BUSINESS TRILOGY

Chapter 3

When it was my go I started walking, I took long steps swaying my hips gently. When I reached the end of the runway I saw Xavier sitting in the front row, looking furious. I blew him a kiss before posing for photos and walking back.

As soon as got backstage, I quickly changed back into my work clothes and tried to leave the place without being seen. I was two steps away from walking out the gates when I feel a strong grip on my arm.

"Miss Davis, please go and sit into my car," Xavier said.

"Excuse me," I say, giving him 'are you serious look'

"I'm not going to repeat myself." I knew I wasn't going to win this argument, so I just dragged my self to his extremely expensive car. I sat in the passenger seat whilst he was talking to someone.

A few minutes later he sat in the drivers' seat and started driving. He said nothing as he continued to speed down the road.

Soon we arrived at the building where he told me to go into his office. I went, and he hadn't come yet so I started playing games on my phone. I was getting tired of standing so I leaned on his desk.

A couple moments later, the door opened suddenly and I jumped up. He looked at me, anger clouded his eyes as he walked up to me.

"Why the hell did you walk on the runway?!" he boomed, sending a shock through me.

"The model had cancelled last minute, and no modelling agency had any models available," I said.

"Then you should have told the models already there to do an extra walk. What makes you think your face is good for my company?"

Oh hell nah.

I was not having some egotistical d**k insult me to my face. "Excuse you, Mr King, if it wasn't for me this show would have failed, you should be grateful that I saved the show. Otherwise, it could have been worse." I say fiercely.

"Go back to your office Miss Davis, I have emailed some work for you." He says, unusually calm.

"But my hours are over," I say pointing at the clock, it was 5 meaning I should be leaving.

"You're lucky you're not fired." He says as I walk out of his office.

After about 3 more hours of work I finally leave the office at 8:30, I get into an uber and go home.

I've been here for one day and already want to quit.

The next morning, I have to pull myself out of the bed, my only motivation the dream I have of being a businesswoman myself one day. Taking a quick shower and getting dressed, Jasmine offers to drive me to work and we grab some coffee on the way.

I arrive at the building and make Xavier's coffee before getting in the elevator and going to the top floor. I see him working at his desk and knock on his door. He looks up through the glass wall and groans when he sees me, I laugh.

Knowing I make him a little miserable is a good thing about this job.

He gestures me to come in and I hand him his coffee. "I need you to secure the deal with the Japanese fashion company today." He says, I nod and walk out. I sit at my desk and call the Japanese company.

30 minutes later.

"Are you sure? King's Corporate is a very successful and well-reputed company Mr. Takahashi, your business will do well in America with us." I negotiate.

"No thank you, we do not wish to do business with Kings Corp.," he says and hangs up.

I dread the fact that I have to tell Xavier, he'll probably get super mad and fire me or something. Taking a deep breath, I go to his office.'

"Yes, Miss Davis." He says, in a good mood.

Not for long.

"The Japanese company have decided not to work with us," I say cautiously. He slams his hand into the desk so hard that his pen holder falls. "And before you blame me, they said that it's because they feel that you're not a good businessman to represent their company."

"Really?" he asks, raising his eyebrows.

"Goddamnit." I curse myself, realising I shouldn't have told him that.

"What were their exact words?" he asked irritation obvious on his face.

"That doesn't matter sir," I laugh nervously he gives me the look which says 'you better tell me before I fire you'. I sigh and tell him. "They said that because you are a bachelor, your promiscuity goes against the Japanese values and that you're not a good representation."

His eyes are now dark with anger as he curses under his breath. "Thank you, Miss Davis, you can leave now."

Chapter 4

AMELIA POV

After the eventful day at the office, I took an Uber back to my apartment. When I got there I saw that Jasmine was already home. I was surprised since I left right after my encounter with Xavier.

"You're home very early," I say

"Yeah, I have a date tonight so I left work early," she said casually.

"Wait what?" I asked, dumbfounded, "YOU of all people have a date tonight?!"

She smiled and nodded "I think I'm ready Mel,". 'Mel' was her nickname for me.

The reason I was surprised was because Jasmine is 22 right now. She had been in a relationship with her high school sweetheart from when she was 14 till she was 20, they were even engaged. But then one night, we had received news that he had died in a terrible car crash.

Jasmine was heartbroken, she didn't even speak to anyone for months, that's when I convinced her to move to New York with me. We used to live in Miami but I thought a new start for her would be best.

"But there's a twist," she said with a sly look on her face, bringing me back to reality.

"Oh no, what did you do?" I asked, already worried.

