Today was Friday morning and Sulley was heading over to Monsters Inc. He figured as much about yesterday's interview. It was a complete success, until Mike had to eavesdrop on the interview. Sulley was a bit furious about what happened but he knew he wouldn't stay mad to his best buddy forever. Sulley went right through the reception area and heard someone calling his name. It was Mike and he was with Celia. Sulley gave a hello to his trusted friends. "Congratulations James, on what you did yesterday", said Celia. "What do you mean by that Celia", asked Sulley. "I told Celia about Megan's interview and saw how dazed you were with her. I'd tell you Cel, he is in love with her. I guarantee it", said Mike. Sulley gave the same cold look to his friend from yesterday. "Mike, did you just had to spread the rumor?"
"No buddy, just Celia. We're proud that you got to know Megan well."
"Yeah, but it would have been better if you haven't eavesdropped on us."
"Eavesdrop? What is he talking about, Googley Bear", asked Celia with a suspicious look.
"Oh um, eavesdropped? I don't know what he's talkin about Schmoopsie poo."
"Michael, shame on you for hearing other people's conversations! Don't you know it's rude to know another person's secret and you pass on a misleading rumor. Now that's what I call foolishness", said Celia. Sulley smiled for what Celia is doing. At least she knows now how he is not in love with Megan. Mike sighed and decided to spill the beans. "Okay, okay, I may have caught my ears into the interview, but hey, at least she got hired." "Dearie let Sulley decided to pick what he wants. Just because he got to know Megan, that doesn't mean they'll fall in love instantly. I bet she's still shy and we should give her time to get to know the monsters well." "Thank you Celia", said Sulley.
Sulley headed right into the meeting room and saw Megan, getting organized as possible. She had a portfolio suitcase that was black leather. She had many charts and graphs based on human laughter and monthly rates of how the company is doing. So far she filed in many financial records at her office. She also kept her pens and pencils organized on the side of the suitcase. Sulley was impressed how she was well organized. "Wow Megan. How long did you make those charts and graphs based on human laughter", asked Sulley. "Research of course. To be honest, I'm a bit of a research freak and I get the information from reliable sources." She pointed out some books about human screams, human psychology, and other information based on energy. "Plus, did you know it takes about 10 minutes for me to design graphs, pie charts, and other types of charts? I love doing research and chart making since my youthful days in MU."
"You don't say", said Sulley with an impressed face.
"I don't know why, but research and chart making is a hobby of mine. Once I get bored, I could always keep the boring away by doing my hobby."
Sulley couldn't imagine one monster doing all this research and fancy making. He believes that Megan is a perfectionist, based on her neatness and good knowledge. Over the weeks, Megan has done very well in the job. She basically did what the CEO said and she was the busiest monster at all times. Whenever Sulley asked her to review the monthly's scream rate, she seems to get her hands full. She instantly gets the files from the file cabinet and hands it in to Sulley. Sulley was amazed how she was best at but to be honest, he thinks he should get to know his assistant well, after the job interview.
The summertime has finally arrived and Megan kept working at Monsters Inc. for at least a month. Sulley was determined to chat with her but he doesn't have the courage to. Mike was there, watching Sulley being love struck by his secretary. "Hey buddy, you okay", he asked. Sulley jumped and turned to his best friend, Mike. "Mike, don't tell me you're going to start you're teasing on me and Megan again", asked Sulley. "Oh no, I just realized that maybe you should decide to go out with her. If you think Megan isn't you're type, that's perfectly fine. I won't tease about you and her anymore." "Thanks Mike", said Sulley. "But, there is, one question that I have to ask you", he said softly. Sulley grabbed Mike's arm in a hurry and went into the secret room where they always visit Boo. "Mike", said Sulley with a worried face. "Buddy, please tell me. How do you get to know a monster very well? I mean, a woman. For the past month, I tried to talk with Megan but I'm scared. I don't think I can handle the pressure anymore."
