In a neighborhood in Ridge Boulvard, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn there stood a tall building, adjacent to a kids park, filled with greenery. The building was atleast of 10 storeys that had least of two residential apartments on each floor. From outside it looked old, as if built decades ago or maybe it was it's rustic color that made it seem so. Whatever the reason was the building was strong, built of concrete.

On the 4th floor, in one of the 2bhk apartments lived Scarlett with her roommate and friend, Elena Heart.

Scarlett looked herself in the mirror, her hands roamed up and down her body straightening any creases that formed on her forest green pencil dress, that fit her curvilinear body as if it was made for her. Her mahogany brown hair softly reflected the sunrays which gave her cheeks a rosy tint. She did a little make up, just enough to enhance her natural features and completed her look by applying red lipstick on her cherry lips. Once she was satisfied with her look she exited her room and was greeted by Elena, who had prepared breakfast for them.

"Good morning, gorgeous." She said. From her cheerful voice and vibrant attire, one can easily tell that she had a bouncy personality. With her coral black hair, dark blue eyes and comely figure, she could get any man weak at his knees.

"Morning, Ele." Scarlett smiled, sitting down on a chair opposite to her. Elena poured them coffee and passed her a plate with pancakes.

"What have I done without you ?" Scarlett grinned.

"Died eating the food you would have cooked." She joked.

"Ha ha ha. Very funny." They laughed. Just then, Scarlett's phone buzzed and mom flashed on the screen.

"Good morning, mumma."

"Good morning, honey ?" Her mother replied in her sugary voice.

Katherine Jones, Scarlett's mother was
a beautiful middle aged lady with chestnut brown hair and dark bark coloured eyes. She wasn't just an attractive woman but she was beautiful, with her bubbly personality. The woman that spreads happiness anywhere she goes and even though she had to raise Scarlett alone because she was a result of a summer fling and her father didn't want her, Katherine passed her charming personality to her.

"Are you ready for the interview, baby."

"She better be, Ms.Jones." Elena yelled before Scarlett could even answer, earning a laugh from Katherine.

"I am, mom."

"You ate something ?" Just like any other concerned mother, she asked.

"I was about to."

"Oh, you better not be late. Go and eat. Call me later. Take care, baby." Scarlett smiled.

"Sure mom. Take care you too." She replied and hung up the call.

"I just love your mom." Elena gushed. Scarlett chuckled.

"Anyways, so now that you're gonna work for the greek God himself. Let me give you a pro tip."

"I guess I know what it is. But you may proceed."

"Thank you very much. So, now, since you know it's about two months that I am working as a chef in the PARADISE. I get to see them pretty often. And let me tell you he is a..."

"Sexy piece of art."

"Exactly. He is much more gorgeous than he looks in those photoshoots. I mean Mr. Williams is hot as hell. But he is off limits and anyways I ship Mr. and Mrs. Williams.."

"Not again." Scarlett sighed and listened to Elena's blabber until she finished her breakfast.

"You know what, I should get going or I'll be fired before getting approved."

"Scurry off. Get that job and maybe someday you get to touch those sexy abs of his." She ogled, picturing Markus in her brain.

"Hopefully." Scarlett smirked and grabbed her wallet along with other documents. Before she could leave, Elena wished her luck.

"All the best, girl."

"Thanks. And you know what we gotta stop watching those vids. It's corrupting our brain." Scarlett feigned gravity earning a middle finger from her. She chuckled and exited the house.

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The cab dropped her, right infront of the majestic building with W&H Corps. written boldly at the top. She inhaled a deep breath and confidently entered the building. The hustle and bustle in the reception was overwhelming. Ignoring everything else, she made her way to the counter.

"Hello." Softly, she said, gaining the attention of a middle aged lady with a name tag of Olivia Martin.

"Hello. How may I help you ?"

"Hi, my name is Scarlett Jones. I am here to interview for the secretary position."

"Oh okay. Give me a second." The lady said, then, asked Scarlett for her sign up ID. After checking the details she told her to take elevator for the 15th floor.

"Thank you." She said to the lady and walked towards the elevator. Once the elevator stopped and as the doors opened, she saw 4-5 ladies and 3-4 men, all perfectly dressed sitting in the waiting room.

"Am I late ?" She thought and saw the time on her wrist watch. "No I am not." In her mind, she answered to her own question.

"God, it's so crowded when half and hour is still left." Before any more pessisimistic thoughts could cloud her mind a gentle masculine voice interrupted her.

"Are you fine ?" He asked.

"Yea..yeah. I am good thanks." She replied. The man nodded and returned to his seat followed by her.

