Misty felt like everyone was giving her these stinky smiles wherever she went.

When she took the elevator, employees stared at her and grinned. When she went to get coffee, employees stared and grinned. When she photocopied her papers, people around her stared and grinned.

When she fixed her make-up in the bathroom, girls stared at her and grinned. They even giggled.

She had no idea what was happening.

"I have no idea what's happening."

Misty rubbed the moisturizing cream onto her face skin as she talked, her phone on Speaker mode. "I feel like I missed something. Did you hear anything?"

Well, of course, it's about you and mister!

"Me and who?" Misty fixed her headband.

Oh, stop pretending! I know already!

"I don't get what you're talking about..."

It's Ash, dummy! Everyone knows you date him.

"Wait-what?" Misty gasped. She watched her reflection on the mirror as she screamed. "People think I'm dating that idiot?"

You mean you're not?

"Of course I'm not! Ewwww!" Misty screeched. "He's so disgusting! Why would I date him?"

He can help you get the promotion, remember? He's the key to your success, Misty!

"Quit it, May. Say, who told you I'm going out with Ash?"

It's Raja-but trust me, I know Raja. She's got trusted sources. I don't think she made that up.

Misty groaned. "That stupid assistant of his! She's lying!"

Someone probably told her-maybe Ash told her! Who knows?

Misty grabbed her phone and left her bathroom. She went to take a seat on her couch. "I feel like shit because everyone thinks I'm dating Ash."

He's handsome.

Misty rolled her eyes. "May."

I meant to say he could help you! Why don't you just really date him?

"Even if he's the last man standing on Earth I will not date him!" Misty shouted.

What about your promotion? President will promote you if Ash says yes! Don't you want to become vice-president? That's so close to President!

Misty sighed heavily. "Why does it have to be Ash from all other people?"

He doesn't have the looks of Gary Oak from management team, but he's not bad himself.

"I hate Ash."

If it wasn't for work, you wouldn't hate him.

"What is your point?"

My point is that your promotion is in the hands of Ash. If you date him, he will tell President to promote you. Once you're promoted, you can dump him. It's as easy.

Misty lay down on her couch. "And how do you know Ash is single?"

Please. The whole city of Goldenrod knows Ash is single. He doesn't have a dating history-maybe a girl or two, so far. He grew up in a village, Misty. He probably saw girls' legs for the first time when he came here.

Misty sighed.

So? Are you considering seducing Ash?

Misty sat up. "Whatever."

No?

"No, I won't." Misty replied in a stern tone. "He sucks. I can't stand being near him, let alone date him."

Do you really want to be promoted, Misty?

"You know I want to."

If you keep counting on your hard work and coming to office at five, it's not going to get Ash. He's an idiot but he knows what he's doing, and unfortunately, President trusts him.

"I don't really want to talk about this anymore."

Sure. What's the difference between vice-president and associate vice-president anyway? Bye Misty.

"Bye."

Misty lay back again and sighed heavily.