Disclaimer: I don't own Austin and Ally or the characters used in the story
Note: The whole story will be in Ally's POV
The city of New York was a city where I never thought my life would change for the better. Everywhere I looked there were people roaming around, jamming around having extraordinary fun and astonishment. I guess you could say that life was pretty sweet and simple here, but it wasn't so much for me no matter how hard I tried. Fate and luck hadn't always been on my side in everything I did, but that all changed one day because of one man. To call him ordinary would be an understatement, because he was truly unlike anyone I had ever met before… this wasn't like any ordinary love story, this was how I met and became the Assistant of the biggest Billionaire in New York city; Austin Moon.
It all began 5 years ago on September 5th 2012, the day of my 19th Birthday.
"Alison can you clear the table at the back!" My boss Linda ordered and I quickly nodded before putting down the dishes and running out. I had 2 jobs and one of them was working in a diner in order to support my Mother and Older Sister. At my junior year of High school we found out my Sister; Keira had been diagnosed with Leukaemia and to pay for her treatment I had to drop out and work full time, as well as helping to pay for our house rent since my mom often found it hard to keep jobs.
I cleared up the table and turned back around to head back inside the kitchen but stopped as I heard a couple people in the table opposite me talking about 'Strattmon Inc.' Not only was it the biggest company in New York, but it was also one of the biggest companies in the world, which was now run by Austin Moon after his Father, Mike Moon couldn't take the pressure any longer after running the company for over 30 years. Ever since High school it had been my dream to work in such a successful company.
"Austin Moon sure doing a better job than his old man ever did, and the kid's only 25" the man chuckled while staring down at the newspaper with his picture printed on it. "Just cause he recently made one of the biggest trade deals with Japan doesn't mean Strattmon Inc. is still very corrupt, Dad".
"Shut the hell up Daryl and go get yourself a job!" the man hissed before picking up his coffee to take a sip of it.
I quickly snapped out of my gaze and rushed back into the kitchen to finish washing up the dishes. "You don't mind do you Alison, I have to go meet Brad tonight" one of my colleagues; Anna spoke before dumping a pile of dishes inside the sink. She blew me a kiss before taking of her apron and walking out of the kitchen. I stared down at the dishes sighing deeply to myself. "No… I don't" I whispered to myself before quickly clearing up the dishes.
"Knock Knock I hear there's a certain Birthday girl working here today". I heard a voice from the counter and I slowly walk out of the kitchen to see my best friend Trent with a bouquet of roses in his hands as he drew attention to himself. Trent and I have been best friends ever since our freshmen year of High school, and has always been there and supported me through worse times.
"Trent what are you doing here, I thought you had three lectures today" I laughed while taking the flowers of him.
"I did but your Birthday is more important, you work way too hard Ally you shouldn't be working today at all" Trent chuckled as he placed his arm on the counter staring down at me. "I wish I could get the day off but we're behind on our rent and I need to make $2,500 by the end of this month or Keira will go down more in the waiting list for her treatment" I sighed rubbing my forehead frustratingly as Trent rubbed his eyes. "Seems like bullshit that you're working this hard for her, she's so ungrateful".
"She's my older sister Trent, her and mom are my only Family so I have to do everything to make sure they're okay" I smiled placing my hand on his. He stared down at me for a brief moment before grabbing hold of my hand and leading me out the counter.
"What time does your shift finish again? He asked wrapping his arm around my shoulder.
"Well in five minutes but I-
"Great! Let's go see a movie" he spoke quickly cutting me off. "We haven't hung out in a while and I can't let you be miserable and depressed on your Birthday" he chuckled before pulling me towards the door. I laughed at his statement as we strolled out the front door to see my bicycle placed on top of his car. "You really do think ahead don't you" I smirked arching my brow at him.
He smiled back down at me and nodded and the two of us laughed as we strolled over to his truck.
"Can we stop over at my apartment Trent, I have to get something really quickly" I spoke turning on the radio. "Sure" he replied before starting up his car and driving off.
I rested my head on the window and gazed up as 'What goes around' by Justin Timberlake played on the radio. A big city like this wasn't a place for a nobody like me, I thought to myself as I gaped up at the tall buildings and bright lights. Everyday people came here to achieve their dreams of becoming somebody in life, but what they fail to realise that it was more difficult than it seemed. Life was like a never ending roller coaster with many struggles and setbacks and in a city like this, it almost felt like the ride would never end.
As Trent stopped the car due to traffic, I looked up at a Billboard to see a picture of the Moon Family with Austin in the middle and his Father; Mike, Mom; Mimi and Little sister; Alexis circled around him. They were truly one of the biggest families in the world and at only 25 years old, Austin had manage to accomplish more with 'Strattmon Inc.' than his Father, with only four years as the CEO.
"I can't believe you still wanna work for that guy someday, Ally" Trent said shaking his head as he stared up at the billboard. "He's super fucking rich and I'm not gonna lie a little handsome, but the dude's literally a corrupt sexist asshole" he hissed while turning his attention back to the road as I rolled my eyes at his comment.
"You really shouldn't believe everything you read Trent… Austin Moon's always having fake stories made about him by the tabloid anyway" I explained before bringing out a chocolate bar from my handbag.
"You almost sound like you're in love with him, you know nothing about that dude too Ally" Trent spoke quickly driving off as the light quickly flashed to green.
