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RE Krimson's Writing Samples and Random Musings Comments Welcome 212015 I got all my replies out! I'm so proud of myself!!!! --------------------------- The New Job with ZaraPlay The more one expects, the harder reality hits in one's face. Alicia Zhou learned that lesson long ago. Thus, she expects nothing but anticipates everything. Her thoroughness puts the other staffers to shame, and that's why, she, at thirty-one, was already managing celebrities just shy of A-list. As their business manager, she served a function not unlike a chief of staff, and as her many assistants would testify, she was a fair but demanding boss. Everything had to be perfect, every detail micromanaged. To say she was OCD would be an understatement. Tonight was a big deal for Shane West, one of the brightest and hottest Adonis rising to stardom. The kid's a talented rapper, got a good sob story to go with his rise to fame too. From the six-packs to the no-fucks-given attitude to the swagger, every detail of his image was carefully managed. There was just a teeny tiny problem - Shane was about as straight as a rainbow. To be fair, society was a lot more accepting nowadays. In a metropolis such as this, most people wouldn't even bat an eyelash to see guys holding hands or kissing on the streets. But it was always a different matter with celebrities, especially a rapper, the embodiment of male virility... Let's just say as Shane's business manager, it was her job to keep that facet under wrap. Everywhere he went, it was necessary that at least one pretty young thing was seen on his arm. Usually there will be other girls, but, given that this was a party thrown for a charity, she decided one would be more appropriate. She had asked her assistant to book Ivory, an escort she's worked with frequently in the past, but apparently Ivory was sick with the flu, and her dimwitted assistant, instead of informing her of this unfortunate event, decided to accept another escort in Ivory's place. She could smack him for that mistake. An new girl on such an important evening? How dare he introduce an unknown variable without her express permission. And so, she sat fuming silently in the back of the limo, waiting to meet the escort herself first, to make sure everything was checked out before letting this girl hang on Shane's arm for a few minutes. At least this escort was prompt, she thought, checking her watch as Candice made her way down the stairs. Yes, she still wears a watch, but it was less because she was old-fashioned and more another aspect of her incredible OCD. Everything from her hair - silken black strands void of a single split end or frizzy hair, to her outfit - tailored and ironed dress shirt, pants, and a smart but trendy plait jacket, was picture perfect. Chic and sexy enough to fit in a high class event, but low-key enough to not steal the limelight. Compared to Candice, her own makeup was light, professional, emphasizing her intense dark eyes and no-bullshit attitude. But of course, she wore a practiced smile, polite in the most adverse of situations. As Candice approached the limo, Alicia exited first, holding the door open politely as she gave the escort a once over. She nodded slightly to herself, at the very least satisfied with the escort's appearance. A little over the top on the sex appeal, in her humble opinion, but given her role, it was fitting, and she had to admit that this girl was very beautiful. The smokey eyes and figure-hugging dress evoked a different sort of appeal than Alicia's own professional attires, but she most certainly more than passed in the looks category. Hi, I'm Alicia, Shane's manager, she greeted, extending a hand and wearing a manufactured smile, wanting to see if the girl handled social situations smoothly. And, after shaking hands, continued to hold open the door for the escort to enter. The back of the limo was spacious, black leather sofas on either end. She waited for the girl to be situated before continuing. I'm sure you are already familiar with these events, but it is my job to make sure everything goes smoothly. When we arrive, we will meet Shane in a back room, you will enter the ball on his arm. Smile for the cameras, but don't go overboard, make sure the attention is on him. And... She continued, lecturing rather excessively on every last detail as she seated opposite Candice. Reality's name is Alicia, and she hits hard.