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Chel and Em
Zayne leaned back against the chair, lookig straight across at her "and for umm... Issy was it? Is he an old friend and a reminder?" He asked honestly curious. He wanted to find out more as he realised he really shouldn't be asking her "I'm sorry.. Let's talk work." He said "what can you show me while no ones here yet?" He asked Issy looked at him from her desk. "No, of course she meant it." She said, sighing, she looked around her office, a few photo frames of her and Daniella then a very small one facing her which had Jamie in it. "She's obviously moody for some reason." She said, she sighed and looked at him. "I edit the topics before they get printed." She said as they worked for a large magazine company. "So I'm an editor." She said to him.
Daniella hesitated before answering his question about Issy. "Yes he is but he's a much more positive reminder for Issy than he is for me." She explained and then cleared her throat. She could show him everything but until Lucas arrived she didn't want to, just in case he had other ideas. Though the chances were he would get her to sort it out anyway. "Well, what position are you here for?" She asked, her mind momentarily going blank as she tried to remember. Jamie didn't say any more about Daniella. She had her reasons for what she did and he wasn't going to comment on it further. "An editor? Cool." He nodded and smiled at Issy. He saw the pictures on her desk and raised an eyebrow. "Who are the pictures of?" He asked curiously and stood up to go and stand next to her. He only had a few minutes left but he was determined to spend as much time with Issy as he could.
Zayne nodded a little then chose to stop talking about it, clearly she didn't want to. He looked at her again and smiled slightly "I'm going to be a junior editor." He said and looked at her "sorry, what was you're role again?" (Maybe she's second to head of editor?)
Issy sighed a little more, letting him come around. "Theyre photos of me and Daniella." She said "and.. You." She added quietly, one photo was of the two of then looking into each other's eyes when they were both angels. She could sense in his actions that their time together was almost finished, she had to try prepare herself.
"Of course." Daniella nodded and did a quick bit of typing. "I'm the second to head editor." She told Zayne softly, flashing him a smile then looking to her computer. "You've done the training course haven't you?" She double checked, stopping her typing mid-sentence. If he hadn't then she would need to set that up, if he had it made her job a lot easier. Jamie looked at the photo of the two of them and leaned down to put his arms around her. "I remember that day." He said softly and smiled. He pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Issy, I promise I'll come back and see you. I'm going to try figure out a way that we can be together." He told her and held her close. The most obvious way would be for him to fall and then live with her on Earth but he wasn't sure he could do that.
Zayne pulled his satchel up onto his lap and pulled out some paper work. "Yeah, I did the course." He said before showing her the papers. "Did you need these or does Lucas?" He asked, not to sure who would. There was still a lot he needed to learn though, and he hoped she could teach him, or someone could. Issy felt his arms slid over her, she gently held his hands as she continued to sit in her seat and look at the photo. "I remember it like it was yesterday." She said, tears welling up in her eyes as she heard him,
Daniella took the papers and had a quick look over them to check that everything was in order. She handed them back to Zayne. "Show them to Lucas and see what he says. It's most likely we'll make a copy of them and keep that so you keep the original." She explained. "The training course teaches you the basics but there's a lot more you'll need to learn. It's straight forward enough." She reassured him and then turned her computer screen so that he could see it as well. "I'll give you a quick run through of the sort of thing you'll learn just now."Jamie looked at Issy and sighed. "Don't cry sweetheart. It'll be okay." He promised her. He gently let her go and turned her chair around so that she was facing him. He knelt down on the floor in front of her and held her hands in his. "Issy I promise this won't be the last time you see me. I love you more than anything and I'm not going to lose you again. I'm never going to lose you again." He brought her hands to his lips and pressed a gentle kiss to her knuckles.
Zaybe looked at her and nodded, letting her look over the papers before she handed then back, he put then back into his bag and nodded "ok, I'll hand them to Lucas." He said, by now other people had arrived and were saying good morning. Zayne moved closer to her desk and looked at the screen, letting her give him a quick guide of what to do. Issy looked at him once he turned her around, she sniffled a little but nodded "I'm sorry. I love you." she said to him. "I don't want to love you again." Issy held his hand and leaned forward, gently kissing his cheek. "Don't fall for me." She told him even though she was dying for him to but there had to be another way. "I can't watch you go through it."
