Chapter 3: Navigating new horizons

                                    

                                          
Third-person point of view
"I'll get going!!" Emma said and was about to head out when Elina hurried over. "You can wait for a few minutes. We can go together," she said, frowning slightly. Emma shook her head with a smile. "I've got everything covered. There's a bus in about 20 minutes," she said, glancing at her wristwatch. "So I'll hurry out."
Elina tried to protest. "But I should go with you on your first day at the new school." Emma gently declined. "It's fine, Mom. You've already done what was needed now I just need to go to school and then to my coaching classes." Elina sighed, conceding. "Okay, but call me if anything goes wrong, alright?" Emma nodded. "Bye, Mom!" she said, waving as she headed out. Elina waved back. "Bye! Have a great first day!" she called after her Emma, smiling to herself.
She's already acting so grown-up...
Elina shook her head, preparing for her first day at her new office.
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Emma's point of view
I mustn't burden Mom with my worries. Today is her first day at the new office, and my school is on a different path, so taking the bus is the best option.
Lost in thought, I accidentally bumped into someone. "What the hell?! Are you blind?" the girl snapped, picking up her phone from the ground. I immediately apologized. 
"I'm sorry, I didn't see you." She rolled her eyes, making me mentally scoff.
"Do you think I care about your sorry?!" she demanded. I sighed. "Look, your phone isn't even broken, but I'm still sorry. I should've watched where I was going."
"Are you showing attitude?" she asked incredulously. I shook my head with a sigh and started to walk away. "Think whatever you want, I don't have time for this," I said. She grabbed my arm, but just then, someone called out, "Jieun!" She looked towards the voice, still holding my arm. Annoyed, I jerked my arm free and walked away, ignoring her muttered curses.
I'm a senior; I shouldn't get involved in anything stupid.
I remembered her uniform. "Jensen High School?" I frowned, then shrugged. "It doesn't matter. Even if we're in the same school, I won't let her bother me. I need to focus on my entrance exam," I told myself, hurrying towards the bus stop.
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Elina's point of view
Elina paid the driver and stepped out of the taxi, gazing at the office building. "This must be the main branch," she mused, nodding to herself. She then cheered herself on. "Let's get started!" she said, entering the building.
After receiving her new ID, she headed to her department. As she approached the elevator, a man called out, "Hey, Miss, stop!" She turned to see him smiling apologetically. "That one's for the CEO," he explained, pointing to the elevator she was about to enter.
"Oh, sorry!" she said, moving to another elevator. He continued, "This one's for employees, and that one is for visitors." Elina smiled awkwardly. "I'm an employee here," she clarified.
"Sorry!" he apologized again. "But I didn't see you at last month's success party. Almost every staff member was there." Elina shook her head as the elevator arrived. "Well, the party was a meet-and-greet," he explained with a laugh.
He pressed the floor button and asked, "Which department?"
"The creative unit department," Elina replied. "Wait, are you the new manager for the creative unit?" he asked excitedly. She nodded. "Then we're heading to the same floor," he said, extending his hand. "I'm Fredrick, the directing team manager." Elina shook his hand. "Nice to meet you, Fredrick. I'm Elina," she replied, and he smiled as he explained more about the teams.
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Emma's point of view
"Good morning, class!" Mr. Mathew, the homeroom teacher, greeted as he finished taking attendance. "We have a new transfer student. Let's welcome her," he announced. Emma walked in, smiling. "Good morning, I'm Emma. Nice to meet you all" she said, bowing slightly.
Mr. Mathew continued, "Emma got a perfect score on the mock exams for entrance test and was the top scorer at her previous school." The class cheered, and Emma smiled, appreciating their enthusiasm.
"You may take your seat, Emma," Mr. Mathew said, and Emma sat next to a boy. One student, Noah, remarked in a joking manner, "Woahhhhh!! Seems like Jiho's got competition." Mr. Mathew motioned for them to maintain silence, while Noah just laughed. Emma glanced at Noah and then thought to herself,
Who is Jiho?
"Okay, so class I'll head out, don't make noise until the teacher comes." Mathew said, while the class responded in unison, "Yes sir."
Mathew nodded, took his belongings, and then spoke again, "Okay then, Jiho?"
The boy next to Emma stood up, making her realize that he was Jiho.
"As the class leader, take care of the class," Mr. Mathew continued.
"Yes, sir," Jiho said and sat down while Mr. Mathew left the room.
And as soon as he went, the students swarmed Emma with questions about her perfect score and study habits. Emma tried to avoid them but before she could ask them to give her space, someone would ask question, which is why she was stuck among them but just then Jiho put his pen down as he stepped in, "Everyone, back to your seats. NOW." he said loud and stern enough to make them go back to their seats while Emma smiled at Jiho. "Thank you," she said, opening her book. Jiho nodded in acknowledgement.
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Elina at office
"Good morning, sir. Good morning, ma'am," Win greeted his seniors as they exited the elevator. Fredrick smiled, patting Win on the back. "Good morning. I've already explained things to Ms. Elina. You escort her the rest of the way," he instructed. Win nodded, "Yes, sir." Fredrick turned to Elina, who thanked him with a small smile.
"Guys, our new manager is here," Win announced, entering with Elina. Felix gasped and whispered to Clara, "Win wasn't lying; she is damn gorgeous!!" Clara nodded, trying to act nonchalant. The team stood up as Win introduced them. "This is Felix, our scriptwriter. Clara, our concept artist. And Aria, incharge of the editing," he said. Elina gave a smile towards them. "And you know me, I'm Win, the team leader," he finished.
Elina smiled warmly. "Nice to meet you all. I hope we can work well together," she said. The team members smiled back, welcoming her. 
I hope to do a good job here....
-to be continued