'Welcome to New York City, it is currently 75 degrees Fahrenheit, at 6:30pm. We hope you had a good flight, and we hope to see you again soon.' The intercom above me bleeped, and every passenger stood up and begin taking down their luggage from the over head lockers. I stood up, followed the large group of people off the plane, and on to the jetway. My mind is almost in a haze, maybe I'm still half asleep from the plane.
I went through baggage checks and walked out of the airport. Suddenly, that fog in my mind cleared, and realisation struck me. "I am in New York." I whispered. "I'm in New York! Yes!" I pumped my fist up in the air, ignoring the weird looks that were sent my way. I felt happy, euphoric. "I am going to make it big in New York. I can feel it." I said to myself. Still feeling giddy, I started waving down taxis. After the seventh one left carrying a passenger, my mood dropped significantly. And it doesn't help that I am carrying three large suitcases.
"Taxi! Taxi!" I waved my hand frantically, seeing one stopping up ahead, I immediately started heading towards it. Something flashed in the corner of my eye, but I ignored it. "Wait up! Wait u- Oof!" I just ran smack bang head first into a wall. A moving wall. Who feels very muscular. Oh no, please don't tell me. I closed my eyes, willing that I am just dreaming right now.
"I'm dreaming, this is all a dream. I didn't just ran into someone." I muttered under my breath. I snuck a peek up, and I nearly fainted, right then and there. It was the hottest male I have ever laid eyes on in my entire life. Like ten times better than the cheesecake that my mum bakes, and I adore those cheesecakes. Dark eyes with gold flecks, short dark hair, strong cheek bones and jaw, full lips that is currently curled into a frown. Yep, definitely better. I pushed my eyes shut again. This is becoming all too real.
"Are you done?" The stranger snapped. My eyes flew open, his eyes glaring down at me as if I had chucked dirt all over his fancy suit and then poured water all over him. Oh. So I am not dreaming. Never mind, I prefer my mum's cheesecake better actually. You know how when someone looks just so attractive, but as soon as their mouth opens, you are like nope! Yeah well this is the case now.
"No I am not done, can you please watch where you are going next time?" I said, equally angry. A car drove by, and it was the taxi I was waiting for. "Oh for god's sake." I threw my hands up in the air. "Great, you made me miss another taxi."
"Me? How is it my fault?" The stranger asked, incredulous.
"Well if you haven't barrelled into me, and unglued your eyes from your phone screen for just one second, I wouldn't have crashed into you." I said, crossing my arms.
"I'm not the one walking like I'm crazy." He spat out.
"Well I'm not the one walking on the wrong side of the footpath." I shot back.
"There isn't a wrong side of the footpath, it is shared. If you had any common sense, you would know that. Now excuse me, I have to go. You are lucky I'm not going to ask for personal health fees." With that, he sauntered off. I gaped after him.
Who does he think he is? Me paying for his health fees? It's not like I poisoned him or anything! That nincompoop! Who made him king and shoved a stick up his arse? I turned around, and smacked right into another wall. Ow, I think I broke my nose now.
"Oh I am so sorry darling, I wasn't watching where I was going, are you alright?" A deep male voice spoke above me. I looked up, and a boy, around my age, with a mop of brown hair stared down at me worried. If I hadn't met the asshole before, this guy would be the most handsomest guy I have ever met. Why can't all guys be like this one? The stranger cleared his throat.
"Oh yes, I'm alright." I blushed. Oops, got caught staring. Talk about awkward.
"That's good. I'm also sorry about my mate Hunter. He just came back from a horrible business deal and is just grumpy. Don't take it to heart." The blue eyed boy reassured me.
"Your friends with that?" I jerked a thumb in the general direction the hot asshole went.
"Yeah, have been for a while now. But he is my boss, so I am not allowed to say anything bad to his face." His voice dropped down into a dramatic whisper. I giggled.
"So I would like to see you again-" He said, pulling out his phone. "As a pre-caution of course. To make sure you don't have any serious injuries so you won't come and sue me or Hunter later. Here is my number, don't forget to call me." He winked cheekily at me.
