savannah's pov

it's crazy to think that it's been almost eight months since jack and i moved to london.

everything felt so different for the first month or so, but when we came back after going home for christmas, it suddenly got easier to settle into our jobs and home much better.

working as an assistant writer at vogue has basically been everything that i always imagined.

the high fashion, the freedom of creativity, the welcoming people, meeting celebrities. it's been great, and the pay itself is incredible alongside what jack earns at his advertising job.

i've also become really close these two other workers; kendall, who's also an assistant writer and theo, who works in marketing.

on my first day, kendall was dying to know where i got my bag from and theo was just so fascinated by my american accent, but they just really helped lift off the nerves of being the new girl in a huge office.

"hey kendall, have you managed to finish that piece from the chanel line?" i asked, as i stopped her by the front desk of our department.

"almost, why? does miss carmichael need them soon?".

i nodded my head, "yeah, rachel told me that she needs them done by lunch tomorrow" i said, reading off the notes that were left on my desk.

"does that women ever give us a heads-up that is not the day before the deadline?" kendall muttered.

"tell me about it - i'm already stressing out from the one she declined last week".

"well then maybe lunch with me will take your mind off things" a voice whispered in my ear and i turned around, catching jack behind me in his suit and with a smile set on his face.

"jack? what are you doing here?" i grinned, gently hitting him with the few papers in my hand.

"i got let off early for lunch and i thought i'd come and take my beautiful girlfriend out to eat".

"aw, you're such a gentleman" i blushed and pecked his lips. "just let me grab my coat and put these away, then i'm all yours".

i headed into my office and kendall followed close behind me.

"seriously, you two are the cutest" she gushed and leant against my desk, just as theo peered his head through the door.

"so i just spoke to jack and is there a chance that this lunch date could include a handsome, young man like myself?" he asked.

"yeah sure, but only if you're paying" i raised my brow, as i put my arms into my coat and flipped my hair out from the back.

he groaned, "fine. never mind, i was just in it for the free food" theo confessed and i rolled my eyes.

before i could pick up my bag and head out of the door, my boss' assistant rachel hastily entered with a heavy folder in one hand and placing a pen behind her ear.

"savannah, i'm glad i caught you" she said. "after lunch, you're going to be showing around a new employee from the photography department".

i dropped my shoulders, "wait, why me?".

"because kendall has a meeting, joanna is off sick, marcus is behind in paperwork - you're the only one who's available".

"are you sure there's no one else? i mean, this is a very large department" i protested, pulling my bag up my shoulder.

"well, you were one of the people that miss carmichael recommended. something about your great passion and integrity or whatever" rachel shrugged and i pursed my lips at her lie.

don't get me wrong, i'm in love with my new job. but it's been almost eight months and sometimes, i still feel like the new employee on her first week.

one day, it's writing my own article and getting it published, the next it's sorting out miss carmichael's files and boringly touring around new co-workers.

but i guess, i shouldn't really complain since some people would die for a job like mine.

"okay, no worries. i'll do it" i agreed and rachel gave me a quick thumbs up, then left my office.

kendall came over and put her arm over my shoulder, "come on, i doubt it will be that bad. i heard he's really cute".

she nudged me and i chuckled at how she thought she could use that as an attempt to cheer me up.

"savs, are you ready to go?" jack knocked on the door and asked. i nodded my head with a smile, then waved off my friends before taking his hand.

+

for lunch, jack and i decided to go to nandos, and this obviously isn't our first time since we can't go an entire fortnight without eating here at least once.

"so, have you told your boss about you spending a few weeks to la next month?" jack asked, cutting through his chicken with a knife and fork.

"yeah, but she's going to need specific dates, so that she can pile me up with a bunch of work as soon as i get back" i complained. "how about you?".

he nodded his head, "my boss and i actually had like a thirty minute conversation about la and how much he loves visiting there".

"well, you would never catch my boss doing something like that in a million years" i mumbled, raking around my side salad with my fork.

"why? isn't she nice?"

"she has her days, but after lunch, she's making me tour around this new guy from photography".

jack paused his chewing and cocked his brow, "should i be jealous?".

"oh yeah, definitely. he's hot, he's got killer abs and i'll be sure to make out with him in the copy room after hours" i sarcastically spoke, but jack narrowed his eyes at me.

"was that supposed to be funny?" he inquired, pointing his fork that had a small piece of chicken on it.

"no babe, it was supposed to be sarcasm" i leant my head forward and bit off the food in front of me. "plus, i'm pretty sure that he's going to be as snobby as the others in his department".

"so, how come they chose you?".

"i don't know, probably because she thinks that that's the only thing i'm capable of" i shrugged, just before jack took held of my free hand on the table.

"hey, don't worry it'll get better. no one's first year at a new job is the best" he assured, rubbing his thumb against my skin.

"yeah, i sure hope so" i gently smiled, then took a fry from jack's plate.

"wait, i asked if you wanted fries on the side, but you decided to get a salad with your chicken instead, so mine are off limits" he immediately protested, covering his food with his hand.

"i know, but now that they're in front of me, they look so good" i groaned, but he just gave me a blank face.

"please," i begged with my best puppy dog face and batted my eyelashes.

jack eventually broke out of his stern look and let out a chuckle, "you're so cute" he smiled and then slid his plate a little closer to me.

for the next twenty minutes, we spoke more about la, then we spoke about visiting ikea for more furniture and then, we ended up counting how many restaurants we've missed out on for the past seven months, because our addiction to nandos.

but that was all until my phone started ringing on the table and the caller id read: rachel.

i rolled my eyes, answered the phone and held it to my ear.

"hello?...yes i know, but it's my lunch break..." i sighed at her response and ran my fingers through my hair. "yeah, sure, fine, i'll be there soon".

"what's wrong?" jack asked.

"it's work, they want me back" i said. "i don't know, i think that new guy arrived early or something".

"oh, can't he wait?".

i sighed and started putting my coat back on, "looks like he can't".

"okay, well i'll drop you off" jack offered and also put his jacket on, before i took my bag and we left the restaurant.

once jack drove me back to work, i stepped out of the car and came around to his side, as he rolled down the window.

"have a good rest of the day, babe".

"i will and i'm sorry that our lunch got cut off short" i apologised, then rested my elbows on the window rim and stroked his cheek.

"it's fine, make it up to me tonight" jack held onto my hand.

"and how exactly?".

"well, i'm going to cook something special and all you have to do is turn up".

i raised my eyebrow, "since when do you cook anything besides pancakes?" i asked and he gasped dramatically.

"what? i cook! i make mac and cheese, uh, scrambled eggs, waffles, toast...".

"yeah, i'll really be looking forward to eating breakfast for dinner".

"no, you should be looking forward to the best meal you've ever had" he corrected.

"okay, okay, surprise me then" i flashed him a smile. "but i'll see you later".

"i love you" jack called out.

"i love you too" i replied, turning around to walk away.

"wait, you're forgetting something" he quickly mentioned and i turned back to see him puckering his lips.

i laughed at how adorable he looked, then softly pecked his lips through the window, "bye jack" i grinned at him.

"see you later, baby" he winked and i waved him off as he watched me leave the car and finally enter the building.

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tried to make this chapter extra long for you all.

but im seriously so excited to write this book even though i kind of chose the worst timing since i have exams coming up soon. but, i'll try to make it work i promise. xo

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