A/N- Thank you so much for the reviews! I am very appreciative. I am going
to try to update all my stories this weekend. Next week will be good also
because we have a week off of school and I am not going anyway for it.
Well, me dad may be taking to computer away, but I will try and do my best.
Disclaimer: I do not own Lizzie McGuire or any of the other characters associated with the show.
Chapter Three
"Lizzie?" Gordo asked as he looked at her like he couldn't believe her.
"Gordo? Hi!" Lizzie said as she smiled fakely. "I had no idea you would be here," she lied.
"Neither did I. I mean, I had no idea you worked here," Gordo said. That was then the room once again, became silent.
Finally, Janet reappeared to join Lizzie and Gordo in the room. Janet noticed they were silent. "Here is a pen, Mr. Gordon," she said. He took the pen.
"Thank you," Gordo said. The room was once again silent.
Janet could hardly stand the silence. "So, Mr. Gordon, I assume you know Elizabeth."
Lizzie glared at Janet who didn't seem to notice. Lizzie told her the story this morning and did not want to discuss this now. Gordo, on the other hand, didn't seem to notice the glare either.
"Um," he started as he looked at Lizzie who was staring at the ground. "Yeah, we used to know each other back in school. Time has passed though, and I haven't seen her for four years," Gordo said.
Janet took a seat. They didn't have to be at their meeting for another couple of minutes. "Really? Why did you stop?" Janet asked. Lizzie looked at her like she was crazy, but Janet looked like she had the situation under control.
"Well, I moved away and we lost touch," Gordo said. Lizzie was shocked that he didn't say anything about the cheating.
"Oh," Janet started, "Wh-. . ."
Janet was cut off by a knock on the door. Gordo sighed of relief and so did Lizzie. Lizzie got up to answer the door. On the other side were a few coworkers as well as Gordo's boss, Mr. Gilman. Lizzie let them in as someone said the meeting would start in five minutes. Everyone introduced himself or herself. "David, what do you think?" Mr. Gilman asked.
"Well, sir. It looks fun. It should be fun to work with these people," Gordo said as Mr. Gilman smiled. Mr. Gilman talked a lot for the new couple of minutes about Gordo and his accomplishments and how excited he was to do this. Eventually it was time for the meeting.
Once in the meeting, Killian talked a bit about the Glacier and the ideas they had and then asked Gordo to give his opinion. Lizzie kept quiet in the corner wishing they all would disappear.
"Well, I reviewed the notebook I was given, and I have to say I am very impressed with the past ad campaigns for the Glacier," Gordo said. He was trying to keep this as professional as possible and specifically tried to ignore Lizzie.
"Well, that was mostly done by our great marketing agent and creative genius, Elizabeth McGuire. She came up with the slogan and ideas for the ads on paper," an older man beamed. He seemed to be Lizzie's boss.
"Really? That is nice. What are the ideas for this shoe, does any one have any ideas?" Gordo asked.
"You know, to be honest with you, we have had a scattered few, but not that you mention it, Elizabeth did mention an idea the other day that I would have otherwise passed, but now maybe you should retell your idea," the older man said as he looked at Elizabeth.
Elizabeth looked up from her paper. "Um, I don't know if you really want to hear it. It isn't that good."
"Nonsense! Tell it. David over here is the filming genius, we are the creative geniuses. Say your idea," the older man encouraged.
"Um, well," Lizzie started. She was determined to get this over by that point. "For the Frontier Glaciers, I thought we could have a picture of a boat," she said thinking quickly.
"No, Elizabeth, I believe it involved a wagon. You have to stop drinking so much coffee in the morning. As a matter of fact, Elizabeth, you are in charge of this project. You and David can work together and create something marvelous," the older man said.
"Do you really think that is a good idea?" Lizzie said.
"Of course! You are so creative and you two are young and spunky. You should be thrilled! In fact, why don't we start today? Lizzie, you have been waiting for an opportunity like this. You are the head of this marketing project and whatever you say goes . . .with my consent, of course. What do you say?" the older man asked.
Lizzie was speechless, which the man took as a yes. "Good! David, this is Elizabeth McGuire. For the next few months, you two will be working on this project together. Now that all this is settled, let's have lunch. Elizabeth, you and David can work out a schedule."
Soon, everyone was out of the room, except Gordo and Lizzie. Both were overwhelmed by the recent events.
