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When Simon entered his best friend's house he was greeted by Luke, Clary's stepdad.
The young man watched him in anticipation, waiting for him to say something.
“You've got the job interview,” Luke exclaimed after a few torturous seconds.
Simon threw his arms around the older male's neck, hugging him close.
“Thank you! Thank you so much!” he grinned as he slowly backed away once more, looking up at him. “I don't know how I can ever repay you.”
Luke simply shook his head. “You can make it up by helping to cook dinner. You're staying, right?”
“Yes, of course,” Simon agreed as he immediately emerged into the kitchen, eager to do this.
Simon was glad with how things turned out. He had been searching for a job for a while now and Luke had offered to try and score him a job interview in the office which he worked at.
As they sat at the table, Luke turned towards Simon, having remembered something of vital importance.
“Kid, Raphael Santiago is a very... well... tedious man. His last assistant was fired because he spilled coffee onto his holy leather jacket. Just make sure you don't do the same thing.”
Clary and Jocelyn couldn't help but laugh, “A holy leather jacket? Really?” asked Clary with a smirk.
“What an idiot.”
Simon though didn't exactly feel better now. He was a quite clumsy person and it would basically be a miracle if he didn't ruin his chances at this job, the second he stepped into the office.
After they all finished their food, Simon washed the dishes together with Clary before making his way home. After all, he needed a good night’s rest so he would be able to make a good first impression on his new boss.
Simon woke up with a smile on his lips which changed quickly when he threw a glance at his alarm clock. He should have been awake for thirty minutes already.
The young man jumped out of bed, his foot tangling in the blanket causing him to meet the ground face down.
Silently cursing, he slipped into the suit he had bought only a few days before.
He rushed into the bathroom, quickly brushing his teeth before leaving the house.
He had to skip breakfast today because otherwise he'd be late.
Entering the huge office complex, Simon felt utterly lost. He asked where he would find his new boss´s office and hurried quickly after he got the description. The young man knocked nervously.
“Come in!” A deep melodic voice with a lovely Spanish accent sounded through the door.
Simon stumbled into the room towards a tall man with dark hair and an expensive looking leather jacket. Sadly this leather jacket was the only anchor Simon had when he tumbled and fell.
A loud ripping noise echoed through the small space, causing Simon´s heart to stop for a second.
- “His last assistant was fired because he spilled coffee onto his holy leather jacket. Just make sure you don't do the same thing.” -
Luke´s words ringed in his head. He definitely had fucked up.
Before Raphael could say anything, Simon was already on his knees. He grabbed the males hands and held them tightly, begging for a second chance. “I am so sorry, Sir. I will make it up to you. Just take my pay to buy a new one. I really need this job. Please, Sir I beg of you!”
Raphael looked down at his newest employee, horrified. Nobody had done anything like that before, no matter how much they had fucked up.
Raphael let out a small sigh” Dios mios, alright you can have a second chance, just get up. I need a coffee, black, no sugar.” “ Thank you so much, Sir. I promise, you won´t regret this!”, Simon answered as he shuffled to his feet. “Why are you still here then?”
Simon immediately ran out of the office stumbling and nearly falling once more.
Raphael shook his head sitting down behind his desk. “ What an adorable newbie.”, he mumbled attending to his paperwork.