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got drafted into the minor leagues and was leaving to join his team.
    Chelsea and I followed pictures with a wonderful joint lunch with our families. I spent the next day with my family and Chelsea did the same with hers. After both our families left, we got Chinese food from our favorite Chinese restaurant near our apartment.
    “Well, here's to being college graduates,” Chelsea said as we toasted using egg rolls.
    “Did you pick out your dress for the fundraiser?” she asked me.
    “Yes. And you need to come by Maria's tomorrow to pick out yours. Maria said you could use my employee discount for a Runway Rental dress.”
    “Cool. Now, more importantly, are you ready?” she asked.
    “There's a lot I'm getting ready for. You'll have to be more specific,” I replied.
    “Your interview with the reps from Jacqueline magazine later in the week?”
    “Yes. My application was submitted over a month ago and they confirmed I have a set interview time. My portfolio is polished and I'm ready to go.”
    “Excellent. You have a job in the bag. Which is good. I'm totally selfish and I want you move to New York,” said Chelsea.
    To no one's surprise, Chelsea would be attending Columbia Law School in the fall. I had been offered a job at Adele fashion magazine in Los Angeles. It was a good entry-level position, but not my dream job.
    I desperately wanted to work at Jacqueline . The bonus was that they were in New York City. If I got the job, Chelsea and I could get a place together in Manhattan.
    “What about your plan for meeting Brandon Mitchell?” Chelsea then asked me in an excited voice.
    “I've told you before, there is no formal plan. He will be at the fundraiser and there is a chance we will meet. That's it,” I responded.
    “That won't do,” Chelsea said. “You need to have a plan. It is your one chance to mingle with Mr. Sexy CEO at a fancy event. You can wow him with how great you will look in your evening gown.”
    “Chels, come back down to planet earth. Brandon Mitchell is not going to have any interest in me.”
    “I still want you to be ready. You never know what can happen from a chance meeting. Especially a chance meeting that you plan for,” she said.
    “Then, by definition, it is not a chance meeting,” I replied with a smile.
    “Whatever. You know what I mean. Take advantage of the opportunity that is presented to you. Ash, you are gaga over this guy. And, you have impeccable taste. I see no reason why Brandon Mitchell wouldn't be attracted to you,” encouraged Chelsea.
    “We really don't have time to go into all of the reasons,” I said as I stuffed another egg roll into my mouth.
    “Just promise me that you we will be at the height of your sexiness and willing to put your amazing self out there,” said Chelsea and she playfully grabbed my arm.
    “Okay, okay.”
    “Pinky promise?” she asked as she held out her hand and extended her pinky in the air.
    “Pinky promise,” I answered as I wrapped my pinky around hers.
    I made the promise, but I knew it wouldn't matter. I highly doubted that Brandon Mitchell would either know who I was or take the time to say hello to me. Certainly not at an A-List fundraiser. But I had selected the “Getting Into Mischief” evening gown just in case. A girl can dream, can't she?

Chapter Nine
     
    Brandon
     
    Brandon Mitchell had spent the last several months reviewing countless proposals on establishing a digital and social media presence for Jacqueline magazine. He wasn't impressed with what he had seen.
    “Teresa,” he called to his executive assistant.
    “Yes, Mr. Mitchell?” Teresa asked as she stepped into Brandon's office.
    “Pull all the job applications that we have received from Davenport School of the Arts at Santa Barbara University.”
    “Yes, sir. I'll get those from HR right away,” said Teresa as she turned to go back to her desk in the outer office.
    Brandon figured they were spending a small fortune on scholarships and grant