First Day at GSG

Alynah scanned the project brief, she's to design a social media campaign for a new client, a sustainable fashion brand. Alynah smiled as ideas flowed in her brain. And so, she started working on her first project.

Hours later, the workers started dispersing but Alynah was still busy working. 

"C'mon Aly, it's time for lunch" Kylie stated and Alynah mouthed an 'oh'. She glanced the time, it's 1pm. 

"Let's go" Kylie said and the left. 

"So tell me, how did that cold Mr Hart welcomed you?" Kylie asked as they walked through the large stairs. 

"Hmm it went cool. It was indeed a warm welcome. He hoped you I'll get along with you guys and also hoped my creativity sparks the design world. He sounded really glad" Alynah explained with a smile and Kylie stopped on her tracks.

"Wait, you mean what?! Mr Hart said that?!" She asked in disbelief. 

"Yes, what's with the face?" Alynah asked. 

"For real? This is the first time I'm hearing something like this. Mr Hart had never been so...how will I put it? He'd never been so nice" Kylie said and Alynah raised brow at her. 

"Does that make any difference?" Alynah asked.

"Yeah it does, you just broke the record!" Kylie said, enthusiastically as she continued walking. 

"But did he talk about that day? When you nearly bumped into him?" She asked again. 

"No he didn't, maybe he forgot" Alynah shrugged.

"Thank God he did" 

"Girls, wait up!" A red-haired lady yelled and the duo stopped. 

"Hey Alynah, I'm Lux" the lady beamed.

"Nice to meet you, Lux"

"Let's go then"

They got into the elevator and met Brett. 

"Kyle, the slay Queen" Brett teased and Kylie glared daggers at him. 

"How many times will I tell you not to call me this? I'm KYLIE and not some darn KYLE!" Kylie yelled, pointing at his face. 

"Okay okay, I'm sorry slay queeeen" Brett cooed, giving her the best puppy eyes and she smiled. 

"You look beautiful while smiling" Brett said, biting his lower lip and Kylie blushed. 

Lux and Alynah exchanged looks and didn't say anything. 

"C'mon, stop flirting!" Kylie groaned.

"But you blushed" Brett retorted and she poked his shoulders. 

"Don't dare me, flirt king" Kylie gritted.

"Really? Flirt king? Slay Queen!" Brett chuckled while she glared. 

"You look like a goat while doing that" Brett stated and she gasped. Lux and Alynah tried so hard to suppress their laughter. 

"How dare you say that to me!" Kylie yelled, hitting his arm. 

"Alright, I'm sorry. It's just that it doesn't fit you" Brett said and chuckled while she frowned.

"C'mon B2" Brett winked and she gave him a cranky look. 

"What's B2?" She asked. 

"Beautiful Blondie" Brett answered and she blushed again. 

"Flirting is an offence, Brett!" Kylie snapped. 

"Said the frequent blusher" Brett said and ran out of the elevator which landed on the second floor.

"Are they always like this?" Alynah whispered to Lux.

"Always" Lux whispered back. 

"Alynah and Lux, I'll sue you two for gossiping about us" Brett said. 

"C'mon girls, let's go" Kylie dragged them out. 

"Someone is angry at me, you'll still come back and meet me" Brett yelled and chuckled.

"Arrgh Brett!" Kylie gritted and walked into the cafeteria.

Alynah's eyes widened, the cafeteria is bigger than some restaurants out there! Chairs arranged around each table, expensive table covers, beautiful flowers, bright and dim lights combined colourfully making the place look charming. Waiters and waitresses were walking around, serving the workers. 

Alynah was so astonished with the beauty of this exquisite cafeteria. 

"You like it?" Kylie asked.

"This is soo..." Alynah trailed off. 

"That's Golden Sparrow for you" Lux said and they went to get a vacant seat. 

Just then, a waiter approached them. 

"Lux, Kylie and uhmm?" Scott trailed off.

"Alynah" Kylie replied.

"Oh Alynah. What will you like to eat?" He asked.

Kylie and Lux chose what they wanted to eat while Alynah only stared at the menu. 

"Choose something, Aly" Lux said.

"Burger and sofa is enough" Alynah replied.

"C'mon choose something sweet. It's for free" Kylie stated.

"Free?" Alynah's eyes widened. 

"Yes, free"

"Look Scott. Three plates of rice with Russian salad. Two cups of strawberry milkshake, whole eggs omelette, a plate of chocolate dessert and a cup of coffee" Kylie said. 

"Yes, ma'am" Scott bowed and left. 

"How did you expect us to eat all these?" Alynah complained. 

"Throw it up when you're filled. We're three, Aly. And you don't know how Lux eats" Kylie said, whispering the last sentence and Alynah chuckled. 

"Wow, I'm so thrilled. Free lunch" she was still shocked.

"That's why Mr Hart's presence in the business world has made a formidable force. He has his own styles to be a successful business man at such young age. If not, no single organization had ever built a cafeteria for his workers to have free lunch. Mr Hart is the first to do that and maybe the last" Lux explained and Alynah nodded thoughtfully.

"Just how rich is he?" She wondered.

"We've lost count of his wealth. It's too much for his age. He's just 26 girl! Some guys can't even buy a house of their own at 26 and look...oh God. It's just so unbelievable" Kylie said. 

"And his progress was just recent. Four years or so" Lux added. 

Their lunch was served and the three girls dug in. Alynah felt herself fitting in. They shared some valuable experiences and inspirations about designs and creativity. 

After launch, the design Manager, Mr Ralph called for a meeting. Alynah paid rapt attention, took notes and asked questions. The team members were glad with her dedication, her enthusiasm is contagious. 

After the meeting, Alynah returned to her desk and continued her design. The day drew to a close and Mr Ralph stood by Alynah's workstation.

"How's your first day, Miss Grayling" he asked.

"It was great. I've learned a lot and got more inspirations. Looking forward to keep working for GSG" Alynah replied truthfully.

The closing time is 5pm and Alynah packed her stuffs, looking forward to another great day with great opportunities. 

She stood outside the organization and waited for a cab when another lady approached her.

"Miss Grayling, right?" She asked.

"Yes, and you are?" Alynah asked.

"I'm Su Yang. Also an intern but from the animation department" the blue-haired lady replied. 

"Nice to meet you, Su Yang" they shook hands. 

They exchanged some few words and Su Yang boarded a cab, home. 

Alynah started walking while using her phone. She didn't notice the black BMW M8 zoomed out of the GSG parking lot, as her mind was on her phone. 

The car honked and Alynah gasped and quickly moved out of the way. The car moved closer and she saw the back window rolled down, revealing (gasps)!

The CEO! Mr Hart!