Just an idea that's been running through my head all week...hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I own Danni and no-one else
Draining the last of the cigarette she swore would be her last; Danni flicked the butt out onto the tarmac and ground it out with a sigh. Pushing herself up off of the door of her rented jeep, Danni took one last look at the ominous building in front of her and turned to grab the bag from her feet.
Slinging the bag across her shoulder, Danni began to make her way towards the arena. Checking her watch she noted that she was 15 minutes early for her meeting with her new boss, plenty of time to get herself together and the butterflies in her belly to settle. This job was the culmination of nearly ten years hard graft, a job she had dreamt about many a fitful night. Danni knew that her goal had been reached when she had been accepted for this lucrative post, it was just a shame that it didn't make her nerves any easier to handle.
Approaching the entrance door, Danni took a long shaky breath before turning the handle and stepping into her new life.
Looking around at the criss cross of corridors ahead of her, Danni searched for a sign that may guide her to the office she was due at for her first day debrief at her new job. Adjusting the heavy bag on her shoulder, Danni sighed with relief when she spotted the very man she was searching for making their way down the corridor toward her.
"Miss Maxwell. Good morning, ready for this?"
Shaking the hand of the groomed man offering it, Danni smiled warmly at the cheery welcome.
"Good morning Sir. Please call me Danni; Miss Maxwell makes me feel old. I'm here and ready to go, if not a little nervous"
A warm smile greeted her words and a guiding hand on her shoulder urged her to move toward the office she had been searching for only moments earlier. Walking through the open door and taking a seat in front of the neat mahogany desk when motioned to, Danni placed her bag onto the floor and wrung her hands nervously whilst waiting for her boss to take his seat.
"Danni, I understand why this post may be making you feel a little apprehensive. But rest assured, all the boys and girls here are normal people just like you and me. They will act the big person, but they all become little kids when they pick up an injury...that's where you come in"
Pausing as the door opened and a friendly faced middle aged woman placed a tray of steaming hot coffee onto the desk, a smile spread across his features as he thanked the woman. Pouring two cups and placing one in front of them both, the man cleared his throat and took a sip of the hot liquid before continuing.
"We interviewed hundreds of potentials for this post and through each stage; your name came up tops again and again. You are the best in what you do and that's why you are here. I have every faith in you. Now, I know you're a lifelong 'fan' of this business and that may be contributing to your nerves, but I'm sure you'll soon fit right in once you get to know these guys"
"I will, I promise. I just want to do the job the best I can. A lot of careers rest on my ability Sir, I'll be sure that my being a fan won't affect that"
A short chuckle broke the formal atmosphere in the room and Danni found herself able to relax enough to take a sip of her coffee and lean back into her chair. Loosening his tie, the elegant man behind the desk came round to perch on the edge of the desk.
"Now we have that out of the way, you can tell me...who's your favourite? Who do you really want to get your hands on?"
Danni spluttered into her mug before glancing up into the face of her new superior. A cheeky grin and raised eyebrow greeted her questioning look. Realising that this wasn't an accusatory question, merely a tease, Danni raised her eyebrow in return and answered.
"Well, let's just say when you see me flushed and shaky once they've left my surgery...you'll know exactly who it is"
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Pulling the bag from the floor, Danni placed the now empty mug on the tray and rose to leave. A new found confidence installed at the revelation of an easy working relationship with the management making it easier to face the rest of the day. Making her way to the door to exit into the corridor and find her way to her 'office', Danni turned at the sound of the man's voice.
"Danni, take some time and have a look around, get settled. I'll come and get you in an hour or so and we'll take a drive to meet the crew, introduce you to them all. We're flying out to NC tomorrow afternoon and I'd like you with us on that"
"Yes Sir, absolutely. I'll be ready"
"Oh and Danni"
"Sir?"
"The name Sir makes me feel as formal as your birth name does you...call me Vince"
With a nod, Danni closed the door and followed the signs to her new 'office'. A smile crossed her face as she imagined meeting the boys and girls later and stayed with her as the key placed into her palm slotted into the lock of the door marked 'WWE Medic'.