It's Monday morning and for the first time in a long time. Rachel Berry feels a small stirring in her stomach. she thinks it butterflies. She's been waiting for this moment with yearning. no one had a clue what was about to happen and that's how she wanted it. In 5 minutes her entire staff should be there for the emergency meeting. she knows too people specifically who will be unhappy with this but as they say "it has to be done". she hears people enter with low murmurs but remains silent as she stares out the window. it takes 2 more minutes before every one is accounted for.
Good morning, every one. I trust you all had a pleasant weekend? she receives several nods. she can see everyone is nervous except for the 2 she thought of earlier. "with all do respect, Rachel why are we here?" she knew he'd be the first to speak without patience nor fail. "yes, I have to inquire as well. some of us have places to be and things to handle, you don't make this brand alone" BAM! like clock work.
she has dub them thing 1 and thing 2 ever since the beginning and they have always tag teamed to together. to be honest, it was taxing. one of the reasons will for sure happen today. which is why she called the meeting at this ungodly hour of 4 am. to catch those 2 especially before they try to make it a conference call, rather than be present. she knows it has to been done now or else they'll move quick in succession, without her permission or actual signature. yes, she's serious one of them have perfected her signature, which she has proof of just for insurance purposes should any one get nasty.
"If you will allow me to finish greeting my staff properly. you'd find out sooner rather than later. so take that time to exercise your patience. unlike you two. I am not rude." you don't have to say it. she knows she sounds like a bitch. every one on her staff she adores and treats with dignity and respect. those two, though. are the gum on the bottom of her shoe, she can't get rid of.
ruthless and disrespectful. are too kind of words to use to describe them. her publicist and manager are horrible and vindictive. they only serve themselves and use each other to help be more cut throat. they'd throw you under the bus as fast as possible, before they allow any dirt to stain them, so I treat them as they have treated me and the rest of the world for years, like they don't matter.
"As I was asking, before I was so rudely interrupted. how was every ones morning? If you haven't been able to acquire breakfast. I'd be more than happy to order every one some, before we begin and allow proper time to eat." she receives several nods to breakfast and so she orders. As they eat there breakfast, she engages them over there respected weekend. she can see thing 1 and 2's slow building irritation. she still doesn't care. finally after the food and much needed coffee, she begins.
"I have requested every one here today to make an announcement. It was a premeditated decision I made months ago with myself. none of you were informed because I wanted to keep it on the hush for as long as possi-"
"Well, what is so important? we do not have all day" ah thing 2. bitch, she thought.
"yes, I'd like to get a move on. I have a meeting with paramount, for your next picture. so, what is it?" thing 1 follows
"Actually." she say with a smile " that's exactly why we're here. As of this morning. All my contracts, press junkets and shoots are done. the tour for my album is over."
"thank you for sharing that with the class but we are already informed. hence, the important meetings set up for new contracts, so again I must ask wh-"
"AGAIN!, I must insist you exercise patience Angela and stop interrupting. between you and Alex, we're liable to be here all morning. let me finish and you will know." the nerve of that bitch! that's thing 2 by the way, my bitch of a publicist. thing 1 is Alex my manager, just to clear things up. " Moving forward, I have decided as of today. since it is rare that all business could be wrapped up at the same time that I will take a hiatus from work. howev-"
"WHAT?!" simultaneously they shout. I swear there like twins. "THE HELL YOU ARE! YOU ARE AT THE HEIGHT OF YOUR CAREER!, DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT HAPPENS TO PEOPLE WHO TAKE A HIATUS?! THEY BECOME IRRELEVENT THAT'S WHAT! I'LL BE DAMNED IF I LET YOU WALK AWAY, WHEN THERE'S MILLIONS AT STAKE HERE!" did I forget to mention Alex is a shouter? he shouts about any and every thing so I just let him yap like the Yorkie he is. ah here's thing 2 to back him up.
"Rachel, you can't be serious. your laying out your death bed here. Alex is right you need to listen to him. right now, your brand is the most sought after. take that away and you drop the ball on all that we have done to get you here. don't be ungrateful. Alex and I have done everything possible to raise your brand to the top and you can't throw it all away because of your selfish need to do what? sit at home?" Did I mention Angela has a tendency to guilt trip and make you feel like your always in the wrong and can not make decisions for yourself because there for selfish reasons. yeah well, she does and between her and Alex your double teamed like your five and got caught by your parents with your hand in the cookie jar. people around the team call them the double A's.
