Minutes Before The Miracle

CHAPTER - 5

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Thought of the chapter :-

Success is often not a matter of talent, but a matter of tenacity.

               - Nathaniel Bronner

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EMMA

'My first day of work in Bradshaw Enterprises.'

I stand infront of the sky-piercing edifice and stare at it.

New York is on the run, as always, completely unaware of my trembling thighs and shaky soul. Maybe it is aware, but it isn't responding, daring me to handle my state of panic 'cause it is growing old observing the troubled masses, challenging them to face their fears and smiling at them when they reach the zenith.

So ironical! The city that has witnessed so much is still the city with the youngest heart. The centre of the universe.

Walking in through the automatic doors, I ascend to my floor and enter my chamber, dressed in my white and cream attire, and instantly fall for my rose-gold in white office.

"Miss Grey." A rough feminine voice ruptures the soothing silence.

A tall figure - fairly tall for a woman - clothed in a peach full sleeve shirt tucked in black skirt enters my chamber. Her figure is attractive but not flawless. However, in the midst of her features, the one that steals attention is interestingly not physical. The air of confidence that surrounds her reveal a lady of extreme perfection with a no nonsense attitude.

"Good morning." I wish with a pleasant smile.

Taking my extended hand in a firm grip and giving it a little shake, she wishes me back. "I'm Mitchell Keller, Mr. Bradshaw's PA. Please call me by my name." she continues in her fluent tone.

"Pleasure."

"If you require any help, don't hesitate to contact Susan. She'll help you or will contact me. You have all the required contacts in there." she points towards a jet black folder resting on my desk.

"Thank you."

"The pleasure's been all mine. Waiting for success to cascade on you. Best of luck!"

"Well, I am expecting a load of hardwork and patience before immersing myself in the utter grandeur of reaching the pinnacle."

She must have noticed the sincerity in my words 'cause she gives me a small smile and replies,"So it be."

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"Emma, please. I beg you."

"Mikey, I am already drowning in a shitload of work. I don't have time for all this." I singsong, reviewing the articles in the folder.

Mikey has wasted his entire last hour requesting me to work a few files for him so that he can blissfully enjoy a vacation with his to-be girlfriend.

"You can do them in half an hour, given your capabilities. Can't you spare mere thirty minutes for me?"
he pouts, looking through his doe eyes.

Now, he is seriously fawning and playing mind games with me.

Conflicting thoughts fill my mind. Not that I couldn't take a half-hour off from my schedule for Mikey. But then again, even my job is becoming more demanding every new day and I am literally rebelling time famines.

"Mikey, are you very sure and serious?" I ask him in a grave tone.

"Hell yes. Of course, I am."

"Damn you! You can talk anyone to do anything."

"Especially when the anyone is you." he replies with a wolfish grin.

"You haven't even told her anything, let alone ask her out." I argue.

"I will but I need to make proper arrangements before that. Come on Emma, do you want me to kiss your feet?"

"Okay, fine." I finally resign to his persistent pleadings.

His mouth splits in a smile and he murmurs something incoherent. I am only able to grasp the words 'Ariana Campbell.'

"You better treat her right and kiss her feet rather than mine. Not to mention, worship her like a goddess." I give him my most threatening tone.

And he chuckles my threatening off just like that making me shake my head, with a small smile playing on my lips.

Of course, I do admit now that the guy's last hour didn't go to trash.

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That's chapter - 5 for you.

Question of the chapter - What does tenacity mean to you ?

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