I rolled my eyes again at his comment before taking a bite out of my chocolate bar. "I'm not, it's just… working there someday would change me, my mom and sister's life forever and I wanna work really hard so I can go to College and make it happen" I said pushing a strand of hair behind my ears as Trent turned his head to smile over at me. I quickly smiled back and for the rest of the car ride to my apartment, we listened to pop music while singing terribly at the top of our lungs.
Minutes later Trent pulled up at the small apartment building as we quickly stepped out and ran inside because of the heavy rain.
"Do you want something to drink?" I asked quickly unlocking the door and opening it to see Keira sitting on the floor while watching TV. I slowly closed the door and gazed down at her as her eyes fixated on the small screen. At only 22 she had given up on everything including her friends and College ever since she found out she was diagnosed with Leukaemia and I couldn't really blame her, it almost felt like the world had abandoned her and I was the only one who she could rely on even though she would never admit it.
After a while she finally turned to look at me as a look of relief quickly flashed through her face. "Where's mom?" I asked looking around the small apartment.
"Ugh finally you're back, did you bring any food I am starving" she groaned getting up and walking over to me. I slowly nodded before bringing out the food I had brought for her from the dinner and before I could hand it over to her she quickly snatched it of me before going back to sit on the floor. "Hey Trent, long time no see" she grinned waving at him as he rolled his eyes at her before going to take a seat besides the door.
I sighed to myself as I stared down at her before turning back to Trent. "I'll go get you some water alright" I smiled before strolling inside the kitchen. I went to grab a cup from the cupboard till my eyes quickly narrowed over to the jar where I kept all the money for our rent to see that it was almost empty. My blood began to boil as I walked over and picked it up, my pulse sped up and my was breathing very shallow. I could almost feel my temperature raising as I slammed the jar back onto the table before storming back to the living room.
"Keira!" I yelled while breathing rapidly.
"What?" she asked turning to look up at me uninterestingly as she ate the donuts.
"I had $500 in the rent jar in the kitchen and now there's only about $80 in there, what happened to all the money?" I questioned furiously trying to control my temper.
"Oh that" Keira laughed before putting the donuts down and getting up to face me. "I had to go do some clothes shopping for myself so I just took some money out, it doesn't matter" she shrugged as I ran my hands down my face in frustration. "It doesn't matter?! That money was for our rent that's due at the end of this week and you spent it on some stupid clothes? Why do you have to be so stupid and selfish?" I shouted before pacing back and forth as I started to think how I can make up the rest of the money by the end of the week.
"You don't get to talk to me like that just because you're the one making all the money Ally! Just who do you think you are?" she yelled back and without hesitation I quickly raised my hand to slap her hard across the face. She held onto her cheek and turned to look at me in shock before quickly running over to our room and shutting it, making sure to shove past me along the way.
"Why does she have to act like a fucking child all the time?" Trent hissed while crossing his arms.
I slowly sat down on the floor and curled up into a ball as tears started to appear in my eyes. "What am I gonna do now Trent? If we don't pay the money by the end of the week then they'll kick us out and we have nowhere to go" I exclaimed trying hard to hold in the tears that were threatening to fall from my eyes. "What about your mom, doesn't she have that job as a maid for this rich people downtown?" Trent asked going to crouch down beside me.
"She got fired last week, she's been looking for another job ever since but no luck" I explained as a tear slowly slid down my eye.
"Damn Ally you know I hate seeing you cry" Trent muttered as he slowly wiped away my tear with his thumb. He opened his wallet and brought out $100 dollars before handing it over to me. "Here, I have another $200 in my account and we'll figure out how to make another $200 by the end of the week" he smiled.
I slowly shook my head up declining the money. "You've done so much for me Trent, I just can't accept this from you, I'll figure out how to make the money myself and-
"You got too much pride Ally, just take the money" he groaned grabbing hold of my hand and placing the $100 in it causing me to chuckle lightly. "I know you've taken care of your Family for years on your own but you should let me help once in a while, we're best friends after all" he smiled while rubbing on my shoulder. A tear slowly flew down my cheek again as I hugged him tightly while placing my head down on his shoulders. "Thank you Trent… for everything, I love you" I sniffed before squeezing him tightly.
Even though I let my pride get in the way a lot of the time, he was the only person I could rely on from everything. It felt like he was my saviour from all of my responsibilities and my life which was destroyed by the mean streets of New York.
It was now 10:30 pm and I sat on my bed gazing out the window at 'Strattmon Inc.' towers which wasn't too far from my apartment. Every night I laid awake and stared over it and it made me believe that someday my life would change. It almost made me think that if I wished hard enough I could get the stress free life that I've always wanted, but I knew that things weren't so easy and no matter how I wished it wouldn't come true.
I let out a small sigh before glancing over at Keira who laid on her bed while staring over at me. Zipping up my hoodie, I slowly got up from my bed and went to cover up her body with the duvet to make sure that she was comfortable. "Ally… I'm sorry" she whispered as a tear slowly rolled down her cheek. I put a brave smile on my face and fluffed her pillows. "It's okay Keira… I'll figure out a way out of it, just get to sleep" I murmured nodding my head at her and she smiled up at me before slowly shutting her eyes.
I stared down at her for a short while before walking back to the window and peering over at the tower, allowing my mind to wonder in its own overwhelming imagination.