"So you are in love with her", asked Mike.
"Well no. I just thought, since she's my new secretary, I ought to know her best. I mean, I know she's a perfectionist and a very well rounded student at college. I just want to know what she likes. Perhaps I do, have an interest in her. I'm dying to not know Mike. I have to talk to her", begged Sulley. "If I do something dumb or say something dumb, she'll never want to be my friend. I don't want to be the same jerk like the first time, and the second time. I really need to act mature so she could like me as a friend."
"Chill Sul, chill. First of all, if you really want to know Megan well, try to hide the nervous and the sweat. You're starting to become a nervous wreck and how will she want to know you if you can't stop being anxious. Plus, make direct eye contact. Remember that interview you did with her? Do the same thing as last time but don't stare at her all the time. She might think you're a stalker and nobody likes stalking. The next thing you'll know, ask her anything you want to understand about Megan. Ask her what's her favorite book, music, genre, or place she likes to eat at during break time. Ask her anything you like to understand. It's all about getting to know you best. And besides, you won't be the same jerk from last time or the second time. You're already mature at least. Be yourself. Get to know her best and she'll be dying to know about you."
Sulley nodded. "Mike, I don't know how to repay you. Do you think, you can watch me how I do? Just give me gestures on what should I do, but don't make it obvious", he asked. "Well, I guess I could support you big guy. Just remember what I said okay. Don't be a nervous wreck, make good eye contact, and ask her anything you want to know her about", said Mike. "Thank you, Michael", said Sulley with a pleased face. The both monsters were at the entrance of Megan's office. Sulley was a bit tense, but he knows he'll do an exceptional job. "Alright big guy", said Mike. "Show her what you got. Be the monster. Be the best", cheered Mike. Sulley smiled at his best friend, accepting his support. He stared at the door for 3 seconds and then gave a knock. "Come in", said Megan calmly. Sulley came in her office and saw Megan in a black business women's suit. He notices her desk was as organize as her file cabinet and portfolio. She had a laptop that is black as well and has the M with the eyeball on top of it. She has a flowerpot near a picture of a girl that looks like her but she has blonde hair. Two monster grownups were with the little girl. The man must be her father. He had a big beard with sharp eyes. He was bald of course and wore overalls. He also had sharp teeth that are meant for scaring. The women must be her mother as well. She was much like Megan. Same hair, same eyes, but different color. She has more blue color than the rest of the family. It's possible she got the paleness from her father and the little girl was pale as well. The little girl wore braids and a grey skirt, with a grey top. She smiled weakly in the picture so Sulley assumed it was her sister. "Hello sir", said Megan. "Good afternoon, Miss Stewart", said Sulley. "What a busy day, isn't it sir", said Megan cheerfully. "Yes but it can get exhausting at times. But really, the job never gets done", said Sulley eagerly. "So Mr. Sullivan, were you going to ask me something?"
"Oh um, well. Megan, I was wondering. I", said Sulley nervously. Mike was giving a gesture at Sulley, remember his words. Breathed in and out, letting the worry out of his mind. "Megan, since we still have time, do you think, we could talk for a little bit?"
"Of course sir. Maybe it's time we should get to know each other more."
Sulley smiled as if Megan expected him to ask him that. "So Megan, do you have any family members or relatives?"
"Well, I have my mother and father. You may have heard my father's name, Perry Stewart, right?" Sulley nodded, knowing her father was a Sullivan fan. "Then there's my mother, Gwen Stewart. I love her so much, but she does get on nerves. She's a worry wart and thinks I can't handle myself in the city. I know she really cares about me but she should believe I can be independent for now on. Lastly, is my sister, Prim. She is my whole world. She's 12 and sometimes I act as a mother to her. We always played together since she was 4 and our father would sing us songs about the country life. I know this will sound strange Mr. Sullivan but I'm a country girl at heart. I lived at the country since I was little. My father used to be a scarer as well but he retired now and works as a farmer for a living. My mother sells crops for a living as well. My sister Prim wants to become a nurse once she's older so she can be the 1st monster in the family to create cures. I for myself want to support the family as well. I used to help out my father with the farming but since he is so old, he needed a farmer's helper to do part of the work for him, before I left to MU."