"I will, thanks-"
"Oscar Hawke." He held out a hand.
"Nice to meet you Oscar, I'm Alexis Lee. I think you should get going. Hunter isn't looking all that pleased over there." I nodded my head over to Hunter, who stood there glaring venomously at us.
"Ah yes. Because of you, now I will most likely get fired. So you better call me, otherwise I might take legal actions against you." Oscar joked.
I mock saluted him. "Will do sir."
"Oh and, before I go-" Oscar placed two fingers in his mouth and whistled loudly. "Couldn't help but notice you had some trouble. This should help you out. Have a nice day, Ms Alexis." This guy is God. Like he is amazing. I was so happy I could have married him right there. I hurriedly got into the taxi, and told the driver my new address. We made small talk along the way, and I gasped as the taxi drove into the big apple.
"Wow, this place is.... Amazing!" I felt speechless. I pressed up against the window like a kid on Christmas. The big billboards and bright lights danced past us, and the sky scrapers are so tall, I had to crane my neck to see the tops of them. One particular building caught my eye. It looks to be about two or three blocks away. Steel Industries, it said. The name rang some bells in my head, but I couldn't remember what, only knowing that it was the place I'm supposed to work at.
The driver chuckled beside me. "I know right Miss. But you get used to it. Don't worry, your apartment isn't far from here. Just around the corner actually." The taxi turned right, drove past another light, and parked beside tall glass building.
"Here's your stop m'am, that will be $60." I gave him the correct money, and he helped to take all my suitcases down. I stepped out of the taxi, and watched as a bellboy picked up all my suitcases and wheeled it into the building.
I turned around to ask the driver, but he was already gone. Did I give him the wrong address or did he drop me off at the wrong place? I rushed into the building, amazed at the beautiful interior. This looks so expensive, like a 5-star hotel. Well dressed people hanging around in the lobby, some holding champagne glasses. I looked well out of place, in my shorts and white singlet top. I briskly walked up to the reception, eyeing my suitcases on the side. God, even my suitcases looked out of place. These people must be filthy rich!
I pulled out the itinerary that I printed out. "Excuse me, is this the correct address?" I asked, showing her the itinerary. She looked it over quickly.
"Yes, that is correct. Alexis Lee?" She asked. I nodded cautiously. Did the company book me in this hotel?
"Ah yes. An apartment was booked for you by Mr Steel, you are to be his secretary, yes?" She asked, typing quickly on her computer.
"Yes, that is me." I can't believe this Mr Steel would let me have such an apartment in such a beautiful hotel just for working for him. I am waiting for the cameras to pop out and be like jokes on you!
"I believe you already have the keys, your apartment is on the 41st floor, in room 4106, there is a roof top spa and garden on the 60th floor, and all facilities in this building is for you to use freely, hope you enjoy. If you have any problems, please come and find me." She smiled kindly at me.
"Thank you, and can I ask, does all of Mr Steel's previous secretaries live here?" I asked, just to make sure.
"Yes, Mr Steel is very fair to his employees, and he likes to have them close by work too. But don't worry, the previous secretaries all stayed in different apartments." She said. I nodded, still in a daze, turned and headed towards the elevator. A bell boy have already delivered my stuff up apparently. The elevator ride took forever, but I passed time by staring at my reflection in the floor length mirrors that covered the elevator, posing, after making sure that there are no cameras. The elevator door binged open, and I gingerly stepped out into the corridors. It was very quiet, the only sound was of the elevator door closing and my shallow breathing. I looked for the arrows that point to the room numbers, and walked down the path on my right hand side.
4103...... 4104...... 4105....... 4106! I reached the end of the corridor, finding my room and suitcases. I took out my keys, fumbling to find the right one. In the end, the key that was rose gold worked. I took a deep breath, and pushed the door open.
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Hope you enjoyed that! I am currently working on four books, one for a school assessment, three on Wattpad, which are Mr Steel, Alpha's Girl, and The Forbidden Fruit. They will be updated in that respective order, so in the meantime, feel free to check out my other books!
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