A/N: hey there guys I'm SK. And I'm new at writing this fandom. I wanted to give it a try I think I'm finally comfortable enough. I hope you guys enjoy this don't be afraid to tell me what you think. I hope I get some new and very vocal readers because I love the reviews. Enjoy-S.K.
Regina
6:30am
I started my daily routine. Wake up jump on the treadmill with the latest manuscript. Belle has done it again. It's brilliant, now if I could get her to do an interview it would be fantastic.
Emma
7am
I'm late! Shit! Forget a shower I ran to my closet a grey knee length Ann Taylor dress with leather accents, and my black riding boots. threw on some deodorant and brushed my teeth. I pulled my long blonde hair into a ponytail, grabbed my red leather jacket and headed for a cab. Regina would kill me if I got to the building after her.
Regina
7:30am
That was a nice shower. I stepped out and dressed. My black D&G blouse over a D&G pencil skirt. I reached for my four inch Loubuitons brushed my short brown hair through applied my makeup and was ready to go. I reached for my phone and Called Belle. "Good morning Belle, how are you?"
"It's too early in the morning Regina"
"I just wanted to congratulate you on your latest book it's a gem" I said laying it on thick. "You should do the View Belle"
"I don't know..." I hailed a cab and handed him a card
for directions so that I didn't have to interrupt the simpering idiot Author on the other end of the line.
Emma
7:45am
One cab ride, and makeup application later, I get to the Starbucks and there is an infinite line. I sighed resigning myself to being late, when I hear "Emma!"
I looked over, and the cute barista Killian waved me over. "Hey!" I said with a smile.
"Two venti soy lattes, no sugar right?" He asked
"Yes!" I said gratefully. "Thanks Killian you are a lifesaver"
"Anytime Emma," he said I know I should have stopped to talk to him. Killian was more than cute. He was sexy as hell with his accent. Maybe British... Australian? Whatever he was sexy. I thought about that mans sexiness all the way to that building, where I was to face a dragon by the name of Regina.
I made it to the office in time and rush toward regina's office. The mail boy had different plans though. He ran over my toes and bumped me making me spill one of the coffees all over me and my dress. "Are you fucking kidding me?"
"I'm sorry Emma... I'm so sorry!"
"Shit..." I walked into her office and dropped her coffee off on her desk. I checked myself in the mirror and stepped out to talk to Katherine. "Give me your blouse and your skirt."
"Say what now?" Katherine asked incredulously.
"She will be here any minute, and if you don't want to incure her wrath we will swap now." I said and a text came in.
Ashley: It is coming
I took the phone and showed Katherine. She quickly stood and followed me to the ladies room.
Regina
8:15am
I Suppose I should feel more hurt that as soon as I walked into the building everyone scurried about trying to look busy. Cellphones out and texts announcing my arrival. They think I don't know this happens. I do. I like it. That means there is less bullshit I have to deal with as I walk in.
"Belle I promise that you are making the right decision. the View is the best platform to get you into the best sellers." I said. I couldn't help the grin spreading on my face. I had gotten a reclusive bookworm to come out of her silk cocoon and into the public eye.
Finally I walked into my office and dropped into my seat. "I'll send you the details later this week." I reached for my coffee as I hung up the phone. At the same time Emma, my assistant, walked into the room.
Truthfully I had hired her because she was serious eye candy. But she has proven herself a quite competent assistant. That I get to look at her in the clothes she wears is a bonus. Today's outfit was a little different for her. A white button up and a black pencil skirt conservative but that ass in that skirt...
"Miss mills, here are your messages. Also INS wants to get a hold of you about your Vis-"
"Yeah thanks, get the View on the line, I got Belle to agree to a sit down with them." I said as I took a sip of the coffee. I noticed something written on it. I looked up and Emma was heading out of my office. "Uh, Emma... Who is Killian and why does he want me to call him?"
"Uh... That's actually, my cup... Your coffee spilled." She answered sheepishly.
"You drink Soy lattes with no sugar?" I asked amused.
"Yeah, I don't just buy two cups of the same coffee in case one spills." She asserted. Of course you don't... Cute Emma.
I took another sip of the coffee, I tried not to show utter disappointment at how straight Emma was. I still get to look at her, and take delight that her sex life is probably null because of me. "Okay, we have to go fire Archie Hopper."
Emma bristled, "why do I... Isn't that your thing?"
"Sure... I just need a witness." I said and I walked ahead of her toward the man's office.
Emma
8:45am
I followed Regina to Archie's office. He isn't the greatest editor, but he is super nice to everyone. I kept my mouth shut. I just walked and stood off to the side. "Regina! Good morning!"
Regina walked in the room and admires Archie's Desk. It really is pretty impressive. "Archie, your desk is stunning. Is it new?"
He smiled proudly and stroked it lovingly with his hand. "It"s 18th century mission, so no... But it's new to me."
Oh well this news was about to fuck his whole day up. I leaned against his door frame and waited. "Have you talked to Belle? I need to send her a press package." The set up.
"Oh yeah, I've been trying to reach her... You know how difficult she can be." The stupid cover up.
"Really?" Uh oh, here she goes. "I talked to Belle this morning, she is doing the View!"
"Well I-"
"Here's the thing bug... If you had bothered to do your job before we'd probably have a better relationship with Belle, and she wouldn't be so difficult. So this is what's going to happen. You are gonna take two weeks to tie up some lose ends and then you are going to resign. We will let you leave with some dignity. Good day Hopper." Regina laid it all out and walked out of the door. I followed her closely. I didn't want to be left in the ashes. "What's is he doing?"
I looked back and looked at the window of his office as we walked to her office. "He's pacing... A little agitated." I reported.
"Oh Archie don't do it." She started a countdown and her steps slowed and as she got to one there was a shout from behind us.
"You bitch! You can't do this to me. You and your little girlfriend there will pay." My mouth dropped open, the hell? Regina has never... I would never... " So I didn't get one writer to do what we wanted, you don't care because maybe if you had a life outside of tis pla-
" Archie, if you stopped thinking with your pants for a minute and did your Job, you wold have realized when a writer just needed a little coddling. I will be expecting your resignation by the end of the day." Regina walked into her office and I just stood out there. Still stunned at what Archie had said.
"I'm straight." I mumbled. Katherine chuckled behind me.