A/N: Hey guys! I got this idea in my head for quite a while. I've read some really interesting fanfics on here but I couldn't help but notice, they all some how revolve around Cody & Bailey being students and getting instantly attracted to eachother or being friends first. Well this one is different. The characters are quite OOC so I apologise for that. I do hope you'll like this. Please read and review. (:
Note:
1. Zack and Cody are not identical twins in my story. They're fraternal twins and don't look alike.
2. They're both 27.
3. Bailey is much younger than them and she's just 21.
4. London is still London. ;)
Enjoy!
Chapter 1
The bright light of the morning's sun spread through the large room. The blonde boy was shaken up from his peaceful slumber. Zack Martin stretched in bed and finched a little as the light stroke his face. It was another day, another boring day in his enormous castle sized house. Another day that he'd have to spend doing nothing since his twin brother was the brainiac and was handling their large Business Empire. The Martin Empire was probably the largest in the country and was known in one of the world's most popular businesses. Zack was not even bothered enough to know about what exactly their companies did. However, his brother Cody Martin was a business Tycoon. Zack was more than just proud of his brother but he had no desire to take part in the family business.
It was Zack, the hit of the parties, the "babe magnet" like he called himself. He wanted to live his own life and not follow in the footsteps of his father and now his brother. If it was in Zack's hands, he'd pick any girl in the world and run as far away from his suffocating world as possible. That was what his mother wanted, she wanted him to settle down first before he could leave her sight and for that, Zack was willing to marry any girl at all. He felt pressured in the presence of Cody. He was better than him in so many ways and he was tired to be under his shadow.
Despite all of that, Cody was still his best friend. He would always ask for his advice or approval before taking any decision because Zack felt he was much smarter. Cody too adored his brother and Zack was the only person in the world that Cody couldn't possibly say NO to.
Zack smiled to himself and thought..."I can only imagine him yelling at all those people in the office right about at 8:00 in the morning"
"WHY DO I SEE DIRT ON MY MUG? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS?"
A blonde boy in his mid 20s shouted on top of his lungs. His seething anger could've torn his perfectly fitted designer suit that he was wearing. Although his office had a lot of furniture, his voice was loud enough to be echoed around. The person standing in front of him looked terrified. It was not like it happened so rarely that it surprised anyone, still the temper of Cody Martin was feared by all.
"Sir, I'm extremely sorry for this. Here let me get this mug and get it completely sanitised"
The guy's voice trembled so much that it was hard to understand what he was saying but Cody was used to listening people in the exact voice. He didn't mind that in the least. He didn't know why but it kind of made him happy. However right at that point, his anger was still at the very peak..
"Will sorry make it alright, huh? Do you even realise what could've happened if I really did drink out from this mug? Do you? Or are you too naive to pay attention on its consequences?"
"Its...its...ju..s..t some du...sttt particles, siirrrr..."
He could barely make out the words...and his fear was right as he saw the expressions on his boss's face turned from mad to absolutely furious...
"JUST DUST PARTICLES?" He shouted as he picked up the mug from his desk and went closer to him..."these tiny "particles" could've caused me millions. What if I got sick. It'd take atleast 3 days for me to recover from my allergies. I make $100 a minute, which makes it $6000 an hour and $144,000 a day. So if I was away for 3 days, It would've cause me $432,000. You still think they're JUST dust particles?"
As Cody was doing the math, the worker could only wonder how insane his boss really was. But he had been there for long enough to know never to argue with Cody Martin when he's angry...or not argue at all.
"I am sorry. I'll make sure it never happens again."
It seemed like Cody wanted to say something else but the worker was in luck, there was a knock on the door and the conversation was disturbed with Cody yelling for whoever it was to come in...
"Sir, your mother is on line 1. She was saying you're cell phone is off once again."
Cody made an audible "sigh" as the secretary left after making the announcement..."One of these days I'd really have to get rid of all the land lines" he mumbled with annoyance as he gestured his worker to leave while he went back to his chair and picked up the phone and sighed...
"YES, mom!"
"CODY? How many times do I have to tell you? Please keep your phone on. What's the point of having one anyway?"
"I know, I've been wondering the same thing, mom. Don't worry I'll throw it away"
"You know that's not what I meant, Cody. When will you learn to behave a little? You were not like that before you joined the company. You were this sweet guy who was kind hearted. Now its just work for you. When was the last time you had a date...you..."
