A/N: Sorry for the delays in getting this chapter up, but real life got in the way; along with that of many other chapters of other stories that I am also trying to write.
So this chapter is mainly that of a Mikki one; and the reason for this is that I want to establish how she started working in television in South Carolina; if you have read the other stories then you will know this was on a morning like breakfast show, and this is basically establishing how she got to be the eventual co-host of that.
Anyway not much else to say, except you know what do to at the end.
Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxox
Chapter 14 –
With Jeremy and Karen having had married; the one thing his older brothers kept asking Sebastian was when he was finally going to ask Mikki to marry him, and his reply to them was always that of when he was done with law school, which he had another year and half to go of; as Mikki had already sternly told him that she wouldn't accept his proposal until that happened.
Towards the end of the year and already having planned to spend Thanksgiving with both their families; one in the morning and the other in the evening, Mikki was sitting at the desk that she would work at whilst there; typing at the computer on the desk a copy for the on air news that was scheduled to go to air in a few hours time, having gotten the notes from the researcher as to what was needed to be said.
"Mikki" said Tom, the station boss approaching her desk. "Do you have some time to talk?"
"Umm yeah of course" replied Mikki, with a nod as she saved what she was typing and looked to him.
"Okay, great" said Tom, giving her a smile. "My office"
"Sure" said Mikki, with a small nod as she stood from her chair and rather hoping that she wasn't in trouble, followed her boss to his office.
"Take a seat, Mikki" said Tom, as the both walked into his office and she could see that April and Jean; who worked on the local morning show that broadcast all around South Carolina called 'Rise and Shine" were also in the office as well.
Mikki quickly nodded, as she sat in the vacant seat next to April; and the blonde woman gave her a friendly smile.
"Oh don't be afraid, hun" she said with a laugh. "You're not in any trouble here"
"Okay, yeah I was kind of thinking this is like some huge, we're sorry we don't want you to work here anymore thing" replied Mikki.
"Actually, it's quite the opposite Mikki" said Tom; who was not seated in his own chair again, and she turned to look at him. "I think one would actually call it a promotion, in fact"
"Promotion" replied Mikki, looking to him; her eyes widening.
"Yes" said Tom with a laugh. "You might remember the audition tape you submitted that got you the job working here at WZRB"
"I do, yes" replied Mikki, with a nod. "You said at the time we don't have anything on air; but you'd still like to have me working here and if any time something comes up I'd definitely be considered for it"
"Good memory" said Tom, with a nod. "And I've been talking this morning with April and Jean here; and about some new ideas for the morning show and they gave me one that I think you as the person to be doing would be perfect for"
"Okay" replied Mikki, looking to him and then to April and Jean.
"Maybe since this was your idea" said Tom, looking to the two morning show hosts. "You'd care to explain it to Mikki"
"Sure" replied Jean, with a nod; and April looked at him with a nod, allowing him to continue talking. "So April and I got to talking about how the prevalence of some of the newer novels has given a boost to the literary world; and that then got us to thinking about maybe having someone come on the show who does read a lot and can talk about the latest books, the trends in reading and what also is coming out in the next few months" said Jean. "And Tom here thinks that the person who would be good for the role would be you"
"Me" said Mikki, looking at him and then back to Tom.
"Yes, you had a YouTube channel a while back; although it doesn't seem to be inactive you haven't posted on it for a while, where you'd review books that you have read and stuff like that" said Tom, as Mikki nodded giving a small laugh. "It was also one of the things that you did submit on your reel for the job here; and was one of the main reasons why I did hire you because of your naturalness in front of the camera"
"And Tom showed us some of your older videos on YouTube" said April, as Mikki looked to her. "And we all think that you'd be someone people can relate to as a reviewer"
"So this a job offer then in a way" said Mikki, looking at the two morning show hosts and also Tom; all who nodded.
"It is if you're wanting it, yes" replied Tom. "Naturally you'd still be doing what you're also doing at the moment, this would however be on top of it; with the opportunity for growth in the future into other things"
"I'd love to do it" said Mikki, with a nod.
