When The Light Falls - Book 3 - N. Y. (easy books to read .TXT) 📗

doing this before the trip.'' Lauren said.

 

 

This was a death sentence.

 

I didn't respond. I had no words.

 

Lauren had broken the barrier that I tried to bring up.

 

''After your 3 hours of work there, at the same starting time you come here every morning. You come back at FARELLE an hour before lunch time and work with Walt on FARELLE's assigned stories. And do the rest of your job as needed.'' she states.

 

 

''Why are you doing this to me? I brought so much goodness to this company.'' I managed to reply.

 

''Yes and you also let us down. But for now, 5 days before the trip to Brazil we'll call you back to work regularly here and get ready to prepare for the Annual Magazine Face Off. And don't forget to pick your +1, otherwise it'll be Walt with you on the trip.'' she says lastly.

 

 

I slowly walk out of the room with no answer.

 

Lauren had won the fight and I had to suck it up.

 

 

I stormed off back to my reception desk. I wasn't aware that Sara and Walt were talking over her old office desk when I approach them.

 

 

It was hard enough to swallow my pride and just let things flow.

 

But I didn't need them to conversing right now.

 

It's ruining my mood.

 

 

''Stop.'' I said at them.

 

Walt stops talking, as Sara leans back to see me.

 

 

''Why does this have to happen to me now, oh god why now?'' I said tried to whisper.

 

I rub my temples.

 

''Sorry?'' Walt replies.

 

''Think of what you're doing Sara, and setting an example to our new intern.'' I said to her.

 

 

I look at her with concern, trying to hide the fact she's working here.

 

 

''Sorry Ms. Elle.'' Walt silently said.

 

I rubbed the back of my neck trying to calm down.

 

''It's fine, just call me Elle.'' I replied.

 

 

I sighed with my closed my eyes, then opened them again.

 

''And Sara?'' I added.

 

 

Sara looked up startled at me suddenly.

 

She still was the same nervous girl, but this time with more classy looks.

 

 

''We'll be just fine. There's no need to talk with Walt about his internship. I don't want fights over who's better, here."

 

"Duley noted. I wasn't gonna start one. Just making conversation." she replied.

 

 

She makes her way from the desk and leaves.

 

I stop her in her tracks. Holding her arm.

 

I lean in to whisper in her ear.

 

"You may be back just to help us qualify for this trip, but i'm still Walt's boss. If I need you to assist him, you'll assist him.'' I said directly to her.

 

 

My voiced had changed over that previous sentence, there was something new about me. Bound to get people's attention.

 

 

Sara nods her head and walks away to Lauren who passes by. 

 

''I'm seeing improvement Elle, it's all good for now.'' she says.

 

 

Lauren smirks like her usual self and Sara follows behind her. 

 

 

As soon as she disappears, I sit back in my chair adjusting my computer.

 

I hadn't written a blog post in days. And besides, I needed to see how I was doing so far.

 

 

Once I had checked in on stats and numbers, I felt the extreme need to worry about the comments and views, from when my last blog was updated.

 

I could see the comments that people would post.

 

 

I've gotten a few comments that appreciate my work and some hate towards my desicion's in the past.

 

Just even looking at the computer screen with my bare eyes made me feel bad.

 

 

''Alright, Walt? I'll be back, I have to meet someone. In the meanwhile, set up everything you need for your desk.'' I finally said.

 

 

Walt nods his head and gives me a perky smile that wraps around his face.

 

He was cute, for a young intern.

 

 

He had on a college sweater from NYU and kaki pants.

 

I can tell he had no style yet. But it won't be long before he stumbles upon the big closet.

 

 

And just like before, i'm brought back to the glass doors.

 

I exit through it and come across the front desk outside.

 

 

''Elle, we have a newbie.'' said Carrie.

 

 

She's so nice and helpful.

 

We started having conversations before in the past and we casually greet each other sometimes now.

 

 

I turn my eyes to the newbie in front of me.

 

A young girl, standing with a resume in her hand stares at me.

 

 

The familiar look on her makes my stomach turn, she was someone I might have knew from my past.

 

 

Concern rose in my face.

 

I couldn't figure out who it was.

 

 

Was she from my past or someone i've dreamed of?

 

Her sudden apperance got stuck in my head.

 

I knew her.

 

 

And she knew me.

 

But from where?

 

 

Her big eyes stare back at mine, then itt all came back.

 

University.

 

Her inspiring talk with me and everything that happened before I left home in Rosewood.

 

 

I hesitated to say her name.

 

''Ni-....Nicki?''

 

 

''Elle?'' she said, with her eyes widened.

 

''Oh my god Elle, it's so good to see you again.'' Nicki replied.

 

 

''Yeah, I noticed.'' I said looking at her up and down.

 

 

Wow, she had changed so much.

 

 

''What are you doing here?'' I said with a smile on my face.

 

 

There was something about us that clicked and we've been in friends ever since, but we lost connection when I left Rosewood.

 

But seeing her face brought back joy to my heart.

 

 

''I'm just handing in my resume.'' she replied.

 

 

''Well, you shouldn't work here unless you meet me and I give you the tour. There's a lot of great oppertunities here at FARELLE.'' I replied.

 

Nicki turns back to me from looking around.

 

 

''I would really like a tour, everything here is beautiful. The buildings are amazing. I can really see myself working here.'' she replied.

