"Between the two of us, there is no way in hell we'll be able to afford this place!" Elena Gilbert yelled.
Ever since she had been woken up an hour before her alarm was due to go off by an unexpected and unwanted call from one of her best friends, Bonnie Bennett, she had been cranky.
Earlier that day
"I'm really sorry, Elena! But it's such a good opportunity, I can't just pass it up." said Bonnie.
Bonnie had applied months back for a job at some big PR firm in California. She knew Elena and Caroline (best friend number two) wouldn't be too pleased with her since they had it planned for years that as soon as soon as they completed their senior year of college they would all move in together somewhere in the Big Apple, New York City.
"Yeah, I get it Bon, I really do, but we've had this planned since freshman year of high school!" Elena said, hoping the guilt card would work in her favor.
"I know, I know, but come on, Elena. It's my dream job, you of all people should know this feels."
And she did. Both Elena and Caroline had jobs waiting for them in New York. All throughout high school, Elena had sent every single one of her writings to a big time publishing company there, in the hopes they would take her seriously for when she was ready to apply for an action position. Her crazy/brilliant idea had paid off because the head of publishing had agreed to make Elena a member if she could produce a best selling novel by the end of the year. Caroline on the other hand had more girly aspirations. Hair stylist. And she was actually pretty damn good.
"Your right. This is a one in a lifetime opportunity for you. Go for it, Bon. I'm proud of you."
Back to present
Being the optimist that she is, Caroline proposed an idea, "Relax, 'Lena, we'll just find another roomie. I mean, come on, look at this view. It's beautiful! There is no way we won't be able to find someone else."
Elena walked over to the window, sighing the whole time.
"I hope your right, Care."
Both girls had moved in and started their new jobs, also promising to be on the look out for any potential room mates.
While at the Publishing house, Elena met a lot of great people, especially Alaric Saltzman.
"I know, it's a fucking bizarre name. Just call me, Ric." he said humorously.
"Hahaha, okay, Ric, so what's your story?"
"Whoa, jumping right in, are we? Okay, well I am 29, I live in Brooklyn, I love long walks on the beach and I'm a Pisces." he said with a grin.
"Wow, have you ever thought about writing an autobiography?" Elena teased.
"If you must know, yes, I have and it will be a best seller and no I will not give you a shout out in it." he said while trying to look serious.
Neither of them could keep up the charade any longer and they both started busting out laughing.
"Hey, a bunch of the employees here are going to some bar after work, you should tag along. It'll be a good way to meet the rest of the crew and spread the word about my much anticipated book." Ric said with a smile.
"Hmm, well I guess I could take some time out of my very, very, very busy schedule and join you." Elena said while pretending to page through her appointment book.
She already knew Ric was a great guy, and he might be right up Caroline's alley. He was definitely a good looking guy with her sandy brown hair, dark blue eyes, and from what Elena could see through his clothes, I very nice athletic build. Oh yeah, definitely Caroline's type.
The two of them spent the next hour talking and getting to know each other better. Elena had mentioned her and Caroline's current room mate problem and Ric told her he might have someone who could fix that problem.
"He'll be at the bar tonight as well, and you can decide then if he's maybe a serial killer or not.
After that, Ric stood up, threw on his sunglasses and said, "I think it's about time we get our drink on."
"Hahahaha, okay Mr. I-Wear-My-Sunglasses-At-Night, let me just call my friend and see if she can meet me there so we can both talk to this guy."