"Great" replied Tom, with a nod also. "How long does it take you to maybe read a book, because if so we can probably start this off next week and have it be a weekly thing from then on"
"No more than a few days" replied Mikki, with a small laugh. "Although that does depend on the size of the book and my time to do so"
"Maybe start with something you have read then" said April, with a laugh. "That would make it a tad easier for you"
"I have lots on my already read list" replied Mikki, with a laugh also and looking to the blonde. "So I can show you what's already on my Goodreads as read"
"Have you read Fifty Shades?" asked April; and Mikki looked to her shaking her head.
"Not one I plan on reading actually" replied Mikki, with a slight laugh. "It's basically poorly written fanfiction based on what was already not the best book series to be published"
"Told you that already April" said Jean, with a laugh. "And there we have Mikki backing me up on it; it's rubbish writing"
"That might be a good angle to go with though" said Tom; and the three of them looked to him. "This book series Fifty Shades, it's been praised heaps; even I know that. But to have a view on it, that's not so much praise for it but in more to that of a different point of view, that would definitely get us noticed and also definitely Mikki as well"
"And have a rabid fanbase after me as well" said Mikki, with a laugh.
"Well we don't want you getting threats from anyone" said April, shaking her head. "So maybe not that if you're not comfortable with the idea"
"Oh it's fine" replied Mikki, with a nod. "If I can get one person to see how poorly written this series was; and get them reading something more intelligent then that might also make me start posting again on my channel, which I haven't had much time for lately"
"Well you get us the ratings and the hype" said Tom, looking to her. "And we will get behind your channel and support that as a network"
"Thank you" said Mikki, with a small smile. "Looks like I have at least a little bit of reading to do and also some research in to why this book series is so loved"
"Just as long as you bag the crap out of it" said Jean, with a laugh. "Because my girlfriend thinks it's the greatest thing ever, and really I think a good reality check will be good for her"
"I will try" replied Mikki, with a laugh also. "Although I don't want to be the cause of your relationship ending either"
"Won't happen" said Jean, shaking his head. "Unless Anna wants to explain to our parents why the wedding is off"
"Okay, well I think Mikki has some researching to do" said Tom, giving her a quick smile and then looked to Jean and April. "And I think the two of you are probably wanting to be getting home since you've been here since seven o'clock"
"Definitely" said April, with a nod. "I need to be getting me some lunch, and maybe Mikki can join me if that's okay and we can talk some more for things about the show"
"Fine by me" replied Tom with a nod as well; and Mikki then left Tom's office with April and Jean to have lunch with them and took some more about the new role at the station that she was soon to be taking on.
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That night, having borrowed the Fifty Shades books series from April; Mikki, who waiting for Sebastian to get home to their apartment since he had an evening class and therefore would be home later than usual; was sitting on her laptop that same evening, having skimmed through the books already and not being the slightest bit impressed by any of the things written in the books, when Kitty had sent her a message and asked if she was free to chat over Skype.
Agreeing to and now sitting, talking with her younger sister who was living and working in Las Vegas, where she worked as a events coordinator at Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Casino.
"Honestly they're not that bad" said Kitty, with a laugh trying to convince her older sister that the books that she seemingly loathed weren't as bad as she was trying to make them out to be.
"So, you think it's perfectly okay for a man to control a woman then?" asked Mikki, looking to her younger sister on the screen. "That it's okay for a man to tie a woman up and slap her with whips and that"
"If they want it, yeah sure" replied Kitty, with a nod. "And it's actually called flogging"
"Okay I get there is this world of BDSM" said Mikki. "And I was doing some research into that before you messaged me, so I am well aware of what things are called in terms of what they do in it"
"Getting ideas to spice up things with you and Seb?" asked Kitty, with a laugh.
