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Out of the blue, I hear the shrill noise of the alarm ringing and the sound disturbing the peaceful atmosphere. Groaning I roll over under my heavy fluffy white blanket and switch off the alarm. Picking my phone and squinting my eyes I see the date. It's 23 August. Letting out a yawn, I turn my phone upside down back to where it was. I laid on my back and closed my eyes. My hands were placed on my stomach, fingers crossed with each other. Something is not right. My body jolted forward, causing my head to spin. Today is the day! The day I've been waiting for since I've got the job. I ran a hand over my face. Rubbing my eyes with the back of my palm. Rolling out my comfortable bed, I stand up straight, stretching and relaxing my muscles. Lazily but kind of jogging, I head towards the bathroom. Closing the door I let out a yawn. I almost let out a scream looking at what is my reflection. Checking myself in the mirror I cringe at the sight of my hair and my face. My hair looks more like a birds nest and I have pillow streaks on my face. Scrunching my nose up, I stroll to take a hot shower. I stand under the hot water, letting it soothe my muscles and nerves. After finishing my fearful and torturous four years in college, I gave numerous job interviews. The interview for the Styles limited was the hardest. The interviewers were cold, intimidating and too straight forward. After the interview I had lost all hope of getting a job there. I had applied for small jobs here and there, in order to work around till I would get my acceptance letter from any of the big companies, I had called Aaron almost every day. He was more excited than I had been. I remember screaming my heart out with excitement, jumping up and down. The letter my mom handed me, which had clearly typed that I got the job at Styles limited. I had my final interview for this job in America during the month of June. I came to London during the end of June. I brush my teeth and wear my bath robe. I quickly blow dry my hair and apply slight makeup which looks natural. I no longer look like a monster crawled out of a cave. Rushing to the kitchen, I grab a snack bar and eat it up. Scratch that, more like I shoved it into my mouth. Running back to my room, I open my closet and take out an outfit which looks presentable for the meeting. Adding some accessories I quickly grab my shoes and bag. I get ready and head out. I hastily close the door behind me and rush down the stairs. Putting my hands, into the sleeves of my jeans jacket, I dial my mother's number. I catch a taxi and tell the driver the address. Adjusting the strap of my heals, I let out a loud sigh. "Hello Emy! Everything fine?" My mother's happy voice reaches my ears through my phone. I smile and give her a quick summary on what I was planning on doing today. She laughs and that immediately makes me miss her a lot! She tells how everything is fine, and hangs up as Aaron called up on dad's phone. Telling our small goodbye, I lay my head on the window. I look out of the window, the gray skies and the tall buildings passing by. I reach and I pay the taxi driver. I turned around and blow my hair out of my face. Right before me stands the tall glass window 40 storyed building. There are a lot of people, rushing here and there out side the building. Traffic filled roads, people honking loudly. Thankfully I got out early. I enter and see the place with my mouth agape. There was a rod , which would lift up and let me go to the elevator, only if I had a card to scan. I try to calm myself down by giving myself a motivational mental speech. I take out of my file and go tell my name to the receptionist, handing my file to her as proof. She sends me a huge grin and scans her card, leading me to the elevator."He is waiting for you in his office. It is on the 40th floor." I thank her and enter the lift. A few people join me in the lift, getting off on different floors. I played with my thumbs in one corner. People just give each other small nods in a greeting gesture. The lift takes a few seconds before the doors open and I alone get off the lift. Looking around my eyes almost pop out of its sockets. The place is beautiful. It looks more like a five star hotel than an office. There is a secretary table, but empty. So instead of wasting any more time I sigh and take steps closer to the door. I knock at the door thrice before I hear a deep man's rusky voice asking me to enter. I push the heavy doors and make my way in. The walls are painted gray. There's a bookshelf on the right and an extremely expensive looking sofa. The left wall is filled with certificates and awards. I take a minute or so to take a good look around the whole office. Two walls were fully covered with glass windows, with the blinds open. The view is breathtaking. In the middle of the room there is a computer desk and a chair. The chair is turned back so I can't figure out who or how the person looks. "You're two minutes late." He said. His voice does sound familiar. The person on the chair turns the chair and faces me. He's wearing a white buttoned shirt with the first three buttons left open with a suit on top. His eyes leave his watch and he stares at me, emotionlessly. "YOU!" I exclaimed pointing my hand at him, accusingly. After a second or so, it clicks to him, how I knew him. He checks me out, quite obviously and shamelessly and his eyes meet my eyes and a smirk falls on his lips. FLASHBACK We reach the London eye. "OMG! it's so pretty!! " I gush staring at it and admiring it."Cmon let's go!" Natalie grabbed my arm pulling me towards the London eye. God the line was huge. "Nat this is going to take hours!" I groan. Natalie a.k.a Nat ( she was a tomboy so her name was Nat but she still is kinda so yeah) was my best friend since childhood. She had been living in London since last three years while I was still in America. I'm staying at her place till I'm totally settled in, with my job. She has hazel eyes and dark curly hair. Her body is slender and athletic and her skin in caramel coloured. She is wearing full jeans and a red plaid shirt. I have dark brown hair and hazel eyes too. I was wearing shorts and a black tank top with my jacket on. We get our tickets and go stand in the line. "So, how's your job treating you?" I lift my brow at her, waiting for her to answer. I swear I saw her blushing as she pulls her hair up into a pony tail. "Well you know, normal nothing too special. You're the one who is going to work in Styles Limited!" I flip my hair behind my shoulder and laugh. London is a beautiful city to be honest. It has this calm, peaceful aura. It is not too hot, but the weather is always.. Cool? After waiting for approximately two hours, chatting and giggling and having a snack now and then, we squeal together as we were about to get in the cabin when suddenly the security guard came up and said," Sorry for the inconvenience but you will have to go after the next round." " Why ? What?" I was already frustrated because my legs were aching badly because of my heels. From behind the guard a tall man with brown curls pulled back in a side messy quiff and a slim blonde who looked like a model tagged behind. He spoke with his deep raspy British accent " Why is it taking so long?" he watched back and forth between us and the guard. " Sir.. sir.. act..actually.." the guard stammered . The man glared at him and raised two fingers up, signalling him to leave. The man was about to enter our cabin when I spoke up " Wait! We were here first! " I blurted out. "Let's get out " Nat whispered and pulled my arm. I turned away from her and saw the man's eyes on me. His eyes were the prettiest shade of green I had ever seen. "No Natalie. We came here first" I pulled my hand out of her grasp. The model tried to get his attention but he totally ignored her. "Love do you even know who I am? " He smirked and came closer to me. " I don't care who you are we came first." I moved away and replied, crossing my arms in front of my chest."Emily Blaze let's go" Nat tugged at my hand before pulling me out of the cabin. I looked over her and she had a scared and shocked expression. She never calls me by my full name until it's something serious. I follow Nat outside the cabin when he comes out after sometime " I'll see you real soon Emily Blaze" he winks at me before going back into the cabin.