By and by twenty minutes passed and in that little time around seven more people arrived for the interview. A man, who was assisting Emily called names one by one.

A minute passed.
And then another.
And another. Several men and women went inside and got out. Some seemed sad while others looked thoughtful. Scarlett couldn't ignore the churn inside her stomach and just in time, the man called out her name. She in took a sharp breath and hiding her nervousness, elegantly walked inside the cabin of Emily.

"Good morning, ma'am." She greeted her.

"A very good morning, Ms. Jones. Please have a seat." Scarlett gave her nod and seated down.

"So, how are you feeling today ?"

"I am good. Thank you. I hope you're good as well."

"I am, thank you. So, Ms.Jones, tell me about yourself.

"Well you already know my name, Scarlett Jones. I am 27 years old and I am from Massachusetts. I recently completed my MBA from Harvard on scholarship and have recently done diploma in ethical hacking."

"Very well."

"I did read your documents, and according to them you do have relevant skills. Proficiency in computer applications and business management. And you have work experience as well. Could you briefly describe your work ?"

"Of course. I worked as an accountant in an accounting firm that closed off recently due to lack of clientale and shortage of funds."

"Okay. So, Ms.Jones, what do you think is your greatest strength ?"

"I can work efficiently under pressure." Scarlett answered.

Their conversation went on for a while. Scarlett's responses were akin to what Emily desired from a candidate.

"Alright. You sure are qualified for this job and you have experience of working under pressure. However, let me tell you, W&H corporation, is not just about making money. It's about respecting values. Do you think, you can live upto the reputation of the company ?" Emily gazed Scarlett intently, trying to read her expressions and find any sort of hesitation but she found none and with confidence, Scarlett replied, "Yes, ma'am." Emily smiled.

"Congratulations, Ms.Jones. You're selected."

"What ? Really ?" Surprised, she questioned. Emily gave her nod.

"Thank you. Thank you very much." Scarlett said.

"You can join from tomorrow. You'll work with me for a week then, you'll officially work as Mr.Hayes secretary."

"Sure. Thank you very much." She replied with a merry smile. They stood up and shook hands. At the same time, the telephone, kept at the table, rang. She grabbed it up and replied with, "I'll be there in a minute." to something the person had said.

"Mr.Hayes needs me in office. I hope to see you tomorrow, 8:00a.m sharp." Scarlett gave her a nod of acknowledgment and muttered a yes ma'am.

"Have a good day." Emily said and exited her cabin followed by Scarlett. As soon as they were out, their paths seperated, Emily walked towards the cabin of Markus, which was a couple of steps away from her office with Scarlett's eyes trained on her retreating figure. Once Emily entered the cabin, Scarlett tried to peek inside from her spot in an attempt to take a glimpse of her new boss but the frosted glasses prevented her from doing so. A sigh of disappointment escaped her mouth. However, her heart bloomed with the joy of getting a well paying reputable job.

She exited the building and hailed a cab to PARADISE. On the way, she dialled her mom and gave her the joyful news.

"That's my girl, I knew they couldn't refuse you. I am so happy for you."

"Thanks mom."

"You told Elena about it ? She will go crazy." Katherine joked. They laughed.

"I am on my way to the cafe. I can't wait to tell her. I'll talk to you later, mom. Love ya."

"Sure honey. Love ya too."

Shortly car came to halt infront of the PARADISE cafe. She paid the fare charge and began to walk towards the cafe.

As soon as she opened the door, aroma of deliciously cooked meals floated in the air as people spent time with their loved one's savouring them. Scarlett smiled, and walked by the counter.

"Hello" She said to a cute boy, seemingly in his highschool.

"Hello, how may I help you ?"

"May I talk to Ms.Heart for a minute ?"

"Sure. I'll call her." He said, and through a window, he called Elena while Scarlett went by a booth for two and ordered two cold coffees.

"Tell me, you got the job ?" Scarlett's eyes were trained outside, on the rushed NYC streets when Elena's hopeful voice caught her attention. She turned, with a merry smile etched her face. Elena's face brightened up just the same as she slid down on the seat opposite to her.

"Tomorrow is a big day." Scarlett said.

"Of course and tonight we're gonna celebrate it in my style."

"Hail Netflix." Added Scarlett.

"I'll have to get back to work but before I go tell me you met that handsome hunk."

"I did not. But...tomorrow I will"

"Wow..wow..wow. I am so happy."

"So am I, girl. Now get back before you're fired." Just in time waiter came and placed their glasses.

"Sure." Elena replied and grabbing her glass she went back to do her job. Meanwhile Scarlett sat there, picturing her first day at her job as secretary of none other than Markus Hayes.

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