Daniella stole a look at Zayne as he looked at her computer screen. She rolled her eyes at herself before looking at the screen herself. She explained to him the basics of what he would need to know. "Once we found out what Lucas plans to do with you, you'll have someone to explain it to you with more detail. It might be me but it could be someone else." She smiled and politely said good morning to everyone who came in. "Ah. Here he is." She said and stood up, gesturing for Zayne to follow her. Jamie nodded, secretly relieved that he didn't want her to fall for her. He would do anything for her but to fall was to give up everything he had ever known and he wasn't sure if he could do it. "Okay Issy. I'll figure out another way." He promised. "I'm sorry sweetheart but I have to go." He bit his lip and looked at her. "Don't cry over me okay?" He knew it was difficult but he didn't want her to be sad at all.
Zayne nodded some more while he looked at the screen, taking mental notes of what she said then looked up some more. He looked up when she stood and said Lucas had arrived, he too stood and looked around before following her in. Issy stood quickly and shook her head, clutching him. "Jamie don't do this." She begged him, trying not to cry, not in front of him, it felt like she was falling all over again. She frowned as she watched him. "I love you." She whispered, holding into his shirt and closing her eyes, bit wanting to let him go. "Please find me again." She whispered
Daniella led him into Lucas' office. "Lucas?" She said and smiled politely at him. "This is Zayne. Our new junior editor." She introduced him and led him towards the desk. "He's been through the training course and I've gone over the basics with him but he still needs someone to talk him through the actual work." She explained, efficiently telling her boss everything he needed to know for the moment. ((Do you want to be Lucas or should I? :3))
Jamie hated to leave her. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "I'll be back. I promise." He said and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. He pulled back and leaned down to kiss her lips. "I love you Issy. I'll see you soon." He whispered and stepped back from her as he started to fade out of sight.
Zayne followed Daniella through to the office, looking at Lucas as he took his seat at his desk and looked at them. "It's a pleasure to meet you sir." He said, holding his hand out to shake Lucas'. (Umm... Well we'll only need him for a moment won't we?))
Issy kept her eyes shut as she hugged him then felt his lips and kissed him back, she didn't want to watch, she couldn't watch. Issy finally opened her eyes once she knew he was gone but her tears couldn't be held back anymore, she sat in her office alone, crying from the pain again. Her heart ached for him, but he wasn't there. She began to pack her things, she couldn't stay here, she was going to tell Lucas she was sick and be asked to be sent home. Which he most likely would say yes to.
Daniella politely excused herself so that the two men could talk in private. She walked quickly along to Issy's office and knocked on the door. "Issy?" She asked as she pushed open the door. She walked in to the room and closed the door behind her. "Issy. I'm sorry." She said and walked over to her best friend when she saw her crying. Lucas stood up and shook Zayne's hand. "Welcome to the company Zayne." He said and smiled politely. "Sit down and we'll talk for a minute." He suggested and pointed to a seat just as Daniella left. He leaned back in his chair and smiled at Zayne politely. "Daniella talked you through the basics. Did you find you learned well from her?" He asked.
Issy looked up through he teary eyes as Daniella walked into her office, she jus stared at her for a moment before falling down into her chair, crying into he hands "how could you! Why! Why did you do that!" She yelled at her, what was wrong with her "iv lost him, again!" She said, shaking her head a little "I still love him Ella, i always will... We were engaged to be married... Why do you hate him?" She asked needing an answer. Zayne took a seat when Daniella left the room, he sat across from Lucas surprisingly not feeling intimidated at all. "Thank you sir, I'm very pleased to be a part of this company." He said as smiled some more "yes she taught me the basics, obviously I'm aware I still have a lot to learn but she did well." He said "if be happy to learn more from someone like her."
