Pepper ^-^

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Just like promised, Manuel was there, with his black bug waiting for you outside. You dressed formally, but not too formal, jeans, a blouse and a blazer. When you arrived at the car you found a little surprise inside at the backseat:

-Who's ready to find a super incredible job??- Sarah said at the backseat.

-I am! You are coming too?- You asked entering and sitting in the passanger's seat next to Manuel.

-She insisted- He said smiling.

-Alright, now that Sarah is here,  I have full energy to find an excelent job, let's go!

Sarah exclaimed in joy, her father chuckled and you guys went on the old bug.

-Ok, stop here.- You said as he stopped in front of a boutique.

-Clothes?

-They said they needed help. So...- You got out of the car and entered.

A woman approached you:

-Excuse me miss, do you have an appointment?

-Oh, no, I just saw the sign at your store, I wanted to give my resumé.

She looked you up and down.

-I'm sorry but I don't think you have the certain qualifications for this job.

-What? But you didn't read it yet, I have great recommendations and record--

-What is going on here?- Another woman yelled, you looked to see- YOU.

It was the woman from two weeks, Karen.

"Dang rabbit!" You thought.

-How dare you come to my favorite boutique?

-I'm just applying to a job.-You kept your cool

-Madeleine are you seriously thinking of contracting this...This...imbecile?

-Excuse me--

-Of course not miss Winnifred!-Madeleine retorted.- The door is that way.- She said to you.

-But--

-Are you deaf too? Leave.- Karen interrupted.

You close your fists, took a deep breath and left. She wasn't worth a fight.

As you entered the bug Manuel noticed it didn't went well.

-Um...Next stop?- He tried to be positive.

You calmed as they both supported you.

-The bank.

-The bank? Are you good with these number stuff Y/N?- Sarah asked curious.

-Yes, I went to a college full of these stuff Manuel.

-Cool.

You laughed, maybe this time they would hire you, who knows?

When you arrived at the bank you took 3 deep breaths and got out.

-Hello, My name is Y/N Y/L/N I came to apply for a job.

-Great miss Y/L/N, we are always looking for new talents. Your resumé?

-Here.

You handled for the worker. He read for a minute and gave you a concerned look.

-So...You've been working at an Italian restaurant for 8 years as...

-A waitress.

-As waitress...

-Yes indeed.

-Do you know the bank is very different from taking orders right?

-Of course.

-I'm afraid you don't have what recquires to this job.

-But, I have a degree.

-And instead you continued working in a restaurant.

-I couldn't find a job.

-You have no experience for this. I'm sorry miss Y/L/N.

-But I can learn--

-The decision has been made miss Y/L/N, have a good day.

You took your resumé and left angry, entering the bug in silence.

-Next Stop!- Manuel continued.

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-Next Stop!- After another fail

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-Next Stop!-They kept motivated.

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-Next stop!- You were losing your patience.

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Five Hours Later

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-Next--

-There's nowhere left to go.- You said sharply.

-What?- Manuel asked.

-We were on everywhere on my list. None of them accepted me.

-You can't give up just yet!

-No I can't. But for today.- You looked at the backseat where Sarah fell asleep. - You should get back with Sarah.

-But what about you?

-I'll keep walking and searching, maybe I'll find something.

-Are you sure Y/N?

-I am, don't worry.

He nodded in agreement, you got out of the car and walked on your own.

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After some time walking you were already losing hope.  When you bumped into a woman, making all your resumé copies fall on the ground.

-Sorry!- You said trying to catch the papers before they flew away.

-No, I should be the one to apologize, I wasn't looking...- The woman suddenly stopped grabbing one of the resumés on her hand.- Excuse me, are you looking for a job?

-Um...Yes?

-Have you found one yet?

-No.

-Would you be able to have an interview now?

-Wait what? Now? For what job?

-Assistant. Do you want it or not?

-Yes, of course!

You grabbed all the papers and put on your purse.

She made a gesture for you to follow her, you had no choice but to do it.

You went until a black limo. A guy in a suit opened both side doors, she entered in one and pointed for you to enter through the other, you hesited.

-Don't worry I'm not kidnapping you.

That was actually a lame excuse, but you were very curious, you entered, the man close the doors and began to drive.

-So Miss...- She read the resumé- Miss Y/L/N, here it says you have a bussiness major.

-Yes I do.- You said shy, you looked at her, she looked familiar but you couldn't remeber from where. She was blonde and was wearing a fancy white suit with high heels.

-So you graduated, but continued to work in this restaurant...Gino's?

-Yes. I couldn't find another job at the time.

-And why are you looking for one  now?

-The restaurant is being sold. I..I don't have anywhere to work.

-Interesting.- She said analyzing the resumé without looking at you. - No criminal records, good grades and recommendations. But never worked in a real bussiness.- She then looked at you.-Miss Y/L/N, where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Your mind went blank. You didn't know. You never thought about it actually. What should you answer? "I'll be 37?" Or "I hope to be alive?" None of them seemed enough to impress her.

-I should be honest.- You started- I don't know. I've never had a goal or something. I just want a job.

-So you are moved for money?

-No. I don't care if I'm rich or not, i just want to pay my bills and live normally like anyone. Depending on my job, help people.

-Help?

-Any job has a way to help. In the restaurant I made people happy with food. In the bank I would help people with solutions for their financial problems, in a boutique I would help finding clothes. What I mean is, any job is okay for me.

-So you don't seek anything else?

-Like what?

-Money? Power? Fame?

-No. I don't have any interest in those.

-You are quite unique  miss Y/L/N.- She gave a half smile, looked at the paper on her hands, and then at you again.- Alright. You are hired.

-Thank you for the opportunity at least- You then realized what she said- Wait what?

-You are hired. Congratulations. I'll be looking foward to work with you miss Y/L/N.- She shaked your handhandled you a card.- Tomorrow, 7h, at this adress, don't be late.

-Oh my god.- You gasped- Thank you! Thank you!

You tried to stay calm.

-Where's your adress, we will leave you at home.

-Oh it's-- you said the adress and they drove you home.

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As you arrived, you thanked her again and got out of the car. As Manuel saw the limo leaving he hushed to you.

-What was that?

-I got a job!

-What? That's great!- He hugged you lifting you in the air and then putting you on the ground again.- What are you working at? When it starts?

-It's tomorrow in this adress, we will discuss other things like salary etc.

Manuel looked at the card then made an "O" with his mouth.

-Y-Y/N....- He stuttered schocked.

-What?

-Did you pay attention to this card?

-Um... I guess I didn't, I was so happy haha... Why?

-See it for yourself. -He showed to it.

"Stark Enterprises"

-STARK? YOU MEAN TONY STARK? THE RICH GUY? IRON MAN?- You screamed.- THAT WOMAN WAS PEPPER POTTS??

-Iron man???- Sarah came.

-Sarah weren't you asleep??- Manuel asked.

-I heard you guys talking about Iron Man! Isn't it?

-Y-Yes it is Iron Man...

You looked again at the sophisticated card with shiny letters, you were working for Stark Enterprises. But why? Why you? You had no experience, you weren't hired for a simple cafe, why a corporate would hire you?

For the first time in a long time you expected more for the future, a cold inside of you, butterflies in your stomach. Something new was starting.