"Lucy.....Lucy.....LUCYY CAN YOU HEAR ME?" I open my eyes immediately.
"Why are you yelling at my ears?"
"I'm very sorry to yell at your ears but boss ask you to see her. So go there fast otherwise I'll be in problem." "I was enjoying my work break and this lady will never let me do that in my life."
"Okay complain later. Now go."
"Yeah I'm going. Thanks for ruining my break time Sarah."
Sarah laughs "It's not my fault".
I sigh and head to my boss's office.
" Good Afternoon Ma'am. You asked for me? "
"Yes Gilbert, I ask for you. Have a seat. "
"Ma'am! I've done my reports about the last night's celeb party..... about the affair of... "
"Did I ask anything to you Lucy? "
"No Ma'am"
"Then why are you talking too much? I called you here for informing you something. "
I start to feel my uneasiness. Anyone who would have been here can feel that. Mrs. Jones is quite a smart lady and most important thing that she is extremely cunning. When she called me & asked for having seat that's means something. She must have something bad in her mind.'God knows what she wants from me', I was thinking my own, suddenly Mrs. Jones's voice interrupts my thoughts.
"Lucy we are going in loss. It's a new gossip magazine, we need to publish every news instantly. If that doesn't happen our magazine will never be famous. Do you understand? "She coldly said all these things.
"Yes ma'am. "
"What yes? huh? Do you think yourself too smart? you posted last topic late. If you do this how will our company run?You're our main article writer. You should understand the responsibility. "
"But ma'am I posted the article before deadline. You can't me accuse for any loss. I've done my part. I went to that Goddamn party & interview the new actress. And now you're telling it's all my fault. What I can do if other magazine get more publicity. " I boldly reply. "Listen Lucy if you want to continue this job then you should follow what I'm saying. Find some interesting story what will lead our success. Though you are eligible for our magazine still I'll not keep you in my company if you can't be used in company's good. Now it's your choice DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?" She yelled at me.
"Yes I want it. " I answer in whispering way as my voice is not coming out in such unexpected incident.
"Good.Then go to Monza tomorrow.The Italian Grand Prix is starting from today. Go get an exclusive interview from Archer Grey"
I shocked, "What?Grand Prix? But I don't know much about it. On which topic I'll ask questions? and sports interview is taken care by Landon. I never did any sports interview so far how....."
"It's not a sports interview. It's an exclusive interview about Archer himself for gossip magazine you dumb. Girls are crazy over him, they want to know about his personal life. You'll ask him his choice about girls, what he likes or dislikes in romantic relationships, why he is not stable in love life, when he is planning for settling down, private life & things you know. And some questions about his career too. "
"oh.. okay. But about flight tickets & hotel? "
"Sarah will give you both. Now don't disturb me & get lost. "
I am going to leave but stopped by her words.
"One more thing Gilbert, If you can't get that interview, or any catchy story then Monday will be your last day in my office. Mind it. Now go. "
I sigh & leave the office.
I can't do argument with her right in this moment as I need this job badly. My family is neither poor nor homeless but I am. Though they don't belong to crazy rich society but enough rich to live a generous life in Scotland without doing any hard work. My parents kind of abdicated me for not marrying the man of their choice. As the consequence I have to live alone here in London. Though I had my own money with bank account & my apartment is mine not rented but I still need a job as London is not so cheap city to live depending upon your savings. That's why I work for 'Newspaperology' & I'm a journalist and columnist of our company's magazine section 'Limelight'. Though it's not a famous magazine or something but for living a okay life I need to do it.
I was in my thoughts when Landon ask me, "Hey Lucy, are you okay? "
"yeah... I'm okay." I am going to ask him about Sarah but an idea pops up in my mind, "Hey Landon, What things I should know about f1 before interviewing any driver? "
"Are you going to interview f1 driver? Woah.... that sounds great.Umm before you go there to interview any driver you should know about the game rules, who are participating & who gets what position.That's it. " "Oh.... thanks man. So do you know where Sarah is?"
"Waiting for you in your office",He replies me with his sweet smile.
