the flight and I was more than thankful for it .

We landed in chicago shortly after , it was just a 2 hour flight but it really felt like I was on that plane for ages .

After picking up my luggage,I went out to call a cab to reach my hotel , I don't have a place to stay as of yet but I am hopeful I'll get one in a few days , until then , I am staying at a cheap hotel in the outskirts of chicago , I dont even want to think about the bus fare . arghhh!!! Adulting sucks.

I was about to get into the car when I recieved a call from Andrew , the recruitment agent at paperplanes . "Hey Blake! I hope you have landed , I am sorry to call you like this but you will have to come to down to the office, Mr whittaker wants to meet the new recruits before their orientation that will happen tomorrow ."

whaaaattt!!! I am not even ready , I am jet lagged, I had no sleep , I am wearing the ugliest sweatshirt in the world , my hair is a mess and I have no makeup to make myself look a little more presentable.

" wha..what? right now?? I just landed and I don't think that umm I am in the best shape to meet Mr whittaker " I struggle to get the words out , there is no way I am going to the office right now .

" I am afraid you do not really have a choice Blake, Mr whittaker is pretty stern when it comes to his orders , they have to be followed.I am sure you don't want to get fired before your joining." Andrew said with a hint of mockery in his voice , what an a**hole .

I give up , I have to go since I have absolutely no other choice .

I sigh and agree to come. After I ask the cab drive about paperplanes inc. he agrees to drive me there. I think about Mr whittaker the rest of the drive . I haven't really seen him and have no idea who he really is despite the fact that he is the owner of paperplanes inc. ,the biggest publishing house in chicago .I think he'll be an old man , in his seventies , madly in love with books .I can't wait to meet him.

After about 10 minutes,the driver pulls up infront of this huge building. It is a towering scyscrapper with around 20 floors , a huge charcoal black door with matte finish , giving the entrance a classy modern look. I walk into the building and immediately feel out of place . Chandeliers and expensive couches are everywhere here , beautiful marbel floors with gold specks make this building look straight out of a dream . As I was admiring the interior designing , I bump into a wall . wait a wall? in the middle of the room? are you for real blake ?

I was soon pulled out of my thoughts by someone shouting at me

"Earth to pauper " said an absolutely gorgeous man who looked like one of those tall ,handsome guys you see in movies all the time .It took me a minute to realize what he said. A pauper? what ? Is he serious right now , he better be kidding. When I look up at him again there is absolutely no sign of humour on his face .

"what? A pauper? Who do you think you are mister? Just because I bumped into you for which by the way I apologised, you think you have the right to insult me? After my joining , the first thing I'll do is report this to HR , you aren't getting away with this" I yelled at him but wait did I really apologise? sh*t it is way too late to take back what I said .

He rolled his eyes at me and made his way to the elevator. Why is everyone rolling their eyes at me today? It has only been 40 minutes since I landed in chicago and I already want to go back .

I push these thoughts back and go to the reception. I tell the reception lady my name and ask for Andrew . She gives a smile and leads me to Andrew's office . Atleast someone is nice here. As I walk into Andrew's office , he looks at me from head to toe and rolls his eyes.

Again??? what is wrong with these people . I know I am not the most beautiful person you'll meet but I am okay , I have dark brown hair that come to my waist , I am 5'4 not too tall but not very short also . I do have curves but since I am mostly wearing oversized clothes , they are concealed . I have a round face with a small mouth and bright blue eyes . I think I look pretty okay .

" Blake ! Are you deaf or what?"Andrew says with a frown .

" what ? I am sorry I got lost in my thoughts " I say with a smile.

He gives me the " you're annoying" look and then starts to brief me about my job. He then ask Ryan to give me a quick tour of the office . Ryan is Andrew's assistant. He is dressed in khaki pants , a polo shirt and is wearing glasses . He is an absolute cutie . He shows me around and then takes me to Mr.whittaker's office which is on the 18th. floor . When we reach his office ,Ryan asks Samantha ,Mr.Whittaker's personal assistant to take me inside his office .

When I walk into his office , I gasp .His office looks straight out of an expensive interior company's lookbook . Tall ceiling , full length glass windows,. A huge plush velvet couch with marble coffee table are on the right side of his desk . The desk has neatly organized files , a laptop and a few other things . Infront of his desk , lies a huge bookshelf with every book this company has ever published.All hardcovers ! I was on the verge of losing my cool and fangirling over this collection when Samantha cleared her throat and said , " Mr Whittaker is in a meeting right now , It might take him another 10 minutes to finish , I suggest you sit at the couch , he will be with you shortly ".

I nod , she then leaves me in this huge office. I go upto the windows and admire the view . It is absolutely breathtaking, you can see the entire city from up here! .

I ,then sit at the couch. I must say it the is most comfortable thing my butt has ever been in contact with and I immediately fall asleep .