2 Can't be helped

"I'm sorry ma'am, I think you will have to wait and endure a little longer because the head of the panel is not yet back from his meeting" Ethan's secretary said apologetically. Scarlet slumped back on her seat dejectedly with a hint of disappointment and displeasure as she thought of how early she had gotten up just so she can make it in time for the interview.

This was one of the many interviews she had recently attended after obtaining her degree and graduating. Smith Group (SG) was known to be the most intricate and renowned company in the whole of Hollywood and Scarlet being from Alabama, working in this particular company was like a dream come true. She hasn't had it easy growing up so she strived to reach and fulfil this one dream of her's. She sat there, having had no breakfast yet and also low on taxi fare, she remained seated knowing very well that she really needed to be part of the internship programme.

Since she arrived at the company at 7am mad it was already 11hrs and she was not yet to be seen nor informed on when it would be her turn. Her nerves ate her out and she even recovered whilst waiting patiently whilst fuming on the inside. As the hand of the clock strikes the 12th hour she decided to head down to the cafeteria so as to grab a bite. She took a lift, and steadily headed for the cafeteria. "any job would do really, but I'd really appreciate being chosen for the internship programme... the world has just got to see how much of a fashionista I am, a force to be reckoned with' She thought to herself whilst eating her sandwich. As a freelance photographer and a qualified fashion designer her one and only wish had always been to work for the Smith Group and be known in the whole of Hollywood as the best photographer- fashion guru to have ever graced the fashion industry.

Scarlet grew as an orphan together with her cousin sister, Alicia Snow Long, both raised by Scarlet's maternal grandmother Mrs Hazel Long. Scarlet's parents passed on when she was only 12 years old. The love and affection she has for her grandma and sister is out of this world and it shows in her selflessness towards all that concerns the two. She sat there daydreaming of when she would be the most renowned in the industry. Her thoughts were cut short by a call from snow.

" hey sis, how did the interview go? grandma and I have been anxious all through the morning awaiting your call" Snow said.

" I hasn't went as yet Snowy, I am yet to be interviewed" Scarlet replied. Had it not been for her desperate need for the opportunity she would have left and returned back home. she was tired, hungry and had started feeling demotivated only held on for the sake of her future and her family's future.

" that's a bummer, well atleast they hadn't sent y'all back, so just have some faith and we know you'll kick ass sis" snowy spouted trying to cheer her Big sister on. They went on conversing with Snowy cheering up her sister and as the call ended Scarlet felt as if all her worries have slowly started dissipating. After taking a long drawn out breath, she stood and swiftly strode towards the elevator to head back to the HR section where interviews were being held.

Scarlet got of the elevator, and strode towards the waiting area and just as she was about to take a turn she bumped into a hard and warm wall.. oh wait, is it a chest!! Oh my goodness! it is. As her eyes gradually travelled from the perfectly shaped hard chest to the face belonging to the chest she found herself dumbfounded as she stared at the breathtaking creature in front of her. His eyes were a lighter shade of blue, his brows rich in texture and arched, his long lashes and plump lips also outstanding. If perfect was a person, it would definitely be this man right in front of her...

" are you going to pick up the mess you made or are you just going to stupidly stand there as a statue all day long?" The man said through gritted teeth, with his jaws clenching, clearly showing how irritated and annoyed he was. His words instantly brought Scarlet back to her senses and she quickly bent down to pick up the scattered papers and handed them to the man in front of her.

The man looked devilishly handsome that she swore he was some kind of a deity or and underworld prince who has lost his way and ended up on planet earth. He wore and intricately designed suit, with a white shirt and left the three first buttons undone, revealing his perfectly chiseled chest.

"My apologies sir, I am kind of in a hurry so I didn't see you approaching" Scarlet said, whilst her head was bowed.

" just move along and be sure not to cross paths with me again, lest you wanna see me puking at the sight of your average and underkept self" he said uncaring of he hurt her or not. Scarlet was not one to be talked down on even though she was humble and down to earth, she knew how to stand up for herself very well and also was great at dealing with bullies. His last statement had really ticked her off.

"If there's anyone who will be puking here is me, due to this your stinking attitude, it was an honest mistake, which I have already rectified and also apologized for it, if that isn't enough for you then I'm afraid it can't be helped" hazel said and without awarding him a chance to respond she disappeared from the passage way.