Breaking the silence, Gordo said, "Well, your boss seems to really like you."
"Yeah. Mr. Ivey is a nice man. Listen, if you don't want to work on this together, I would understand," Lizzie started.
"No, no, this is a challenge. We used to be best friends who have a past, and it is nonsense that we can't make this strictly professional now that we are partners," Gordo said.
"Strictly professional," Lizzie echoed.
"Yep. So, what should our schedule be like?"
"Well, Mr. Ivey has made this my only project at the moment, so I guess my hours are very flexible," Lizzie said, finally taking in this reality.
"This is my only project as well. I supposed we should meet and work together everyday," Gordo said.
"Okay. Do you mind if we work at your office? My office if just kind of hectic," Lizzie said. Strictly professional it would be it seemed. Gordo was handling this situation extremely well.
"That is fine. Let's start tomorrow. Here is my address. Come when you are ready," Gordo said as he started to get up. He handed Lizzie his business card. Lizzie started to stand as well. "You hungry?" he suddenly asked.
"Me? Yeah, a little," Lizzie responded.
"You want to get something to eat?" Gordo said.
Lizzie smiled. "Sure. My day at the office is through anyway."
Lizzie and Gordo got their stuff and headed outside. "No offence, but you have a very interesting office," Gordo said.
"No arguments there. We are incredibly unorganized and say one thing and do another. That meeting actually went to way most meetings go. . .Ivey finds people to handle things for him," Lizzie explained.
"You want to take my car or yours?" Gordo asked.
"Actually, I take the bus, so I guess we will take yours," Lizzie said.
"Okay." Lizzie followed Gordo as they walked to his car. They got in decided to go to a pizza place. They ordered their food.
"So, Elizabeth," Gordo said.
"God, please, call me Lizzie." Lizzie said.
"Okay, fine. So, Lizzie, how are you?" Gordo asked.
She knew this strictly business thing would not work out. It was only a matter of time before someone got curious of the other.
"I am fine. Very busy, but well. How are you?"
"Well. I am also pretty busy with documentaries and everything. How is Miranda?"
"Good. She and I are still really good friends. She really seems happy."
"That is good. Are you happy?" Gordo asked.
"Yeah, I can honestly say I am happy. You know, it took a while, but I think I am close to happiness," Lizzie said.
"That is good. Are you still with Ethan?"
Lizzie nodded her head. "We are engaged."
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Chapter Three
"Lizzie?" Gordo asked as he looked at her like he couldn't believe her.
"Gordo? Hi!" Lizzie said as she smiled fakely. "I had no idea you would be here," she lied.
"Neither did I. I mean, I had no idea you worked here," Gordo said. That was then the room once again, became silent.
Finally, Janet reappeared to join Lizzie and Gordo in the room. Janet noticed they were silent. "Here is a pen, Mr. Gordon," she said. He took the pen.
"Thank you," Gordo said. The room was once again silent.
Janet could hardly stand the silence. "So, Mr. Gordon, I assume you know Elizabeth."
Lizzie glared at Janet who didn't seem to notice. Lizzie told her the story this morning and did not want to discuss this now. Gordo, on the other hand, didn't seem to notice the glare either.
"Um," he started as he looked at Lizzie who was staring at the ground. "Yeah, we used to know each other back in school. Time has passed though, and I haven't seen her for four years," Gordo said.
Janet took a seat. They didn't have to be at their meeting for another couple of minutes. "Really? Why did you stop?" Janet asked. Lizzie looked at her like she was crazy, but Janet looked like she had the situation under control.
"Well, I moved away and we lost touch," Gordo said. Lizzie was shocked that he didn't say anything about the cheating.
"Oh," Janet started, "Wh-. . ."
Janet was cut off by a knock on the door. Gordo sighed of relief and so did Lizzie. Lizzie got up to answer the door. On the other side were a few coworkers as well as Gordo's boss, Mr. Gilman. Lizzie let them in as someone said the meeting would start in five minutes. Everyone introduced himself or herself. "David, what do you think?" Mr. Gilman asked.
"Well, sir. It looks fun. It should be fun to work with these people," Gordo said as Mr. Gilman smiled. Mr. Gilman talked a lot for the new couple of minutes about Gordo and his accomplishments and how excited he was to do this. Eventually it was time for the meeting.
Once in the meeting, Killian talked a bit about the Glacier and the ideas they had and then asked Gordo to give his opinion. Lizzie kept quiet in the corner wishing they all would disappear.
