Anna woke up buzzing with excitement,the sunrise matching her hopeful mood.she slipped on her favorite outfit, grabbed coffee,and imagined acing her first day at the new job.
Stepping out,she felt ready to turn nerves into confidence and make a great impression. Anna hopped into a yellow taxi, humming along to the radio as the city whizzed by. She stepped into the sleek office lobby, flashing a bright,confident smile that caught a few curious glances. The receptionist greeted her warmly.
She led Anna to her office,which felt surprisingly beautiful and tastefully furnished,she explained Anna's duties and workflow and Anna nodded,she then informed Anna about the boss's arrival,and Anna's expression shifted to one of anticipation.
Anna straightened her posture,met Vincent's icy stare with calm confidence,"good morning sir", Vincent's voice cut through the quiet office without a glance "have you prepared my coffee?"he asked,cold and expectant, Anna, unfazed, replied smoothly,it's brewing now,just a moment". The tension hung,but she held her ground.
Anna placed the steaming coffee on Vincent's desk, and they shifted to office matters,her tone steady and professional. Vincent watched her, thinking,"she's different-lets see how long she can hold.
As Vincent slipped his coffee,he leaned back,eyes narrowing."you've got potential, Anna,but this place chews up people like you", Anna smiled faintly,"then I'll make sure to be the one it can't digest".
Vincent's smirk widened,and he leaned forward,his eyes glinting with curiosity. He gestured to a stack of files ,"these reports need review by the end of the day.
Anna flipped open the top file,eyes scanning fast,and said , I'll have these sorted by lunch-with a summary you can actually use". She pulled out her tablet, already mapping key points,and added,"And I'll will flag anything that needs your personal touch". Vincent raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
Anna skipped lunch,her focus razor-sharpas she complied the final report.she marched straight to Vincent's office,placed the thick folder on his desk,and said"all done-ready for your review" Vincent didn't even glance at it and stepped out of the office.
What an arrogant boss Anna stormed out, muttering,it was past 5pmand Anna gathered her things, slinging her bag over her shoulder as the office lights dimmed.
Just as Anna reached for the cab door, Vincent's sleek black car screeched to a halt in front of her. His driver rolled down the window and Vincent's voice cut through the evening sir "Anna, you're expected at 7am tomorrow, don't be late,the car drove off.
She clenched her fists,eyes narrowing as Vincent's words sliced through the night air"why now?"she hissed,voice low but edged with fury,and for a heartbeat she imagined slamming the air door shut.