A hopeless business
The Time Out Group Ltd. releases a popular women's magazine, „Now". It's famous for its 'Total Coverage' section about new celebrities.I'm Ana Thompson, I have been working there for 1 and a half years as a writer. I've been tasked with writing the sought-after 'Total Coverage' section.
Finally I can start to work on the section today! The editor said that he would give me more information. I wonder who he wants me to report on?!
I heard a voice behind me: - Hey, Ana, here you are.
- Good morning!
He was my boss. Josh Miller, the editor of 'Now' magazine. He'd had a dazzling career.
-I know it's a bit quick, but would you mind getting started on the coverage?- he asked.
-Sure! ..err...who are we going to cover this time?
-I'm going to get you to cover, the professional tennis player, Loki Laufeyson.
-What?! THE Loki Laufeyson? - I asked in amazed.
-It's very seems to..First, can you go and get permission from him to feature in the magazine?
-Sure, I understand. - What does he mean by get a permission?
-Do you mean that we don't already have permission to feature him?
A wry smile crossed the editor's face.
-He is famous for his hatred of the media. It's a matter of persistence if he gives the 'go ahead' or not...Anyway Ana, you're well up on tennis. You'll have something to talk about with Mr. Laufeyson.
-That's why are you choose this for me?
-That's one reason. I thought you'd be the best for this job. - he smiled at my gently, and lightly stroked my head. - Will you do it for me?
It was almost impossible to refuse his smile. I packed my things up quickly and headed to the airport.
I arrived to the airport and inside the arrivals lounge, there was a large crowd of people gathered. The British Open had just finished so he is on his way back to the USA.
I wonder why other companies are waiting for him here..
He is only 21 years old and has reached No. 10 in the world rankings. He really is a great player.
-Hey, he is there! It's Loki! - shouted one of the journalists.
-…!... - Through a gap in the crowd, I could see what I had only seen in TV before.
Loud cheers resonated around the airport and he frowned in response.
I tried to slip through the media scrum.
'That's not good..I can't get near him!' - I thought. - 'I'll just have to try to shout to him'.
-Loki! Loki! - I shouted. - I'm Ana from the Time Out Group Publishing!
I called out desperately but he just walked further and further away.
'He's going to end up in a taxi and get away!' Without a care of my messed up hair and clothes, I pushed aside the crowd of reporters.
-Loki, a quick word please! - said a journalist.
.God.! Over here! Over here! - Fan girls appeared.
No matter who shouted out, Loki paid no attention to the voices. It seemed he really hates the media.
'Come on...Just...a little closer. I'm almost near him.'
The shouting was deafening. I managed to cut the distance between me and Loki.
Then...*THUD*
-Ahh! - Someone was pulled out-of-the-way in front of me.
In my hurry..I ran straight into Loki and ended up wrapped around him.
-…! - I was surprised.
-… - his muscles were much harder than they looked, they were visible even through his clothes. Any man would be jealous os his physique.
My heart started to race.
-O-Oh... - I moved away from him swiftly.
He looked down at me sharply. - Hmm... I guess you want my signature then..?
'He thinks I'm a fan'
He let out a sigh. He held out his right hand to me.
'W-What should I do?'
-I'm sorry, that's not what I want..! I'm sorry for stumbling into you..
-Stumbling? Oh, right...If so, I guess you don't want my signature then?
-Err...- 'Actually I really do want his signature!' After a moment's pause, I handed him notepad and pen. He scribbled the pen across the paper.
-Here you go...
-Thank you very much!
-Now, please stop this, it's annoying. - He pushed the notepad back to me, turned around and started to walk away.
-W-Wait! - I reached my hand out in a hurry and grabbed his arm.
-Is there something else you want?
-There's something I want to ask you.
-There's no reason I should have to listen to you. Let go of me...you're in my way.- Loki shook my hand off him and gave me a cold look. 'That look again'
He turned away once more and started to walk away.
However... - Ahh! Ow!
-Huh? What? - My sleeve had become entangled in the zipper of his sport bag.
We were locked together and couldn't break loose.
-S-Sorry! - I said pointing on his bag. - I got my clothes stuck in your bag's zipper. I'll untangle it straight away!
-...Please be quick about it. - he looked annoyed and couldn't hide his impatience.
'What a way to make a first impression...! There's no way he'll give permission to feature in the magazine.'
'Oh no, I can't get my clothes free.'
Suddenly I saw a bright flash. The journalists were pushing closer.
-Loki, who is that woman?! - asked a man. - What are you two doing together?
-Oh, here we go..- he whispered. Even among the loud crowd, you could hear him sigh heavily.
'Huh? W-What?'
Then... - This is too bothersome, just come with me. - he put his large hand on my shoulder. He used his strength to push me into the taxi with him.
I suddenly found myself in the back set of a taxi. I was still trying to break my clothes free of the zipper.
'There is no way this is happening...I'm here alone with Loki?! Could this be my chance?'
I reached into my bag and pulled out a business card.
-Err... Mr. Laufeyson! Let's me introduce myself.
-…? Time Out Group Publishing, Ana Thompson?
-Yes. I1m in charge of the women's magazine , 'Now'.
-'Now' ? I have never heard of it!
-We would love it if you would agree to make a feature appearance in the magazine!- I leaned over in a faint hope.
-No way. I don't get involved with the media. I hate being written about as some funny character.
-Well, what should I do..?
-You're asking that from me?
-If you don't want to do it... then there's no point.
-… - Loki fell into silent as he turned his gaze outside of the window.
'It's no use' An awkwardness dropped over us.
I looked down on my sleeve in the zipper again...and tryed to get it free once more.
Then suddenly... - Yes! I got it free!
-Really? Driver, stop the car.
'...huh?' The taxi pulled over to the side of the road.
-We've got no business here now. Get out of the car.
-Huh? Wait just a second!
Loki suddenly pushed my back trying to get me out of the taxi.
-I-I'm not giving up that easily! I'll keep on trying until I get your permission!
-You can keep trying but the answer will always be the same. Well, then.
*BANG * the taxi door slammed. Leaving me stood there, Loki drove away in the taxi.
I looked down at his signature in my notepad and let out a deep breath.
...The next day...
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