Eyes as green as a tropical forest skimmed through the file listing the employees of Selyts Hotel and Resorts. How could something this severe have had happened right under his nose? He leaves the Los Angeles firm for three months under someone else’s supervision and everything goes hay wire! He should have known better than to let Paul’s cousin overtake the management department. It wasn’t as though he didn’t trust Paul himself, but his cousin was a whole different case. No. He should’ve hired someone much more mature. Much more experienced.

“I want to see a picture of all the staff! Get it done, Carlos!” Harry spoke, his lips a grim line.

“Yes, boss!” Carlos responded efficiently. Harry heard Carlos making a quick phone call and swiping through his iPad before presenting the picture of an office party to Harry. That’s how he liked his employees. Competent and swift like his assistant Carlos.

Harry looked at all his reckless employees as they partied in the office celebrating Selyts’ latest acquisition. They were all drunk and laughing as though there was no tomorrow. Harry’s anger boiled to a whole new level. As his eyes skimmed, they landed on a petite girl who looked in her early 20’s. She was sitting on her office booth, typing away as people drank and danced all around her. Her clothes were as informal as that of a teenager’s. She stood out amongst all the other stuffy suits and skirts wearing imbeciles. Harry felt a weird inkling pass over him.

“Carlos, get me this girl’s employee records and a proper picture of her face in the party.” Harry returned the tablet back to his assistant and gazed out of the window of the stretcher. Los Angeles: the city with the incessant and notorious traffic. Harry let out a heavy sigh and laid his head back, staring at the light snow flakes as they fell on the window frame of his inert vehicle.

Christmas is just a couple weeks away. He hadn’t even bought anything for Gemma yet. If he forgot to buy something for her this time, she would actually bury him alive. Harry grimaced before speaking up.

“Carlos, I have one more task for you. I need a female opinion on something that I want to purchase.

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Skylar watched the bustling office room, with her jaw hanging open. Never had she seen her co-workers so full of energy and so efficient in her two months of working for the hotel company. She watched as the staff scurried around with important papers and files, occasionally bumping into her and heading towards the print and copy area.

Workers who usually just sat clicking on the computers while eating Dunkin Donuts were now pacing the floors of the twenty-five storey building that consisted of Selyts Hotel and Resorts’ L.A firm. Skylar caught up with Collin before he could scurry away to the printing area.

“Collin! Collin, wait! What’s going on?”

Collin stopped in his tracks and noticed Skylar, turning the shade of a ripe pomegranate. He looked out of breath and was breathing heavily but he still managed to give Skylar his sunniest smile as he looked down at the floor.

“H- hey, Skye! Good Morning!”

“Hi, Collin!” Skylar greeted back cheerfully, giving him her best smile. She was aware of the small crush he had developed on her but she pretended otherwise, to save him from embarrassment. “Do you have any idea why everyone’s running around all of a sudden?”

“Running?” He asked, frowning. Then realization dawned on him as his face changed from confusion to panic. “I- I got to go S- Skye! Explain to you later!”

He hurried away, leaving an even more confused Skylar heading to her desk alone. Skylar was lost in thoughts when she was almost knocked over by someone shoving a stack of files in her arms. She tried to get a glimpse of the person who caught her off guard, over the stack in her hand but her questions were answered by the melodious voice of her closest friend in the building, April. April was peppy and zesty and despite Skylar’s opposite nature, she had taken a liking to the redhead.

“Hey, Skye! Soooooo…these are your tasks for the day! Gotta go! Lots to do!” April finished in a rush and turned to leave.
“No! Wait, April! Listen!” Skylar called back, rushing towards her before she could disappear like Collin.

“Yeah?” April asked enthusiastically, turning her head.

“What’s going on? Why’s the office so alive all of a sudden?”

“Oh my God! You haven’t heard, Skye?”

“Umm- No. I just arrived at the office.”

“And you damn well took your time!”, came the commanding voice of Rita Levine, the supervisor of the floor and Skylar’s immediate boss. April and Skylar looked at each other nervously as Rita stood there with her hands on her hips. It was an intimidating sight.

“Come with me, Skylar! You too April!” Rita walked away swaying her hips seductively as she crossed the room. The rest of the male race stood watching her surgically enhanced backside in awe. Skylar quickly turned to April and asked, “Will you tell me what’s going on before Rita kills me?”

“Oh yeah! The boss is flying in today!” April explained as they made their way out of the open-office area.

“The boss? Mr. Higgins?”

“No! Not Mr. Higgins! THE boss! The owner! Mr. Harry Gorgeous Styles! And word is that he’s giving the pink slip to all those who he finds inept for the company.”

“He’s giving us the cut? Why?” Skylar asked, in panic.

“Don’t know! Word has it that he’s cutting back the costs. Looks like his celebrity days are over. Huh?”

“Hmm.” Skylar replied non-committedly. This was bad. Really bad. What if she got sacked? Her whole life would come crashing down if she lost this job.

She shook her head to rid herself from the negative thoughts. No. She wouldn’t think the worst. She gave her utmost for this company for the last three months and she was sure that she would be appreciated for her hard work. She felt herself relax at that thought but quickly tensed when a thought passed her mind. How would Mr. Styles know about all the efforts she put up for the firm?

Notes

A/N: Hi, sweetpeas! Thank you so much for sitting patiently for an update on the story. I'm so sorry I've been away and haven't updated for so long. :( Finals are annoying little things. Aren't they? :) Anywho, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it! :) And also, who else got impregnated by Harry's scream in the X factor performance? ;) I know I did! You guys are cordially invited to the baby shower in 8 months! So, who's coming? ;) Love you all to the moon and back! <3 x

S/N: Lovelies, I need your help! I have a massive confusion! I don't know who to put up as the main female character. I'm struggling between my usual Candice Swanepoel and Emilia Clarke! Both of them are absolutely gorgeous! :( Help? Leave your suggestions plesae?

TOYT will be updated by tomorrow hopefully. However, if this chapter gets a positive response, I'll post the second chapter by tomorrow! :D Also, I didn't get a chance to proof read so don't hate me? :( I love you guys for subscribing, voting and commenting on the story! :D <3 You guys are the best! Love you, dolls! x :) <3 -N.K

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