When The Sky Falls - Book 2, N. Y. [100 books to read .txt] 📗

in this during the big night."

 

 

I overlooked the card. The black sleek look, did had an effect of looking expensive.

 

I hugged him, looking to the car. "For me and my girls? It’s so nice and luxurious."

 

My arms nestle around his neck, as I leaned in for a kiss. And he kissed me back.

 

 

After talking with Jacob, I went inside the house and whipped up dinner. A recipe Marybella gave me.

 

Jacob enjoyed the dinner and I had fun cooking it.

 

I should thank Marybella again.

 

 

Me and Jacob, spent the whole night talking rehearsing my speech for the award show.

 

I couldn’t help but think that for the first time, I get to be in an award show that’s gonna air on tv tomorrow.

 

I was so excited for it. I couldn't sleep the entire night.

 

I was too busy thinking about what I was gonna do when they give me my award, but eventually I got some sleep in.

 

--

 

I woke up extra early, so that I could drink herbal tea to calm my nerves.

 

And it made a huge difference. 

 

I got ready, and carried my dress to the car.

 

 

Jacob decided to stay in from work, to watch me on tv tonight.

 

I agreed. He worked a lot this week and he deserves to take a break, after working on the car for me and my friends to ride in tonight.

 

 

"Okay, are you sure you're gonna be fine being here by yourself Jacob?" I asked.

 

He nods his head, watching the tv.

 

"Are you even listening to me?" I ask, bothered.

 

 

He looks towards me with a smile, then back to the tv screen.

 

I took another sip of my herbal tea and I was set for the day.

 

"Okay, bye see you after the award show." I say.

 

 

I walked out the door, but Jacob only managed to see me head for the car.

 

Just as I put my belongings in the car, I spotted someone near the bushes down the street.

 

But I ignored it, because I thought it might be someone who’s heading around the corner.

 

 

I started my car up and drove out of the driveway.

 

I drove down the street. And turned out, that the person who I thought was turning the corner, is actually stalking behind the bushes.

 

I saw 2 eyes peak through a hole in the bushes.

 

 

I recognized who was behind the bushes and I had caught her way to many times before.

 

"Sara?!" I yelled, to see if she would answer.

 

 

She moved behind the bushes, then got out.

 

She saw me then paused for a moment.

 

"Are you spying on me?" I asked.

 

For a while it seemed like she was a wild animal that was crossing the street, and her eyes were so wide, like a hawk.

 

 

"Just visiting town or something?" I said.

 

She stood still, there. Like a confused bird.

 

 

"Need a ride?" I finally ask.

 

Still staring, I gave her a confused look. While she still looked at me, I turned on the radio to distract her attention. 

 

But she still stood still eyes narrow and locked on me.

 

"You malfunctioning?" I finally spoke after a while.

 

 

"Okay bye see you at work," she says.

 

I think for a moment she thought she was lamp, or trying to be one.

 

Like she's hiding from kids.

 

 

I drove off, turning the street, looking back at Sara for a while.

 

She didn’t even blink once when we talked.

 

 

I turned around fully in my seat, to see if she was still in the same position and she was.

 

I saw her finally taking off running, turning the corner like she was a speed racer.

 

 

The stoplight turned green and I drove towards the highway, finally going to work.

 

As soon as I got to the parking lot building, I saw Marybella running around drinking coffee and acting crazy.

 

 

Rikki looked bagged, like  she managed to stay awake.

 

I stopped both of them, to make sure they were still harmonizing with each other.

 

"Okay, both of you need to stay calm. It’s just an award show, nothing else, okay."

 

 

They both nodded looking tired.

 

"Drink this, it’ll both help you calm down." I say.

 

 

They each took a sip of my herbal tea and both of their attitudes changed suddenly.

 

They became more calm and a bright color rose reached Rikki’s cheek for once.

 

Marybella felt like she was on top of the world.

 

 

We all walked to the Writers and Design building entrance feeling confident. While everyone else, when we got inside, was rushing and having anxiety attacks.

 

Vanessa was practically on the walls like a wild animal, while Marcus acted like a someone who lost his bananas.

 

 

Lauren was calm, behind the reception desk.

 

I interrupted her listening to music.

 

 

"Lauren, how come you aren’t on the walls and crazy like everyone else?" I asked.

 

She replied, louldy to make everyone stop.

 

"Everyone shut up!!!"

 

 

Everyone stopped, as they looked. They were like frozen statues.

 

Marybella, Rikki and I were astonished by their marvelous attention.

 

"Okay, since I knew that the award show had everyone on edge. I would to offer you all, to listen to some nice music."

 

 

She looked back to everyone then me.

 

"How are you so calm this morning." she asked.

 

 

"Herbal tea, and thank god. I have extra, otherwise Marybella and Rikki would have joined everyone else here."

 

Lauren smiled then spoke softly. "Carry on."

 

 

Everyone went back more calmly, some were still climbing off the walls and rushing in the hallways.

 

I knew I had to do something to make everyone calm and it would have to do with the award show tonight.

 

 

Today was set and everything was in it’s place for tonight. Now all that’s left for all of us to do, is get ready for show.

 

 

Unlike everyone else, Lauren and Vanessa didn’t seem to be stressed about dressing up for the award show. Since they're not wearing fancy gowns or dresses.

 

They both agreed on wearing a pants suit and 3 inch stilettos. An do up for their hair, as the final piece.

 

 

A big meeting was called in before lunch. We had reminders of things we needed to do before the award show tonight and I totally forgot me and Marybella were hosting for the categories in tonight's awards.

 

 

But luckily, we're hosting after Lauren and Vanessa do the introduction.

 

Rikki is mainly in charge of making sure everyone notes or speech is written the way they want it. She’ll be behind the stage, watching from the clear see-through curtains as people take the stage.

