As Chloe drove into the car park of Lycombs & Co, she thought about how quickly time had passed since she opened that letter last Wednesday morning and even since her graduation day. It seemed like it had just been yesterday.

The office blocks of Lycombs & Co were very modern. Glass panels running along the side of the 7 storey building. Chloe couldn't help but wish she was on the top floor as it had the most wonderful view of the city rooftops.

Chloe looked at her watch. 8:10am. She was 20 minutes early.

"Great," she said aloud, "What am I going to do here for another 20 minutes." As it was her first day she didn't have a key to the door yet.

Luckily she saw a man getting out of his car next to her.

"Excuse me?" She asked politely. Not wanting to seem too keen for her new job. "I'm Chloe Beale, I've just been employed in the finance department, it's my first day."

"Oh! Chloe! Nice to meet you. I'm Jesse. I think we used to go to the same high school? As soon as I heard of a Chloe Beale working here I immediately remembered you." He smiled and shook Chloe's hand.

"Wow. You have changed a bit. Last time I saw you you were a scrawny little boy but now you've grown a beard and have bulked out a bit!" Chloe smiled, at least she had one familiar face on her first day. Even though she didn't speak to Jesse much 5 years ago, she had always thought he was a nice boy.

"Here, let me take you in and show you around. I also work in the finance department so we will be working along side each other a lot." Chloe followed Jesse, quietly trying to control her excitement. "Right. Here you go. Let me introduce you to Stacie, she is the big boss of the company here in Atlanta. She'll be the one to tell you what to do and what to say." He winked at her causing her to blush.

Chloe allowed herself to be led around by Jesse and be introduced to all her colleagues on the 7th floor. Yes, Chloe Beale had landed herself on the top floor of Lycombs & Co. One by one they introduced themselves.

Bumper Allen, the guy I would be sitting next to in the office, seemed very bubbly and willing to share all kinds of weird and wonderful stories.

Fat Amy, the intern, was also very funny but she was the youngest in the office so people often didn't take her seriously.

Lily Onakuramara, was the most hard working, she is very quiet but that doesn't get in the way of her business. She does the job well.

Benji Applebaum, Chloe has been told from Jesse, is a very strange worker. He sits on the desk with his laptop on his needs whilst swinging the chair backwards and forwards. No complaints from Stacie though, as this method seemed to keep him concentrated and work to his best ability.

Lastly, Cynthia Rose, the HR manager. You could tell she enjoyed her job. Always chatting and smiling with the members of the finance department. Her office was separate from the rest of the floor, she claims it is because she is the most important, bar Stacie, but really its because she is the only HR manager on the 7th floor.

After the introductions were done Jesse had a quick run down of what was going to happen this morning. Chloe listened carefully, not wanting to be fired for not paying attention.

There was to be a meeting in 5 minutes, so Jesse showed Chloe were it was and got her seated in the middle. Not soon after, all the seats were taken apart from one, that was soon to be discovered by the clicking of high healed shoes in the distance.

"Hurry up, you're late." Stacie shouted out to the woman approaching. Chloe suddenly felt a sickening feeling in her stomach.

An all too familiar smell was lingering around the air. Slowly Chloe's head turned to face the woman standing in the doorway looking very puffed out. Chloe's head spun around in shock. It couldn't be.

"Beca. Why are you so late. You know I like these meetings to be punctual don't you?" Beca nodded and took her seat in the corner of the room. Chloe's heart started racing as she kept telling herself this wasn't the same Beca. But it was. It was the Beca from high school that she could never forget.

. "Ok! Morning everyone! I would like to welcome our new employee who you've all met already, Chloe Beale!" Beca froze at the name and scanned the room quickly praying her ears had decieved her. The had not. Chloe was staring straight at her frozen in time like they were kids again, laughing and playing. Beca was the one to break contact. Trying to act professionally she smiled as she looked away.

The meeting was soon over but Chloe's heart hadn't calmed down, there was still a strong thudding in her chest as she made her way over to the desk. Beca wasn't to be seen.

The rest of the day went very quickly. Chloe tried to keep herself busy so her mind was off Beca. Every now an then her collegues, especially Bumper, asked if she was alright. Chloe would just tell them "first day nerves" and get back to work.

The day went so quickly that Chloe almost forgot it was time to leave the office. Just as she was exiting the front door of the office block, a brown haired girl walked past her. Only when she was at her car did Chloe realised who it was.

"Beca." Chloe called out but no true reply. Only a quick glance and a nod of the head before Beca disappeared into her car. Chloe knew Beca wasn't going to be friendly with her, but she expected a hello at least. I mean they were friends once.

"How was your day sweetie?" Chloe's mom greeted her with a hug. The office block was only 5 minutes away from Chloe's house when driving.

"Did you know Beca is working at Lycombs mom?" Chloe's mom gave her a strange look.

"Beca who darling?" She questioned. Chloe slammed her fist on the table in frustration.

"Beca Mitchell mom! I've told you about her. I never wanted to see her again in my life!"

"You two were best friends honey. At least show some kindness towards her. I know you haven't spoken in years but that doesn't mean you shouldn't speak to her." Chloe sighed, her mom didn't understand. Chloe had let Beca down and she could never forgive herself for what she told Beca that night, the last night of high school.