Fan Fiction |
by Jenny Tran
After dinner Julie and Will entered one of the empty rooms together. As soon as the door closed, Julie rolled her eyes as she jumped on the queen size bed “Finally, I can sleep.” She took one of the pillows and threw it at him as he caught it with ease. “Night.” She covered herself with the blanket and closed her eyes as she let her body sink into the mattress.
He knew that they would never spend a night on the bed ever again as he threw the pillow on the ground far away from Julie’s bed and prepared to sleep on the floor “Good night.” He replied.
Cass unexpectedly opened their room door to check on her new roommates “How are you two-” She stopped when she saw the two of them separated on opposite sides of the bed. “What’s going on?” she asked confused again.
Julie and William stared at her wide-eyed, “Uh…” Julie stuttered.
William came to the rescue “Well… you see…your sister is so irresistible and I’m not ready to have a kid. This is our protection from getting pregnant.”
“Yeah!” Julie added, she threw Will a smile.
Cass wrinkled her forehead “Ever heard of the patch?” Julie shook her head “You put on this patch that sterilizes you for a certain amount of time. Kind of like birth control pills, which I doubt they make anymore. I can order it for you right now, it’ll be delivered in 10 minutes. It’s not healthy for a couple to be living like this.” She used her older sister tone of voice. “If you guys want this to work you have to try and if this-”
She was quieted by Julie who got up and pushed her sister out “Okay, we know, Ga Jei.” She quickly locked the door and turned to William “This is gonna be harder than I thought.” She sighed.
He nodded in agreement “I don’t know how long we can pull this off.” He laid back on his floor bed.
“It’s a good thing I thought of the explanation.” Julie commended herself.
Will snorted with laughter “Yeah, we would blow up if we were separated, that’s REALLY believable.”
Julie pointed to him angrily “Hey, if you can come up with something better why didn’t you speak up?” she hissed at him.
“I would of but you threw in that fake excuse.” He pointed out.
“Whatever.” She rolled her eyes “Don’t snore.” She said before going to sleep, she knew he had a bad habit of snoring because he slept on his back. From the few months she spent with him in London, she had to learn the hard way of her new husband’s bad habits. Julie on the other hand had to sleep in complete silence, she would wake up at any sound. In the middle of the night, she snapped her eyes open when Will’s snore rang out loud and clear. She began tossing and turning and eventually, she pulled off one of her socks and rolled it up in a ball as she aimed in to the corner where he was sleeping. Even though it was dark, she knew where to aim as it landed roughly on his cheek.
He quickly snapped upright as he picked up the warm, fuzzy object “Why do you always do this?” his leg was pushed up as he leaned on his knee staring at her in the darkened room.
“Because you snore.” She said sarcastically.
“It’s not a sin to snore, you don’t have to be so rude.” He snapped back. “Lights.” He commanded as the room lit up.
Julie immediately covered her eyes from the sudden brightness “Dim lights.” She said as the lights dimmed at her request “Look, just because we have to stay married doesn’t mean I have to take it. I have not gotten a good night sleep since I met you.”
He laughed as he threw his head back and got up as he walked threateningly closer to her “Really? It’s not what you said that one night. Oh Will, don’t leave me alone. I’m afraid…” he mocked her with a teasing voice.
Julie leered her eyes at him evilly “I was delirious from the pain…” she gritted her teeth.
Suddenly, the door opened again and immediately Will sat down on the bed next to Julie, the two looked at Cass with surprise “You guys are just too loud…” she said sleepily.
Julie looked at her sister “You can hear us? And how come you can open the door after I locked it?”
“It is MY house.” She pointed out “I have commands for every room.” She let out a yawn “Just let him sleep on the bed.” She waved her hands as she left the room once more.
The two glared at each other while Will returned to his corner “I’d rather drink acid.” He muffled.
“That makes two of us.” Julie grumbled.
