Author's Note: This story is completely fictional and did not happen. All characters and names are fictional and were made up.
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Los Angeles, California
A new day dawned with the morning breeze. Monday came as it always did, with a feeling of the blues and emotional disdain to a new work week. Most who worked through week days, didn't feel like showing up come Monday morning. The doors to the Tight 'N Fit gym opened on the usual scheduling. Joe found himself back in the office, greeted by Cindy when he first walked in. The man had spent the previous weekend partying in downtown L.A. Among things he normally did not indulge in. A 'blue Monday' had certainly come true in his regard. He spent most of Sunday night throwing up after drinking too much, but he still went to work, just as he always did to make his living back at the gym.
One month had went by since his last client left. Lucy had proven to be quite a memorable experience working alongside. Since then, only a few no-names had dropped into the gym but no requests for a personal trainer were made on document. Today, he discovered four registered applications sitting on his desk. Among them were three women and a man. He looked over the names registered, noticing one that seemed familiar: Jessica Alba. Joe looked back at the paper, just to make sure that he did not misread the name. Sure enough, it was really her. A scheduled interview was set on Monday, meaning that within a few hours, he could expect to see her through the door.
Joe sighed while reading over the application one last time. Jessica Alba had filled out the form, requesting a trainer to prepare herself for a film role. In the referral form, she put the name 'K. Upton'. He sat back, almost to the point he could grin to himself. The fact that Kate had spoke to friend of hers about the gym made him happy. Perhaps he was growing a reputation around Hollywood and more famous names would come in. As eleven AM hit the clock, Joe left his office to grab a soda from the machine outside. Within the lobby, he watched a few people come into the gym to work out in the main large room downstairs. His mind was already racing over the thought of witnessing Jessica Alba walk through those doors. Upon returning to his office, he immediately discarded the other three applications to Sam's office. His friend had not arrived to work yet, but it didn't matter.
Outside the gym, a black car pulled up into the parking lot. A short woman stepped out, wearing a light orange shirt and black jogging pants. Below, she had a brand new pair of white sneakers with pink laces. Jessica ran her her hand through her brunette hair, feeling the hot sun beat down on over her face. Taking a pony tail from around her wrist, she fixed her hair up in a pony tail just before putting on a large dark pair of sunglasses. Now ready, she made her short walk to the front doors of the Tight 'N Fit gym. She witnessed her reflection over the doors, just before they slid open automatically. She stepped in, looking around the room before eyeing the reception desk. A man stepped in behind Jessica, walking with a hand bag. She slid her sunglasses up over her head before greeting the receptionist at the desk with a friendly smile.
"Hi, I'm here for a scheduled interview with a personal trainer."
The receptionist looked back at her, nodding before speaking.
"What's your last name, Miss?"
"Alba."
Cindy turned her attention to the computer monitor to her left. Her fingers created a rhythm of clacking as she pressed on the keyboard. After submitting the data and pulling up the name, she replied back.
"Ah yes, Alba. I see you now. You have a scheduled meeting with Mr. Murdock and he is in today. I'll buzz him right now and let him know you're coming up."
"Thanks."
Jessica responded with a smirk. The blonde girl from behind the desk pressed a button near her computer to ring Joe's office. Cindy then glanced to her right and pointed her finger.
"It's just down the hall, right there. You'll know cause one door says 'Murdock' on it."
"Alright, thank you."
Ignoring the woman, Jessica turned to walk down the hallway outside the lobby. Reaching the small hall, she looked down one side to see just the door that was referred to. The name 'Murdock' was on a plate hanging over it. Jessica stopped at the door, raising her left hand to knock on it softly.
"Come on in, please!"
Hearing those words, Jessica pulled the knob and invited herself in. As she entered the office, she stepped in to see a muscular man in a black T-shirt and a pair of cargo shorts. Joe was much taller than her, he extended his hand out and greeted her with a smile.
"Hello, you must be Miss. Alba. How are you today?"
"I'm good, thank you Mr. Murdock."
The two shook hands, just as the door shut behind her at the same time. Joe moved back to his desk chair while Jessica moved to sit down in the chair facing the desk. It was definitely her, that charming smile and the blonde strands in her brunette hair was enough for Joe to see it was truly Jessica Alba herself. As they sat facing each other, Joe opened up speaking of the interview.
"So, I read over your form. I've been waiting to ask you all morning, did Kate Upton really refer you to this gym?"
A smile curved over her face before she nodded. Jessica replied after giggling.
"Oh yes! Kate told me about you, she recommended this place and talked about you. You're Big Joe right?"
"Right you are, Miss."
Joe's face turned into a smug grin. Kate rarely ever texted him back, but to know that she referred to him as 'Big Joe' to a friend such as Alba, was enough to stroke his ego. Jessica continued speaking.
"I've heard a lot about you. Kate told me this was a good place to hire a trainer, she said you were among the best she's worked with. I need to keep a low profile, I'm working out for a movie."
He nodded, smirking back to her.
"Everything here is private business. If you take me on as your trainer, we'll have a private gym upstairs all to ourselves."
"Yeah, Kate told me all the important details."
"Did she tell you how the rules are set? If you sign up to Tight 'N Fit, you'll be in control of your own work out schedule and what you want to do. I'll be at your side at all times, working out right next to you."
"Oh no, she didn't tell me but I like that. I just need to get into shape for a movie role. I didn't want to let the studio give me a trainer this time, I figured this would be more low profile."
With another nod, Joe thought to himself. He wanted to ask the question, just what the details were of the film role she was gearing up for, but he stopped himself. It was better not to intrude on such details. He grabbed the contract paper from his desk, sliding it out to her with a black pen.
"Here's your contract, Miss. Alba. If you really want to work out here, go ahead and sign. You'll have to make a payment arrangement and how long you wish to stay."
"I was thinking just three weeks? That will give enough time to get into shape. We beginning filming in two months, so I'm on a time table."
Joe observed her movements after she spoke. Jessica took the pen in her left hand and proceeded to write her signature down on the paper. It was then that Joe realized Jessica was left handed, such a detail he didn't know in the past. After she was done signing the paper, she dropped the pen on his desk. He extended his hand out to hers, offering another shake.
