I do not own anything from DWP, and I am not making any money from this. I have only used DWP characters for inspiration.
Andy has worked for Miranda for about five months and this begins before Andy ever went to Paris.
Thanks to my friend Rachel for encouraging me to write.
The next week was very busy at Runway. It was announced that Andy was transferring to the Writing Department. HR had to find an appropriate replacement for her immediately so she would be able to train her. Andy spent Monday and Tuesday interviewing all the candidates finally choosing one she felt would be able to keep up with Miranda. Emily was preparing herself for her transfer to the Art Department. Soon this announcement would be made and she would be the one trying to find and train her replacement. Miranda had the appointment set up for her talk with Nigel first thing Tuesday morning.
Miranda looked up over the top of her glasses. "Sit." She went back to looking at the drawings for the next issue. They were doing a follow up on the Stella McCarthy issue and they were have a hard time finding models that satisfied both Miranda and Stella. "I do not understand why the agency cannot give me what I want." There was silence, Miranda looked up once again. "Well?" "Maybe we should go out and just find our own random people. We could have the right body type and launch some new faces. Six should wear the showcase piece." "Very well, after our meeting you, Emily and Andréa are to go out and find me some decent models for the shoot on Friday." Miranda went back to viewing the drawings.
After a few minutes Nigel cleared his throat. Miranda looked up, removed her glasses and ran the ear piece over her bottom lip. "Oh, yes, sorry." Miranda put down her glasses and folded her hands on the desk. "I need to discuss some things with you." Nigel nodded. "Emily's tenure is up in six months. She has request to stay here at Runway. I want you to train her to take over the Art Department." Nigel just sat looking at Miranda. "Nigel breath." Nigel startled and let out the breath he did not realize he was holding. "I feel it will take her about two years to truly be able to run it like you. Do you agree?" Nigel nodded his head and ran his hand over his bald head.
"That would leave you without a position I know. After you have Emily properly trained you will starting learning how to handle the full responsibilities of Editor in Chief." Miranda waited for Nigel's reaction. Suddenly his head shot up and he stared at Miranda. Miranda smiled. "Yes, you heard right. With the knowledge you already have I would think you would be able to take full control in a year's time, maybe less."
Nigel could not talk, hell he could not think. Was Miranda sick? Him? Editor in Chief of Runway? No. He was sure he had heard wrong. Miranda would never give up her baby. She worked so hard in making it the premier fashion magazine in the US, hell in the world. She was going to entrust it to him? No. He rubbed his hand over his bald head once again.
"Nigel, my family is now complete. I have come to a crossroads, and I wish to take the road less traveled by myself now. I would be glad to help you on a part-time, as needed bases. Only if you request it. I want to spend more time with my children before they get too old and well, I plan on spending a lot of time with Andréa. If I stay in this position I will never see her between both of our busy schedules. I plan on traveling with her and being in bed with her every night." Nigel blushed. "Well, that's a first." Remarked Miranda. "Do not announce this to anyone until I tell you it is O.K."
After a few minutes Miranda went back to the drawings. She put her glasses back on. Nigel continued to sit. "That's all." And Miranda tossed her hands in the air. Nigel stood up turned and began walking out of the office. He turned and opened his mouth, but did not say a thing. He closed his mouth and continued to walk out of the office. Miranda grinned she had found a way to shut the man up.
Nigel walked past Emily's desk. "Nigel. Nigel!" Emily whispered so Miranda could not hear, but Nigel just kept walking. "Well, if that isn't rude." "What is rude Emily?" Emily jumped and turned. "Mir … Miranda." "Coffee." "Yes! Right away." Emily picked up her phone called a relief secretary to man the phones and took off.
That night while in bed Miranda was playing with Andréa's hair while she laid her head on Miranda's chest. They had just had a wild, rushed session of love-making. "I need to talk to you about some changes that are going to take place at Runway." "No need I have found the perfect person to take over my position. I am sure she will be a fast learner." "No sweetheart that is not what I am talking about." Andy raised her head and looked at Miranda frowning. Miranda gave Andréa one of her large sweet smiles. "I promise it is nothing bad. True fully it is quite exciting. Emily is going to start training to take over Nigel's position in the Art Department." Andy sat straight up. "It is O.K. Andréa. Nigel will be taking over as Editor in Chief as soon as Emily is properly trained." "Nigel will be leaving Runway? But why? Nigel loves Runway, just as much as you do." Miranda smiled. "Nigel will not be leaving Runway, and yes he does love the magazine as much as I do."
Andy just sat staring at Miranda. Miranda continued to run her fingers through Andréa's hair. "It seems Nigel had the same reaction to this news. Now I know what to do when I want to shut the two of you up, just leave my job." Miranda kissed Andréa on the forehead. "But … But why?" "Because I want to be able to spend more time with the girls and you." Andy jumped. "Miranda! Are you sick? What's wrong?" "Andréa calm down. No I am not sick." Miranda thought for a moment. "Sick in love maybe." She laughed looking up at Andréa. Andy frowned. "That's not funny. You do not have to leave Runway because of me." Andy gasped. "Irv is pushing you out because of me?" "Andréa! No. I would never let him do that. I now have a complete family and I want to spend time with them. I cannot explain it. It just feels right. If Nigel needs me I will still be available to help him out. Andréa with both of our schedules we would never see each other. I do not think I could handle that. This way I would be free to travel with you. Besides it will not come to a full effect for at least three years."
Andy shook her head. "Miranda do you really think you can do this?" Miranda smiled. "Yes."