 

''Well great, we'd love to have you here.'' I said.

 

 

I motion for her to follow me.

 

 

Giving the tour was one of the greatest things that I could do for FARELLE.

 

I was always given a chance from Lauren, but I turned it down.

 

 

But since Nicki was here, I felt more happy to do it.

 

She could meet Rikki and Marybella and everybody.

 

 

Nicki is gonna like it here.

 

 

''So here's the main area.'' I said opening the glass doors.

 

 Lauren was with Vanessa near the photoshoot area prepped up.

 

 

''Wow, this is like...amazing.'' Nicki said.

 

 

I was just as excided as she was, when I first worked here, it was awesome.

 

 

''So, do you like what you see?'' I asked.

 

''Yes.'' Nicki smiled, looking at the displays.

 

 

''Look, interns!'' she exclaimed.

 

''Elle!'' a certain voice behind us yelled.

 

 

It was Marcus.

 

I was surprised this time, I didn't groan at the mention of his name.

 

''Elle, I need help on getting the interns into the intern cafeteria for a big announcement. Can you help me?'' he said.

 

''Sure.'' I said.

 

 

''All right interns, please exit to the intern cafeteria. Big announcement, let's move!!'' I yelled.

 

 

All the interns flooded from around the areas, exiting through the glass doors.

 

Marcus mouths thank you on his way to leading the interns down 2 levels.

 

 

I turned back on my heel to Nicki.

 

 

''So, about that tour?'' I asked.

 

''Actually, can it be a breif tour? I actually have a meet up with someone in a few minutes. So maybe a 10 minute tour would fine?''

 

''Ok, I didn't plan on letting you see everything in one day. It would take time hours.'' I exclaimed.

 

 

 

Nicki's face lit up.

 

To see her back in my life after she convinced me to go back to Paris, was refreshing.

 

I really needed a famaliar face.

 

 

This couldn't have my made my day better.

 

My future wouldn't be what it is today without her.

 

 

After the brief tour, we stopped by the glass doors again.

 

 

''I hoped you liked it. Maybe working here would be your calling and we can talk.'' I said.

 

''Yeah, I hope I get the internship here. I really wanna get a job before my next rent it due.'' Nicki replied.

 

''You live here, in New York City?'' I asked happily.

 

 

''Yes, I moved here because of business I needed to take care of. Plus it gave me a chance to see New York and hopefully to find you after your trip in Paris, by the way how was Paris?'' Nicki exclaims.

 

''Great. Paris was amazing. Although there was a mistake in flight tickets, I actually ended up in London where I luckily, met the love of my life. Then things unraveled from there....so my life has been kind of a roller coaster. But things are good now.'' I replied.

 

 

Nicki smiles wide in excitement.

 

"I'm so glad you have someone. I was really hoping that you did someday." Nicki replied.

 

We never really talked about boys back in our dorms in university, but it was always gonna be brought up in the future when our paths collided again anyways.

 

 

''I hope things are okay around here," Nicki sudddenly said.

 

"Why?" I asked concerned.

 

"Cause i've been hearing rumors about the interns talking about you bringing shame to this company. How rude right?'' she replied.

 

I grinned softly.

 

 

''Yeah, everyone's been rude to me since my return to work. If only they knew what it was like to be me.'' I replied.

 

 

''Again, I feel sorry about the rumors. Now, I have to catch my meeting. So i'll see you next time. Maybe we can grab lunch?'' Nicki responds.

 

''Yes, i'll make sure I catch up with you on the streets some time before or after my trip to Brazil. I'm taking it with FARELLE this year.'' I replied, she entered the elevator.

 

 

''Yes, that'll be great. See ya.'' she replied.

 

She pushed the first floor button.

 

The elevator doors close as she smiled one last time before she's gone.

 

 

''Hopefully she won't be upset at me if she knew what I did.'' I quietly whispered.

 

Chapter Six: Westing Games

  

Nicki's P.O.V

 

 

I exited the building to feel the slightly warm summer air coming from outside.

 

It felt good. 

 

I'll probably have a job here at FARELLE, maybe if I get a chance.

 

 

But for now, it would be a good idea to tell Elle about my plan to find my dad.

 

 

And i'm gonna do it soon.

 

 

I walked across the street to central park. Where I can finally get peace.

 

When I walked enough steps over the grass, I saw him standing underneath a tree just close by.

 

 

He was here, and ready to answer my questions.

 

 

I slowly made my way over to him quickly.

 

 

''You got what I want?'' I asked.

 

''Yes, I have it. Your father isn't here anymore, his last dated address was in New York City. I'm sorry.'' he said.

 

 

I sighed, looking away from him.

 

So much for big New York, and my trip to see him again.

 

 

''Is there any type of contact. Name? Identity...is he alive?" I said.

 

The man sighed.

 

"Tell me.'' U replied softly.

 

''I can give you his intials, no name predicted yet. But here's a list for you to think over.'' he said.

 

 

He hands touched the paper with the name's initials on it.

 

 

For so long, i've always known him as dad.

 

But today, I know his intials.

 

My dad.

 

 

I can't figure out anymore things about him, and his family.

 

I've lived with and without mom for so long, and now I have dad to depend on.

 

 

Hopefully he'll want to see me.

 

I'm his daughter.

 

He has to see me at some point.

 

 

Chapter Seven: Alien