Big Boss man

Today’s the day, I’m here outside one of London’s hippest fashion outlets and something I have never done in my life. Ive worked in bars and clubs and been a hotel supervisor but never have I worked in fashion. I don’t own more than one pair of shoes for gods sake, and I have had the same handbag for 3 years. The building looks small from the outside with its grey walls and tiny windows, and the fact its down a secluded alley gives me the creeps. I take a deep breath and walk inside, Wow, I say to myself looking around at the large open space, with its rustic open brick walls and its mis-match furniture. There is a pristine white desk in front of me and a very bright pink couch to my left, I can’t seem to hear much noise so I step in further to see if I can grab someone’s attention, I hear what can only be described as heels on the hard wood floor approaching me from the right, “Good morning, Can I help you” Wow this woman is stunning in her long black pencil skirt and white sleeveless blouse with ruffles down the front, She had the longest shiny black hair I have ever seen, “Yes, Hi” I mumble, “I’m here for my first day...I mean.... I’m new here”. Wow I didn’t just sound like an i***t at all. “Miss Sterling” she smiles. “Yes thats me” I reply laughing awkwardly. Why do I feel so inadequate around her? “Welcome Miss sterling, my name is Kathrine and I will be getting you settled in today” “Thank you” I mumble trying to look around at my surroundings. “Lets get some coffee shall we”. She holds out her hand to show me the way to the small kitchen at the back of the room. “So this will mainly be your area here, you will be in charge of all deliveries that come through those doors, and well you smile and sign for all packages” Sounds so simple to me, and I can only hope I don’t screw it up. “Shall we meet the rest of the team” I smile and follow her into the next room where there are four other people wondering around looking through clothes racks and asking each other for their opinions. “Everyone this is Rebel, our new receptionist” All eyes on me, wow, was not expecting that. “Hey” is what comes from all four people at exactly the same time, And just like that they all carry on with what they were doing. “So Penny is your go to person, she is the one with the platinum blond hair in a short bob above her shoulders” She looks at me when she hears her name. She is rather beautiful I have to say, she is tall and slim with very petite features, and I’m going to guess around twenty seven. “So any deliveries you bring straight to penny” Ok so that can’t be that hard surely. “Next is Marlene, she is the one who designs the website and picks the layout, with penny’s approval of course” She is also tall with killer legs and long red hair that hangs over her breasts. This is so cool, and so unreal. “The dream team are Hans and Ivan, both very talented at website designing” She looks adoringly at both of them as they wave to say hi” Hans is on the bigger side carrying a few extra pounds around the middle, he has curly hair and wears glasses. Ivan is tall and thin with blonde hair styled neatly to one side and I think he has nail varnish on. “Hans is German and moved here three years ago with his wife Helga, Ivan is single and very much as gay as they come” Now the nail polish makes sense. I listen to Kathrine speak like she wish Ivan were in fact not gay, and to be honest he is a real dream boat to look at. “Mr Langley himself is in that that office there” She points to my right to where a floor to ceiling glass wall stands in front of a very spacious modern looking office, only you can’t see anything as there are wooden slats closed to give him privacy. “He’s not here much, but when you do see him try not to stare to much” I look at her confused but she doesn’t go into any more details. “Right.. lets get you settled in Shall we” She smiles at me and shows me her perfect teeth and then walks back the way we came. I have barely made myself my second coffee when the first of today’s deliveries arrive. “Oh Hay, you must be the new girl” I look at the young very tanned delivery driver and smile. “Is it that obvious” I smile. “Don’t sweat it, its a really cool vibe around here, you will fit right in” He laughs and gets me to sign a docket on a clipboard before tearing me off one piece and walking away. “See ya new girl” he yells behind him. For one I’m not a girl, I’m a grown ass woman. And two he was way to friendly and clearly loves his job. I wheel in the rack of clothes just before what is my desk and lay the docket on the table in front of me. Penny comes from the other room clapping her hands, obviously excited as to what has arrived. “Thanks Rebel” she smiles walking back into the other room with her goodies. I sit at my desk and take in my surroundings, I have to admit its a pretty cool space. Kathrine comes from the other room and asks me if I’m ok with scanning documents and I smile saying yes. Thankfully my son taught me a thing or two about computers over the years. Kathrine smiles and tells me she will be heading out for a meeting, to which I smile and say thanks for showing me around. Just after midday everyone gets up and heads for the front door to get lunch. Does no one bring there own food to work anymore. Ivan is the only one who asks me if I would like anything and I smile and say no. Since my divorce from my husband Karl I have lost a ton of weight and now my body refuses to let me eat normally again. After going to the toilet and washing my hands I head back into the room where all the action is. I walk among the clothes and bags running my hand along the soft fabric and shiny leather. There’s music playing on a small radio in the corner of the room and it’s a JKR Bang. I sway my hips and let my body go with the rhythm, I must have looked a fool but I was loving the moment. Shit.... I turn and see two eyes are staring at me through the slats of the big bosses