Daniella stood there as Issy shouted at her. She didn't try to defend herself, knowing that it would only upset her further. "Issy I'm sorry." She said again and walked over to her friend. "I don't hate him but I hate thinking of that part of my life that he comes from." She said honestly and sighed. "I'm sorry I upset you and I'm sorry he's gone again. You deserve to be happy." She said and tentatively put her arms around her best friend. Lucas nodded and looked at some papers on his desk. As far as he was aware there was nothing that Daniella had to do other than her normal work. "Very well. When Daniella returns I'll let her know she is train you until you can work alone." He said as he looked up at Zayne. "Is that alright with you?" He checked, not wanting to do something that would make him uncomfortable.
Issy tried to calm herself down, to breath and relax but it was still too much for her, she hugged Daniella when she had wrapped her arms around her. "I don't want to be without him." She daid, looking at her, crying softly "I'm sorry I yelled at you." She said quickly Zayne looked at him, listening with a nod "yes, that will be fine." He told him an smiled "thank you." He said, he took his things and went back out to wait for Daniella
Daniella hugged Issy and sighed. "I know you don't. We'll figure out a way to make it work." She said softly, volunteering herself to help. She had tried so hard to forget it all but she couldn't bare to see her best friend so distraught. "You had every right to shout at me." She told her and smiled slightly as she stepped back from their embrace. "What are you going to do now?" She asked softly. Lucas nodded and scribbled that down. "You can go now. Any questions just ask Daniella. She knows everything." He said and smiled as he dismissed Zayne. He picked up his office phone and made a call as he started to do his work.
Issy wiped her face clear of tears but still she was upset, she looked at her again. "Thank you." She said, letting her go when she pulled back, issy sighed and shrugged "id rather go home." She said to herZayne waited out in the little area between all the offices, taking a seat on the couch as he waited, looking around some more
Daniella nodded. "I'll come with you to Lucas' office of you like." She offered, knowing that Issy had to go there before she could leave to go home. She reached over and gently rubbed her friend's shoulder, trying to comfort her a little. Jamie was back at home and feeling like crap by this point. He decided to go see how he could possibly spend more time with Issy or even be able to live with her. He got up and made his way to the library, hoping he could find what he was looking for there.
Issy nodded softly, looking at her bestfriend before she got up, fixed herself then headed out from her office, knocking into Lucas' door. All she could think about right now was Jamie. "Lucas?" She asked when she walked in. "May I head home today, I havnt been feeling well." She said Zayne noticed Daniella and issy come out from issys office, she seemed upset, but it wasn't his place to question. He saw them go to Lucas' office and waited.
Daniella walked with Issy to the office and stood quietly while Lucas and Issy talked. Lucas agreed without any issue that Issy could go home. He then told Daniella that she was in charge of Zayne. Ella nodded and then excused herself from the office with her friend. "I'll call you later okay?" She said and hugged Issy once they were out of the office. She needed to get back to work but it could wait long enough for her to see her friend off.
Issy looked at her once they had walked out from the office, she smiled and hugged her gently "thank you." She said again. "Yeah, call me later." She said to her, hugging her again before she gathered her things and left the office and the building. She made her way back home and crashed down onto the couch, sighing as she closed her eyes. Zayne stood when Daniella was alone, he walked towards her. "Is everything ok with you're friend?"
Daniella watched Issy go and sighed. She was startled when Zayne came over to her and spoke. "Oh um she'll be okay." She answered quietly, though it was obvious she didn't believe her own words. "Anyway, we have work to do." She said and led Zayne back to her office. She was dying for a cigarette right about now. Smoking wasn't something she was proud of but the effect it had on her was so calming that she didn't care. She shook the thoughts from her mind as she sat at her desk again.
Zayne nodded a little, following her through back to the office. He took another seat in the chair he was in before hand and began to listen, pulling out a note pad to take any notes. Issy got changed out from her work clothes back into some track suit pants and a tshirt, as she looked at herself in the mirror she unfurled her aching black shredded wings, tears welled up again. It was the first time she had let them out since the fall. They were horrific, she used to love her white fluffy wings but now they were all gone.
