THE ASSISTANT

And so it begins

I am loving it here i've been here for 6 weeks and it's fun Ji has been a little moody lately but i don't know why when I go into his office he barks at me yesterday, I got him his coffee and crossants he threw it across the room shouting "IT'S COLD!" then the next minute he's nice to me . . . I don't understand him. The people are nice here Tiffany and I have lunch together in her office or sometimes we go out to a little cafe I like talking to her, The ladies downstairs in reception are cool but as usual there's alot of office gossip that they know about.

But there is this one woman called Leslie I don't know who she is but. . . . I don't like her everytime i go into the office she squeezes her face and rolls her eyes at me, home girl better recognise and not mess with me. It's Friday 6pm I've finished work I turn off the computer and grab my bag and jacket i go into the office and Leslie is in there "Mr Ji I'm going home now" I say he looks at me and smiles "Okay have a nice weekend Leah" I nod my head and leave man I cannot wait to go home.

Ji

"So how has it been with your new assistant?" Leslie asks me i sit on my chair "alright " she laughs "Assistants take up too much space and time, trust me you would save alot more money without one." I tap the table pondering on what she said "but how can things get done without one? I'm too busy to do things by myself" She nods "yeaH . . . but you own this building right?"

"No i own this floor" she stands up "well, get the others to do it for you, besides your assistant needs a makeover why is she walking around with a bag from last year? and her jacket is propbably fake too" I shake my head "don't say that Leslie" she laughs again "it's true, she's ugly and poor!" I bury my head in my hands "how can you say that Leslie?" she laughs "well you could have at least got one that can dress well" i shake my head she said that she is poor. I remember when i was a little kid selling fruits with my mother in the market both of us struggling to make money to feed ourselves. "Even though I can't stand having one I must admit Leah is really good" Leslie rolls her eyes "Whatever Ji"

THREE MONTHS LATER

Leah

It's been three months I know Ji like the back of my hand after reading his book he dosen't seem like the person he wrote about he seems to be changing in such a bad way.

It's10AM Ji is still not in the office i think he went to that fashion gig last night i've been taking calls all morning the phone rings "Good morning, Downtown records Mr Kim's office. . . . YG?. . . . . YG Entertainment?" IT'S YG ENTERTAINMENT "Ah Mr Ji is not in at the moment can I take a message?. . . . alright thanks have a nice day" I just spoke to the head of YG. YG entertainment called here? wow! at thet moment Ji strolls in dressed in black like he's going to a funeral or something, black jeans and shoes with a black military jacket with black shades he goes into his office and shuts the door he's going to shout in a minute I count in my head . . . one. . . .two. . . . three "LEAH!" and there it is I stand up and go into his office slowly "yes Mr Ji?" he sitting there with his legs folded on his table "where's my coffee?" I go to my desk and bring it out then leave it on his table i turn to leave "wait" he says "i need you to do something for me" i nod he goes to a shelf and brings out three books about birds "read these books all of them before tomorrow" is he taking the mick? i look at him as he smiles this dude is not serious I smile and take the books away.

"I don't know what's wrong with him, since i've been here i've had coffee thrown at me, dirty looks sent to Pennydale by foot! and now given three books to finish reading by tomorrow?!" Tiffany shakes her head she goes towards her door and looks outside before shutting it "i didn't want to tell you this but i think it's just a game, he had an assistant before that he treated like bull" I scratch my head and sit down "really? what happened?" she sighs " he did everything to making him go to events that he didnt attend so the assistant would stand outside while Ji drives by watching and laughing , to sending him to places on stupid errands that one only lasted two months, your'e on your third month right?" I nod my head "well, if you want to get your experience and own your own label you have to be paitent . . . . i think that Leslie chick has something to do with it" i shake my head "who is she anyway?" "I think she's his best friend or something. Leah he may go on like he doesn't need you but before he had an assistant no one wanted to work with him because he wasn't organised. He knew it he was just too proud to show it and I think this Leslie chick is using him" I stare out of the window i couldn't believe what i heard now i can kind of understand him none of this was in his book. . . .

"Uncle he's taking the mick how can i read all of these by tomorrow?" My uncle laughs ar me "that's the business dear you have to do what your boss says" i shake my head and lay down in my bed thinking about what i would say tommorow read books about birds? they have nothing to do with the label he's got another thing coming, think i'm going to finish these by tommorow? wait when i see him i'm going to give him a piece. . no a CHUNK of my mind!



MONDAY MORNING


I have emailed all the clients and sent off the letters in the post i sit at my desk waiting. . . . waiting. . .he's in his office "Leah!" he says YES! Now is my chance i go into his office with a smile on my face he's sitting on his chair he motions for me to take a seat in front of him "so" he says slowly "so!" I retort and cross my legs i'm feeling proud right now "have you read the books?" he asks smiling at me I shake my head "no" his expression changes he looks dissapointed he stands up "why didn't you read them?" me again feeling cocky i answer back "Ji there is no way i can finish three books in one day. It's silly" he shakes his head " you were supposed to read them and tell me about them, You can't even follow simple instructions!" Now i stand up "Ji i don't know what kind of crap your brewing? because i'm not taking it I CAN follow instructions" he snaps back and leans across the table "you obviously can't! I can't have that in my company as an assistant you do what i say" I lean on the table facing him he looks surprised he slumps back into his chair "AS an assistant I have to ASSIST you in your duties and complete the tasks that you are unable to do. If you think a cup of coffee across the room or stupid errands or reading three thick books on birds are going to make me quit? you've got another thing coming Mr Ji Kim!" And with that i go to my desk pick up the books then slam them on his desk then go back to my desk with a huge smile on my face.I sit at my desk relived that nonsense was off my back.

JI

Wow. . . she sure told me I call up Leslie "I underestimated her do you know tomorrow makes it three months that she's been with me?" she laughs "well then tomorrow is perfect to go in for the kill and finish her off" I sigh "i'm tired Leslie. she told me off today i gave her some books last night to finish today and she just yelled at me. I've never seen her so mad" "Oh Ji your such a softie! don't worry leave it all to me" I sit up"no! no no I can handle it"
Lucille laughs " wow we have to talk about this later at the shoot. i hang up the phone I've never had any woman stand up to me like that before.. . . i like it

Leah

At the photo shoot all these celebrities were there I got a few states and smiles from them maybe because i packed my hair up in a messy bun but at least my clothes were clean i was wearing a navy blue day dress up to my knees and a  white blazer my flat blue shoes with a bow on the front and my blue and white handbag. but I didn't care i wasn't there for them "Leah Coffee!" He shouts I look at him like he's crazy and stand there he walks over to me " sorry I meant can I have some coffee please? And get one for yourself " he smiles and taps my shoulder I shake my head and go to get the coffee at the table I make his and mine a short cute guy is making a cup next to me "you work for Ji?" I nod my head "yes" he looks at Ji "how long have you been working for him?" I cover Ji's coffee with a lid " three months now, I will be right back" I say to the guy I go over to Ji and give him his coffee " here you are sir, anything else you need?" Ji looks at me with a confused look on his face " erm, . . .that would be all . . . . thanks" I nod my head and walk back to the table and drink my coffee "oh Leah my coffee is cold" Lizard Leslie says I put my cup down and walk over to her "well, you can go and make another cup for yourself" Ji looks at me with a smile trying to hold back his laughter "umm could you make one please Leah no sugar or milk?" I sigh "only for you Ji " I walk to the table and make a cup the cute guy looks at Leslie "ah The wicked witch " I look at him and laugh "can't stand here such a pain!" I nod I make her coffee "wish me luck" I say to the guy he winks at me.