THE PERFECT GIRL IN THE MIRROR

CHAPTER 1

THE INTERVIEW

The air of New York, felt cool under my tailored pants as I adjusted the strap of my bag. Standing in front of the lofty "Omnicorp" building. This company has been adored by my parents for years and today I'm being interviewed, thanks to a stroke of luck and a well-crafted application, that I wrote 14 times before submission and no I'm not exaggerating.

Taking a very deep breath and exhaling 5 times, I summoned the courage to walk into the sleek, modern lobby. The polished marble floor reflected my slightly nervous smile.

A Lady sat with an expression as polished as the marble floor; so clean and unyielding as the surface in front of her. She had a long blond hair, perfectly applied make up, and an air of someone who considers herself very important.

"Good morning," I said , trying to sound confident, but nervous and shaking inside. " My name is Stacy Daniels. I have an interview for the secretary position at 09:00 AM."

The Lady barely glanced up from her computer screen. "Name?" She asked, her voice unwelcoming.

"It's Stacy Daniels," I said trying to sound so confident and not about to have a panic attack.

She typed on her keyboard and turned to me, " follow me" she said and I did.

We took a walk down the hall and stopped infront of an elevator, waited for the button to turn green and entered when it opened . The lady clicked on the top floor button and the elevator took us there. When we arrived it opened up for us to walk out through another hallway till we got to the sleek black door at the end of the all.

" Stay here ," she said and I did. While she walked into the door to talk to the boss I guess, I took time to take in the veiw of my surrounding. Not a single door or office in the hallway, just a desk at one corner I suspect is the boss's secretary's desk . The place was quiet as a grave yard . I could hear the fan in the AC vent turning. This is way too quiet for an office, someone can even be murdered here and no one would know. OK now I'm beginning to be scared of this company.

After some time she walked back out . "He'd see you now," she said and walked down the hall back to the elevator. I watched as she left me in a place I could be literally murdered.....oh I know I overthink and exaggerate a lot.

I opened the large, oak door. With a perfunctory knock first, then promptly retreated, closing the door behind me.

My eyes widened slightly as I stepped into the office. It was spacious, filled with natural light streaming through a large glass window overlooking the city. The most striking thing in the room was the man standing behind a large, mahogany desk.

OK you gotta be kidding me!

He's undeniably gorgeous. Tall, with a sharp jawline, intelligent green eyes, don't ask me how I knew the colour of his eyes through his glasses, because I practically looked into the soul of this man. His eyes seemed to miss nothing, and a warm, genuine smile that softened his otherwise serious look. He had an aura that commanded attention. If this is the boss them I'm gonna kill to be his secretary.

My mind for a fleeting moment went completely blank. I had to remind myself to be focus on the reason I was here. Interview. Secretary. Focus. OK Stacy you can do this.

"Welcome, have a seat," he commanded and I obeyed taking a seat directly infront of him.

"Thank you sir," I managed. I tried to maintain eye contact, but hell it's so hard to without getting lost in his eyes.

He stepped around his desk,extending a hand.

" I'm Mr James, and you're? " He said expecting me to shake his hand. I stretched my hand forward taking his hand in an handshake, " Stacy....Stacy Daniels," I managed to say with a little stutter and he chuckled.

Really? Why are you so good looking?!!

He walked back across to his seat and sat.

" So," he began, leaning back in this chair, his eyes studying me with a thoughtful expression. " Tell me a little about yourself, Miss Stacy. Why are you interested in this position at Omnicorp? "

You.....I said in my head mentally but then cautioned myself not to forget the speech I practiced.

I immediately launched into my practiced speech, " I've always wanted to work here for years and I believe it'll be a dream come true if I get this job. I graduated as the best in my class and I know I'd do perfectly well on this job. I have organizational skills too. So I believe I'm perfect for this job." I said exhaling the air that I've be withholding since the beginning of my speech.

Mr James seemed genuinely interested in my answer to his question.

" You mentioned your organizational skills," he said with a slight smile. " Give me an example of a time you had to managed multiple tasks simultaneously and how you prioritized them?"

Oh shiiiiii.....I can't think with you staring into my soul with those eyes Mr James..

" Um.... one time in college, I worked as a waitress at the cafe around the school block while auditioning for a major role in a play and preparing for my mid term exams, and I prioritized all cus they were all important to me and so I shared my time for each of them and it worked out well, "

Well that didn't work out well at all cus I didn't get the role and I definitely lost my job at the cafe but who am I to say the truth.

When I was done, I noticed a subtle shift in his expression, an hint of approval mixed with confusion??? I'd say? Honestly its difficult to read this man's expression.

Just then a call came in through the telecom and i could hear the other lady's voice on the other end.

" Linda, tell her i'd get back to her. I'm in the middle of an interview," he said, his voice stiff as the rigid desk.

Linda said something on the other end and he chuckled, shaking his head in amusement. Why is he amused by what she said, i thought out of jealousy......ok wait a fricking minute......jealousy?? Oh no you gotta chill girl. He's not your man, at least not yet lol wink.

He turned to face me and he smirked raising an eyebrow at me, " why are you smiling? " he asked, I've been smiling out loud all this while and i thought it was all in my head.

" um nothing, sorry," I tried to say without stuttering.

"Don't be, it's beautiful," he said and smirked again, making me blush so hard i could feel my face burning.

Ok, wait a minute, did mr Gorgeous just flirt with me, or am i just overthinking?

He continued asking me questions about my experiences and i kept answering him while trying to not make a fool of myself or mix my answers up. The more we conversed , the more i felt comfortable and i crossed my legs and leaned against his desk and his eyes followed my movements.

"Well I've heard all you've said, Miss Stacy." He said as he leaned towards his desk and his face was inches away from mine. I immediately withdrew myself because that was too much closeness for me.

" And I've seen that you understand the role you're applying for, so....," he said standing up and walking across the desk towards me. He stretched his hands once again.

" Thank you for your time. I've really enjoyed our conversation. We'll be in touch within the next week to let you know our decision. "

" Thanks sir," I replied taking his hands in an handshake standing as firm as I could.

I could see his eyes roaming all over my body....like he's checking me out? Oh shiiiiii , I knew this chiffon top and tailored pants was the best to wear today.

" And don't let Linda's....directness...scare you.

She's been with us a long time and she's really loving. "

I managed a smile. " I understand , sir."

"Thank you, sir," I replied, standing up as well.

I turned and walked our of the office back to the hallway, I could feel his eyes on my ass, but I ignored it cuz I kinda liked it. Hahaha maniac , I know.

I walked into the elevator and when I went down , walking down the hallway towards the doors , I waved at Linda at her desk and she just gave me a slight nod.

Well well well Stacy I guess you're gonna love it here, cus Mr James is way too good looking not to be interesting. For once in a long time I didn't think about the girl in the mirror.