My name is Samantha, but you can call me Sam. I'm an interior designer. I met my husband in design school. We were young and, well? happy? To cut a long story short, I got pregnant, we got secretly married, and eventually, he left. His family didn't approve of me. So, I packed up, took my son, and moved to New York to start fresh.

"Brian! Hurry up, we're going to be late!" It's Monday, and today I start my new job as a design assistant in New York. After dropping my son off at school, I'm off to High Design. I'm excited and nervous; I really want this job to go well. Lunches packed, backpacks on, and we're out the door.

"Bye, Mom! Love you - see you later!" Brian calls as he runs off to join his friends. I wave, blow him a kiss, and head to work. Now, I'm standing in front of a massive building with "High Design" etched above the doors. Here goes?

"Good morning, Samantha! Welcome to High Design!" the receptionist greets me brightly.

"Good morning, Monica!" I respond with a smile as she shows me to my desk and introduces me around the office. There's Jared, the easy-going architect; Lindy, a sweet design assistant; Cara, the friendly senior designer; and Sandra, a kind older woman who's also the boss's assistant.

"Welcome, Samantha! Just settle in - everyone here is lovely," Sandra says, giving me a warm hug and a quick rundown of my tasks for the day.

I'm halfway through the morning, starting to feel comfortable, when suddenly the room goes quiet. My heart skips as I look up and see the most amazing blue eyes staring back at me. I can't breathe for a moment. Sandra steps over, and I realize she's introducing me to the man with those piercing eyes - the boss, and head architect of the company.

"Hi, sir. I'm? I mean, I'm the new design assistant, Samantha," I stammer, feeling my cheeks flush.

He stares at me for a second, then nods and heads to his office. Oh my god, did I just make a fool of myself on day one?

Everyone laughs, and Sandra pats my back reassuringly. "Don't worry, dear, everyone has the same first reaction. Now, back to work."

I can't believe it - my first day, and I'm already blushing in front of my boss!