March 2021

A sunny afternoon in Los Angeles always meant there was something special bound to happen. But whatever it was, it wasn't going to happen for Alina Alonzo. She's currently in her turn of a new leaf era, or however the saying goes especially after always doubting herself most of her teenage years. But one thing's for sure, she was feeling rather anxious.

Today she has an interview for a production assistant position for a new movie. She didn't quite have the details for it yet, so she didn't know what kind of movie it was or who was going to be in it.

Giving herself a little pep talk, she quickly grabbed a granola bar and headed out. Getting in her 1965 Red Mustang, she took a deep breath, and began her way to the production offices.

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Arriving at the gate, Alina gave the security guard her I.D. and was eventually let through. Already forgetting the directions that were given to her, she made her own route.

After almost running over a few cones and receiving dirty looks from other security guards for almost doing so, she found her destination.

Warner Productions Offices

Parking her car in an empty slot, she headed inside where she encountered a lady in glasses on the phone.

"Just a second," she told the person on the other end before glancing up at Alina. "Can I help you, dear?"

Smiling at the older woman, Alina responded, "Yes, I have an interview with Sofia Ramos?"

Raising her eyebrows in thought. "Third door on your right."

Thanking the receptionist, Alina headed to the office.

Knocking on the door, she was welcomed with it being opened for her. A woman stood behind it, smiling. "Come in."

Nodding her head in gratitude, Alina stepped further into the room to see another woman sitting behind a desk. "Alina Alonzo?"

Alina nodded. "Yes."

"Great! I'm Sofia and this is my assistant, Darcy," the woman behind the desk motioned to the redhead that opened the door, Alina receiving a wave.

"Darcy, go ahead and deliver the Polaroids to the costume department and then go get Olivia a coffee."

"Sure!" Gently shutting the door behind her, Darcy left the room.

"Please, have a seat." With a close mouthed smiled and gesture towards the chair by the small table, Sofia joined Alina.

"Thank you."

"Mhm." Sofia puts her reading glasses on and looks down at the papers she was holding. "I've seen your resume, it's pretty impressive."

"I appreciate that," Alina blushed.

Sofia glanced back up at Alina and studied her expression. "You're hired."

Speechless, Alina looked confused. "I-I,
I mean thank you, but may I ask why?"

Laughing at her response, Sofia clarified it up for her. "You want to enter this industry?"

"Yes."

"What's stopping you?" Squinting her eyes, Sofia asked another question.

"Being hired, I guess." Looking at the ground, Alina furrowed her eyebrows.

Scoffing, Sofia was amused. "Well obviously, but you need to believe in yourself first. I'm hiring you because I used to be like you. And I believe that this position could change your life sooner than mine did."

"I don't mean to sound rude, but you don't know me well enough."

"Sweetie, I have connections. Your professors told me about you." At that, Sofia slid a piece of paper across the table.

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After reading the paper that Sofia gave her, Alina couldn't help, but remember her old professors, Mrs. Jay and Ms. Honey. They were always her favorite in college.

Mrs. Jay at the time was 50, newly married, no kids, a cat lady—there's nothing wrong with that. But she was always encouraging, she had always encouraged Alina to go above the standard.

Ms. Honey, the name of her other favorite professor where Alina always had to refrain herself from asking her the silliest question.

Are you related to Ms. Honey from Matilda?

Well the answer was quite simple—no! But she always did have the same characteristics as the fictional one though.

But alas, Alina made her way out of the office, as she started glancing over the paperwork.

She was about to read the movie outline when she walked around the corner, to get to her car. Then suddenly she dropped the paperwork after bumping into a someone. Almost immediately, she bent down to grab them before apologizing.

"I'm so sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going."

The other person began helping her gather the papers and started laughing. "It's okay, you didn't mean to."

His clothes were the first thing she noticed about him. For a second thinking she was transported to the 50's.

And his accent? Oh, but his accent.

He definitely looked familiar though. Until the two of them stood up, she recognized who he was.

Her mouth hung agape. He laughed.

"Hi, I'm Harry. What's your name?" Putting out his hand, Alina was shocked.

With a few seconds going by, Alina snaps out of her daze and shakes his hand, "I'm Alina."

"Nice to meet you. Here are your things," smirking, Harry was evidently amused.

As he handed Alina back her things, she was still trying not to freak out, though it seemed she already failed.

Rushing to her car that was only a few feet away from where they both stood, Alina hurriedly unlocked the car, putting her things in.

"This is your car?" Gasping, Harry walked over to her car.

His voice surprised her, as she had her head in the car, creating a thump sound.

"Mierda!" Alina held her head as she stood by the car door.

"Are you alright, love?" Harry rushed towards her, looking at her worriedly.

Shaking her head, Alina looked up at him.

"Are you sure?" Frowning, Harry held the door for her.

"It was nice meeting you, Mr. Styles." Alina hurriedly got in the driver's seat, turning the car on, making Harry shut the door.

"I forgot to tell you, I like your car." His voice drowning out when the engine's sound bounced off the buildings.

Shaking his head, Harry smirked and walked to his initial destination.

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After she arrived at home, Alina iced her head to help with any swelling or bruising. In the meantime, she had watched an episode of Superstore before calling her best friends, Conan and Liv.

She met the two after they had become frequent customers at the combined coffee and record shop Linda, her mother owned, Just For The Record. The three were inseparable, although there were a few exceptions when it came to work.

Conan was currently recording his third album at the studio. Meanwhile, Liv was currently in Utah wrapping up filming for a show and preparing to release her first album.

The two had answered after the third ring. And after going into detail about her encounter with the English singer, they were shocked.

"Harry Styles? As in the one you were obsessed with when you were little?" Conan slowly questioned.

"You mean the one my mom was obsessed with when I was little?"

"That's not how I remembered the story," Liv started laughing.

"Guess you guys don't want to hear about my new job then." Alina started to blush, quickly recovered when she started to clear her throat.

"Holy shit, I knew you would get it!"

"I'm proud of you, now I won't have to worry about you going broke," Conan added.

Scoffing, Alina rolled her eyes. "Thanks, you guys."

On the other side, all that was heard was Liv yawning. "Alright, I'm going to bed. I have an early call time tomorrow. Get some sleep Lina, you're going to need it."

Looking at the clock where it read, 8pm, Alina was surprised. "This early?"

"Mhm. Well good luck Co with the album and Lina, with the job."

There was high pitched scream on Conan's side.

"What the hell was that?" Alina started laughing.

"I just saw a cockroach. Now I'm standing on the table, I'll talk to you guys later," Conan replied and then hung up.

"Since when did he scream like a girl? Anyway, talk to you soon, Liv."

"Yep. Love you!" Liv said through her laugh.

"Love you, too!" Alina responded and then hung up herself.

Getting off the couch, she made herself a small dinner. After about an hour, she got ready for bed and set a timer for early morning.

kami speaks! (11/6/2025)

- i hope you guys enjoyed
the first chapter as much
i loved writing it!! x

- also guess who's back?!
I'm going to attempt to edit
all the other chapters
before I write/release
new ones

- thank you for your support,
it's always appreciated <3