Between Two Flames?

My alarm goes off and I jump out of bed. I'm so excited to potentially have a job and my own money. I rush to the bathroom and fix myself up. I apply some make up very subtle. I decided to leave my hair down as my natural waves are really beautiful, I get dressed in the figure hugging black dress and spray some perfume. I head to the kitchen because if I don't eat before I go my stomach will rumble and I don't need that happening during an interview.

Checking the time it's 8.30am so I leave. I'd rather be there way to early then to late, the drive is 20 minutes. I get out and straighten myself out before going inside. The building is big one of the biggest in the city it's grey and sleek. I walk inside to be met by the woman at the front desk.

"Hi my name is Aria West I'm here for the job interview as secretary"
"Hi yes it's on the top floor no.30. Once your there turn left and there should be someone to direct you to where your going"
I thanked her and made my way to the elevator. The ride up was long my heart starting to beat fast. I've never done this being at someone else's mercy it's daunting. The elevator pings and I step out it's very dark, the atmosphere up here seems thick compared to the front desk I was just at. I turn left and see a woman running around like a headless horse. I greet her with a smile.
"Hi I'm Aria here for the secretary position "
"Oh thank god they opened that position back up it's crazy up here, just take a seat Aria I'll call you when Mr.Carson is ready"

I nod and walk over to the 2 seats opposite her. While I'm waiting I look around and can only see 2 offices the first one has big writing on the door that reads "Mr. Mateo Carson CEO" and the second has nothing on it. I'm curious is that the secretary's office? While I'm in a daze the woman calls my name.

"Aria, Mr.Carson is ready for you now, best of luck dear" she gives me a sympathetic smile. Ok if I wasn't nervous then I definitely am now. I knock at the door "COME IN" the voice shouted from the other side.

I walk into the big office it's so bright, my eyes take a minute to adjust. Outside the office it's so dark I never imagined inside to be so light and spacious. The view from the big window where the desk sat is breathtaking, I've never seen such beauty. The man's back in turned to me so I continue to walk over.

"Hello Mr.Carson, I'm Aria West it's a pleasure" I say as I sit in front of the desk. He turned around and sat down not even looking at me. My smile fades as I realise who I'm staring at. Oh god it's just my luck I think to myself. I start to fidget with my hands as I feel my nerves pick up. I'm waiting for him to lift his head and look at me.

"So Ms.West it says on your resume that you have had no job for almost a year care to explain why?" He says still staring down at the papers in front of him.

"We'll Mr.Carson I have been travelling and visiting France for the last 9 months so I took some time off"

"Mmmh, why should I give you this job Ms.West" he said staring at the papers in front of him, he can't even look someone in the eyes while he interviews them how ironic.

"Because by the look of things you need me" I'm going to be brave today, I swallowed hard.

His head shot up and locked eyes with me, my breathing stopped for a minute his eyes were cold they held no emotion. His eyebrow rose and that same smirk made its way onto his face.

"We'll we'll we'll, Ms.West by the looks of things you need me or else you wouldn't be here". He's staring at me hard now with the same smirk. I swallow again not knowing what to say.

"Cats got your tongue Ms.West? Not so feisty now are you?"

I can feel the anger boiling inside me, I'm trying hard to bite my tongue I need a job but do I really need this one?

"We'll Mr.Carson by the looks of the headless chicken running around outside it looks like you need a secretary but unfortunately she's going to be running around for another while". I stood up abruptly with both hands on the desk. I'll put him in his place, who does he think he is.

He looks at me amused, his hands crossed over his chest. He stands and walks around to meet me. He inches closer to me and leans down

"Now now Ms.West don't get upset, I would hate to see you jobless for another year".
I raised my hand to slap him but he caught my wrist, I released a shaky breath.
"Watch yourself Ms.West you don't know who your dealing with".
I'm shaking with anger
"No you see that's where your wrong Mr.Carson, you don't know who your dealing with now let go of my wrist".

He let go of my wrist and stepped back. He walked back to his seat and sat down he looked at me with a bored expression.
"Let me make this very clear Mr.Carson, no money in this world would tempt me to work for you. Your a self centred asshole who doesn't give a shit about anyone or anything. Money does funny things to people doesn't it". I said this time with a smirk I grabbed my bag and headed for the door. I made sure to slam it on the way out.

I could hear him shouting something but I chose to ignore it. I made my way out of the building and to my car. I just wanted to go home, cuddle up on the couch and watch Netflix. I got home to Sarah cooking some lunch.

"Aria!!!! How did it go? Did you get the job? Is it amazing there?" She ran over to me.

I sat on the couch and explained everything that happened to Sarah. She couldn't believe it was the same guy from the coffee shop and to be honest I was to. He was the last person I was expecting it to be. Oh god I didn't even think about Jacob, he's going to think I'm a bitch.

"Aria what the fuck, this is so weird. What if this is like the universe trying to push you both together"

"Then the universe is sadly mistaken, because that man is insufferable I can't stand to be in the same room as him"

"I'm sure he feels the same way about you now"

We both laughed until we had tears coming from our eyes. What a day it's been. We both got changed in comfy clothes and decided to watch some movies for the evening trying to make the best of a shit day