Chapter 1 : Late

*Ring! Ring!

Ring! Ring!

Ring! Ring*!

Ira : (Sleepy tone) Hello!?

Caller : You f**king idiot... Get the f**k out of your bed right now..

Ira : Oh my god Jan?... (waking up and sitting upright immediately) Oh my god.. Oh my god. (checking the time)

Jan : It's 9 o' clock... Erin is waiting for you.. Get your a**s here as soon as possible.

Ira : Do something I will be there in just 5 minutes.

Jan : 5 minutes my a*s... (Ira hung up) did she hang up on me?..

Andy : Give her some break... We all know she will be late (Jan passing 10 dollars to him) I toldya (Andy smiles)....

Olivia : What?...Did she lose in the bet again. (laughs)

Andy : Yup (laughs)

Olivia : Jan, she was late when she was living just a block away, now she moved six blocks away (laughs) how can you think she will be here on time.

Andy : She is known for coming late honey, the whole office knows.

Jan : I just (sighs) forget it.

*Ira's Apartment,

Ira's POV*,

I should have listened to Andy and moved on the weekends... Why did I do this (getting dressed in a hurry).. I just hope Erin is in a good mood today.. Please god, please help me just this once again.. (running to the elevator)

After a few hours,

(running to her office)

Ira : (breathing heavily) Hi Erin...

Erin : (calm tone) Hello Ira, I see you are late again.

Ira : Yes, I just moved a few blocks away yesterday..I was tired with all the moving stuffs (smiles awkwardly) you know, that..

Erin : Enough chit chats... I want to know whether you contacted the site engineer yesterday or not.

Ira : Oh yes.. I did.. I also sent a copy of all the reports I received yesterday to your mail.

Erin : Oh, that's great.. You may go now (Ira turning to leave) one more thing Ira, you have a very good potential, don't waste it by being lazy.

Ira : Sure (smiles and leaves)

(Jan hitting Ira)

Ira : Ouch! .. What the hell dood.

Andy : Hey sinner..

Ira : Hey douche.. What is the situation.

Andy : Not good.. Very stormy..

Ira : Oh god..

Jan : Do you both think that I am still dumb..

Andy : Mayday.. Mayday.. Storm is getting worse

Ira : Yes Run.. Run.. Run..

(Both running away)

Jan : Hopless (walking to her desk)

Breaktime,

Jan : Why can't you be punctual.. why is it so hard for you.

Ira : (Drinking her coffee) I am trying too.. My alarm went off.

Andy : (raises an eyebrow) Really?

Ira : Fine, I snoozed it... I had five more minutes to wake up...

Jan : Am not going to cover your a** again.. I am not getting paid for that.

Ira : Okay, listen.. Am sorry, I promise I will be on time.. No, I will be here tomorrow before you guys (Andy laughs loudly) I swear Jan..You can even place a bet..

Jan : Am not losing my money again.

Ira : Okay, how about I will bring your coffee.. Does it sound good... Just one chance. Last chance

Jan : Okay.. If you are late again. You are paying the bill this weekend.

Ira : Wha?... Okay.. I accept. (smiles)

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