NEW STORY. Please read the note at the end of the chapter, REALLY IMPORTANT.
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Miley.
I closed my eyes and soaked in the warm sun's embrace as we passed by several beach houses, mansions, and stores along the way. A year ago my mother decided to buy me a nice house in Florida, Miami for my birthday when I turned the big two one! I am currently 21 years old with my own clothing line that had been trending all over California. Of course I just had to work along-side my best friend of all time, Selena Russo; best friends since we were born!
We decided to open up another shop of ours in Florida since they have been raving about it over the web on how they ordered some of our clothing items from our online website. We decided to name our shop to be, "Mi & Sel", in cute pink cursive followed by a signature heart. I know it's nothing glamorous, but we came up with something that would still represent our names and was short and simple.
I smiled as Selena pulled into the driveway of what we would call our, "Summer House" but this time we are going to move here into Miami to start to expand our business. "We're here! I am so excited to be expanding our business but I think we need to start soon since its summer and…" Selena ranted on as I got out and pulled my suit cases out of the trunk as Selena opened the door for me before grabbing her belongings.
I chuckled as Selena took a deep breath after her very long rant about our line, I nodded, "Definitely but first we need to settle in and check out the people who have signed up." I said before dragging my stuff up into my room. There 4 rooms with bathrooms inside of all of them, one bathroom downstairs and a pool in the huge backyard.
After an hour we finally un-packed and put away our clothes and other items, the rest of the house had already been fully furnished from the previous summers. I walked into the bathroom and freshened up fixing up my makeup and hair and changing into a black pencil skirt, a white blouse, some black high heels, and followed by my black Prada purse. My hair was pin straight with my bangs neatly swept to the side of my thick lashes and glossed lips.
I heard Selena tell me from her room across from me that we were leaving in 10, I nodded even though she wouldn't be able to see me. I walked out towards my nightstand quickly slipping on my Gucci sunglasses while placing my I-phone in my purse and walking downstairs where Selena was probably waiting.
I saw Selena wearing a tight red dress, a business type of dress with some black stilettos and a black clutch. She wore her mascara thick with winged eyeliner, and bright red lips, to finish off the look with a high bun. We were on our way to look for new employee's to work at our shop, I just hope we find at least 3 workers that would fit into our style and represent the store while working.
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I rubbed my temples trying to ease the stress, seventeen girls have auditioned and none of them fitted our store. They were just girls trying to look hot while making money, I just hope this day was going to get better.
"Okay please send Demetria Monroe in!" Selena called out to the security guard who was managing to bring in girls and escort them out. A bubbly smiling brunette walked into the room wearing dark washed skinny jeans, light blue floral top with a hint of pink, dark blue cardigan, and black ankle boots. I smiled, "Hello I'm Miley Stewart and this is Selena Russo, so tell me a little about yourself Demetria," I said in a polite voice.
I heard Demetria laugh, "Please call me Demi, Dems, whatever you like. Uh, well I always loved fashion and I have clothes from your first line that I ordered online. I wouldn't say that I'm the most amazing person that can work for you because that is your opinion on whether or not I fit into your type of work." Demi said with a smile. I liked her, not conceited yet not seeking for attention.
I see Selena in her thinking face and I knew she was considering her for the job. I mean Demi was beautiful, her fashion taste/style was exactly what we were looking for, and she has an amazing personality so far. I smiled, "We are just going to run through your file real quick here and maybe ask a few questions before going through our policy so please take a seat," I offered as Selena and I grabbed a copy of Demi's file and skimmed through it.
Twenty two years old, not married, no kids, doesn't smoke, a virgin, in a relationship, graduated from high school and college, is wealthy but looking for a job. I furrowed my eyebrows, "Demi if you come from a wealthy family why do you seek a job? Or if your family is wealthy from a business why don't you help out?" I questioned I know I was wealthy and my father owned chains of hotels but I own a clothing line wouldn't Demi too?
I saw Demi laugh, "My family owns many restaurants, you may have heard of it if you ever ate at Chef Monroe. My grandfather cooked there until he passed it away and handed it over to my father who just runs the business and expanded to other locations and shares our famous family recipes. But anyways, I just wanted to you know earn my own money that would help me just pay off my apartment here in Miami and live on my own and not depend on my daddy's money." Demi said explaining the situation to me.