I noticed earlier, he always becomes excited talking about Sarah. I have a strong intuition that he has crush on her. Whatever.
"okay thanks. " I come to my office to find Sarah. Sarah is my childhood friend. We both studied in same school & same college. Sarah is PR of our company & she's the one who found me this job.
"Hey Lucy, You're very lucky you know? "
"What suddenly make you think me so lucky, huh? " "You're going to interview Archer Grey!!! Oh my god! I can't believe it. I wanted it but Mrs Jones wants you to go. How lucky you are Lu. " She said all these things with a cute pouty face.
"Lucky! I'm gonna lose my job if I can't get that interview. And by the way you would never get these things you know as it's not your job so stop showing me that pouty face. And the main problem is I know nothing about him. "
"Okay.... I'll tell you everything about him. He is super hot, sexy as hell.... "She becomes excited talking regarding him.
"Stop stop... please stop describing him. I don't like that man..... HE IS A PLAYBOY. Sometimes I wonder how can all girls be like crazy over him.... HIM, the infamous Playboy. "
"Sometimes I wonder why you don't like my hottie driver, Lucy? He is so handsome anyone will die for him. " "Okay, Then go & die for him. I'm not going to die for a characterless man like him."
"How dare you to say those things to my Archer. If you don't like him then you'll stay single forever like now."Sarah pouts again.
"I guess that will be better than admiring Archer Grey.", I blankly reply her.
"Okay okay whatever. Take this -- your flight ticket & Paddock club pass for tomorrow & Sunday. "
"And what about my Hotel? Am I gonna sleep on the Monza circuit? "
"Lucy! You never let me speak completely. Take this. Your hotel details. And take this VIP after party access. So go & enjoy the weekend my girl."She gives me a bright smile.
"Huh? I'm trying to save my job and you're talking rubbish. You mad girl!" I shake my head.
"Let's see what's in your fate Lucy! Good luck for your job. Bye see you on Monday then."
"Yeah.. see you."
I come back to my apartment. Its small but enough for a single person like me. I have a comfortable bedroom with one living room & kitchen with my favourite bathroom. Dropping my bag I go for a cold shower.... My head is beaming due to today's office things & the new job. After a cold shower, I stand in front of the mirror gazing at myself. A beautiful honey colour face looks like lost its grace, jet black doe eyes have lost its sparkle & drooping in tiredness, beautiful dark brown silky hair is looking lifeless. The slim petite figure has lost its gorgeousness in whole day's pressure.
"I'm looking like crazy... I need some sleep. But will that lady let me stay in peace? No. Now I have to prepare my questionnaire for that cheap player. My fate is poor. " I sigh in disgust & start to prepare the questionnaire for next interview.
After sometimes, my eyes stop at the clock, "Oh God! it's midnight already. I need to get some sleep, I have flight in morning otherwise I'll miss it. "
I put off the light & close my eyes.
In morning, I wake up & get ready quickly though I always become confused in the case of what to wear...But then I find something & wear it. It's a red shirt with black pencil skirt and a black suit. I look into mirror... "I'm not that bad looking. " I smile at my image in mirror which reflects my beautiful prominent dimples. The straight silky dark brown hair is falling on the shoulder gracefully making the image looks more beautiful. The dress is showing the body curves beautifully. Though the girl in the image doesn't have a figure like supermodels, still its beautiful, which is natural beauty. A sweet chuckle come out from my mouth at the mirror admiring the image in front of me once again.
Then reality hits me.
"Shit! I have to go or I'll be late.. " I rush out from my apartment & book a cab. After an rushing hour, I take my flight seat next to the window waiting for landing. I have around three hours in my hand. That's why I close my eyes to take a nap for an hour but my head is buzzing with thoughts, "What will happen? How can I get the interview? If I don't get the exclusive interview.... I'll get fired. No no no!!! That can't happen. I can't take that risk. I have to get that interview.....I'll get that interview. Be positive Lucy, be positive. You can do it. Yes, I'll do it & I'll go to any extent for Archer Grey's Exclusive interview."