Chapter 1

It was a normal day for the Runway crew. Emily was her usual snappy self, Nigel was busy with the layouts, Miranda was busy firing people and Andy was trying to calm everyone by accomplishing coffee runs and rushing to get anything else she was asked to retrieve, as quickly as possible.

When Andy put down a coffee in front of Miranda and saw how stressed she was, she was surprised when she received a nod and a small smirk. From Miranda. The ice queen, who had spent the day firing people. She actually smiled at her.

They'd come a long way in the past few months. She was now Miranda's first assistant since Emily's leg was still broken and she could only work from her desk. Paris was done and dusted and Andy was glad she'd returned and Miranda hadn't fired her on that final day. And since then, they had grown a little closer.

They both felt the change, the electricity between them, but neither would act on it. They were too afraid of the consequences if they gave into it. But they would let each other know through intense looks and small smiles.

Andy stood staring at her boss as she sipped her hot coffee. She thought that the coffee was not hot at all in comparison to Miranda drinking it. Andy snapped out of her daydream as Miranda started to give her orders.

"Get me, Patrick, then call the girl's school and confirm the parent-teacher conference in three days and then go to Mr Ravitz's office and give them the budget for February." Andy was aware of how Miranda looked at her while writing her notes, her eyes devouring her curves intently. She glanced up and watched as Miranda slid her pen over her lips and leaned back. When their eyes finally met and held there was the fire again. Oh yes, it was clear they both felt it. "That's all," Miranda whispered hoarsely.

Andy nearly came on the spot but left before she blushed any more. She started her tasks. "I have Patrick," she shouted towards Miranda and listened for her taking the call before disconnecting. She made the other call to the girl's school and her mind drifted off. Flashing to images of Miranda drinking, no, almost devouring the hot coffee. She did it in the most erotic way Andy thought. Shortly after that, she made her way to Irv's office with the new budget.

She had hated the little man ever since the Paris incident. But of course, Miranda saved the day although she had hurt Nigel saving everyone's job and her own. Jacqueline could never have led Runway with such power and grace. Nigel had forgiven Miranda pretty quickly. He knew why she'd needed to do it and the fact that he got a raise after Paris made him forgive that little bit faster.

Andy reached Irv's outer office, wanting to give Nancy, his assistant, the budget so she wouldn't have to deal with him, but the desk was empty."She must be running an errand for him,"Andy thought.

She was disgusted by the fact she would now have to deal with the man. She heard him on the phone and decided to wait until he ended his call but she couldn't help but overhear some of it.

"...yes, with that plan, we'll be able to get her down from her Runway throne and she won't be able to find a single job in the United States. She'll have no choice but to go back to Great Britain and mock them." The voice quietened for a moment. "Christian, I assure you, Miranda Priestly will go down. Even if it's the last thing I do for Elias Clark."

Andy stood there in shock, her mouth hung open in disbelief. She started walking out of his office just as Nancy came in. "Oh, there you are." She breathed in relief. "Here's the budget for Mr Ravitz from Miranda. I've gotta run again. You know busy and all." Andy chuckled nervously and left as fast as she could, casting a fleeting smile at the other woman.

Nancy simply smiled believing she understood the reason for the brunette's hasty retreat. Miranda was clearly being a handful again, and she was grateful she didn't have her as a boss. But little did she know.

When Andy entered the office, she saw Miranda was gone. "Em, where did she go? Home? She doesn't have anything scheduled. Where the hell is Miranda?" She asked leaning on her desk with both hands and taking a deep breath.

"Jesus Andy, you have got to calm down," Emily stated. "She's left for the day and you are supposed to deliver the book once it's ready. I'm leaving now you're back. Eat a cube of cheese or something, will you?" She snarled not understanding why Andy was being so unusually over the top. Emily clunked away slowly.

Andy decided not to wait for the book but head straight to Miranda's townhouse to explain everything. She grabbed her purse and called a cab. She tried to call Miranda but the call was sent to voicemail. Andy understood, from that, the editor must be with her girls. It was the one time she always declined their calls.

Andy texted Miranda quickly, knowing she wouldn't answer, but she had to try something at least. She hurried to get down and in the cab. She pressed the elevator call button a thousand times, or at least it felt like it.

"Good evening Ms Sachs. What's the rush?" Andy froze at the sight of Irv Ravitz.

Fuck. She had to stay calm.

"Good evening, Mr Ravitz. Well, you know, I'm always on duty for Miranda." Andy tried to force a smile on her face. "I have to pick something up for her." She lied, hoping he would just let her go.

"I have the budget already approved if you would like to get it?" Irv said, unusually friendly.

Andy nodded and followed him in his office."Okay,"Andy thought."At least I won't arrive at Miranda's empty-handed."

A small niggling worry entered her mind. The whole thing was weird. Irv never approved Miranda's. budget without trying to cut it down.

They entered Irv's office. "Please come in, I have to get it out of my safe." His safe was a big room attached to his office where he kept all his files and documents. Andy stalled and Irv noticed immediately.

"Please Ms Sachs, come in. I bet you've never seen a safe this big, have you?" Andy shook her head and stepped closer. From the corner of her eye, spotted Christian and turned towards him, her back to Irv. She was confused."Why the fuck is he here?"She thought.

Suddenly, she felt pain explode in her head and everything went black.

"Miranda girl won't ruin our plans now." Christian hissed at Irv, who was proudly smirking.

TBC