 

 

Lauren throws her hand in the air.

 

"Alright guys, let’s make this award show the best it can be, since before nothing. But I want you all to get out there and make me proud!"

 

 

Everyone cheers and applauses, as people start to rush out.

 

Papers go flying everywhere, as Marybella hugs me from behind.

 

"Congratulations to the both of us, for hosting the show and categories." she says.

 

 

Tonight was the award show and I couldn’t wait to show off my beautiful dress.

 

Since i’ve been working for FARELLE magazine since last year, I get to be presented with a special award for my dedication to FARELLE.

 

 

Lauren pulls me aside ,before all of us head to lunch.

 

We stand beside the reception desk.

 

 

"Elle, I just wanted tell you that i’m really proud you. Here, working for FARELLE, ever since you first walked through those glass doors, I knew you would take up position I envisioned in this department or at least to bring FARELLE into greater heights. I juust want to say thanks for all your hard work and loyalty to FARELLE.”

 

She leaves quick, to a meeting with Vanessa in the conference room. While most people crowd around the doors.

 

Marybella comes up and scares me.

 

I screamed loudly.

 

  

Marybella just kept laughing, like it was nothing she did.

 

 

"Marybella I swear i’ll kill you, whether it’s sooner or later. Your choice."

 

Marybella stood still giving a whimsical look, she giggled on the inside.

 

"Oh come on Elle, it’s just fun and games. Nothing to be scared of."

 

 

"Well it’s not funny when you scare me Marybella and neither will it to you." I say.

 

Marybella stops laughing and looks at me.

 

"Wait do you mean that?"

 

 

I refused to answer after she spoke.

 

"Come on, i’m sorry Ellle. You know I love you."

 

I looked off to the side still angry at her.

 

"I’ll buy you lunch today?" she said it in a sweet voice.

 

 

But I still refused. I crossed my arms over my chest.

 

"I’ll come over to your house and clean up for a week."

 

I smiled at the thought, but I still refused to answer back.

 

Marybella continued talking.

 

 

"Okay I got nothing, I got nothing. I'm sorry, for my bad behavior."

 

I turned around looking at Marybella with a smile on my face. 

 

"Thanks for apologizing, it means a lot." I finally replied.

 

 

Marybella smiled back in return. "Now why don’t we have lunch back in the cafe like usual?"

 

I nodded and she squealed excitedly near my ear, then rushed me to the cafe with her.

 

 

Me and Marybella got seats and dibs on lunch first, before anyone could get there.

 

As usual, Marybella got her lunch from the cold fridge and I got something good to eat from the entree line, in the middle of the cafe.

 

 

Everyone else rushed around us.

 

Jeff hadn’t showed up yet. I haven't seen him at work for a while, but I know he’ll be back by tonight from his trip to the Hamptons.

 

Rikki joined us, as soon as she got her lunch.

 

 

"Hey guys, tonight’s gonna be wild, huh?"

 

Marybella and I nodded our heads at Rikki.

 

"Guess what you guys?" I asked both of them.

 

I put down my fork.

 

"Since I decided we shouldn’t take the limo, as planned, instead we're taking a new car Jacob’s been working on for 2 days."

 

 

Marybella interrupts her response, dropping her spoon in her yogurt.

 

"Wait, a stingy car? But I planned for us to cruise around in a limo."

 

"It's not stingy. Well yeah, but what if we all drive in a regular nice car like everyone else and not be noticed for how we represent ourselves with money."

 

 

"But, money." she complained.

 

She wanted to pop her head out of the top for once in a limo.

 

Marybella scoffed.

 

"Well then, I guess i’ll meet you guys at the award show solo in my limo."

 

There's no turning back.

 

"Sure. Fine." I say.

 

"Your choice." Rikki added.

 

 

Marybella sat there confused, then finally spoke.

 

"Okay you guys are killing me. I’ll call you Elle, when I make up my mind about how I want to arrive at the party."

 

"In style." I lingered.

 

Marybella laughs at my response.

 

Rikki smiled.

 

 

I knew Marybella would cave in on driving eventually, with us being friends.

 

With Marybella, being friends is like being friends with a dog, they're inseparable.

 

 

After lunch, we went back to getting things ready in the for the set across the FARELLE company campus.

 

A big auditorium, it was like a big gym.

 

 

"Alright everyone chop chop, let’s get things ready for tonight."

 

 

Lauren was yelling and directing people to move things around and giving signs on making the show a complete, perfect, ideal award show.

 

Vanessa walks past me as I start rehearsing my speech for tonight.

 

 

She gives me a look and I breifly look back.

 

Vanessa walks over to Lauren, who’s near Sara's desk.

 

 

Sara was out getting a spa treatment early, so she can look her best for the award show.

 

I could overhear the conversation Lauren and Vanessa were having, but I couldn’t hear very well.

 

 

I remembered, I got a direct call phone for Sara. Which is on her desk.

 

 

I called from my phone on my reception desk, I quickly went over and answered up her phone.

 

I went back to mine, hearing what was going on the other end.

 

 

I wasn’t picky about eavesdropping on people, but I did it a lot when I was younger.

 

I can’t help it, it’s a habit. 

 

 

On the phone, I heard a conversation from last week from the front desk outside from the department entrance.

 

I overheard that some people were planning to get fired or quit.

 

I thought, no possible way would any one quit their job because they're new interns working the front desk.

 

 

"I’m really concerned Lauren, I don’t trust her and i’m happy you're on board with me."

 

"Me too Vanessa, there’s something about her that I don’t trust and i’m thinking about firing her by next week, she’s just not working for me."

 

 

I couldn't help but think, if they were talking about me or someone else.

 

I bent down from my seat while looking at Lauren and Vanessa talk.

 

I hid between the hug