"No, gross" replied Mikki, shaking her head. "If you would let me talk, and not assume that I'd be like that or even Seb; then what I was going to say was that even that community where they consent to that kind of stuff, is not a fan of the books, and the way that it depicts what that world is; to be"
"Hmm, it's just a fun innocent novel in my opinion" said Kitty. "But if you wish to continue to be a prude, then so be it"
"I am not a prude" replied Mikki, once again shaking her head. "I just think that these books that so many women claim to be about love and all that; aren't in fact that at all, and it's more so about abuse and control. And I don't think that is a healthy thing to be writing about and saying this is actually okay"
"You're going to be very unpopular if you say that on a morning television show" said Kitty, with a laugh. "It's likely to go a lot more viral then that of your small little YouTube channel"
"So be it" replied Mikki, with a laugh. "If I can get one person to realize that this is not a healthy depiction of a relationship, then my job is done. Because why someone would willingly go back into what is ultimately an abusive relationship by one of them to the other; then getting that point across will make people realise this isn't okay to make glorification of"
"Yeah, I guess" said Kitty; as the door to the apartment opened and Sebastian, walked inside along with the takeout he'd picked up on the way after his classes has finished and Mikki looked to him with a quick smile.
"Hey babe" he said, as he put his backpack with books down by the arm chair and the went over to the sofa where Mikki was sitting and placing the takeout to the coffee table, then moving the books that she'd placed down on the sofa and sitting next to her. "Aren't these those books that you said condone violence against women?"
"Uh huh" replied Mikki, with a nod as Sebastian quickly placing a kiss to her cheek; looked at her with a sceptical look.
"She's looking for ways to spice things up in the bedroom" said Kitty, with a laugh on the computer screen; and Sebastian looked to the screen.
"Hey Kitty" he said, with a quick laugh. "Did you send these to Mik as a joke?"
"Please, as if" replied Kitty, with a laugh also. "I already know my sister's views on them, so believe me I wouldn't do that"
"Okay, yeah" said Sebastian, with a nod.
"I should go Kits" said Mikki, looking to her sister also on the computer screen. "Since Seb's bought takeout home for us"
"Okay, I'll talk to you soon then" replied Kitty, with a nod. "And we can get you at least to organize what the four of us are going to do for Mom and Dad for Christmas"
"Sure thing, Marls and Roddy will be here for Thanksgiving; so if need be the three of us can organize then also" said Mikki, with a nod as well. "We'll talk soon"
"Yeah okay bye" replied Kitty, with a smile. "And don't go getting any ideas from those books now"
"Very funny" said Mikki, with a laugh. "Bye Kits"
"Yeah, see you also Seb" replied Kitty with a laugh.
"Later Kitty" said Sebastian, with a smile to her on the screen; and Mikki closed the connection on the Skype video call.
"So dinner then" said Mikki, as she closed up her laptop and placed it on to the coffee table, and then took the books also that Sebastian had still a hold of and placed them on the top of her laptop.
"Yeah" replied Sebastian, with a nod and wrapped his arms around Mikki pulling her in close to that of him, and kissed her. "Hi"
"Hi" said Mikki, with a laugh and returning the kiss. "Now give me food, I'm hungry"
"Okay, fine" replied Sebastian, with a laugh as well. "I'll give you your food"
"Good" said Mikki, with a smile and quickly kissed him as Sebastian unwrapped his arms from her and grabbed the bags of takeout that he'd gotten and took one of the boxes out looking to what was written on the side.
"Chicken Cashew for you" he said, handing the box to her and also a pair of chopsticks also.
"Thank you" replied Mikki, with a smile as Sebastian also took out his own of Beef Mongolian from the bag.
"So what was all that with Kitty and about those books, that you hate; but for some reason now seem to be in possession of?" asked Sebastian, with a laugh as the two of them started to eat.
"You know that message I sent you and said I had something to tell you" said Mikki.
"Yeah, but you said it was too difficult to tell over message or even a call and that you would tell me when I got home" replied Sebastian.
