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e the buzzing energy around the office. Everyone was run

sn't here and I was about to power on my computer when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I

, the in-charge of the creatives team. Today we're having the whole department meeting so I am

t find it irksome for some reason. Not wanting to dwell on that trivial matter much, my thoughts wandered toward th

of a door with a plaque on it

nd ushered me in. She closed it behind her and took off to stand in the front

out 70 to 80 people in this room which itself was a huge one. The walls were painted in plain white with the entir

sted" vibes as he was playing some video game on his cellphone. He had raven black hair just like mine and a brown skin tone.

small discussion with the ones accompanying her on the podiu

parkled with admiration for this woman because she has the abi

satisfied with the quiet response. "Anyway, moving on, for those who are unaware about the term - 'Fire Up Days', then it's the period or era when all of us are to brainstorm for new ideas rega

and I chuckled because it was quit

been an off season for our business. I don't have the right to disclose the reason as to why but guys, it's your duty now to bring it back up with your unique and inexplicable ideas. A fe

in my body were already charged with excitement to let my brain be on high alert

th a rubix cube or whatever that makes you think quicker, do it. Ev

out into murmurs and whispers again. Soon after that, Ms. Maxwell excused herself, l

yet so we just waited for the next

eady immersed in his video game. "Pew Pew, g

l chat with him. "Hey!" I waved, tilting

ooking at an alien. I was about to purse my smiling lips when he finally greeted me. "Hi?" It was more like a

Valerie. Valerie Jones, by the way," I to

o embarrass me. After a few seconds of contemplation, he finally shook my hand and I internally sighed in

self-esteem, if he wouldn't have

, Valerie Valerie Jones. And if you're wondering about my accent then I'

d my eyes. "Um..." I trailed off, chuckling ner

ed as if it was the mos

l. I mean, India is cool. I am half Welsh, half American but both m

alerie Valerie Jones?" He asked me cur

smile and for some reason, he seem

am

fellow copywriter, Shiv

can't even pronounce my name rig

Oh, uh... sorry. Shivaay." Passing him an apologetic smile, I pretended to look for my cell phone i

urned to him confusedly. "I was just messing around, Valerie Valerie

bump. "For a second, I actually thought that you hated me.

mor," he said complacently, dusting

ore," I retorted, rollin

"Because I just invented that one, Valerie Valeri

mirked in amusement. "You're

n a weird James Bond way, sweetie. But anywho,

called Valerie Valerie Jones," I mumble

r your whole life?" He questioned, h

ising world. Become prominent and stuff, you know," I stated awkwardly because unlike other people, my aspirations might sound bland and too "mainstream" but

s job one day," he confessed ear

as the last thing I was expecting.

ece of shit. So I promised them that I'd win a Pulitzer award and shut their mouths." His face turned darker and was marred with an angry scowl. "Not wanting to live with them anymore, I moved here to the States. I've always had the knack

y he didn't make any snide remarks toward my ambitions. He's one of those chill people who cares about enjoying their lives to the fullest without thinking about the aftermath. I

hich includes a Pulitzer prize, I'm gonna be on my way to a lifelong hiatus, marrying my video games

ith no regrets. A feeling of exaltation hit me because I coul

ay?" He asked me lazily and blew out a breat

mediately and I was sure about th

Stop taking things seriously. Remember?" He s

ist with his. "And honest

how this Flynn Ryder rolls.

e thirties with an amiable smile addressed the crowd. The room fell into complete si

g at his charming demeanor an

from beside me, looking ready to throw up. "Ho

g idea is good enough, it will be presented amongst the upper management. The CEO, Mr. Williams, will be present there too. I'm sure you all know the drill, so! Shoot me with your be

way toward the content team. It was then that I spotted Chelsea with the creatives' people as she waved at me, grin

ny idea and I mean any idea about this, you come and approach me, got it?" All of us nodded and he seemed satisfied. "Good. Here," he said, handing us each a booklet. It contained all the necessary de

way toward my station. A few minutes later, Chelsea joined me at the

nd started looking over everything with deep concentration. My

e notes I'd prepared yesterday after watching a

ne takes this too seriously because the air was charged with a gritting competition to be better than the next person. The thing was, I didn't mind about so

, I thought with a