Sulley never knew a monster that could live out in the country life. "Which part of the country do you live in", he asked. "Oh, it's not too far. It's just a one and a half hour drive to Maplewood. Maplewood is a small town where I was born there. Sometimes I imagine myself feeling the country air blowing me away to see a new life. I'm not used to living in the city but it's the only way I have to be independent. I wished I was back at my real home. I can get a little homesick at times but I came to Monstropolis to get a job and not only support myself but support my parents as well. Hopefully I will get used to the city life, Mr. Sullivan", said Megan. "Do you have any siblings, Mr. Sullivan", asked Megan. "Sadly, no. I'm the only child in my family and my father raised me to become a great scarer."
"Are you married?"
"No I'm afraid not. You know my friend, Mike right? Well, he used to be my roommate but since he is married with his wife, Celia Mae, he no longer lives with me. Plus, he's a father too. I live all by myself now and yeah, sometimes it gets lonely."
They were both quiet for a second, knowing their pasts. "Um, Miss Stewart, are you married", asked Sulley with a red face. "Nope, afraid not. Well I was about to get married, but my boyfriend died from a car accident once. He was a country man too. He used to sang me country songs, gave me citrus fruits every Sunday, and we go on romantic walks near the lake. However, a truck crashed near him as he was driving home and yes, he is dead now. He…. he was my love. I loved him so much. He also supported the Stewart family and then, he's dead now. He's dead. My only passion in the world", said Megan bursting into tears. Sulley was astonished how this happened and felt like an idiot, asking her that question. "Oh no, I'm so sorry Miss Stewart. I feel sorry for your boyfriend and I'm also sorry for asking that silly question", said Sulley regretfully. "No, no. It's fine sir. It's my fault that I reminded myself this tragedy." Sulley felt like regretting this but he couldn't let his assistant cry. He got out a tissue from his pocket and gave it to her. "Here. You need it more than I do", said Sulley. "Thank you, sir", said Megan with a soft smile. They both looked at each other, blushing. "Did you ever tried to get married sir", asked Megan. "Well not exactly. I did have a girlfriend once, but she cheated on me. Ever since I caught her red handed, I told her we were through. She got so furious at me, she slapped me, twice", Sulley grunted. "Oh dear. I'm so sorry sir. I think she was the idiot, not you. Couples should never cheat just because they instantly fall in love", said Megan. Sulley smiled softly at Megan. They decided to change the subject and talk about other things in life. Both of them share a passion on books but Megan reads more than Sulley. They talked about their favorite type of music. As we all know, Megan loves country, but Sulley likes pop music. Sulley talked about his MU days and how he was expelled that time, even though he was embarrassed. "At least you have a life sir. Everyone makes mistakes and besides, the dean said to keep 'surprising' and wished you good luck." And it was true. Hardscrabble was supportive to Sulley and Mike. "Well Miss Stewart, it was nice to get to know you best", said Sulley. "I'm glad we had the chance to chat Mr. Sullivan.", said Megan. "I applaud your gratitude, and there's no need of calling me these Misters. Call me James or Sulley instead."
"Very well, James", smiled Megan. "I hope we'll have the next time to talk again. Well, goodbye boss."
"Goodbye Megan", said Sulley. Sulley got out of the room and noticed his best friend was gone. He wondered why but he figured as much that he found his courage.
Sorry it took me some time. It would of took me sometime to finish it yesterday but me and my family are going to Arkansas for a day. Anyways, at least there's more character in Megan, so hoped you enjoyed chapter 4. Plus, Megan's sister is a small parody of Primrose Everdeen, from the Hunger Games. I loved the series.