"Mom please!" Cutting her off "I don't want this again. At least not here in my office. Wait till i get back home. And mom, I'm happy with this life. I earned it and I love it"
"Cody I know you've worked really hard on this company after your father died. But you need to realise that there's more to life. There's a world outside of your luxurious building of Martin Empire. You're missing out on so much, sweetie. I'm really worried about you"
"You're right, I'm missing out...missing out on my MEETING" Cody quickly picked up his suit jacket from behind and stood up..."I'll talk to you later, mom. Bye! Love you"
And before Carrey Martin could utter any word the line was disconnected and he rushed out of his room to a place that might be his entire world. Cody Martin, a handsome business tycoon and quite a high tempered man. Could anyone really change him?
"I can do it"
A lady in her 30's wearing an elegant office dress watched, as a girl who was not older than 21, stepped in front of her emerging from the crowd. She had dusty blonde hair that touched her shoulders. She had a casual T-shirt on with jeans and a summer hoodie. If the lady had any say in the matter, the girl who so confidently volunteered herself to the task she was giving, had no fashion sense at all. The lady could only hold back her laughter as she pointed out at her...
"You? Really? You think you can help me plan this grant event we're having at the Tipton Hotel? You must be kidding"
"I don't kid, Mrs. Heather. And FYI, I can do a better job at event management than you could ever."
The girl exclaimed bluntly. Wow! Thought Mrs. Heather, not only was this girl hard to look at for her obviously ridicule fashion sense but was hard to talk to as well. She was feisty but really confident and that was the basic thing she needed in her assistant...
"Who are you anyway? I mean, what's your actual job here at the Tipton?"
"I handle the accounts for the restaurant in this hotel. I'm basically a student. I need money for expenses. But you know once I graduate, I won't be working like...like a nobody...I'll be rich and I'll be the..."
"Uhhh...yeah...As much as I'm loving your life's story, I'll pass. I'm really running late. So just tell me quickly if you have any previous experience in event management?"
"Got tons. Back when I was on the farm, I organized my grammy's surprise birthday party many times. I was responsibly for bringing all the candles appropriate to her age, which was an awfully difficult task with each passing year. And you don't wanna know what it took me to invite all my family. Specially my uncle miller. Yeah...it took me hours to get the gum out of my hair that he sneezed at me out of excitement for grammy's birthday...oh and..."
"STOP!" Mrs. Heather cut her off..."you talk too much" she was now having second thoughts about her decision of this girl helping out in the event. She had a feeling of the hotel's ball room being turned into a barn if she was responsible of the decorations. But it was like she said, she had a talent of inviting anyone she wanted. Mrs Heather decided that this girl was her only choice..."Alright! You're hired. I'll pay for every day from tomorrow till the event concludes, and you have to give me three hours of your each day. You decide the time, considering you're full time working here and a student as well"
"Yay! I'm so excited. I can finally get that cell phone I've been wanting to buy." The girl squealed with joy before she noticed stares on her.."Uh...I mean, Thank you for this opportunity, Mrs. Heather. I won't let you down. And I'll be free from 5pm onwards."
"Perfect! I'll see you tomorrow...uh, what was your name again?"
"I'm Bailey Pickett."
Carrey Martin had no idea what she could possibly do to make her boys see life in a different light. Her oldest twin, Zack couldn't care less about anything in life. He was always chasing after girls and didn't take least bit of interest in the company. While her youngest twin, Cody took too much interest in the company. He was so responsible that she was afraid he'd end up lonely. He always kept himself closed off. Carey remembered his last serious girlfriend being at the age of 16 and now he was 27 and yet no girlfriend. He hated the mere thought of a girl in his life. He was so afraid to ever come across a girl that he avoided all sorts of parties, late nights or anything. He also made sure that he didn't have any female employee in his office. Wow! Carrey thought to herself, her boys were passionate. Whether it was for being responsible or for not being at all.
She could only wish for Zack to settle down a little in his life. And for Cody, she wanted him to see there was more to life than his business. All Carrey knew was if both her boys would get serious relationships, they'd learn. Carrey vowed to herself that she'd go to any lengths to make sure her boys changed their ways because she knew they were not happy. She'd do anything for their happiness even if it'd make them upset initially.
Please review. I love you all in advance! ;)
Love,
Ash!
xoxo