Daniella talked Zayne through the first part of what he needed to know. By the time she had finished that it was close to lunch time. She checked the time as she stopped talking and looked up at Zayne. "We have our lunch break in a few minutes." She told him as she started to collect her things. She always went out for lunch, normally she ate with Issy but it seemed today she would be alone. Jamie sat in the library, reading over one of the books he had found on the subject of fallen angels. He was trying not to be too suspicious but every time that someone walked past him he couldn't help but worry that they were going to call him out on what he had done. He hated sneaking around but he wasn't the type to enjoy getting into trouble of any sort.
Zayne took down all the notes he needed the looked at her when it was close to lunch time. "Is there some place you would recommend for lunch?" He asked her, curious to find out. Issy looked at herself in the mirror, she was horrible looking. She achingly furled her wings back away before going to lay on the couch, she had a book of her own which she was trying to study, trying to find a way for them to be together.
Daniella stood up and pulled on her coat. "There's a lovely little diner just across the road that serves the best meals I've ever had." She told Zayne without hesitation. "I'm actually thinking of going there myself. You're welcome to join me if that's what you'd like." She offered before bending over to pick up her handbag. Jamie gave after a few hours. He needed a break and besides he had work to go to very soon. He left the library and went home to freshen up, hoping a shower and fresh clothes would help him clear his mind. He had found nothing so far but he was sure there had to be a way.
Zayne nodded a little and shrugged to the thought "do you mind if I do?" He asked her, picking up his satchel, taking it with him as they began to walk towards the elevator. Issy curled up onto the couch, ready page after page without getting anywhere, there had to be something. She looked at the time when he stomach began to growl from being so hungry. "I should get some food." She told herself before getting up.
"I offered didn't I?" Daniella smiled and walked with him to the elevator. She got in and pressed the button that would take them to the lobby. She had intended to go for a smoke during her lunch break but with Zayne with her she couldn't do that now. She didn't want anyone to know about her bad habit. It was yet another secret that she kept hidden. It would have to wait until after work it seemed. "So why did you take this job?" She asked Zayne so that she could start a conversation. Jamie finished his shower and started to get dressed. He couldn't be with her on Earth because unless he fell he would never be able to stay long enough for either of them to be happy and of course falling wasn't an option. So there had to be someway that Issy could come and be with him. He was sure he had heard of old legends and stories of Fallen Angels coming back to heaven but no one had any proof of this happening.
Zayne looked at her again, smiling a little "well iv always wanted to get into something like this." He said to her "honestly." He said when he saw her face and laughed a little "don't look at me like that." He said jokingly. Issy sent a message to Daniella. -I have no food at home, why do I do this to myself? :(- she sent then went back to looking for something, anything to eat. She wasn't too sure what to have but wanted something, but righ now all she could think about what Jamie.
Daniella looked at Zayne, surprised by his response. "Oh it's just that's the first time someone's ever said that to me honestly. I've dealt with loads of new employees and no one has ever honestly said to me they wanted to be apart of this type of company." She explained. "It's refreshing to hear that." She added and gave him a smile. She walked out of the building and pointed out the diner she had spoken about earlier. Unknown to her Daniella had left her phone in the office so she currently couldn't reply to any texts she might be receiving. Jamie groaned and stopped thinking about it for now. He left his house and walked to his job. He always got stuck with the late shift and he hated it but he didn't complain. He started to do his work, his mind filled with Issy and everything about her.
Zayne chuckled a little as he looked at her "well I'm happy with this sort of work so I'm glad you guys have given me a chance." He said, smiling at her, he walked across the road to the diner. "Nice and cute in here." He said when he stepped inside. A girl from behind the counter noticed Daniella. "Hi dani, the usual?" She asked then added "where's Is?" She saidIssy finally settled on some cup of noddles which she really didn't wanna have but there was nothing else and she wasn't going out right now. She just wanted to sit back on the couch and try to find a way.
