To be someone
Chapter 1
Glancing at her watch for the tenth time, Relena waited patiently for an available taxi cab on the curb outside her apartment. Today was her first day at work and she knew first impressions really did matter. Her outfit today should be acceptable as she wore a full black pencil skirt dress and black high heels. She couldn't believe it herself that she was chosen out of many applicants to be given the job as an executive secretary of a prestigious company. Finally a taxi cab came into view and she flagged it down with a wave of her hand.
Thirty minutes later the cab came to a stop in front of a massive white building with tall glass windows. She smiled and stared at it for a few seconds, this place will be her work for many years to come. After paying the driver she exited the cab and stood in front of the steps. Taking a deep breath she took the first step and made her way inside the building. The sound of her heels clattering on the tiles brought the attention of the woman behind the information desk. "Good morning Miss. How may I assist you this morning?" She asked Relena. "Oh! Hi! Good Morning to you as well ma'am. Would you please direct me to the vice chairman's floor?" Relena replied with a smile on her face.
The woman behind the desk gave a surprise look at Relena's inquiry. "Uh, yes. He's at the top floor, take a two lefts and his office will be on your right." She replied. "Thank you very much Ma'am, I appreciate your help." Relena replied as she made her way towards the elevators. "Oh dear, what a lovely lady. Hope she lasts longer than the rest. The vice chairman indeed needs help." The woman said to herself as she watched Relena wait patiently for an elevator.
Once inside the elevator Relena suddenly became nervous as she made her way up the last floor. As the elevator doors opened she stepped out and her eyes marveled at the executive designs of the floor. She took the last left where a glass desk was placed across a double door on her right. She knocked three times lightly on the double doors waiting to be welcomed in. She read the golden plaque on the right wall, she was definitely in the right place.
Contemplating on whether or not to enter, Relena knocked again hoping whomever was on the other side would answer.
Looking at her watch one more time she knew she would be considered late in the next ten minutes. Pulling the right door open, Relena stepped inside the vast office. All the lights were on and she made her way towards the large desk to the left of the office. She didn't realize that there was a man with his arms crossed and his head down on the desk.
"Uhm… Excuse me sir?" Relena said quietly as she stood in front of him. But no reply came from the sleeping form before her. She dropped her bag on the floor and went around the desk to stand next to him. With one hand she softly tapped his shoulder and immediately panicked when he grabbed her wrist as he was waken from his slumber. Relena gave a loud gasp as she was surprised by his quick reflexes. He stood with a very serious face and asked in a deep serious tone. "Who are you? What are you doing here?"
"I…I'm Relena Darlian, Sir your new executive secretary. I was to start this morning, I knocked but there was no answer. Please forgive me for my intrusion. I also didn't mean to wake you, sir." Relena said as she stared deeply in his eyes. He let go of her wrist and adjusted his suit. Relena gave a brief bow and went to stand in front of his desk after picking up her bag off the floor.
He was taken by here professional yet very respectful manner. Coming around to stand in front of Relena he extended his hand to her and said "I don't believe I introduced myself Miss Darlian. I'm Heero Yuy. I apologize if I startled and hurt you." Giving a brief nod she smiled at him and shook his hand."I look forward to working with you Mr.Yuy." She replied.
"I will be very frank with you. I am not easily dealt with and I don't give second chances. Mistakes are at a bare minimum here. Deadlines are never given an extension. I expect the best from staff and you will meet the rest shortly. Heero said calmly. "Well with a man in your position it's expected. I sure hope I'll be able to keep up with you Mr.Yuy. I certainly hope to be here for a long time. "Relena said.
Heero was surprised at how Relena kept her confidence upon their meeting. The past secretaries he had hired did not last for more than a week. She was quite interesting not to mention smart and beautiful. He nodded and escorted her out of his office to lead her to her new office desk.
"This will be your new workspace. As you can see it is right across my office doors. Again, your tasks as my secretary won't be easy. When I need you, you must always be prepared. Anytime of day. " Heero said as he showed Relena her desk. "I'll do my best Mr.Yuy." She replied and bowed one more time. "Good luck." Heero replied and went back inside his office.
Taking a deep breath Relena placed her belongings in a file cabinet next to her desk. Before she knew it phones began ringing and the monitor on the desk began pinging as emails covered the screen. Taking a deep breath Relena sat down on her chair and smiled. Today was going to be a great day.