"I didn't want to go on a date all by myself just yet so I told the guy that you will come with me and he will bring his friend to make it a double date..." she explained, mumbling the last part.

"What? Why the hell would you do that?!" I asked.

"Please do this," she got down on her knees and actually begged "It's not like your seeing anyone anyway,"

no need to rub salt into my wound of loneliness.

"Fine if you really want this," I mumbled.

"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! I love you so much Mel!" she jumped up and gave me a big bear hug.

"Just don't get pissed if I look better than you," I laughed, "What should I wear anyway?"

"Just mix slut and sophistication!" She yelled as she was making her way to her room.

I went to my room and had a quick shower, just washing my body which was smelling of sweat from my walk back home. I let my hair dry and did basic face makeup.

Afterwards, I winged my eyeliner and applied false lashes but didn't wear any eyeshadow. Lastly, I applied clear lip gloss and my highlighter which brought some light back into my face.

For my outfit, I wore a red skater dress that had a zipper down the chest so that I can decide how much cleavage I want to show off, which was none.

I paired it with nude heels, stud earrings and my silver bracelet I bought for myself with my first salary as an intern for a different business.

When we both got ready I saw that Jasmine was wearing a tight black dress that showed off her perfect figure and she wore red bottom heels.

"Girl when did you get those shoes?!" I asked, obviously impressed.

"Couple days ago for this date,"

"I'm definitely gonna borrow them one day,"

"b***h no!" Jasmine almost yelled "Your gigantic elephant feet gonna stretch them out." she snickered.

I playfully shoved her and then we had to leave, we were going to meet these mystery men at the restaurant.

When we arrived, we saw Jasmine's date. She went over to him and gave him a small hug.

"Hey I'm Dylan," he introduced himself, shaking my hand.

"Amelia, but Jasmine calls me Mel."

"So there was a slight mistake in the reservation and instead of all of us sitting on one table there's two separate tables,"

"We can just push them together, no worries," I suggest

"Yeaahh, no. There on opposite sides of the restaurant." Dylan said, I rolled my eyes and internally groaned.

"Sorry," Jasmine mouthed, I just waved it off, this was worth it for my best friend.

When I got to my table I sat down to see my date who was reading the menu so I couldn't see his face.

"Hey, I'm Amelia," I say happily, might as well enjoy the date.

He puts his menu down and greets me "Hi, I'm Jayden."

As I sit down I look at him closely, he was mixed race like me, brown eyes and hair that had been slicked back, overall cute.

I sat down and we started talking. He seemed like an interesting guy.

"So what do you do for a living?" he asked.

"I'm a personal assistant," I say, putting a forkful of pasta in my mouth. "What do you do?"

"I'm a TV show producer,"

"Wow that's cool, what have I seen you in."

"It's mostly kids TV programs," he says, his cheeks slightly red from embarrassment.

"Well, I watch kids TV more than regular TV."I say "So how do you know Dylan?" I ask

"Well he owns the media company I work with, we kinda bumped into each other when I was late for a screening and he let me off."

"God, I wish Xavier was like that.." I say.

"Xavier?" he asks, a look of confusion on his face.

"Xavier King, he's my boss and also the biggest asshole I've ever met," I roll my eyes and complain before telling him what happened at the fashion show with my ID card.

"I can't believe that, he sounds like a dick." Jayden laughs.

"Trust me, he is." I admit.

After about 2 hours at the restaurant, Jasmine and I decide that it's time to go home. I get up and gave Jayden a quick hug. From afar I could see that she was a bit tipsy.

And when I looked at her carefully I saw that she and Dylan were full on drunk. I wondered what the hell they did on their date.

"I was dreading this, but I had fun tonight." I smiled.

"Me too, Amelia." He smiles back.

"Call me Mel." I say as I give him a small hug, he placed a small kiss on my cheek and we went our separate ways.

Chapter 5

AMELIA POV

After I walked out the restaurant with a drunk Jasmine stumbling behind me. We got into her car and were ready to leave.

"I had so much fun today Mel!!!" she squealed drunkenly. "Did you have fun?"

"Yeah I guess I enjoyed it tonight." I say as I turn right and go into the parking lot of our building.

I park the car and drag Jasmine upstairs with me. I try to lay her on her bed but end up dropping her onto the floor.

She starts laughing like an i***t and makes kissing signs with her hands.

"Mel and Jayden sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-S-S-S-I-N-G" she started giggling and then passed out on the floor. I took the blanket and cushions from our couch and covered her up before heading to my room.

When I got into my bathroom I removed my makeup and dress, put on some pyjamas and did my skincare routine. After that I went to sleep.