As I open my eyes I am hit by the glaring rays of the sun, I squint my eyes and blink in a row trying to adjust to the lighting.
I pick up my phone which is beside me and I realize I had attempted to call Claire last night before sleeping off, I guess she hadn't picked up.
Staring at the time on my phone screen I jump out of my bed realizing it's almost noon and I'm late for work, I slap my forehead in annoyance knowing I have a lot of documents to review and a contract to sign, yet I just got out of bed.
Striding to my shower I quickly prepare myself a bath and while having it, my problems briefly vanish, from my exciting yet burdensome career to my parent's pressure to get me to settle down and Eric who just seems to crown it all.
Having gotten out of my shower I hasten to my closet and glance through my array of work clothes, which reminds me to go shopping.
I pick out a green high-waist pencil skirt to hug my thighs and slim waist, I pair it up with a nude-coloured sleeveless silk top and to finish it up I put on its green hip-length blazer.
I apply a little makeup and gold jewellery to my ears, neck and wrist before striding to my kitchen to make breakfast.
I stop for a little while to think about what I could quickly make to avoid taking up more time, I decide to make my classy breakfast salad consisting of sauteed greens, roasted veggies, two fried eggs and avocado on one side, I pair this up with a tom collins cocktail.
I finish up with brunch and head to my garage, today I will be using my Porsche Panamera E-hybrid.
I reverse out of my garage and begin the trip to my workplace, as I drive through the streets I delight at the success my company has made over the years.
I'm the CEO of the fashion house called "LUXA VOGUE", although it was a struggle raising it from the ground it was nonetheless achievable, and has allowed me to live out my passion alongside a comfortable and refined lifestyle.
Within thirty minutes I arrive at my company and park in the parking lot, I exit my car and stride to the entrance of the building.
I am greeted by the warm smile and words of the middle-aged doorman he says "Good day mam, you seem a bit late, any issue? "
I reply "No not at all, I just overslept ", "Okay mam, have a good day" he replies.
As I enter the building I am greeted with a chorus of "Good afternoon mam", and "Good afternoon Miss".
I reply to them with a "Thank you" and a hand wave.
While entering the elevator I am joined by my assistant Miss Eleanor.
It's uncommon to find CEOs who are friendly and considerate with their employees but, I decided to make that difference by creating an amiable and communicative work environment for me and my employees, it's worked great so far and has ensured maximum work output with satisfactory results.
After settling into my office, Eleanor presents me with the documents I'm to review, she starts with the first on the list and as she drops it onto my table she sheds some light on them.
"This document came in this morning from Louis and Co fashion house", "They are a small brand and they wish to cooperate with us in the next fashion week" she says.
she goes on to present the next document informing me "This is the financial report of last month", and "The financial analyst requests your written review of it".
She continues piling them up on my desk "Marketing strategies, sales forecasts, design concepts".
"Thank you, Eleanor, I'll finish up with them by the end of the day and call for you to have them delivered"
"One more thing mam," she says to me, and I reply "And what would that be? ".
"There's a fashion designer in our rising talent department who would like to show you some of her designs", "Should I invite her in?".
"Yes, go ahead and do that", "Okay mam, I'll excuse myself," Eleanor says as she exits my office.
I commence inspecting the documents presented to me by Eleanor. Twenty minutes later I receive an inaudible knock on the door and I say "Come in".
A petite blonde head walks in through my office doors.
"Good afternoon mam, I am Vivian from the rising talent department ".
"It's nice to meet you, have a seat" I say to her.
"my assistant says you have a couple of designs you would like me to review?"
"yes mam" she quickly replies and proceeds to bring out the drawings and their analysis.
I pick them up one after the other and scan through them, asking her necessary questions, this takes me roughly an hour to complete.
"I like your designs, they are outstanding", "I'll get back to you tomorrow, after making adjustments to them and picking out a few I would like your department to work on"
"yes mam, thank you very much" Vivian says as she smiles widely in excitement.
I smile in return and say "You may leave" pointing towards the door.
After she's gone I focus on the documents before me and tackle them individually alongside signing the contract with Louis and CO fashion house.
By late noon I am exhausted and have finished the task before me, I call in my assistant and instruct her to deliver the documents to their various departments.
I ring Claire over my phone, and she picks up after the fourth beep "Hello" I hear her sweet voice over the speaker.
"Hi Claire", "I called yesterday night but you didn't pick up".
She laughs and defensively says "It was past my bedtime and I had a lot of work I intended to handle today"
I giggle and say "It's fine but, you have to make it up to me"
She sighs and then mutters before asking "What do you want me to do this time?"
I switch to a softer and sultry voice and say "Just the bare minimum Claire darling", "Dinner at my place with a couple of drinks".
I return to my regular voice and sigh before saying "I have a lot of ranting to do, and you're the perfect listening ear"
Claire replies "lol, I'm always here if you need me", "come pick me up when you're done with work".
I laugh heartily and reply to her saying "Awwn you're the best, I love you".
"Yeah, yeah I love you too," she says
"I'll be at your workplace in one hour, be ready," I say to her
"bye" we both chorus before ending the call.
After ending the call I clear up my desk and pick my handbag before leaving.
Exiting the building the doorman says "Goodbye mam, have a lovely night" I chuckle and reply with a "Thank you"
It's a short drive to Claire's workplace, it takes ten minutes to get there.
"Emma!!! " Claire shouts with a beaming face and excited laughter, she hugs me tightly.
"Argh don't squeeze the air out of my lungs" I say while laughing and struggling to breathe through Claire's hug.
She lets me go and we both get into the car and I revive the engine.
"So how was work?", "you said you had a lot to handle today, how did it go?"
She rolls her eyes before replying "Awful".