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The next morning, just as Julie promised she followed her sister to work while Will continued to sleep. Her eyes popping out in amazement from the moment, she took the trolley to the moving bridge to the glass building that stood tall in front of her. “Wow, this is amazing.” Julie gushed.
Cass smiled at her baby sister, she looked like a little girl who just received her first toy. “I can’t take you to the hiring director but he’ll be on the 5th floor.” She directed.
Julie nodded but her eyes were glued to the building. When they reached double glass doors, Cass placed her thumb on a checking device as it cleared her through “Welcome Cass Lam.” The machine said while the doors beeped open for her to go through. Julie took out her clear plaque as she placed it over the device “Thank you, Julie Cheung. Please report to the 10th floor to speak with Mr. Fung.” The doors opened and allowed Julie to walk through.
Cass frowned “Why are you meeting with the big guy? I thought the hiring manager was suppose to do the interviews?” she wondered out loud.
Julie shrugged “Whatever the reason, I’m sure they’ll let me know.” She took a deep breath “Wish me luck!”
Cass smiled “If you have any luck, they will turn you down.” She joked.
Julie’s smile faded “Well, they won’t turn me down.” She said firmly. The two girls entered the cylinder glass elevators.
“3rd Floor and 10th floor.” Cass spoke into the speaker. The machine speeded upwards as it stopped slowly on the 3rd floor. “Good luck.” She said to Julie before beginning her work.
Julie took a deep breath as she stepped out of the floor that she was to get off, dressed in a dark brown pant suit, she was ready for any interview. She walked to the receptionist of the floor “Hi, I’m Julie.”
“You’re here to see Mr. Fung right? He’s been waiting for you.” The girl spoke like a zombie as she handed Julie a key. “Open the 7th door to your left, he will be with you in a minute.”
Julie nodded as she walked down the hall full of numbered offices. She stopped at the door which had a number 7 on it. Putting the key in the socket as it sucked it in and the door immediately opened for her “Welcome, Julie Cheung.” It announced her arrival. She entered the room and the door closed behind her, she looked around and found a huge screen in front of a squared shape table. A rolling chair came behind her as she turned and sat on it, it quickly pushed her closer to the table.
Within seconds of her being seated, the screened appeared a face of a young and handsome man. She did not expect a young guy as she raised her eyes in surprise “Ms. Cheung. It’s nice to meet you. I’m Leo Fung.” He gave her a winning smile when he saw her beautiful face “You look surprised. Did you expect my father to do the interview?”
Julie shook her head vehemently “No, of course not! I didn’t know the Vice President would be interviewing me.”
Leo laughed heartily “I am human after all. Anyways, it was my father’s orders for me to interview everyone that walks into this building. I see your resume is quite impressive. Tell me Miss Cheung or should I call you Julie?” he flirted openly. “That’s a beautiful name by the way.”
Julie threw him a shining smile “Julie is fine. Thank you, I was embarrassed by my lack of knowledge in the business world even though I graduated with a business major. I’ve never had a real job before.” She wasted no time in being humble knowing that he would be appreciative of it.
Surely it worked as he chuckled “Nonsense! No one ever comes into a new job with experience. Tell me about your work ethics.” He said with much interest.
“Well, I’m a perfectionist so I have to finish all the work before I even think about leaving.” She seemed to ponder more things to say as she tightened her lips and tapped her chin with her finger.
Leo smiled as he looked at her intently, she was a striking girl not to mention her smile made his heart flutter “Hey, that’s good enough for me. You’re hired.” He said instantly.
Julie looked surprised “Really?” she asked.
He laughed “Don’t you want the job?”
“Of course!” she said quickly “I didn’t think it would be that easy.”
Leo nodded “Maybe you expected too much.” He smiled “Why don’t you come over to Room 15 down the hall to your left and we’ll get started.”
“Thank you.” She said politely as she got up and followed his orders. When she got to the door, it opened up knowing that she would be there. Inside was the same man she saw on the screen during the interview. He looked more confident than she imagined.
