Exposed

Chapter 2: A Rough Day at Work

Note: If you were looking to see Jake in this chapter, well, you can look, but you wouldn't find him. This chapter of the story will have nothing to do with Jake Long… x(

New York City wasn't just the place for the magical. No; do not forget, humans live amongst the streets as well.

And being such a busy city, business was its most important aspect. Tons of corporate buildings are located all around the state. And all of them had one thing on their mind, to make money….

"Mr. Paulwell, INTO MY OFFICE NOW!" Yelled the president of channel 9 news corporation, Daniel Sands. He called out to one of his employees, a Mr. James Paulwell. He was a trusted member of the channel 9 news crew. But loyalty doesn't cut, in the business world.

James Paulwell entered into his office. He wore a blue business suit, matching from shirt to socks. He had short brown hair that complemented his brown eyes. He looked pretty young, to be this high into the corporation already

He knew he was slacking off a bit, and wondered what tremendous trouble he would get himself into. He sat down in the seat directly in front of the desk, and stared at his boss. Sweat dripped down his forehead, as he waited patiently for him to speak. "You called me…sir…" He whispered to him.

"Mr. Paulwell, do you have any idea what day is it?" Mr. Sands yelled to his employee.

James trembled a bit, gulping down into his throat. "Umm…Monday…" He quivered as he answered the question.

"And do you know when your last report was due?" He asked once more.

Right away, Mr. Paulwell knew why his boss was upset. "Ahh…Friday?" Once again, he forgot to submit in an article for the channel 9 news daily report. It was his job, to scope out interesting stories. However, no new interesting stories were coming up, so he had nothing to turn in to him.

Daniel Sands shook his head, and let out a big sigh. He then typed one sentence on his computer, and then returned to business. "Mr. Paulwell, we don't pay you to sit on your ASS all day, and do nothing. We need stories, isn't that what the news, is for?" He said. He held back himself, from bursting out at him with rage.

"I'm sorry sir. I have been looking out for new stories. Just that nothing seems to…-"

Mr. Sands held out his hand in front of him. "James, I'm sorry we have to do this, for you being such a young age at all. Maybe we need someone else, someone with more experience. Someone, who can find new stories when asked…" He tapped his fingers on his desk.

James Paulwell has gotten yelled at before. But this is the first time his boss has mentioned dismissing him. He eyes started to widen, at the thought. He turned to his boss's desk, and started to plea. "Oh, please sir! You can't fire me! My wife and I are expecting twins! I can be jobless now! Just give me another chance, I promise please!!" He begged out.

Daniel Sands shook his head once more. He debated what he would do in his mind. "You know what kid, I really like you. It's just…business…" He started to make out. But the face from the young 23 year old man made him reconsider. He couldn't ruin this guy's life, at such a young age. "Alright, alright, I'll help you out this ONE time." He turned around to his secretary, "Run the report how kids end up homeless," He whispered to her. He then turned back around, to James. "Consider this a warning…"

Out from his seat, James jumped for joy. He grabbed Mr. Sands' hand, and started to shake it violently. "Oh, thank you Mr. Sands! I won't let you down sir!!" He yelled out in excitement. He then headed out to the door, to head down back into his cubical.

Just as he grabbed the corner of the door, he heard a voice. "Oh, one last thing…" Spoke his boss. James turned around, and faced back at him. "This report better be good. And I want it, by tomorrow..."

"Tomorrow?" He questioned back, a bit freaked out.

"Tomorrow." Mr. Sands spoke out. He then brushed up his hand, to indicate the end of this meeting.

As James Paulwell walked back to his desk, he had a worried look upon his face. How was he going to find a new story in one day? At this late in the year, it seemed impossible! But he had to try; his new family depended on him. His income was little, but big enough to support an apartment. If he gets fired, who knows what would happen!

He went over to his desk, and pushed up a couple of papers. Under one of them, was a video camera. He grabbed that, along with a briefcase located below the desk. With both those things at hand, he exited out of the building. He only had one day to get a story, one story that will knock the socks off of everyone. So he needed as much time to find that story, as he could get…

Aww the business world is such a harsh place to be in... Let's hope this guy gets the story that he deserves... or he will get fired!! x(

I'm not sure if those are the real turns used in the News world, but that is what I'm going to use for my story :)

Note: If your smart, you can see what is going to come up. If you aren't smart well... I recommend school.