DISCLAIMER: I don't own any characters but Alex and Erik, all rights besides that goes to Janet.
A spout of silence settles in the room as we all take some time to sit down, I don't hesitate to take a seat in one of the comfortable looking leather chairs, I won't lie I am a little nervous. It's been awhile since I did a job interview and somehow this one seems slightly scarier.
Or I'm just overthinking it. The best I can do is try to not look as nervous as I feel because if Ranger picked up on the fact that I was nervous..well that would just be embarrassing.
I catch Ranger and Steph trading glances, ugh, this is supposed to be an interview not an eye banging session. After another few seconds of that I clear my throat, so hopefully they'll remember I'm in the room.
Stephanie blushes, breaking eye contact with Ranger to send me a quick whoops sorry look.
Whoops my ass, I look back at Ranger and sit a little straighter. Go time. "So Steph said you'd be willing to hire me?" I mentally scold myself, that damn sure wasn't professional.
Ranger watches Steph a few moments longer, in the way a lovesick puppy would before cutting his eyes to me. "Yes, if you're sure you want the job and have the ethic to stick with it."
Was that supposed to be an insult? Or an assumption. I cut my eyes back to Steph, what the hell has she told him about me?
"I assure you Mr, Manaso. I have the ethic to work, I actually prefer to work so you won't find me lacking in that area."
Now it's Rangers turn to cut his eyes to Steph. Yeah she's told me things about you to buddy.
Stephanie's eyes look between us, holding a glint of why the hell am I the one being pulled in opposite directions.
There is a slightly tense silence as all three of us take to our own thoughts.
"Fine, you can start tomorrow, carry your gun, it's mandatory and be here at six, the rest will be explained tomorrow." Ranger finally says, expressionless and his voice is flat, which doesn't leave me with much to go on but I'll take it.
"Thank you." I say, standing, ready to leave until my first day starts tomorrow. One glance at Stephanie though tells me it's gonna be a little bit. "Do you want me to give you two a moment?" I ask, resisting an eye roll.
The only downside to this job is Rangers now my boss so I can't pick at him about Steph..a whole lot.
"If you don't mind." Steph replies, not taking her eyes off Ranger.
Oh boy. Is what I think as I walk out. Into the control full of confused men.
This time I do roll my eyes as they all once again turn to stare at me like I'm some sort of enigma.
"Hey." I say, sending them all a slight wave.
A few wave back as others just stare at me.
"So you're bombers sister?" One of them asks after a moment.
I walk across the room and sit on the edge of an empty desk. "Yep! And why exactly is she called that?"
"Because she blows up cars left and right." The guy replies.
I laugh, why hadn't I thought of that one. "Oh she's not living that nickname down. What's you're name?"
He, like pretty much all the others is….huge.
"Oh I'm Ram, can I ask what exactly you and bomber are doing here? Seemed important…she's not in trouble again is she?"
Ram, such a fitting name.
"Not that I know of, I actually came for an interview. Ranger said I could start tomorrow."
Hushed silence from Ram and the others in the room, even the clicking of computer keys stopped.
"Really?" Another guy speaks up.
"Mhmm, I'm just waiting for Steph to get done with her makeout session so I can go about my day and get things in order." I grin to myself at the makeout quip, but I also realize that's probably exactly what is going on.
A few snorts and laughs go around the room at that. I guess they were all thinking it to.
Ram grins. "You're going to be fun to have around."
I place a hand over my chest. "Well thank you, I try."
Me and a couple of the other guys chat and exchange jokes before Steph emerges from Rangers office, looking a mix between pissed off and hurt.
Well shit, maybe it wasn't a makeout session.
"You okay?" I say, jumping off the desk edge.
"No, let's go." Is all she replies, stomping to the elevator.
I call a quick bye to the guys before rushing after her, waiting till the doors close to really look at her. She looks angrier than I've ever seen before, which is surprising because I piss her off a lot, but also reassure that I've never made her that mad.
"What did he do?" I ask softly.
She shakes her head vigorously and points to the camera in the elevator.
"Oh." I keep my mouth shut until we make it out and into the car, strapping my seatbelt over my chest I send her a questioning look. "Do you wanna talk about it?"
"No, I want to forget it happened." She says, less mad now and more upset. She slumps back in her seat, looking so sad that it breaks my heart.
"Do I need to go back up and kick his ass?" I ask, trying to cheer her up with humor. I hate when she's upset.
It works some, drawing a strangled laugh from her. "You can't go kick his ass, Alex. He's you're new boss."
"So?" I start pulling out of the Rangeman parking garage and turn onto the street.
She just shakes her head. "You're ridiculous."
"Maybe..but I know what will cheer you up."
"What?" She say's, still sounding sad. Well I'm going to fix that.
I make a quick turn to get on the right side of the road and throw her a grin. "One a doughnut and two an early dinner that involves tacos and margaritas. I'm buying."
She huffs. "You bought last time! It's my turn."
"Not a chance, little sis." Is all I reply.
We're due for a sisters night out, and tonight is perfect because it'll cheer her up and give me a nice night before I start work tommrow.
"Fineee." She whines, relenting.
"Good, now," I throw my phone at her. "Text Erik and we'll make it a party."
Tonight's gonna be great.
A\N: Heyy hope you liked this chapter! I tried to write it three different times before I settled on this version. Also for anyone wondering Alex will meet Lester soon, I'm just working my way into it. Oh and for anyone who picked up on it a lovely reader messaged me yesterday and informed me that the first two chapters Stephanie's name was misspelled which I apologize for, my auto correct was changing it for some reason but I think I fixed it in this chapter. Anyways, I hope everyone has a wonderful day\night! ~Abi