office. I quickly leave the room and head back to my desk feeling mortified I got caught dancing. When did he come in? Where did he come from? I don’t see Mr boss man for the rest of the day because it’s a full on role with clothes coming in and going out. Which I’m grateful for because I must have looked a right i***t. I lean that the driver is Rash, short for Rasheed, he is married and has a new baby daughter. Penny is also single but I can’t for the life of me understand why, she is the definition of gorgeous. Kathrine has been in and out all day,I’m not sure what her role is yet and I’m sure as hell need to ask her about the boss. Or do I, maybe I should just do my job and stay out of his way. My day comes to an end and I close my computer ready to leave. Penny comes to say goodbye as well as Hans, but the others seem to be working just that bit longer. I say goodbye and head for the door, not thinking to look back at the boss that is still yet to be seen. I get home and crack open a new bottle of vodka, its been my friend since my divorce and in all honesty I’m still not one hundred percent over my husband even though he cheated on me with my neighbour Liz. I listen to my music and drink my drink. My son sends me a message asking how my first day was. I tell him it was great and I think it’s gonna be a good thing for me. He seems pleased and tells me he loves me. The next day at work I feel more part of the team as the day goes on, even though the rest of them tease me about how much tea I drink. The phone rings and I instinctively answer with “hello Langley design outlet” “With whom am I speaking to” “This is Rebel sterling, I’m the new receptionist” I reply “I see, I can tell your new” is his reply Shit, is this mans voice amazing or what. “You can”, “sorry may I ask who’s calling” “So what’s the boss like” he asks totally ignoring my question. “Well I haven’t met him yet” I reply “Don’t you think that’s odd” he asks making me tilt my head to the side. Who the hell is this person. “Well yes it’s odd, but I’m pretty sure he doesn’t want the likes of me wasting his time” Shit why did I say that, why cant I just shut up. “I’m pretty sure he’s a good guy, why not go and say hi” he said making me more confused. “Oh god no, I’m pretty sure he saw me dancing yesterday and... well that’s embarrassing” I reply thinking about yesterday’s jig fest. “Well why don’t you grab another cup of tea and come say hello” Shit...shit...shit, its my f*****g boss. What do I do? What do I say? How did I not know it was him. “Sure, I’ll be right in” I say nervously. I hang up the phone and think if I said anything bad. Was I polite?, yes I think I was. I make a cup of tea and walk to his office knocking on the door gently. “Come” he shouts Oh how that word can mean two very different things. I open the door and peek in side, feeling like a fool I walk in and close the door. The man that stands up from his desk to greet me can only be described as drop dead gorgeous with his rough and ready look. Bright blue eyes sparkle in the morning sun that shines in through the window. He has dirty blonde hair that looks like it’s not been brushed in a while but still looks f*****g good. He is wearing silver pants and a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. He walks over to me and hold out his hand to me. I feel like I can’t breath and now I know why Kathrine said don’t stare. “Mr Langley” I say holding out my hand for him to hold. I pull my hand away all to quick as the touch of this man sends tingles down my spine. “Nice to finally meet you” I say sounding pissy, and I instantly regret saying it like that. “Likewise miss sterling” he smiles standing in front of me far longer than was necessary. “Please sit” he said pointing to a black leather chair. I reluctantly move towards the chair and take a seat. “So how was your fist day” “It’s was really good” I smile “And what did you do before this” he asks leaning back on the big leather chair that he now sits on. “I was a supervisor in a hotel” I reply satisfied with my answer. “So what brings you into fashion” he asks And there is it, he thinks I’m not qualified to do this job. He sees me in my dark skinny jeans and pink sweater and thinks plain Jane. “Well its something I’ve never done before, but I know with time I will learn.. and well I think I will become an asset to your business” Short answer Rebel,, god he makes me nervous. “This isn’t an interview Miss sterling” he smiles, the smug bastard. “I’m sorry, I get nervous around new people” I reply not looking directly at him. “Well I think you will fit in here a treat” What does that mean, that’s something my mum used to say, Jesus he is hot. “Do you own anything other than jeans” he asks looking at me with a slight smile. What does that mean? What’s wrong with what I’m wearing?. “Yes, I do” I say quite bluntly not meaning to sound rude. He smiles and stands making me stand at the same time. “Good, because you have killer legs and I think they should be on show” What the f**k? What does that mean. “Ok” I say confused. “So you want me to wear a skirt” I ask trying to get it clear in my head. “Yes Miss sterling, I want you to wear a skirt” he replies looking down my body. “Please call me Rebel” I say squaring my shoulders. He smiles and I’m not sure why he is looking at me in such a way, but I like it. “Rebel” he says tilting his head, as if pondering what I had said. “Yes my mother was very eccentric” I reply smiling. “Well Miss sterling ...it was a pleasure to meet you, and please don’t be embarrassed about your funky moves, we’ve all been there” Shit he did see me, god I’m so embarrassed. I walk to the door and just before I open it he speaks words I never thought I would hear on my second day. “Your welcome in my office whenever Miss sterling” Did he just say that. Why would he want me to come to his office? This is surreal. I walk back to my desk and sit feeling lost, like totally lost.