You could be Happy
Chapter 1:
Eponine's gotten used to playing the supporting role never the main character, the men she loves don't love her, the jobs she applies for reject her, each moment of happiness seeps right through her fingers, but still she smiles because if she cries she might not stop.
"Hello, yes this is Eponine speaking, who's this, ahhh I applied a few months ago…what…I got it ... I really got the job…oh my god thank you, thank you so much yes ...yes ...I'll be there in the morning", Eponine's trembling fingers slid her phone back in her coat pocket as she breathed in the cool November air, I guess this year won't end in complete misery, you've done well to hold on this long Eponine, you've done well.
Walking around the city Eponine tried to think of the last time things fell in order, it'd been far too long is the conclusion she came to, walking up the stairs to her one bedroom apartment she really wished she had to someone to go home to, they didn't even need to talk, just to able to hear someone breathing would be enough.
Waking up the next morning Eponine felt hope, she opened her wardrobe, putting on a pair of tailored jeans she bought two years ago and a pink blouse she bought on a day she wanted to feel pretty but never got around to, brushing her long black waves she felt ready for the day ahead.
Letting out a large sigh Eponine's fingers tightened around her bag strap, before she took those important steps into her future.
"hi, I'm here for a PA job for Enjolras- "
"ugh another one…why do they keep sending these girls, they never last long... here's your temporary ID, go up to the 9th floor fill out the form with human resources your new ID will be ready in a few days, then head up to the 12th floor, wait in the office to the right, your client will be there soon, got that", said the receptionist sneering. Eponine vaguely nodded as she took her ID.
Eponine's leg were shaking as she sat waiting for her new boss, she wasn't sure what she'd be doing.
"tell them I won't do it…I'm no one's second choice" the angry voice entered the room accompanied by sky blue eyes and blonde locks. "who are you?" jumping up Eponine stumbled forward.
"I'm Eponine, your new PA", cool eyes trailed the length of her body before resting on her eyes.
"…well at least your face is better than the last one" taking a deep breath Eponine steadied herself, the gaze in her eyes changing.
"You have a strange way of introducing yourself,.. it's kind of disgusting", suddenly Enjolras is grabbing her blouse and pulling her even closer.
"What the hell did you say?"
"There's only two other people who are like that…my mum and dad"
"Who the hell do you think you are… I should fire you" Eponine bit her lip at the tension in his voice.
"You could but you shouldn't?", her big eyes weren't just pleading they were searching for something.
"Why?"
"because I've got nothing to lose, so there's not much I can't do... use me to take care of all the little annoyances and obstacles, no one will be more on your team more than me" Enjolras' cool blue eyes flickered as he observed that strange look in her eyes, his hand loosened on her blouse as she stepped back.
"You're pretty arrogant, you make it sound like I need you", Eponine extended out her hand
"it's not that you need me, it's that I need to be needed so please... need me", the slow way her long lashes closed over her eyes was entrancing.
"Put your hand down, I'm not going to fire you…yet"
"you won't be disappointed I'm Ep-", Enjolras rolled his eyes as his mouth cut her off.
"I don't need your name, just don't disappoint me", turning on his heel Enjolras walked away, Eponine jumped as a small man is left in his wake, he looks Eponine up and down.
"I'm Enjolras' manager call be Blake, now Eponine listen carefully you are to be his eyes and ears, whatever he wants you give it to him but also not, our little star has an image to uphold so while doing your standard duty as a PA, also keep crazy fan girls away, avoid him getting into any scandals, keep a check on his temper, make sure he's well fed, happy and on time for shoots okay, the Cheshire like grin on his face froze Eponine for a second.
"ye- yes of course, ermmm what kind of star is Enjolras", seeing the blank expression in your eyes the manager stepped back the toothy grin turning to a grimace.
"you do know who Enjolras Vaultaire is right?", the manager stumbled in disbelief.
"I don't know, I applied for this job online.. I must've applied for at least 60 similar ones"
"Don't you watch TV?"
"I don't own a television"
"radio?"
"I don't have one"
"Have you ever been on the net, looked outside, there isn't a man woman, child, dog, cat bird who doesn't know who Enjolras Vaultaire is"
"Except me",
"is that something to be proud off!?", Eponine jumped.
"No…I'll research him"
"I 've never heard of PA, not knowing who a client is, unbelievable", with that the manager left. Eponine sighed, she could finally breathe, after filling out the forms at HR, Eponine went to an internet café and absorbed everything she could about Enjolras, it was like discovering a strange book in dusty out of the way library, utterly enchanting.
The next day she felt ready, strolling into the office she went straight up to the 12th floor, sitting cross legged was the blonde Adonis, she placed down a coffee next to him.
"what's this?"
"it's your favourite coffee, a mix of Colombian and Kenyan beans, a drop of cream and 1 table spoon of honey", Enjolras raised an eyebrow as he picked up the cup and inhaled, sighed.
"you've done a bit of research, well it's the least you can do", standing Enjolras paused there was a strange look in Eponine's big doe eyes they were almost glazed.
"why are you looking at me like that?"
"Because you're magic", Enjolras wanted to pin down the gaze in her eyes, infatuation, fan worship, ambitious ass kissing ,those were looks he was familiar with, this was not.
"I've been called many things, but magic isn't one of them"
"honestly I didn't know who you were, but I've seen your work now, everything you do is magical", Enjolras didn't know how to react so he flicked her forehead, forcing Eponine to step back and wince.
"erhm ..you were creeping me out,", Eponine cleared her throat.
" we have to go, you have a commercial to shoot in half an hour, your manager and the vans is waiting".
As they made their way along the expensive marble Eponine took in everything, the way his long legs strode, the bounce of his curls, the steely gaze in his eyes, and the gazes of everyone around him, like they wanted to mob him but didn't dare.
"How is she?", asked Blake attentively, Enjolras tilted his head and looked at Eponine with a smirk.
"she's strange ", the van filled up with a strange energy.
"err well that's better than nothing", the rest of the trip was relatively quiet with everyone on their phone's.
The studio was brilliant, Enjolras went straight into makeup and wardrobe, when he came out, Eponine had an elderflower cordial in her hand for him, he took it and raised an eyebrow.
"I heard it helps you relax", Enjolras just smirked before downing it and giving her the empty cup.
"Everyone be on your best behaviour; our key investor will be here soon. Ahhh there he is", everyone turned as tall man with warm hazel eyes in an Armani suit walked in.
Eponine dropped the cup.
AN; it's been a awhile since I've had a feeling for a story, but I'm feeling it, I hope you guys enjoy, likes and criticism all ways welcome.