"Uh huh" said Mikki, with a nod. "Well Tom called me into his office today, and I thought for sure I was maybe in trouble of something"
"You in trouble for what?" asked Sebastian, with a laugh. "Unless it was drinking too much coffee, I don't see that even happening"
"Yes, you're funny" replied Mikki, with a laugh also as Sebastian nodded. "But what it actually was, is that they are doing some new things on the morning show and they want to add like a book review thing; and have asked me to be that person who does said reviews"
"Babe, that's awesome" said Sebastian, looking to her with a smile. "So you actually get to be on television, for reals"
"I do, yeah" replied Mikki, with a nod. "And the first lot of books, that they want me to review even though they have been out now for a while, is the Fifty Shades series"
"You're going to crucify it aren't you" said Sebastian, with a laugh.
"Definitely" said Mikki, with a laugh also; as she took some of the Mongolian Beef from Sebastian's container to eat. "And Tom knows that I will to, and he's happy for me to do so"
"Well it will definitely get them talked about that's for sure" replied Sebastian, as he in turn took some of Mikki's Chicken Cashew.
"It will" said Mikki, with a nod. "And they said they will even promote my YouTube channel too, which I haven't done anything on in like months. I think the last one was maybe City of Fallen Angels, that I did a review for"
"So after you've read the ones that you really don't want to read" said Sebastian, with a smile to her. "Then you might be updating your own channel again"
"Yep, although I don't think I need to be reading any more in them to know they are complete trash and don't deserve all the praise they have gotten" replied Mikki, as she grabbed an egg roll from the container that was still on the coffee table.
"And you're certainly sure you don't want us to get ideas from these books?" asked Sebastian, with a small laugh and Mikki glared at him.
"No" she replied shaking her head. "And I should hope that you don't want to either, because it's not at all romantic anything at all in regards to those sort of things; getting women to sign a contract, blindfolding them and do all sort of things that I think border of abuse. That's something I don't even want to think you'd be even capable of doing to me or wanting to do either"
"Sweetie, I'm kidding" said Sebastian, quickly leaning in towards her and kissing her. "You know I would never want to hurt you and I don't think any of those things are good for a trusting committed relationship either"
"I know" replied Mikki, with a nod. "I just do worry that some of the lovers of these books, will as Kitty called me; see me as a prude"
"I can assure you" said Sebastian, with a smile to her. "That you're definitely not that at all; you're just not the type of girl who wants that sort of submissive controlled woman to a man kind of relationship. And if they think you're a prude, then they think that; but those who know you and also love you, know that you're definitely not that at all"
"Always know what to say to make me feel better" replied Mikki, with a small laugh and Sebastian quickly kissed her.
"Well three and a half years together, babe" replied Sebastian, as he put down his now empty container and grabbed an egg roll. "I'd like to think we know one another pretty well now"
"Hmm, we do yeah" said Mikki with a nod as she too placed her empty container to the coffee table and moved closer towards Sebastian, and wrapped her arms around him. "I definitely feel really safe with you and know that you're not that type of person that the guy in those books is"
"Never, babe" replied Sebastian, placing a kiss to the top of her head as she leaned against him; and the two of them continued to talk about what Mikki's sort of new job at the station would entail and what maybe that future might therefore hold for her.
End Note: Mikki's hatred of the 50 Shades series, I already established in "Everywhere"; where Kitty once again did call her a little prudish about her views on them. Although personally, that is a lot of my hate of them as well; as they in my opinion are just poorly written trash based on what was a little fanfiction that the author did on Twilight. I have skimmed through the books, and whilst most novels once I start reading I can't put down because I need to know what is happening. These ones I think would make excellent fire starters!
Anyway, again I know I don't share the same views as some people on this, and I don't mind if I get flack for hating them.
The next chapter should hopefully be done soon, and that will see more of Sebastian back into it; I just needed as have already said establish Mikki's back story for how she got on television in SC.
Thanks for reading as always!
Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxoxoxo