"Vanessa Huggins!"  My heart jumped in my chest and shock exploded through my body as the sudden call of my name startled me. Good gracious what was that!  I tore my glasses off my eyes and turned away from the computer I was working on. There she was, storming towards me like a wild bull, all livid and fuming with anger. I heaved a deep sigh in exhaustion.   "what now!"  "There!"  She flung the stack of files she was carrying on my table and put her arms under her breasts. "That is it!"  "Why are you screaming Sarah", I asked, grimacing as I turned to face the file, "and what is this."  "Well that's our show's rating. That's the number of people that tuned into our channel"  "And what's wrong with it"  "It's horribly low Vanessa"   She picked up a file and open it wide for me to see, "we barely had one thousand five hundred views and it's your fault!"  "My fault? What have I done?"  "You're a terrible reporter!"  I didn't like the sound of those words and they felt like darts in my ears. I didn't like it when people badmouth what I work hard to achieve and as the moments of silence passed away I calculated how to surpress the rage that had begun to brew in my stomach.   "It's not my fault no one is interested in watching our news", I said defiantly   "but you're the one who fails to gather interesting and compelling news"  Her middle finger almost poked my nose as she pointed it at me. "All your ever gather is politics and people get bored with that!"  "Well I include as much celebrity news and regular gossip as I can"  "It's not enough!"  "What am I then to do about it!"   I didn't realize how loud I sounded until I saw my  my hands thrown above my head in frustration. Ever since I'd been working here, they'd been demanding things I cannot give. And now that I had nothing left, I wondered if they would request for the blood in my veins and the breath in my lungs  "The city's broadcasting corporation sent us a mail last night"   "What's it about? What does the corporation want with us?"  Sarah heaved a sigh and drew out the empty chair beside me and sat on it, facing me squarely  "our channel's rating is horribly poor and the corporation has threatened to take us off the air if we don't improve. I know this sounds weird to the ears but" she drew in another breath, "these people are not one to make empty threats and I think you know better. Our company is at stake Vanessa and you've got to do something"  "What do you mean me? Why can't you hire a more proficient reporter?"  "We can't afford the additional expense. You know the financial condition of the organisation."  "What am I to do then", I asked in resignation. "What do you need me to do now?"  "You're saving us Vanessa." She said softly, "This is a very..."  "Just cut to the chase already. What do you want me to do!"  "Very well", she picked a file from the stack on the table and handed it to me. "The man in the pictures is Adam Prescott and he is the richest and most handsome businessman in the whole of country. It's all over the news"  "What am I supposed to do with him?"  "He got announced as the 10th youngest billionaire in the world recently and the number one in the country!" She continued excitedly, "Everyone is dying to have an interview with him. This is our chance!"   I picked up a file and flipped it open to gaze at the picture of the man but to my utter dismay,there was none.  It only contained pictures of his companies and a copy of the official declaration by Forbes.   "You're going to pay him a visit in his office and ask him to grant us an interview, we've already secured an appointment. Our views will skyrocket if he shows on our channel and the corporation won't delete us off the air"  "But why do I have to be the one to face him? After all you're the outspoken one"  "And you're the prettiest"  "Why aren't you able to get a picture of him"  "The new pictures we could find are old"   "Adam Prescott let's his success and fame speak for him." She answered, "He avoids the camera as much as he can. The public is curious to know about him that's why many TV Channels are onto him"   She gathered the files on the table in her arm and rose up. "the fate of our TV channel rests in your hands Vanessa. If you refuse to behave I'm going to have to report you to Daniel"  "What! Why would report me to Daniel?"  "Keep being obstinate Vanessa", she answered dryly, "and you shall soon find out!"  With that, Vanessa adjusted her black suit skirt at the waist and sashayed majestically away. Leaving me awestruck and dumbfounded. I knew the hardships TV channels had to go through to get big people to appear on their screen and I didn't think I have the strength for it.   I wasn't being lazy,  that was just the truth, but now that Sarah was making it mandatory, I'd been left no choice. I took one last glance at the file and flung it aside before putting my glass back on and turning to the computer.   The rest of the day went by quickly and before I know it, it was closing time.   "Have you prepared 6AM news?"  Elodie, one of the reporter asked as I began to gather my belongings into my bag.   "Yes", I answered without looking up at her, "I've prepared tomorrow's news"  "Daniel said he's given you the rest of the week off and that I should take over reporting"  "Yes," I agreed with a nod, feeling uncomfortable with each passing second.   "I'm a little jealous of you"   "Oh really"   I dropped the last item into my bag and moved away from her, ugly memories flashing through my mind.    "I know how you feel Elly. You can ask Daniel to give you the job of winning over our next celebrity and I will gladly switch positions with you"  "I already discussed with the big boss. Yes" she added when I gave her a puzzled look , "I asked if I could meet with Adam Prescott", her eyes lit up at the mention of the name,"I'm a very huge fan you see and I've been wanting to meet him for ages now but Daniel deprived me of this opportunity."  "Well I don't wish to meet with him. I meant the man.."  "You mean Adam?"  "Yes Adam." I confirmed, "I don't wish to meet with him"  Her eyes lit up again,"what if you find a way to convince Daniel. I have crush on him and you know..."  "I understand you Elodie and I am glad you're feeling this way. I don't wish to take the job at all. I'll talk to him tomorrow and I will definitely give you a positive feedback"  "That's great. I should give you a ride back home in my car"  "No thanks"  "No, I insist Vanessa, the favour you're offering to do for me deserves a reward and this is the least I could do at the moment"  I almost didn't know how to react to Elodie's sudden gesture of kindness and when she reached for my handbag,I reluctantly gave it to her. Elodie has been the perfect definition of the devil ever since I started working at Helix Media.  She found faults with everything I did and was always seeking means to sabotage me..  Now that she was suddenly being friendly because of Adam,I had a feeling that things wouldn't turn out good.   The drive home was quick and Elodie didn't stop talking about Adam and how she'd been fantasising about him. A part of me sensed obsession in her demeanor but what do I know? I was enjoying the hitch free ride and I didn''t think I should occupy my mind with frivolous thoughts especially when I had pressing things on my mind.  The sooner I was able to convince Daniel to give her the job, the sooner I'd be far away from her.   "Don't forget the promise Vanny",   She uttered as I opened the door of her white sports car and stood in front of my house.   "Do everything you can to persuade Daniel to give me the job, you should even call in sick. Don't worry Van I'll pay you if you need me to"   The last statement felt weird in my ears but I covered my amazement with a broad smile and nodded affirmatively.   "I'll make sure you get the deal Elly, don't worry"  And then she was out of my tiny driveway and I was out of words to explain how I felt at display of obsessive affection.