Without getting up from his leather chair as he smiled at her “You are much prettier in person.” He complimented. She only smiled with her head facing the floor looking shy and it only turned him on more. This time he stood up and walked over to her as he pulled her face up with his fingers slightly touching her chin “You’re going to love it here.” He leaned in as he grazed her face with his cheek “I guarantee it.” He breathed into her ears making her shiver. He moved back and returned to his desk as he handed her a clear see through folder “Take this to the 5th floor and they will get you ready.”
Julie nodded with a smile “Thank you for giving me this chance.”
He put up a hand as his finger wagged at her “Uh uh, thank YOU for giving us the opportunity to have you work for us. We will have so much fun.” His voice was deep and she almost sensed it threatening. She turned to leave as he cleared his throat “Oh Julie, I couldn’t help but look over your file. It says here that you’re married?” he said it casually but she knew he was waiting for the moment to ask her.
“Yes.” She nodded “Almost four months now.”
Leo nodded “Lucky guy.” He didn’t seem at all bothered by it. He waved for her to be on her way as she gave him a slight bow and walked out.
When she got down to the 5th floor, they took her fingerprints like she was a criminal. They stood her in front of a huge machine that scanned every inch of her body into the computer. When she imprinted her thumb into another machine, her data popped up into the computer showing from the day she was born to who she was married to. “You can start working today.” the guy ordered. She secretly wondered if they all acted like mannequins.
She returned to the third floor and checked in with her new boss Leann Fung. She knew the resemblance as soon as she walked through that door of the equally large office from her brother’s. “You’re Julie Cheung right?” she asked with pure suspicion.
Julie nodded with a warm smile trying to break through her cold exterior “Actually, it’s Julie Lai, I’m married.”
For whatever reason that she wasn’t sure of, Leann smiled at her with the same warm smile she gave her earlier “Really?” she asked with surprise. She leaned into her desk with obvious interest “Now why would my brother hire you?” she seemed to be asking herself that. Julie gave her a strange look as she quickly explained “My brother only hires single girls. But you are stunning, maybe that’s why he decided to keep you.”
Julie smiled shyly “Thank you. But I don’t think I’m that pretty. I just hope I do a good job. What will I be doing?”
Leann nodded returning to her boss stature “Oh yes, you will be doing mostly modeling of the toys in the computer. The designers will hand you their work and you will begin. I’d say just take a little time to get to know everyone first. If you need help, just let me know. I’ll take you around and meet everyone.” She offered.
“Oh I wouldn’t want to take away your precious time.” She said sincerely “I’ll find my way around, don’t worry about me.”
Leann’s smile faded “There are certain places you cannot go in to…”
Julie nodded “I’ll look out for the No Trespassing signs.” She said smartly.
The new boss smiled with approval “I’m glad to hear that. You know some people here don’t know how to read.” Her eyes rolled sarcastically.
“Well, I don’t want to take anymore of your time. I’ll start work now.” Julie nodded as she walked out of the office letting out a sigh. They were two tough people, but it looks like luck was on her side, the new boss lady had an instant liking to her. She returned to her station, which again was made of clear cubicles. She made a mental note to ask her sister why the place was made of glass.
“Watch out!” a male voice said but it was too late, the mail bin had a mind of it’s own as it ran into Julie. She picked herself up while a strong hand helped her up “Are you okay?” the guy asked.
Julie shook her head “No.” she turned to see a frumpy looking guy, he was dressed in an old blue uniform, his hair was long and shaggy. His black frames were squared shape and it did no justice to his kind eyes. “I’m okay.” She smiled.
He looked like he hasn’t shaved for years “You new here?” he asked straightforwardly. Julie nodded “Good luck.” He snickered before walking away.
“I’m Julie!” she yelled after him. He only waved his hand without looking back. She tilted her head and wondered why the people there was so strange. No one looked to be happy at all.