Do you know those moments? Moments where you just smile and think about your past self? Moments that sometimes bring tears to your eyes? Moments that are a big part of who you're today? Well, sitting in the passenger seat of one of the most stunning cars I had ever laid my eyes on, I was having that moment.

From my childhood, I remember whenever anyone asked but I wanted to be when I grow up, my answers would always differ, my youngest self always wanted me to be a teacher while other ages preferred doctor, astronaut, writer, and even an artist though I sucked in that subject. There was a time in my life when I felt completely lost. Where I didn't know what the future held for me, a part of me constantly wondered, what do I want to do in life?

I still didn't have that answer with me.

But I was certain that working for one of New York's most recognized multinational corporations was one of my dreams come true. I had no idea what the future held for me, but I knew one thing for certain: whatever it was, I would pass it with honor and dignity.

New York, a city of dreams. Sebastian and I had been silent after I told him the address of my workplace; it wasn't an uncomfortable silence, but a pleasant silence. I caught a glimpse of him out of the corner of my eye; he appeared to be deep in contemplation, just like me.

My phone buzzed with texts that demanded my attention. I read them one by one, starting with Jake, who wished me luck and left a note in which he wrote, "Please don't eat their head up," to which I replied with a, "I will try." The second one was from mum, who sent a snapshot of her and dad smiling with the caption "All the best, just gave you the image so that our precious smiles bless your morning", which made me smile, and she also included another message that read, "everyone is proud of you, we all are".

I understood why she felt the need to say that, but I disregarded it and responded, "Blessed," with a heart emoji and couldn't help but add, "ask dad to shave his beard." Which she immediately responded to with a laughing emoji.

"I hope they can bear you Sis since not everyone is me and Jake," Theo wrote in his own distinctive style, followed by a smug grin emoji. I forwarded him a gif of a girl rolling her eyes while I rolled my eyes.

The last one was an email from a familiar mail address,

''I miss you''

The person sent. Though I may not admit it, it always tugged my heart that he was trying, but only to fail. He knew I didn't block him from the mail, he knew me too well to know whenever I blocked anyone, mail would always slip away from my mind. Before I could block him, I was distracted,

''Oh my goodness! Stop the car! Stop the car!'' I exclaimed.

''What happened?'' Sebastian slammed on the brakes in the midst of the busy road.

"Purchase those cupcakes for me!" I informed him eagerly, bouncing like a little kid, and pointed to the small pink shop, while he groaned loudly, which was followed by a thousand horns behind us.

Oh. My. Gosh.

''Are you kidding me?'' He asked exasperatedly, moving the car fast.

''Park it somewhere, I really want to eat cupcakes!'' I whined like a child while his eyes softened looking at me, he still didn't stop the car.

''Look Ella, I would have stopped the car but we don't have time, you do want to reach your office on time, don't you?'' He asked and I nodded. He did have a point.

''Some other day maybe, when we leave early'' He replied grasping my attention.

''There will be no 'some other day' '' I quoted sternly. I didn't feel it right for him to be my personal chauffeur, ride, or whatever.

''We will see'' was only his sore reply making me roll my eyes.

The horns of automobiles, buses and other modes of transportation rang out across New York's bustling streets. Glancing outside the window, I realized why New York was regarded to be the city of dreams; it was because people here always worked, starting from the people walking in towards their workplace till a street singer singing endlessly only to be ignored by everyone and noticed by a few who pitied him.

After a few moments, the car came to a halt making my insides churn with anxiety. I took a look at the enormous silver metallic skyscraper, which exuded a sense of power and effort. The external design of the building was quite modern and sophisticated, with a silver and white motif.

I exhaled and sat back in my chair, shutting my eyes.

"Are you nervous?" The man next to me inquired gently, prompting me to turn and nod. But anxious was not the right term; I was scared.

Scared for a new beginning.

These were the moments I despised because, no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't deny it. The sense of vulnerability had completely engulfed me.

''It's natural to feel like that way'' He replied sending me a genuine smile, making my insides warm.

''If it makes you feel better, I know you can do it. You got hired, they might have seen something in you to choose you as their marketing head'' He went on. But one of his remarks piqued my interest.

''Actually, I would be working under the marketing head, but makes sense. How did you know though? I don't remember mentioning anything about my work'' I lifted my brow.

''You know, you should have been a detective or a lawyer, I have no idea why you are working here.'' he jutted his chin to the building, '' and about your position, Jake had mentioned it when he said you were moving in with us, I guess I didn't grasp the assistant part'' He continued while I nodded.

''Makes sense'' I mumbled to myself.

''So, if you are done with all of your interrogations, may I ask how you're going to get back home?" he mockingly inquired.

''No you may not'' I replied with a phony smile batting my eyelashes, '' and you know what don't bother forcing me, I will get an Uber ride'' I added.

''Sure'' He sighed and muttered.

Well, this is my cue.

"Thank you so much, I know things didn't start off well between us, but no matter how much of an Asshole-" he rolled his eyes, but I didn't miss the small curve on his lips, "you are, you still dropped me off in my first day so that I am not late, so thank you so much," I said softly, flashing him one of my megawatt smiles.

"Well, dealing with your annoying sweet ass was a headache," he feigned to massage the nonexistent perspiration off from his brow as I scowled at him. "But nothing I can't manage, and there was my best friend's demand to make sure his little sister doesn't arrive late on her first day of work," he answered, mockingly beaming at me.

"Of course, it was Jake, and I was wondering why you were so nice to me." I sighed and rolled my eyes."Okay, whatever I have to go, I don't want to be late." With a smile on my face, I murmured the final sentence, to which he answered with a roll of his eyes. I got out of the car and turned to face him, stating a kind, "Thank you," and started walking forward.

I checked the time and saw that I still had some time before the office timing starts. I noticed, how some people were rushing towards the office, while some were leisurely enjoying their time and walked. Which one was I? 

Before I could figure out which set of individuals I walked like, a hand grabbed my forearm, causing me to shriek and whirl around. Turning around with wide eyes, my brown eyes collided with the blue ones that never fail to drown me in them.

Snap it out, Ella.

'What the fudge?!'' I exclaimed in a hushed tone at the blue-eyed man in front of me. He rolled his eyes as he casually glanced at his wristwatch. 

''You still have time'' He stated the obvious,

"Thank you for pointing out the obvious, but what do you want?" I said, crossing my arms across my chest.

''Um, um-'' He looked unsure and awkward.

''You are wasting my time'' I muttered under my breath.

''Nothing'' He replied flatly, making me fume in anger.

''You are going to regret this!'' I gritted my teeth and began walking ahead.

''Best of luck!'' He said and groaned causing me to come to a halt and turn around.

''What?'' With an amused smirk on my face, I asked.

''Nothing'' he responded emotionless before beginning to walk away.

An asshole will always be an asshole.

''Hey, Asshole!'' I shouted him out, and he came to a halt but did not turn around.

''Thank you!'' I told him while wearing a large smile on my face that he couldn't see.

He didn't say anything else and kept going. Whilst I shrugged and turned around, proceeding on the way to a new chapter of my life, full of optimism and a glimmer of hope that things might or might not work out well for me, but I will keep my chin up and walk in high heels.