Natalia

"RING, RING!"

I heard my alarm go off right beside me. I pulled my hand from under the cover and slapped it around my dresser trying to turn it off. When my hand finally felt the button I pushed it automatically silencing the noise. I let my hand fall limp onto the ground. I was so tired, and I was debating whether I should get up or sleep in.

However, my eyes shot opened when I remembered that I had an interview. I quickly jumped from my bed letting my feet land on the floor.

I rushed to my closet beside my bed and opened it wide. My eyes were searching for something professional to wear. I wanted to make a good impression especially for an interview. So I picked out a cream colored blouse, and a black knee high pencil skirt with black high heels to match.

Once I had the outfit in my hand I turned around and sat the clothes on the bed, than headed to the bathroom.

I closed the door behind me and immediately stripped off my pajamas and stepped in the shower. I washed my body and hair with vanilla scented shower gel and shampoo. After a while in the shower I let the hot water rinse the last contents of soap from my body before I stepped out. I wrapped the towel around my figure drying myself off.

Walking over to the sink, I brushed my hand over the mirror wiping off the steam. My reflection stared right back at me. I had dark brown hair that was curly and shriveled to my shoulders. When straightened it was below my chest. I had light brown eyes, and soft features. My skin was a dark mocha shade, and my body wasn't fat nor skinny but average. I liked the way I looked and I honestly wouldn't change a thing about myself.

I picked up my toothbrush and brushed my teeth. I then sipped a cup of mouthwash into my mouth swishing it around for a minute until I spat it out into the sink. I then focused on my hair. I usually leave the curls in. So I just put my hair into a professional bun and let strands of twirls fall around my face. Once I was satisfied with my look I walked out of my bathroom into my room.

Looking through my drawers I found a matching pair of white panties and bra. I picked up my clothes from my bed and begin to put them on.

Thinking I need to add some accessories to my outfit I walked to my jewelry box and found a pair of diamond earrings and a necklace to match.

I looked at the clock reading 7:30 A.M. I grumbled under my breath seeing how late it was. I had 30 minutes to get there when it was at least a 25 minute drive. I grabbed my purse from my closet and ran out of the bedroom. Once I stepped out Miya came running into me wrapping her little hands around my legs

"Mom pwease don't go stay!" she cried.

Miya, you know Mamma has to go, she'll see you in a little bit." My babysitter named Jane said.

"Yeah, sweetheart Jane is right I'll see you in a little bit okay? I said.

"Pwromise?" Miya asked me.

I bent down so I was eye level to her. I took out my pinky in front of her. She looked at it for a minute before she brought hers up and clenched my pinky with hers, and we both kissed it at the same time, like we always did when we made a promise to each other.

"Pinky Promise." I whispered

She smiled up at me knowing that I will keep the promise. She let go of my hand and gave me a big hug. I held her tightly before I removed my arms. I reeled back and wiped the tears off her face.

"Mommy loves you okay." I smiled

"Love you too, bye mommy" She said.

I stood up and walked to the front the door of my apartment. Before I opened it I turned around and looked at Miya standing beside Jane. I waved and rushed to say bye. After I closed my front door I ran down the flight of stairs into the parking lot.

Rushing to my car I finally got in. My car wasn't the most expensive car with lavish features, but it got me to point A to point B and that's all that mattered. I backed up out of the lot and headed to National Elect Industries.

When I finally got there, I wasn't totally relieved because I was pretty sure that I wouldn't make it on time because there was so much traffic. I parked my vehicle and opened up the door. I fast walked to the entrance, inside the building. It was huge and so rich looking...?

I mean you could tell this guy was had money just by looking at his building. I searched for the elevator and my eyes finally landed upon it. I stepped into the elevator hitting the 15th floor. I hope it's the right one I thought to myself. Tracey, the girl that called me for the interview said that it will be on the 15th floor at 8:00 A.M.

The elevator door opened showing a massive work space. There were people all over scrambling around getting business done. It was fast pace and a little noisy. After looking around I spotted the secretary desk and walked over. There as a woman with auburn hair and green eyes staring at her computer intensely. I stood there for a while waiting for her to notice me. When she finally looked up she gave me a friendly smile.

"Hello, how may I help you?" She asked.

"Hi, my name is Natalia, I'm here for an interview at 8:00 o'clock."

"Hi, Natalia my name is Tracey we spoke over the phone. It's nice to meet you!" She jumped up from her chair and exclaimed.

"It's nice to meet you too." I took out my hand for her to shake.

She was really friendly. It seemed like she was just a happy person all around. It kind of took me back because I imagined her way different then she came across. She just had excitement in her eyes every time she talked to me. It was kind of weird how she just said everything with a smile or maybe I just wasn't used to it?

"Anyhow Mr. Beacon is in an important meeting right now. But I'll just lead you to his office, right this way." She said.

"Okay, thanks"

She lead the way to his office. We walked in this dark empty hallway. It seemed like we were heading to death or something. We kept on walking until we came to a stop and saw to silver twin doors ahead of us. She opened the doors and we walked in. His office was massive it was probably the size of my whole apartment. Everything was silver, and coated with a shine. Also everything was organized like it has been untouched for months. The only "color" in the room was the white carpet. However everything else was "blah." My looking around was cut off when Tracey spoke.

"Take a seat he should be here shortly."

She turned away heading for the door but before she closed it she turned around facing me saying one last thing.

"Oh, and good luck." She smiled lightly.