"First of all this has nothing to do with either of you."
"excuse me?" Angela asked appalled.
"THE HELL IT DOESN'T!" Alex yelled
"Let me make myself clear" the diva spoke " If I wanted to, there would be no brand. I could fire every one in here, retire and still afford to live comfortably for the rest of my life. rest assured that I take care of my team and will gladly wright a letter of recommendation, with 6 months severance pay until every one are back on there feet. I can do that BECAUSE I CAN! BECAUSE WITHOUT ME THERE IS NO BRAND! SO! DO US ALL A FAVOR AND SHUT THE HELL UP AND LET ME FINISH BEFORE I DO EXACTLY THAT!" silence...
Alex and Angela look ready to burst but keep there mouths shut. every one in the room looks petrified because never has Rachel Berry every yelled at her employees, let alone fire them. she's a generous person with a big heart, who never makes you feel like your beneath her. no, you are always and will always be treated as an equal. however; right now? she looks ready to rip the entire room a new one. no one makes a move or a peep. the brunette breaths deep and clears her throat.
"Now as I was saying. I have been working my tail off for 6 years straight with no break. not even for a holiday vacation or birthdays to see my family. so before I do the unthinkable and hurt myself or god forbid pass out from exhaustion on stage. I will be taking this hiatus to re-evaluate some things and work on other interests of mine I've been putting off." you can tell thing 1 and 2 want to interject but remain silent. which there lucky there smart with the way I'm feeling, she thought.
"This hiatus is going to be a good 6 months or if I need longer I will extend it. However; you needn't worry. every one in this room will still be on pay roll to help you threw the months, until I return to work and for working so hard the last 6 years. I would like to give you a gift. since I'm taking a hiatus. you all will be going on vacation. bring your friends and family of your choice of destination for however long you would like to stay within reasonable time. you will have full accommodations and all expenses paid" a few gasps are heard with the exception of 2 very angry people.
" WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! I DID NOT APPROVE OF THIS! ESPECIALLY NOT FOR 6 PEOPLE, ARE YOU INSANE?!" Alex is out of his seat like a rocket. Angela right after him "this is ridiculous. every one I'm sorry but no one is going on vacation. obviously, Rachel is having some sort of break down." there they go again. yammering away and did that bitch just say I'm having a break down?
"My decision is final."
"YEAH? AND WHO THE HELL IS GOING TO PAY FOR THIS, HUH? PRINCESS"
"I am actually."
'BULLSHIT, THERE'S NO WAY YOUR GOING TO-"
"going to what? treat my well deserving staff of 6 years to a vacation? yes, I am. Because I can. see, If you haven't notice as I've said. I haven't had a vacation in 6 YEARS!. my town house literally only has one sofa, a television and only one bed in a 6 bedroom 4 bathroom house. I don't even own a kitchen table. because I never had TIME to DECORATE MY OWN HOME! I haven't had TIME for anything! I'VE BARELY SPENT A DIME OF MY MONEY, YOU IDIOT!
so, that starts now. get on board or jump ship. I DON'T CARE! Also, if either of you forge my signature on any contracts again. not only will you be fired but I will sue you for everything you have I'll also have you black listed and yes, I have the proof and several witnesses." she looks around the room. "everything that I've stated is officially set in stone, am I clear?" she receives nods from every head.
"Before I end this meeting. is there anything any one needs to share or any questions you may have?" one hand raises timidly. it's my assistant "yes, Alison?" "Ms. Berry I-" the diva interrupts her gently "it's Rachel Alison. we talked about this" she says with a smile.
" yes, I apologize. though I'm probably going to kick myself later for this. you've been such an amazing boss. However; Rachel, I will be graduating at the end of June and starting my residence in the fall for St. Andrews Hospital. so, I would like to put in my resignation, do to the decisions made today." Rachel nods and replies kindly "yes, I recall you speaking about it early this year and I understand. I will still keep you on salary and give you everything I stated earlier until you start than. I know how hard you've worked for this so consider that your graduation gift."
"Thank you, Rachel." the shakes her head "no thank you, necessary. any one else?" she receives shakes of several heads shake no. "alright thank you for coming and I will see you all in a couple of months. my hiatus will be announced later today. have a blessed day." and with that she's gone.