Heart Is Cold As Steel

Kicked Out

Hailey Rowan

Hey what’s going on?!

Candace Kane

*Shoves*

Hailey Rowan

Ouch! Candace-

Candace Kane

Hailey you orphaned girl your days are over!

Hailey Rowan

W-what? Why did you shove me out of the house and, is that all my stuff?

Candace Kane

Hmph just a adopted brat you have no part in the Kanes family.

Candace Kane

It’s about time that mom and dad kicked you out.

Hailey Rowan

Kicked me out?

Candace Kane

Thats right before me you are NOTHING

Hailey Rowan

.....

Candace Kane

Dads finally reached his senses so you are no longer welcomed inside this house!

Hailey Rowan

I.....

Hailey Rowan

*Stands up*

Candace Kane

*Smugly smiles*

Hailey Rowan

Maybe it’s for the best, after all you never treated me equally either.

Candace Kane

You brat! Hailey listen to me!

Candace Kane

Don’t you dare coming begging us for money once you realize how worthless you are without us!

Hailey Rowan

I will never beg you guys!

Candace Kane

We’ll see about that Hailey.

Hailey Rowan

*Sadly says* I’ll be going now. Tell mom and dad-

Candace Kane

Just get out of my sight!

On May 23, Hailey was kicked out of her house the family that adopted her, the Kanes. Hailey swore to never ever have to rely on them and starts a new life without the Kanes.

Fresh Start

3 Years Later

Hailey Rowan

*Walks up to a large building*

Hailey Rowan

I hope I get the job nailed down.

Inside

Riley Leah

Hello there! How may I help you?

Hailey Rowan

I’m here for the job interview as the assistant.

Riley Leah

Oh for President Xu?

Riley Leah

Name?

Hailey Rowan

Riley Leah

Alright follow me.

After the interview

Riley Leah

Right I think that you’re a great fit for the assistant I just need to confirm with the President.

Hailey Rowan

Really?

Riley Leah

Yep. Give me one moment.

Riley Leah

*Walks out of the room*

15 minutes later

Riley Leah

*Walks back in*

Riley Leah

Congratulations the President approved so starting tomorrow you will be working here along side me as the president’s assistants.

Hailey Rowan

Thank you.

Riley Leah

Yep and here’s the contract, just sign right there.

Hailey Rowan

*Signs*

Riley Leah

I look forward to working with you Hailey!

Hailey Rowan

Yep, thank you.

The Next Day

Riley Leah

Hailey good you’re here!

Hailey Rowan

Good morning R-

Riley Leah

No time to talk can you go grab some coffee for the boss? No sugar.

Hailey Rowan

Oh alright.

Riley Leah

Thank you I have to grab the bosses papers for the meeting sorry to bother you.

Hailey Rowan

No worries I’m also his assistant now so you will have less stress around here.

Riley Leah

Alright then, thanks again.

Riley Leah

*Runs off*

In the kitchen

Hailey Rowan

Coffee all black..? Wow the President has some strange taste buds.

Hailey Rowan

*Looks up at the clock*

Hailey Rowan

Oh!

Hailey Rowan

I need to give him the coffee.

In the office

Hailey Rowan

*Knocks

Hailey Rowan

Boss I have your coffee.

James Xu

Come in

Hailey Rowan

*Walks in*

Hailey Rowan

*Sets down coffee*

James Xu

Are you the new assistant?

Hailey Rowan

Yes, my name is Hailey Rowan.

James Xu

Alright I hope Riley is teaching you the ropes.

James Xu

*Drinks coffee*

James Xu

....

Hailey Rowan

Uh boss? Is something wrong with the coffee.

James Xu

No it’s fine.

James Xu

Get me the documents from the finances department for today’s meeting.

Hailey Rowan

Yes Boss!

Hailey Rowan

*Leaves the room*

Hailey Rowan

So much awkward tension around the boss...

New Friend

At the end of the week

Hailey Rowan

Who knew working as an assistant could be so busy...

Riley Leah

*Walks up*

Riley Leah

Hey Hailey.

Hailey Rowan

Riley! Do you need something?

Riley Leah

I just want to say sorry... for making you work so much and helping me out in the first week.

Hailey Rowan

Oh well I don’t mind..

Riley Leah

Yeah being an assistant is harder then you think it is.

Hailey Rowan

*Laughs*

Hailey Rowan

I can tell.

Riley Leah

Would you like to go out and eat dinner together?

Hailey Rowan

I’m not busy tonight I suppose that’s ok.

Riley Leah

Alright let’s trade numbers.

Riley Leah

I send you the location.

Later that night

In a restaurant

Hailey Rowan

*Rushes inside*

Hailey Rowan

I’m sorry Riley did I make you wait?

Riley Leah

It’s fine the waiter hasn’t arrived here yet.

Hailey Rowan

*Sits down*

Hailey Rowan

Alright then let’s get to know each other.

Riley Leah

Alright

Riley Leah

My name is Riley Leah

Hailey Rowan

Well you already know my name.

Hailey Rowan

How long have you been working for the boss?

Riley Leah

Well, I’ve been working in the Xu company for a while now.

Riley Leah

I started out as and secretary around 5 years ago and two years ago I transferred to his personal assistant.

Hailey Rowan

I finished college a few years back but I had mostly been working part time jobs.

Hailey Rowan

I very fortunate finding this well paying job honestly.

Riley Leah

Yeah, President Xu needs more then one personal assistant because of all the work we have to handle.

Hailey Rowan

So business is really busy?

Riley Leah

More busy then any of the other years I’ve worked.

Riley Leah

By the way why did you take on a full time job?

Hailey Rowan

......

Riley Leah

Oh uh did I hit a sore spot?

Hailey Rowan

It’s fine I’ll tell you.

After the explanation

Riley Leah

That’s a terrible sister you have!

Hailey Rowan

Well she grew up spoiled by her parents so I can’t blame her..

Riley Leah

That’s still unfair to you.

Hailey Rowan

It’s fine it’s been three years I don’t have any ties with them and I think I’m much better off.

Riley Leah

*Checks watch*

Riley Leah

We should get going now.

Hailey Rowan

Yeah thanks for inviting me out.

Riley Leah

Well I like to think we’re friends and that’s what friends should do for each other right?

Hailey Rowan

*Smiles*

Hailey Rowan

I rarely have people whom consider them selves my friend and affiliated themselves with me.

Hailey Rowan

Thanks.

Riley Leah

Yeah!

Riley Leah

See you tomorrow

Riley Leah

*Walks away*

Hailey Rowan

Only been a week and I already feel like me and Riley are great friends.

Hailey Rowan

*Smiles*

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