Daniella smiled and walked over to the counter. "She wasn't feeling too good so she's gone home today." She explained. "Yes please. The usual but can you make it a chocolate milkshake today?" She asked and smiled sweetly. She then gestured to the man beside her. "This is Zayne. He's new in the office and I thought he would love it here." She said and smiled. ((Idk what to do with Jamie rn >.<))
Zayne let Daniella take her order, she must came here a lot if she has a usual, he looked at the girl then the menu board before her "oh right.. Umm I'll just get ... Umm." He said and looked at Daniella "what do you get?" He asked nicely ((I know me either... Umm... I'm trynna think.)
Daniella watched Zayne as he struggled to decide. "I'm having the pasta just here." She said and pointed it out on the menu. "I'm vegetarian so I can't personally recommend any of the meat dishes but if it helps, Issy adores the burgers. She claims they're the best she's ever had." She said to him, trying to help out.
He chuckled a little and looked at the pasta dish then looked at the burgers, he nodded "alright, I'll get a grilled chicken Hawaiian burger with chips please." He said and smiled to the girl. ((What if he maybe got a mission to do on earth? To start off with... I dunno :( ))
Daniella smiled and nodded before leading him over to her usual table once their order had been taken. She sat down and slipped off her coat. Already she was exhausted and ready to go home. She ran her hand through her hair and tried to keep up her facade of being calm and cool. ((Yeah okay :3))
Jamie was given a mission. It was rare this happened but he loved when it did. He got himself ready and then went to Earth. He was going to be on Earth for at least a couple of weeks so he would need to find himself a place to stay. Despite knowing how risky it was he went to find Issy. Hopefully she would take him in for the next few weeks and they would have time to be together when they both weren't working.
Zayne took a seat across from her at the table and looked over the diner "so I guess you come here a lot then?" He asked her to try and make a conversation. Issy had fallen asleep after eating her lunch and reading the book, she was laying on the couch although the blanket had fallen off and into the floor. The book also had fallen off and somehow landed on a page that would help, of sorts. It spoke about fallen angels returning back to heaven.
Daniella nodded. "I'm a terrible cook and so I don't bring my own lunch and I like to get out of the office for a while. I love my job but sometimes even I need I break." She said and smiled at him. "It really does have the best food I've ever had." She told him and started to fiddle with her hair. Jamie couldn't find Issy's home but he did get her phone number. He used a payphone and dialled it, hoping she would answer it. He closed his eyes and listened to the phone ringing. He had no idea how he might find her if she didn't answer her phone.
"So why do you like to work so much then?" He asked, waiting for their food to come. "I mean, I bet it's fun but you gotta have fun too and not worry about work all the time. He told her Issy woke suddenly when he phone vibrated and rang, she sighed and answered it reluctantly. "hello?" She asked
"I don't worry about work. I love my job." Daniella answered. "Issy says that too. I need to do something fun but, and you're probably going to think I'm crazy for this, but I find going to work everyday fun." She told him honestly. "It's when I have to do other things that I begin to stress or worry." She shrugged and watched Zayne for his reaction. She wasn't sure why she was being so open with him but she liked it. "Hey sweetheart." Jamie said softly when she finally answered his call. "I'm back again, this time for a while. I'll explain when I see you." He said quickly before she could respond. "I was wondering if I could crash at your place for a few weeks?" He asked and closed his eyes. Hearing her voice again, even the grumpy hello, was the best thing. He couldn't imagine anything better.
Zayne looked at her "you're right, that sounds completely silly." he said "why? I mean yeah work can probably be fun at times but din you want to have real fun?" He asked, looking at her. "I mean, don't you do stuff with issy on the weekends? Or after work? You two seemed close." He said to her, surprised she found work fun. Issy sat up confused "Jamie? Is that really you? I'm not dreaming?" She asked but the more she heard his voice the more she knew it really was him, she smiled happily as she woke herself up. "Yes. Of course!" She said happily "I live at." She said and have him the address to her apartment, it was right in the city and in a good wealthy neighbourhood.
Daniella rolled her eyes. "Is it really so unfathomable that a person could enjoy going to work more than anything else?" She asked and smiled at Zayne. "Of course I do other things but things like going to the cinema or shopping or whatever else just don't interest me as much as my job does. I still enjoy other things but I love working the most." Jamie grinned at her reaction. He memorised her address and then nodded. "Okay. That's great sweetheart. Thank you so much. I'll be over in about ten minutes. Is that alright?" He asked as he started to look around for a taxi that could take him to her house.
