Unbreak My Heart

After showing Ashley around, Ida gave her a document and said, "These are the notes on the work schedule and routines to be followed around here. Remember in spite of her temper, Sarah is a very talented designer. Make sure to follow these guidelines and not to make any mistakes. Okay?"

Ashley took the document and nodded. "All right. Got it."

"Make sure to read and re-read this document. It's important that you be very familiar with the work flow around here," Ida added.

Ida gave a thoughtful glance at Ashley and lowered her head, her expression seemed unemotional and businesslike.

Ashley skimmed through the notebook and she was immediately intimidated by its content and volume.

The notebook that Lena gave her was nothing compared to this.

Lena's notebook was less than one tenth of the new one.

Ashley was speechless.

Ida took Ashley to an office. There were three desks, one on which a computer was placed, while the other was filled with all sorts of articles.

Only one desk had nothing on top of it.

Ida pointed at that desk and said to Ashley, "This is the place you'll work at. But don't worry. You won't have to work here a lot. We'll usually be working together with Sarah. This is more of a hands-on job with her, anyway.

"Put your things on the desk if you like. Oh, I almost forgot. You have to remember that you can put just about anything on your desk except flowers. Sarah is very allergic to flowers.

Our office is right outside of Sarah's. We have a very good sound insulation effect and only when Sarah calls us inside can she hear us. She can't hear us while we are talking outside. So, if she calls you, you have to go in as soon as possible. Don't make her wait too long."

Ashley nodded.

"And one more thing..."

Once Ida had shown her around, Ashley was simply overwhelmed by all the instructions and special precautions that were needed to deal with Sarah.

why they couldn't have lunch at the company's canteen. Why would they have to order someone to buy food outside?

It seemed like a waste of time and money.

Sarah was sitting in front of the French window. The air conditioner in the room was on. Ida stood behind Sarah, massaging her shoulders. Sarah closed her eyes as she savored the massage.

As a designer, Sarah always bent her head down when she was drawing. Neck and shoulder pain was something that Sarah had to live with. Ida was tasked with giving her a massage when she could to relieve the pain.

"You're getting better and better at it."

Ida smiled at Sarah. "Thank you. Actually, I think I'm getting a little rusty. I haven't massaged your shoulders for quite some time now."

"Ha-ha, you are flattering me. I finally let you rest for a few days, but now you even want to massage my shoulders."

Ida smiled and said, "I've worked with you for a long time now. I've seen you climb your way up to become a successful designer. You've also always helped me in the past. Massaging your shoulders is the least I can do."

Sarah smiled without saying anything.

She relaxed and let Ida continue to massage her.

Sarah almost fell asleep when Ida suddenly asked, "What do you think about the new assistant?"