"Well, I reviewed the notebook I was given, and I have to say I am very impressed with the past ad campaigns for the Glacier," Gordo said. He was trying to keep this as professional as possible and specifically tried to ignore Lizzie.
"Well, that was mostly done by our great marketing agent and creative genius, Elizabeth McGuire. She came up with the slogan and ideas for the ads on paper," an older man beamed. He seemed to be Lizzie's boss.
"Really? That is nice. What are the ideas for this shoe, does any one have any ideas?" Gordo asked.
"You know, to be honest with you, we have had a scattered few, but not that you mention it, Elizabeth did mention an idea the other day that I would have otherwise passed, but now maybe you should retell your idea," the older man said as he looked at Elizabeth.
Elizabeth looked up from her paper. "Um, I don't know if you really want to hear it. It isn't that good."
"Nonsense! Tell it. David over here is the filming genius, we are the creative geniuses. Say your idea," the older man encouraged.
"Um, well," Lizzie started. She was determined to get this over by that point. "For the Frontier Glaciers, I thought we could have a picture of a boat," she said thinking quickly.
"No, Elizabeth, I believe it involved a wagon. You have to stop drinking so much coffee in the morning. As a matter of fact, Elizabeth, you are in charge of this project. You and David can work together and create something marvelous," the older man said.
"Do you really think that is a good idea?" Lizzie said.
"Of course! You are so creative and you two are young and spunky. You should be thrilled! In fact, why don't we start today? Lizzie, you have been waiting for an opportunity like this. You are the head of this marketing project and whatever you say goes . . .with my consent, of course. What do you say?" the older man asked.
Lizzie was speechless, which the man took as a yes. "Good! David, this is Elizabeth McGuire. For the next few months, you two will be working on this project together. Now that all this is settled, let's have lunch. Elizabeth, you and David can work out a schedule."
Soon, everyone was out of the room, except Gordo and Lizzie. Both were overwhelmed by the recent events.
Breaking the silence, Gordo said, "Well, your boss seems to really like you."
"Yeah. Mr. Ivey is a nice man. Listen, if you don't want to work on this together, I would understand," Lizzie started.
"No, no, this is a challenge. We used to be best friends who have a past, and it is nonsense that we can't make this strictly professional now that we are partners," Gordo said.
"Strictly professional," Lizzie echoed.
"Yep. So, what should our schedule be like?"
"Well, Mr. Ivey has made this my only project at the moment, so I guess my hours are very flexible," Lizzie said, finally taking in this reality.
"This is my only project as well. I supposed we should meet and work together everyday," Gordo said.
"Okay. Do you mind if we work at your office? My office if just kind of hectic," Lizzie said. Strictly professional it would be it seemed. Gordo was handling this situation extremely well.
"That is fine. Let's start tomorrow. Here is my address. Come when you are ready," Gordo said as he started to get up. He handed Lizzie his business card. Lizzie started to stand as well. "You hungry?" he suddenly asked.
"Me? Yeah, a little," Lizzie responded.
"You want to get something to eat?" Gordo said.
Lizzie smiled. "Sure. My day at the office is through anyway."
Lizzie and Gordo got their stuff and headed outside. "No offence, but you have a very interesting office," Gordo said.
"No arguments there. We are incredibly unorganized and say one thing and do another. That meeting actually went to way most meetings go. . .Ivey finds people to handle things for him," Lizzie explained.
"You want to take my car or yours?" Gordo asked.
"Actually, I take the bus, so I guess we will take yours," Lizzie said.
"Okay." Lizzie followed Gordo as they walked to his car. They got in decided to go to a pizza place. They ordered their food.
"So, Elizabeth," Gordo said.
"God, please, call me Lizzie." Lizzie said.
"Okay, fine. So, Lizzie, how are you?" Gordo asked.
She knew this strictly business thing would not work out. It was only a matter of time before someone got curious of the other.
"I am fine. Very busy, but well. How are you?"
"Well. I am also pretty busy with documentaries and everything. How is Miranda?"
"Good. She and I are still really good friends. She really seems happy."
"That is good. Are you happy?" Gordo asked.
"Yeah, I can honestly say I am happy. You know, it took a while, but I think I am close to happiness," Lizzie said.
"That is good. Are you still with Ethan?"
Lizzie nodded her head. "We are engaged."
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