She shut the door behind her. I heard the clacking of her heels fading down the hall. I walked forward sitting in the chair that was in front of his desk. It was the only chair that was here besides the chair that was for him. I put my purse neatly beside me. I clenched my hands on my lap feeling nervous. My stomach was turning in knots. I really needed this job more than anything. I needed to support myself and my daughter and provide the best I can for her.

Especially because her father didn't want anything to do with her. He was my high school sweetheart and we were the 'dream couple.' I thought I had it all until I got pregnant. Once he found the news out he bailed and never looked back. I tried calling him, texting him, anything I could do to try to get in contact with him. However He would just ignore me, so I stopped trying. Since then it's just been me and her. She's all I got and vice versa. So that's why I really need this not just for me but for her.

After a while of waiting my legs started bouncing up and down because of the nerves. Once I heard a door click and shut behind me, I stopped my leg from bouncing.

I didn't turn around, because I didn't want to seem too anxious. So I waited till he came around to get a better view of him. He walked to his desk taking long strides getting there. He finally pulled his chair out and sat down. He was looking through papers that were in his hands since he walked in. He was so concentrated into his papers that I started to wonder if he even knew I was in his office.

I started to grow impatient, so I adjusted myself on the chair. I guess I made a lot of movement because he snapped his head up towards me. I stopped my movement and became paralyzed. There wasn't anything wrong with my body, but I couldn't process what I was looking at. He was beautiful, handsome, and everything a woman could ask for. He had to be the most attractive man I ever saw in life.

He had piercing blue eyes, like coral blue. He had jet black hair that was slipped back but effortlessly fell in his eyes. His features were so strict, and you could see his masculine jaw line. His skin was a pale color, but it didn't look off, it fitted him well... very well. I gazed at him for the longest time before I was snapped out my day dreaming by someone calling my last name.

"Miss. Wake!" Mr. Beacon yelled at me.

"Sor-ry Sir I was jus-"

"I don't have all day Miss. Wake, pay attention because you're wasting my time!" He snapped.

There he goes ruining his good looks by having a bad attitude. I looked at him with shocked eyes. I mean I know I was day dreaming for a little, but man was he rude. I thought that maybe he would be a little nice like his secretary. I guess not? I closed my mouth and swallowed before I responded.

"Sorry, Sir" I looked down

However I heard him scoff under his breath at my response. He looked at me up and down with disgust before he looked down at the papers he had in his hands again. I rolled my eyes at his actions and looked away from him.

"You know that attitude of yours can't take you far in life Miss. Wake."

"Mhm, same goes for you Sir." I smirked.

He pushed his chair back harshly at my words and walked in front of his desk. He crossed his arms in front of his chest leaning on his desk. I saw his muscles bulging against the fabric of his black suit. He had on a matching color of pants and a white polo shirt. His shiny black shoes complimented his silver tie. After staring at his clothes I crossed my legs, and placed my hands on my lap leaning in waiting for him to speak. He was clenching his jaw in anger probably because of the last mark I said to him.

"In your resume it says that you worked for another company Rain Enterprises." He stated.

"Yes, Sir."

Well...? He questioned

"Well What?" I asked confused.

"Miss. Wake this is an interview am I correct?" He asked a little slowly like I was dumb.

I nodded

"Okay, well I don't know what you call an interview. However in my definition If I ask a question I expect you to respond."

"Okay" I answered still confused.

He never asked a question he was just stating facts. Maybe I wasn't getting it.

He glared at me, I guess waiting for a response. I was still confused on what he was exactly asking so I stayed silent. With my silence he got frustrated and he finally spoke.

"Of course, you don't know what I'm asking. I'll just make it simpler for you to catch on too. Why did you leave Rain Enterprises Miss. Wake?" He finally asked but rolling his eyes doing so.

"I worked there for years in the business filled. Unfortunately the market crashed and affected the business. A few months later they went under causing many losing their jobs, including me."

I looked at him trying to search for his sympathy or understanding but no. He just gave me the opposite and kept on staring at me with a cold glare. I started to feel uncomfortable so I shifted in my seat once again. I think he sensed that because he spoke up.

"That's all Miss. Wake you're dismissed." He said turning around.

'Wait, what? You're not going to ask anymore questions?" I asked.

"Did I stutter?"

I looked at him waiting for him to tell me that he was just pulling on my strings. He just looked down and started on his work like he wasn't even in a middle of a conversation with me. I was so angry that I snatched my purse from the ground and stormed towards the door. Before I could open it up I heard my name.

"Oh, and Miss.Wake If you got the job, expect a phone call in a few days."

I looked at him in utter disbelief and stalked out the door. I walked into the dark hallway and entered into the workspace once again. I can't believe that butt hole, he really believed that I will work for someone like him. He literally insulted me like 3 times in a 5 minute time span. He was absolutely delirious. I walked towards the elevator ready to go in when a soft voice called my name.

"Natalia wait up! I wanted to catch you before you left. how'd did it go?"

I shrugged my shoulders in response.

"Believe me I understand, Mr. Beacon has a different personality."

"That's an understatement, I don't even think he has a personality." I scoffed.

"Yeah." She laughed a little.

"Well I better get going I have to get back home." I said

"Yeah of course! it was nice meeting you Natalia I hope you get the job it will be nice to work with someone that I can actually talk too or even have another woman here that doesn't annoy me." She said with a hopeful smile.

"Yeah" I half smiled

"Bye"

"Bye"

I stepped into the elevator and pressed on the 1st floor. I looked up looking at the bright lights above and slumped by body on the wall behind me.

"Wow, what a morning." I said to myself.