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“There you go.” I said pulling the t-shirt over my three-year-old and as always it was a green t-shirt, the boy didn’t like anything other than green. He gave me a cute smile before jumping off the bed giving me a heart attack and ran off to the kitchen to steal one of the cookies that Nathan made the other day. “Don’t take more than one, Chris.” I yelled but I know that it is off no use.
Hurrying I changed into a maroon formal dress and did a half up and down before getting out of the room. “Come on Chris, I have a reading to be done with and then we have to go to your sister’s play.” By the time I reached the kitchen I was panting.
Chris had cookie crumble all over his face, “Mama can I have another cookie?” I looked at the plate, out of six cookies that were there only four were remain, I gave him a knowing look which made him pout. “Two mama, yummy dada&rsquo
Tapping my fingers lazily on the countertop I waited patiently for the bartender to bring me my cocktail even when what I really needed was that beer. But I had to remain sane.Since I had the leisure of time I looked around the part of the bar I never visited because if I was here at any other time my purse would be ripped and yet I won’t be able to afford getting in. The blue neon lights were nearly blinding but it screamed rich in every corner. Even the drinks were double my salary. There were men in suits all around and so many women looking like models floating from one table to another. There was literally a waitress/waiter at everyone’s side and even they looked mighty rich. Overwhelming much?Yeah no doubt! But I had a job to do and not a one that I am fond of. Period.“Can I buy you a drink?” I looked at the man well more like a boy take a seat next to me. His blonde mop stuck to his forehead with cute sparkly black eyes but the
-ANASTASIA- 1 December 2019, 8:47 am. ‘Tilt your head to the east if you happen to live where the sun rises there and see the orange red sun rising by taking its time to come out of those white fluffy clouds showing the world its unbeaten beauty and bringing a tinge of warmth on this cold day. I have seen it today like every other day but one might wonder then what the difference in today and yesterday is? Obviously today is Monday and yesterday was Sunday! Nah, I am kidding my dear friends because today I can see a white pigeon in the clear blue sky basking in the warmth of the sun and as I walk along the sideway waiting for my best friend to come down, the smell of the tastiest pizza in the whole of New York from Delta Pizza wafts near my nose awakening all my senses. Just to those who are wondering about my address and putting on your shoes to locate Delta pizza, be at rest because I am still far away from your reach. I have seen a
-NATHAN- “Stella, get me a new blazer immediately!” I barked at my assistant as soon as I stepped into the building. I walked straight to the elevator ignoring the glances of my employees but in my hurry I hit my head on the doors of the elevator. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE!!!! I am sure Stella can see my anger because she frantically nodded her head and rushed God knows where. If I didn’t get a new blazer within the next 3 minutes Stella will be packing her box out of her ‘personal office’. I really think I am spoiling my employees with all these facilities or more like my father spoilt them beforehand. I removed the stained blazer and fixed my tie again. I could feel annoying glances at me and I am not pleased. "Is there a photo shoot going on?” I snapped and a few of them shook their head. “Then what are you all staring at?" I screamed at the others making them shake their heads and go back to their desks. Fury is the only emotion in m
-ANASTASIA- “Monroe the assignment is high profile so I want you to take utmost care and get as much as you can.” Mrs. V said making me wonder why she is interested in me all of a sudden. The woman sees no one other than Kelly and especially I am a ghost to her until I trouble her enough to notice me. “You can trust me but what is the assignment.” I asked her curiously. Something like this could finally land me in the spot I have dreamt about my entire life. A full time reporter with at least two slots in a day. “You have...” the ringing of her phone stopped her and she signaled me to wait while she talks. Who is calling her so much? I walked towards the window and stared at our new board waiting to be hung up, The Daily. We were really famous and almost very New Yorker reads them every morning. Like I said my dream is to one day host the news and not just stand behind the camera and write up questions. Which I which a Chicago girl who had ro
-ANASTASIA-Time for a Key update. I took my iPad out and removed the glove from one hand. After debating a bit I decided to read the comments first and then post my update.Marcus: Can I meet you if I come in Joe’s?Lora: When will you ever reveal your name, love?Tenzin: thank you for making my day better. I had a bad day at work but reading your post has made me feel different.Smiling, I looked up when my nose caught the scent of pizza, I knew then my dinner wasn’t going to be ramen anymore. I went inside and saw Joe, the owner running about between the tables, the place was packed. I waved at him which made him smile at me and wipe a sweat on his forehead.“Anastasia, darling I will have to say some thanks to Key, isn’t that what these young people call the writer?” I nodded smiling. I knew my message from morning would bring in peopl
-NATHAN-“Nathan my baby boo, I missed you so much.” Lara whined coming forward and placed her plump lips on mine. Remind me again why did I invite her of all people?Yeah my parents will have my head on a platter for dinner if I didn’t.“Lara you have to pretend that you are my girlfriend in front of my parents, understood?”“But baby boo you are my boyfriend.” I cringed like every time when I hear her say baby boo. But right now I am not going to argue with her since I didn’t want her to ruin the evening. She can be the evil bitch and the whiny clingy ‘girlfriend’ at the same time. I looked at her outfit which was a blue sequenced dress with a plunging neckline, it was hot but not exactly appropriate for dinner. I looked at my watch, it is already 7 now implying there was no time for her to get changed. I had already skipped lunch so if I am anymore late mother will be saying a
-Nathan-His smirk gave me the motivation to not let my anger out.“You will hear nothing again pops and I will make sure of that.” I said purposefully avoiding the taking and giving part and gave Peter a sinister smile. “You can rest assured Peter I won’t be handing my burden to you any time soon. You already have a lot on your plate that was mine.” I said making him red as well as his flustered fiancé. It may have happened two years ago but it hurts just like that day.“Natty why don’t you have some steak, you can discuss the rest later.” My mother said trying to diffuse the tension in the room. I stood up and gave her a kiss on the cheek and nodded at my father before taking my coat off the rack.“Thank you mom but I don’t really have an appetite today. I am sure Peter and Jocelyn would appreciate the steak.” I looked at Lara who looked confused w
Dread the Devil-Anastasia-“Leave me alone you asshole.” I said trying get out of his grip but boy was he strong I could not move an inch from his grip. I glanced at the pizzeria hoping if Joe or Liam will come to save me from this maniac. There was an itch down my abdomen when his hand snaked around my waist gripping my hips to stop me from moving. A pleasant but torturous itch.What is wrong with me?“Mind your tongue with me, woman or else you are going to see the worst of me.” So this is not the worst side yet? He seethed and to be honest I did get scared but this man is not going to put me down today. I am strong girl and I can handle myself.“Honey, you are the one hurting me so if I want I can call the cops on you and let’s see what will then happen to your rich ass.” I said in a sickeningly sweet voice. I could swear his grip tightened for a minute but then he loos