"Jacky! Where the heck are you!", I hiss through the phone.

"We just hired a hot new model! Hurry up so I can't tell you all about it!", I squeal excitedly.

I don't know why I'm feeling like this over a boy I just met a couple of hours ago. But all I know is I can't wait to see him again.

I'm currently sitting in my office on lunch break. I pull up Jason's application in the computer system and see on his paperwork my mom's contact number.

I furrow my brows at this, but quickly brush it off as I call her number through my cell phone.

Mom
Hello

Me
Hi mom why is your number on Jason's application?

Mom
He doesn't own a phone that's why

Me
Oh I see. Well I have good news tell him to show up at my office at 8 the morning tomorrow.

Mom
He got the job huh?

Me
Yes he did everyone loved him

Mom
What about your father?

Me
Never mind him mom he left it completely up to me, so he must of saw some potential you know how he is.

Mom
Yeah I know well thank you hun. You totally have my heart.

Me
Don't start mom but yes I do

Mom
Okay okay bye princess I love you

Me
I love you too bye

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"I'm here", Jacky comes barging in through the doors.

"You dyed your hair again? I loved burgundy on you!"

"You know me I get tired of colors fast, but this color though is so me", she smirks as she plays with her hair.

"I like it you look like a badass", I giggle.

Jacklyn "Jacky" Collins ⬆️

Jacklyn and I go way back. We've known each other since babies, she's practically like a sister to me.

Her father is my dad's best pal from college and is now working for my dad as the payroll manager of Grey Global.

"So who's the newbie?", Jacky asks as she sits on the couch eating her corn nuts.

"Jason McCann"

"Let me see his pictures", Jacky says standing up walking over to me.

I pull out his file from my desk pulling out his photographs.

"He's handsome, but his eyes look so mysterious gives me the chills", she dramatically shivers.

"He seems nice I meet him earlier"

"Is my best friend developing a crush on the newbie", Jacky teases tickling the sides of my waist.

I start to snort from how ticklish I am in those areas.

"Jacky stop!", I laugh.

"Well are ya?"

"No Jacky!", I groan.

"JACKLYN!"

We both snap our heads up in alert as we hear her father shout outside of my office.

"Ooouu your in trouble!", I tease sticking my tongue out at her.

"I ain't scared", she scoffs.

Jacky isn't scared of anything I swear. She's always been a little rebel, tough, a risk taker, has no filter, and has a bad girl attitude. However behind all that she's very humble, kind, and has a huge heart.

As for me I've always been a good girl. Don't get me wrong I definitely have a backbone, but living life on the edge just isn't me and my dad would never let that fly.

Her and I have one thing in common we were both raised by our fathers. However her father actually did raise her unlike my father.

Jacky's mom died during child birth, so her dad is really overprotective of her. She's his only child.

"There you are! Your late again!", Jacky's father grumbles.

"Relax dad it's only 5 minutes", Jacky huffs.

"Don't worry Joseph", I chirp in trying to ease down the tension between the two.

"Thank you Aleysa, but Jacklyn over here needs to learn how to be responsible for when she becomes my assistant when she turns 18 in 2 weeks", he sighs.

"Dad I'm a grown woman I even got myself a nice tattoo on my right rib cage", Jacky splutters batting her lashes as she lifts up her shirt exposing her tattoo.

"YOU DID WHAT?!", Joseph hisses his light skin turning red from how pissed he is.

I shake my head at Jacklyn for telling him about the tattoo knowing he specifically told her she wasn't allowed to get a tattoo in the first place.

"Dad it's mom", Jacky frowns trying to hide her smirk.

"IN MY OFFICE NOW!", he orders turning his heel walking out of my office.

"Jacky your going to give your dad a heart attack!", I snap at Jacky feeling bad for the guy.

"At least I don't hide shit from him like regular teenagers", she rolls her eyes leaving my office.

There's never a dull moment when Jacky is around.

Gosh her birthday is in two weeks!

I've been so busy with school, modeling, and following my father around in meetings that I completely forgot to start planning for her surprise party.

"Ruth!"

"Yes boss", Ruth rushes into my office with piles of files in her hand.

"Please get contacts of party planners", I order.

"On it"

Jason's pov

"Wassup little prick", I chuckle through the phone.

Isaac
Jason?

Me
Yes dumb ass!

Isaac
When were you released brotha?

Me
Earlier this morning

Isaac
Where are you staying at? Let's meet up

Me
I'm at staying with my social worker for now until I can afford my own place

Isaac
I have a shit load of  dope to sell.. I got you

Me
I can't she's on my case like never before. She even got me a job

Isaac
What?! Where?

Me
At a ware house for shipping and receiving

Isaac
That's great! We need to catch up though asap

Me
Yeah for sure. Don't hit up this number it's her house phone aight. I'll hit you up soon

I quickly hang up hearing footsteps outside the house most likely Angela barely arriving from her quick errand.

"Hey Jason guess what?", she says as she barges through the door.

I abruptly get up from the couch to help her with the heavy grocery bags.

"What?", I furrow my brows still a little sleepy from my nap earlier.

"Grey Global hired you.. you start tomorrow at 8 in the morning", she responds with a huge grin on her face.

To be honest I'm quite surprised. I'm a bit happy I'll be making money to get out as soon as I can from Angela's place, but not looking forward to modeling.

"That's cool thanks", I plainly respond.

"My daughter shall show you around, so don't worry about anything", she adds.

I nod not saying a word.

Since meeting Aleysa, I can't get her out of my mind. She's so beautiful and something about her intrigues me.

"Does Aleysa know about my background?", I briefly ask.

"No she doesn't.. I suggest you keep it between us", Angela suggests a worry expression on her face.

Of course

"So I'm guessing that suited man doesn't know either right?", I roll my eyes.

"No be careful with him okay", she forces half a smile.

"Who is he?", curiosity taking over me.

"He's my ex husband", she sighs.

These two must of had a bad divorce since they treat each other like enemies.

"If they ask about my background.. what should I say?"

"I told him half the truth about you being on your own, but the Juvie history please keep that a secret"

I nod my head letting her know I understood.

"Tomorrow should be interesting", I whisper to myself not really looking forward to it at all.