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Chapter One - Shine A Light - McFly (Please don't hate me :L)


I can happily say that I will never tire of waking up in New York City. It has to be one of the most amazing places on earth. Well, to me at least. You may think that’s stupid, but if you came from a small town like Dallas, you’d understand.

It was a Monday morning, the sun was hot today, normally in New York, it’s quite cold, even when the suns out because of the high buildings blocking the heat, But today the buildings weren’t having an effect.

Seeing as it’s a Monday, which means a work day I jumped into my daily routine. Grabbing a coffee as I ate my oatmeal and toast, I grabbed my diary and went over my to-do list for today. I wasn’t that busy today, I had a meeting with my boss and co-workers and then I just did my normal, Sit at my desk, type and answer phones; Wasn’t the most exciting job but the pay was good and sometimes, if I was lucky, I was aloud to see some prints before they where sent to the printing office.

The reason I love my job, even if it’s sitting at a desk all day, is because I’m surrounded by Art. Since a young age I’ve loved art, I was top of my class in school, and always entering competitions, not a very good school, but you can’t be picky about where you get your education.
I haven’t been working at office for very long, 3 or 4 months at most, but I love it.

Once I finished my breakfast I headed to my bedroom to get dressed, having taken my shower when I woke up, all I had to do was get dress, apply my make-up and do my hair. I grabbed my black pencil skirt and white blouse, not bothering with tights since it’s a warm day. I applied my light make-up and dried my hair. I never wear much make up, just a light foundation, Eye-liner, mascara and red lipstick. I never do my eyes dark, just enough to bring out my blue eyes, but not enough to be seen as a hooker. That look in a office is just not expectable, crap that, its not expectable ever, end of. I throw my light brown hair up in a messy, but presentable bun, and a few bobby clips and I’m ready for work.

I smile as I make my way through the hustle and bustle of the city. People shouting for cabs, and Teenagers meeting there friends on the corner ready to walk the school. Sometimes I wish I grew up here, It would have been fun. Been young and free to wonder New York, getting up to all sorts with your friends. Don’t get me wrong, the orphanage was nice, I had friends, We where aloud out like any other teenager was. It just didn’t feel… I can’t describe it to be honest. It just would have been nice to have a family to go home to.

The office as always was busy, like it always was on a Monday. People trying to find what they where working on before the weekend. Trying to figure what they where suppose to do that day. Luckily for me I new what I was doing and where I was doing it. Answering phone at my desk. Just like I did every other day.

I headed straight for the meeting room seeing as I had nothing to prepare, taking my seat at the very back, as I was only sitting in. Even thought I only answered the phones, every employee had to attend the Monday morning meeting. It was a must.

Once everyone was seated, Mr. Way, our boss entered the room.

“Morning everyone, I hope use had a good weekend. I wont keep you to long, just a few announcements and such. Okay so last month was a hit, We did well, The sales are coming up which is what we all like to see. Good job.
Okay so the first thing on the list is about the half Fridays you requested? it’s approved, But on one condition. You must, have your work completed, if you have meetings and such, no you can’t leave. The finishing time is 2. No earlier unless it’s an emergency.
Secondly, Please I beg of you, keep your originals, we have the technology and equipment to make copies. You never no when you’ll need the originals.
And thirdly, Poppy, if you could stay back. I’d like a word with you. The rest of you can go, have a nice day” He smiled and took a sip of his coffee while everyone left. I got up from my seat and walked to the top of the room, I was quite nervous, seeing as I wasn’t expecting him to ask me to stay behind. Had I done something wrong last week? I don’t think I did.

“Don’t look so nervous Poppy, I just want to have a word. I take it these are yours seeing as they where on the floor beside your desk?” He handed me a few papers and I scanned over them. I blushed as I realised they where the missing pages from my sketch book.

“Um, yes sir they are. They must have fallen out of my bag. I apologise sir, I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again” Man, this was embarrassing. Not only has someone seen my drawings, but its my boss.

“Poppy, there are very good. I haven’t seen art work like that in a long time. You have quite a talent.” He smiled as he sipped on his coffee.

“Thank you sir. That means a lot coming from you.” It really did, I’d seen his work before, He Didn’t own his company for nothing. He was known all over the world for his art work, and from someone as talented as him to say my art was good.. Well it left me slightly speechless.. And yes I blushed.

“Poppy, I don’t think this job is for you, you’re not suppose to be sitting at a desk answering phone with that kind o talent, I think it would be best if..” I know it was rude to cut someone off, especially your boss, but I had to. He needed to know I need this job.

“Sir please, I need this job. Yes it may just be answering phone calls, but I love it. Honestly. Please don’t fire me.” I begged from him not to. I could not loose this job.

“Poppy I wasn’t going to fire you, may I finish?” He chuckled, quirking an eyebrow. I blushed like there was no tomorrow. Biting my lip nervously. “Yes, you don’t belong behind a desk answering phone‘s, But I wasn’t going to fire you. I’d like you to be my.. Apprentice as you will. Basically, I will show and teach you everything I know about art and this business, Bring you to meetings and art shows and stuff. And In return all I ask is for you take what you can get out of my teachings. Deal?” I was completely gob smacked. I have no idea what to say, this is not something I was expecting to happen first thing on a Monday morning, let alone at all, ever. I nodded, that’s all I was able to do. Just nod like a complete idiot.

“Glad to see your happy” He laughed. “Now, I have a meeting with the banks, which unfortunately you can attend with me, legal reasons, But you can go to my office and do what ever you want. You can use any of the supplies you want. Everything you need is in there. I’ll be back shortly after 10, and then we’ll get started ok?” I nodded, again.

“Yes sir, Thank you, so much. You have no idea what this means to me. I wont let you down.” I shook his hand, because it’s the right thing to do right? I don’t know.

“You’re very welcome Poppy, you deserve it. And please Call me Gerard.” With that he walked out of the office shacking his head chuckling. I sat down on the chair closest to me. I was in complete shock. Never in my wildest dreams have I ever thought I would get such an amazing offer like that. I feel like the luckiest person alive right now. Maybe I’ll be able to afford that apartment after all.

.Okay, so i wasn't sure how long i should wait to put up the first chapter, But seeing as i got such a fast responce to the blurb i just said to hell with it. So here i am posting it !

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