Zayne chuckled "I mean it's not exactly unfathomable but just very unexpected." He said and looked at her, kind of admiring her from the way the sun from outside hit her face. "Going to the movies or shopping isn't all that you can do." He said and chuckled a little "you girls should do something else." He said to her. Issy looked around her lounge room and smiled a little "that's perfectly fine, if love to see you in 10 minutes." She said excitedly and happily. "Jamie I really can't believe this." She said, smiling "I love you." She said before he had to hang up. She quickly cleared up the small amount of mess she had in her apartment then sat back on the couch. The apartment she lived in was one of two apartments, they were in the one building but were both double story apartments and big, each had 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms a lounge, kitchen and a garage for them at behind. She liked where she lived as it overlooked one of the large public gardens and park.
"We do plenty other things but that was just two examples to make my point." Daniella told him and smiled. She brushed her hair out of her face and looked up when their food was brought over. "Thank you." She said politely before looking at her plate. Her stomach growled hungrily and she blushed faintly as she looked up at Zayne again. Jamie chuckled. "I love you too sweetheart. I'll see you soon." He said and then hung up. He went and got in the taxi then told the driver her address. Once he was there he paid and got out. He had a bag of clothes with him but that was it. He looked about the neighbourhood he was now standing in and smiled. It was a nice, safe looking place and he was glad that it was here Issy was living. He would have hated to have found her struggling to get by. He walked up to her door and took a deep breath before knocking.
He laughed a little "alright I'll believe it." He said then looked up and thanked the girl. Glancing at Daniella again he waited a moment then began to eat the burger that he had gotten. He smiled again when he taste it. "Issy has a good taste in food." He said to her. Issy finally got changed out from her work clothes and into something more comfy, maybe even just a little bit sexy too. She hadn't seen or been with Jamie for a very long time, she missed him more than anything. When he knocked on the door she quickly opened it and jumped into his arms. "Jamie!" She squealed happily.
Daniella started to eat and then laughed softly at his comment. "Issy just has good taste." She said and smiled. "I guess that means the burger is good?" She asked as she took a drink of her milkshake. It was weird to be eating here without Issy but she was enjoying Zayne's company. It also gave her more of an opportunity to check him out. Jamie waited anxiously at the door and then grinned when it opened and he saw Issy. He staggered back a few steps as he caught her in his arms. "Hello sweetheart." He said and laughed softly. He held onto her and walked inside the apartment, figuring that she wouldn't mind. He put his bag down and then nudged the door shut with his foot, still holding Issy in his arms.
Zayne chuckled and nodded "yeah, it tastes good." He said to her, smiling, he sat across from her quietly and continued to eat but did also, like she was, check her out. He tried to think of a way that might get her to go out with him, maybe even do something that would be fun. Issy giggled as she held onto him, letting him walk straight into her apartment while holding her, she gently kissed him then kissed his cheek and neck. "Iv missed you." She said "even after the past few hours." She said to him, sniffling a little "I love you." She said again, holding into him then jumped down. "Let me show you around." She said
Daniella ate her lunch, enjoying the quiet they had descended into. "What are you thinking?" She asked curiously. She had been watching him and had seen the slight changes of his face every so often. She liked to watch people and to observe how they were acting then try to guess why. Jamie kissed her back when her lips were on his and then moaned softly as she kissed his neck. He held her close and grinned down at her. "I love you too and I've missed you more than anything." He let her go so that she could show him around. "Alright." He nodded and took her hand in his. He didn't want to let her go ever. It had been so long since he held her in his arms.
Jamie sat down in front of the desk and gave her a shrug in response. "I'm sure she didn't mean to be rude. She was probably just overwhelmed." He said, defending her friend. He looked around her office and smiled. "So this is all yours?" He asked as he looked back at Issy. "It's cool. So what do you do here?" He asked her curiously, wanting to keep her talking and to keep her happy as long as he could while he was still there with her.