"Ally... Please! For once, say yes!"

Alifiya sighed at the patience of her roommate and best friend, Milli. It has been about an hour she is trying to persuade Alifiya to agree upon going to the club with her.

"I can't, Milli... Please try to understand. I need to prepare for the important interview I have on the day after tomorrow."

"But we just finished college, girl! Live a little!" she huffs.

Alifiya smiled and said, "Mills... Please understand. The interview is important to me. I've been staying so far from home and my people, it's only so that I can prosper. My whole family, we are sacrificing our time together so that I can reach higher, achieve my goals to be successful in my job. Currently, it's the most crucial time. I can't go clubbing now Mills... I'm sorry. Next time maybe?"

Alifiya is from the Philippines. Her whole family lives in Manila, and she stays here for study and job purposes. And her friend Milli Verma is from India. Alifiya loves her friend Milli, but it just doesn't make any sense to her to go clubbing where she has very little time on her hand to learn about the company where she is going to go for the interview. Such an opportunity is rare. Whereas, they can go clubbing anytime they want. Not that she likes it anyway.

"Okay. Fine! But next time I'm not taking no for an answer," Milli sighed in defeat. Alifiya smiled at her. She finds it cute when Milli talks in her slight Indian accent.

"But what should I say to Brando? He'll be waiting for you. The poor guy was excited when I said that you'll come."

"Milli, you know I don't have time to think about relationships right now. Besides, I don't take him as more than a friend. He and I are not happening."

"Say that to the poor guy. He is so hung on you," she rolled her eyes and then stood up to leave.

"Sorry Mills, I'll make it up to you. Love you."

"Yup. That you have to do. Take care, boo. Lock the door from inside. You need to lose your V-card only at your own will. So, be careful. Don't open the door unless it's me."

Her ever caring best friend...

"Don't worry about me, Mills. Enjoy!"

"Bye, Als!"

After Milli was gone, Alifiya went to make a cup of coffee for herself. She has a lot to go through, and coffee will definitely help. She knows that Milli is upset that she usually never goes clubbing with her. But it's just she is not into drinking and wasting her time and money away. Ally considers herself a strong, independent, career-oriented woman. She has family values rooted deep in her, and she is not going to ruin them. Not for anyone.

Ally seldom goes out. She preferred to stay at home with her laptop. Even for work, she is inclined toward doing freelance tasks. It helped her learning more and more every day.

With her coffee, Ally sat on her tidy, cute workstation. Then opened her laptop, and started going through information about the company where she's going to go for an interview. It's a huge deal and there is no chance she is going to take any risk here. If she could get the job as a secretary to the Chief Operating Officer of the company, it'll be a boost to her resume. As she didn't have much experience, she must entice them with her intelligence and spirit.

She searched for the company CEO first. Everyone knows him, the great Nathaniel Archer. He is a good example in the corporate world. People respect him for his image that he has managed to keep. Almost everyone knows his inspiring story of how he managed to create an empire from the scratch, all by himself. Ally wants to be like him. Rule the business, see her name on newspapers, magazines, everywhere for her achievements. She wants to be successful and to inspire women who are yet to find their path.

After gathering a few information about the Archer king, now it's time to look into the Archer Prince. The second son of Nathaniel Archer who is the COO and 'the heir' of Archer Industries. The great 'Noah Archer.'

Where it was almost impossible to find information about the elder prince Neil Archer,  there at the same time, the internet was full of stories of the great Noah Archer.

He is the authentic definition of a playboy. Or a fuckboy. Whatever is your call.

Ally is a little hesitant as she will have to work for him if she gets the job. But, that's the sacrifice she is willing to commit for a better resume.

After all, he can't get into her pants anyway. Alifiya is so many things, but she is not a horny lady. She is a 23 years old virgin with the least sexual appetite that she knows of, and has no issue with it. There wasn't a single man who enticed her to go for anything sexual other than one or two kisses. She didn't have much time as Ally has always been sincere about her studies.

The man has a very ugly reputation when it comes to women but in the business sector, he is almost like his father, a panther. Ally can go with this motivation. Atleast he is sincere with his job. The women's issue won't be a problem as long as she is careful to protect herself.

