Tobias read her resume.
Maria Tristine Ho, 22 years old and undergrad.
She just finished her 2nd year in college, business management course.
He suddenly remember his childhood friend because of her name, Iya. How is she now?
Tobias set aside the thought and continue to read her resume.
Its been 2 months since that night.
He never forget how she blushed about awkward things. He can't forget her scent and her eyes, its taunting him.
He abruptly press the intercom to call his secretary.
"call applicant #5 and tell her to start working tomorrow, 8:00 AM sharp."
he said firmly
"but sir she's an undergrad and..."
Riza disagreed (and she's young) she want to add
"no more interviews, I want her in my office at 8:00 AM. I'll be the one to orient her and Riza,"
"yes sir?"
"no more buts"
he said not leaving space for an argument.
Riza was in daze, confused to what he just did.
She knew that her boss won't allow a young woman to be his secretary. That was his strict order. She just let that resume to be pass on him because she just don't want to be biased with that woman. And she knew that he will never accept her application, but to her surprise , he hastily command her to call that young woman and tell her to report tomorrow!
Without an interview!
Riza just set aside her thought and dialed that woman number.
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Maria is currently watching TV when her cellphone rang.
"hello good morning, is this Maria Tristine Ho?"
"yes, speaking"
"this is Riza from The CHIU Glass and Aluminum Supply."
When she heard that, she feel her heart beat fast!
"what can I do for you ma'am?"
she asked nervously
"you need to report tomorrow, 8:00 AM sharp. Don't be late, I hate tardiness."
the woman on the other line strictly said.
"yes ma'am thank y---"
she never finish her sentence when the other line hang up.
Maria sat there for a while because of that shocking phone call. When it already sank in her mind, she abruptly stood up and jump in happiness.
She started to lose hope because not one of the company that she passed her resume, not one of them called her.
Today is different, The CHIU GaAS called her!
One of the biggest company when it comes to glass and aluminum, in the whole world.
They said that its only running for 3 years , but it conquer the world in that short span of time!
So, she can't believe that they accept her!
Maria just try her luck when she pass her resume in that company. She feel very lucky!
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Maria woke up early the next day.
She hurriedly take her shower and eat her breakfast.
She want to impress her boss for being punctual.
On her way to work, she silently prayed that her boss won't be too hard to her.
When Maria arrived at a 5 storey building, she felt very nervous.
This is it, her first day of work!
Fighting!
Maria went inside and asked the receptionist.
"excuse me miss, can I talk to miss Riza?"
"please wait for a while miss."
the receptionist smiled at her and pressed the intercom to call someone.
After a couple of minutes the receptionist turned to her and speak,
"you can go up on the 5th floor, miss Riza is waiting for you at the lounge."
Melody informed her
"thanks Melody."
she said happily
The receptionist became confused for a while but smiled after when Maria pointed her right chest, where her name plate pinned.
Maria went to the elevator and pressed the 5th button.
Inside, Maria keep on fidgeting out of nervousness.
The elevator stop on the 3rd floor, a tall figure came inside.
She raised her head up and saw a face that she never wished to see again!
Her eyes went wide and her heart beat triple than before.