"She is the war that I could never win..."
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Her skin was fair, golden even at its best with voluminous blonde tresses that encased her sculpted frame. The art and beauty of being feminine oozed off of her which attracted men and women towards her. However, it inhabited fear within those who were around her as her aura proclaimed dominance; power.

Dinah Jane Hansen at 21 years old has achieved feats and recognition that people that have already settled into their middle age could only dream of accomplishing. Being of Polynesian descent radiated importance upon her culture and appreciation as she's shown the potential herself and people have and will bring in a country that's so divisive in this day in age. She was the youngest member of her family that has ever ran their esteemed business, 'Hansen Enterprise' and the youngest person, nonetheless a female, to be a CEO and multi billionaire.

With all this fame and recognition you'd expect her life and mind to be content. Both subjects were at ease except for her aching heart that yearned for more than a mere friendship but for a love and relationship that she has yet to discover.
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Her desk was littered with an array of files containing applications for the secretary position at her company. Dinah rubbed her temples, attempting to ease her tense muscles as she feasted her head in her palms. Their were so many contenders vying for this position but majority of them lacked the experience and enthusiasm that she was aimlessly searching for. The quantitative amount of papers that seemed to cease its termination made her regret firing Megan and was tempted to pick up her phone and tell the girl to come back.

But, Dinah never went back on her word or actions, ever. So, she regained her mental strength and proceed to look through the remaining applications. Over the course of the next hour, she has already read through varying submissions that rung in desperation, a quality that she despised in a person. The blonde haired woman almost called it a night before her eyes stopped on one application.

"Normani Kordei" The name rolled off the young CEO's tongue almost effortlessly in utter perfection.

Her eyes scanned through the paper intently, obtaining information about the education and work experience the older woman had gained over the years, how she majored in Visual & Performing Arts, Dance, Data Analysis , and Philosophy, and the reasonings behind her selections. Her resume was particularly impressive to the young heir as the document noted assurance and confidence; a quality that Normani must have. She was a gem to Dinah and that's something that the latter needed in her workers.

Without any further thought, she ridded of the other applications; making a note to inform her office worker, Karen, to address a form to all the other applicants that notified them of her not accepting them. She had already chosen her girl. One that was fit to carry out her everyday inquiries.

Noting that she it was late in the night and that she overstayed her usual work shift, she decided to call it a night and called for her personal driver, Lauren, to pick her up. Dinah waved farewell to a lone security guard that patrolled the vicinity before getting into the vehicle as the two women drove off.
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"Fuck," The young Cuban female groaned as her shower turned from hot to cold in a matter of a few seconds. "Mani! Allyson!" She called out but no reply was reciprocated.

Camila huffed in annoyance, she hated the condition they were living in, it wasn't healthy for any of them. Herself and her two roommates, Normani and Ally, have been friends since they were in the womb. They were perceived more as family rather than friends and the trio vowed to never leave one another's side. Almost a year ago, they all graduated from the University of Miami and with the help of Normani and Ally's families, they were able to afforded a decent apartment that was far more than their budget. They all chip in to make ends meet for their rent term but however, affording the other necessities such as hot water, electricity, heat, etc... was difficult for the three young women.

Allyson most recently gained a job as a performer for the Hilton Miami Hotel Resort and Normani was juggling application after application in hopes of getting a chance at employment while Camila was the outlier of the them all. That was until last night when she was loathing in self pity at a bar when a woman of riches-concluded based off the Gucci and Prada that she was adorned in-approached her with an offer that would change her's and her friends lives for the best. The other girls may not approve of her new found occupation but Camila knew that she has to do what she has to do in order to survive.

The petite brunette turned off the faucet before stepping onto the mat; chills running through the thin hairs on her body from the frigid air. She grabbed a fresh towel off the rack and wrapped it around herself to then turn and look into the bathroom mirror. Many people would claim that Karla was pretty, no gorgeous. She had beautiful, fluorescent hazelnut orbs and dark brown curls that emphasized her sharp facial structure. She was the sheer definition of beauty, a woman that many would kill to possess. But, Camila was no where close to being "easy". Yes, the girl deemed herself to be a hopeless romantic but she would never give herself up to anyone because knew herself worth. That's exactly the reason why she left her sorry ass ex boyfriend.