I smiled nodding and was very impressed, I mean I used my Dad's money to start my clothing line and I was proud of Demi and what she is trying to accomplish and I guess Selena was too. I saw Selena clear her throat before speaking to Demi, "Impressive, now I should run through the rules and policy. Always smile and greet a customer, never curse, be friendly, always help out with picking out fashions that would suit them and their taste if they are going in the wrong direction, no 'hook-ups' or 'free stuff' for any of your friends. And this handbook should cover the rest, read it, learn it, and live it." Selena said with a smile while handing Demi an employee handbook.
Demi's smile grew even more by the second, "Does this mean I get the job?" Demi excitedly asked while looking at us with a happy face. I giggled and said, "Welcome to the business Demi, I have a feeling that we will be GREAT friends." I said with a smile and got up to hug her with Selena. "Now of course when working you work in our clothes from the clothing line from which ever line is currently out and trending alright?" Selena said while walking to a hanger with a black protective bag covering whatever was inside, "Now these are your clothes to work in when you start your job on Monday next week, a name tag will be given at the store, here are the shoes," Selena said while handing her a box.
"You will be at the store at 6:30 AM no later than 6:40 AM, and you will be helping out customers and greeting them, Good luck." I finished off as Demi squealed before hugging us and saying 'thank you' over and over before being escorted out.
We spent at least two more hours at the shop sitting and reviewing people, we decided to hire the girls right there instead of calling later since it was a waste of time. We hired Demi Monroe and Ariana Valentine as sales associates; Emily Truscott, and Ashley Evans as cashiers! I sighed as we finished cleaning up the files and placing them back into the file cabinet in our little office on the second floor of the shop.
We locked the shop up and it was noon and time for lunch we walked around the shops around ours and looked for someplace to eat.
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We decided to stop by and try the famous Chef Monroe restaurant, since we have never ate there before. We were instantly greeted inside, "Welcome to Chef Monroe, do you have a reservation?" the host said with a smile. I frowned; I forgot that we needed to make a reservation, "Oh I'm sorry I guess we forgot." I said while biting my lip in disappointment.
"No it's okay Phil, they're with me," I heard a voice say behind Phil the host. Demi soon stood in front of us with a grin, "Do you want to join me and my friends for lunch?" Demi asked while pointing to a booth with two other girls. I looked at Selena who was smiling, "If you don't mind…" Selena shyly said.
Demi giggled and linked arms with both of us, "Don't worry you two will fit in perfectly!" She exclaimed as we approached the booth. Both of the two remaining heads turned towards us. Demi smiled and introduced us, "Hey girls! This is Selena and Miley, I'm working for their company but I believe getting to know them won't hurt." Demi brightly stated to the two confused girls.
"So Miley, Selena… this is Victoria Vega, or as we call her, Tori; Also known as my little sister." Demi warmly introduced a lovely, tall, and slim brunette. "HEY! ONLY BY A YEAR!" Victoria playfully pouted. "And this is Taylor Swifty!" As our eyes followed Demi's finger to land on a curly headed blonde, the bubbliest energy and full of life when she spoke, "Hiya! That's me, Taylor Swifty!" Taylor exclaimed full of joy.
As we sat down and joined them for lunch, we all instantly connected no awkward silences what so ever. I was currently enjoying a chicken salad with a light dressing, with lemon iced tea as my refreshment. I had learned so many things about Demi, Victoria, and Taylor; as well they did learn things about me and Selena.
As much fun I had having lunch with the girl's Selena and I had to leave early to go on our daily shopping hours. We shopped from 3:00 pm till' 5:00 pm, I know it may sound crazy but with our store and we usually don't repeat the same outfits we need to make a fashion statement. Especially with all of these fashion critics, besides, we have a fashion show this upcoming week to release our new summer line called, "Sun-kissed Summer" something fun and wacky, we like to make our lines unique and corny.
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Demi.
"Miley seems like a super sweet girl, and Selena too!" I happily exclaimed as the girls and I started driving back to my house, a few blocks down. Victoria smiled, "I have a feeling we will all get a long great, but of course we have to keep them out of you know what…" she said as she trailed off not daring to say the word. Demi and Taylor nodded; after all they didn't want to be part of it either.
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