Well, way to think... She didn't even attend the interview yet and already thinking about working under him. Way to go Ally! She slapped her forehead.

The next day she spent learning about the industry so that she can talk more confidently in the interview. Milli has been sleeping most of the day as she came home totally drunk. Thank God Brando was there to look after her.

But Alifiya knows better. Brando does a lot of things including taking care of Milli for her. He likes her. No matter how strict Ally gets with him, however straight she rejects him, he never halts. The guy is so persistent in winning her since college. Ally never leads him on but he still stands by the side, waiting for her attention.

At the time of dusk, Milli finally felt energizer after she showered and had a proper meal that Ally prepared for her.

"What would I do without you, Als?" Milli groaned as she sipped her coffee.

"Apparently nothing. Because you need me," Ally smiled.

"And you need me," Milli smiled back.

"Have you decided what you are going to wear tomorrow?"

"Yes. But I still need your opinion."

"Yup. You do need me. Let's see what you have decided," she chirped as she moved to Ally's room with her coffee.

Ally showed her the plain white shirt and gray pencil skirt she decided to wear for the interview the next morning. It was simple yet looked perfect for an interview. It even fitted her perfectly so that her curves don't look too much for the formal interview. She specially bought the set for such occasions.

Milli loved the outfit so much she rushed to see them and accidentally tilted her coffee mug and smeared both the shirt and skirt with coffee stains.

"Milli!" Alifiya screamed in fear.

"Shit! Ally! OMG! I'm sorry!" Milli screamed as well.

"They are not going to come off! Oh god! What should I do?" Ally grabbed the clothes and rushed to the washroom.

Ally washed the skirt when Milli was trying to remove the stains from the white shirt. But it was impossible to remove coffee stains from such light-colored fabric.

"I'm so sorry Als... I'll make it up to you! I have similar clothes! I'll give them to you! You don't even have to return them to me! Ally... Als, please say something."

"Milli... Your clothes are not going to fit me," Ally stated the truth.

"They will fit you! It won't fit as much as yours did but you'll get into it. I'll bring them right away." Milli ran fast to bring her clothes to her.

Ally didn't have any other option. The stains are not going to come off. She put them in the side and came out of the washroom. Milli was already there with her clothes.

Ally looked at the clothes with clear confusion. Because they both knew that Ally is more to the curvier side where Milli is skinny. Going through all the shirts Ally chose the loosest shirt and skirt. Ally changed right there in front of Milli in the mauve shirt and white skirt. She could get herself in that but they just fitted like a second skin. How can she wear that for an interview?

"Als see! You look good in it! They fit you perfectly," Milli tried to lighten her mood.

"Yeah. Perfect for nightclubs!" Ally continued looking at herself in the mirror. Confused about how to pull this off.

"You are going to go for an interview to 'The' Noah Archer. Don't worry. He won't mind you in fitting clothes," Milli smiled sheepishly with guilt.

"OMG! 'The' Noah Archer is going to see me in this! He will think I'm there to hit on him. Oh God! What should I do!" Ally began to panic more.

"Als, you don't have any other option. You are going to awe them with your brain. No one is going to keep the dress in mind! But if you are upset, I'm sorry. It's all my fault! Why didn't I get a little more cautious? I'm sorry Ally."

Ally sat on the bed and bowed her head. There is no point reacting. It's a mistake that just happened. She pulled Milli by her hand and made her sit beside her and put her head on her shoulder, side hugging her.

"It's okay Mills. It was an accident."

"You mean it? You forgive me?" she was so happy all of a sudden. The poor girl was so guilty.

"Yes. You didn't mean to do it! It happened."

"Thanks, Als. You'll see, you'll slay the interview tomorrow! I'm lending you my spirit! With my spirit and yours, you'll definitely get the job!"

Ally chuckled as Milli hugged her tight.

All the while she kept thinking about how she can slay the interview looking like a hooker.

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▪️What do you think of our ambitious Alifiya?

▪️What is going to happen at the interview? I bet you can't guess 😂

▪️It's probably not the best chapter, but a much needed one 🖤

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