"He wasn't good for you anyways, Mila." The words silently left her mouth as she gave herself one last hard glance in the mirror before exiting the bathroom.

Her footsteps resulted in the pair of eyes in the kitchen to avert to her presence. Normani and Ally both held coffee mugs in their hands; the bed clothes they wore noted that they were planning on heading to bed.

"The hot water has been turned off again." Karla announced to the duo of girls before taking a seat across from them at the island.

"I thought they had given us another month." Ally shook in her head in disbelief.

"Well we don't have to worry about this happening for much longer." Normani spoke as her eyes were trained on her phone before showing the girls the highlighted text on the screen.

"Holy shit, Mani, you-" Camila began before the ebony woman interrupted her.

"I got in...Holy fucking shit! My application was accepted!"

The trio of friends formed a group hug before jumping around in circles. They were ecstatic at the moment and they couldn't believe the news that god has graced upon them. At the moment they didn't care if they were disturbing the rest of their apartment complex at this hour, they were glad to know that they were in this together and just maybe that they were going to make it out of this detriment.
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The next day, Normani had awoken with a rush of adrenaline from the sheer excitement of her one on one interview with Dinah Jane Hansen herself. The ebony woman quickly took a shower and had then chosen to let her hair remain down, showing off her thick, dark curls. After finishing off her toiletry duties, she walked out the washroom before making her way to her own room.

For the next 30 minutes, Normani ran around the room frantically searching for an outfit; clothes littered all over her bedroom floor. She looked at the time noting that she had a mere hour to get there which caused her anxiety to intensify.

"I think you should go for the sheer black dress," The short Latina spoked as she rested her head against her friends' doorway. "It really insinuates your body nicely."

Normani looked over to what the Mexican woman was referring to and picked up the forgotten dress off her bed.

"Thanks, AllyCat," She stated while pulling up the dress, zipping up the dress from behind. "What would I do without you."

"Absolutely Nothing." Ally teased before giving her best friend a prolonged hug. "I love you, Mani. You got this. Dinah Jane would be a fool to not give you the job."

The two girls broke apart giggling before heading to the kitchen where an already prepared meal was awaiting the duo.

"Well it took you both long enough." Camila chuckled, shoving a spoonful of eggs in her mouth.

Ally and Normani joined her at the table, laughing and proceeding to consume the meal that the latina adamantly prepared for them.
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Normani stood in the elevator, heels clicking against the tile as she peered down at her watch.

8:13 a.m.

She had two minutes left before the interview started and she didn't want to give Dinah the impression that she had poor time management skills. It was a miracle when the doors finally opened and the latter practically speeded out of the small, metal confinement and into the office section of the 69th floor. She hurriedly approached the front desk and quickly regained her breathing levels before speaking to the blonde haired female.

"Hi, I'm Normani Kordei, I have an appointment scheduled with Ms.Hansen."

"Yes, Ms.Kordei, right this way."

Normani followed the woman down the long corridors after they turned corner after corner before being met with a lone hallway that withheld two colossal glass doors. The woman from the front desk knocked on the door and when a simple 'Come in' was heard, she opened it, showing Normani the most beautiful woman that has ever graced this earth.

"Ms.Hansen, Normani Kordei has arrived."

"Thank you, Karen. You may go now." The woman, Karen, nodded her head in acknowledgment to them disappearing from sight; the door closing behind her.

The dark haired woman grew tense under the younger's strong gaze that never seemed to falter from her body. Dinah was even more beautiful than she was on the magazine covers. She was extremely breathtaking. She remained seated in her red velvet chair as she signaled Normani to take a seat with the wave of her hand.

With a small coaxing within herself, the older female took slow but confident strides towards the chair in front of the young CEO. She placed her briefcase besides her chair and crossed her legs; hands clasped on her lap as she finally mustered the courage to meet those warm chocolate brown eyes.

"Hello, Ms.Kordei."
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Here it it, the revised first chapter of 'The Watcher'. I hoped that you guys enjoyed it and will stick along for the rest of this book because I finally know what I'm doing now ;)).

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