The telephone rang and John Smith moved swiftly to pick up, " hello am I speaking with Mr John Smith?" said a lady with a nice soprano voice, astonished, John replied " yes you are,how may I be of help?". "I am Aurora calling from the London Steel Industry,you have been chosen among many to work with us,your interview has been scheduled to hold on Tuesday 5th May," on hearing this John leaped in joy and quickly assured the lady to turn up as said.
Claire works as a consultant in a Business Enterprise,not too far from where they lived. She returned to find her husband smiling mischievously at himself and asked what amused him,after he explained everything to her, Claire was so happy and in no time was locked up in her husband's warm embrace,"congrats my love"she whispered to him amidst the embrace. "Thanks Mon Cherie" replied John in a romantic voice. John Smith's mother is from France which made him a little fluent in speaking french but is father from America which also made him a dual citizen. His mother died of kidney disease at age 85, he had wept bitterly that day because he knew and believed his mother was the most important person in her life,she was always there for him every step of the way encouraging him to be his best wherever he went,but his father was a direct opposite of what a true father should be,he would always come home drunk and ends up molesting his wife either sexually or breaking stuffs on her. Being the only child of his parents, John had to live each day with several scenes of his mother weeping but couldn't do anything as a little boy. One faithful day,after his usual drinking, his father was hit by a vehicle whose driver drove off living him lifeless. When the news got to his wife, she cried out in so much pain which made John realize that though she was brutalized by her husband but her love for him never changed till his death. John could remember his exact words to her, "mum, Dad's death is for a reason,you are a strong person and we will get through this together",he hugged his mum who was already soaked in tears.
Vera Smith did a menial job with which she used to train John from elementary up to high school finally college where he graduated as a first class Mechanical Engineer. On the day of his convocation, Vera could not help but let out tears of joy as her son was called out as the best graduating student. Just after his marriage, John's mother was diagnosed with kidney disease which took her life six months later, John wept so bitterly and could not eat for months if not for the comforting words if his wife, Claire.
On a Saturday morning, he sat on his favorite sofa pondering on how his interview would be like that he didn't even notice when Claire walked in and stood behind him, she grabbed his shoulders and gave him a peck on the cheek, he turned wondering who that could be but obviously knew it was his lovely wife. "How's our baby doing" he said touching her stomach while she sat on his rights, "its perfectly fine my love" replied Claire. John turned directly facing Claire looking straight in her eyes he could see the unending love they have for each other, "God bless the day I met you Mon Cherie", Claire gave him a mild smile.
It's finally Tuesday, John woke up feeling happy and optimistic about what the day could offer. After a long pandiculation he gave Claire who was asleep a Peck on the fore head, got out of bed and headed straight to the bathroom where he took his bath while humming to his favorite song "special day" by Kelly Brown. He had liked that song since his childhood,reminds him of the hustle and bustle in Oxford street, children running around and traders everywhere,not to be compared to nowadays where everything has been replaced with advanced technologies. john left the bathroom and quickly put on his tuxedo, exposing his broad chest and we'll developed muscles, trying to beat the time given to him by the lady, he hurriedly put on his shoes and stood staring at himself in the mirror while adjusting his collar. Just as he was about to open the door Claire said in a calm tone "are u forgetting something?", "nooo way Mon Cherie" replied John while moving to giver a kiss.
"wish you best of luck honey" said Claire with her usual mild smile,John walked away throwing kisses in the air towards her direction,he shut the door and Claire heaved really loudly and tucked herself in the duvet, trying to go back to sleep but the picture of her lovely husband kept her smiling and looking into the thin air.
John got into his car,a Mercedes ssk9 which he could buy from his last pay as a car part merchant. He needed a better job with which he would use to care for his family especially now he's expecting his child soon. Getting to the company,he parked the car and walked with heads straight up to the entrance of the company, looking left and right the first person he sees is a lady with beautiful broided hair and a red lipstick to match with her clothes,"this must be the lady who called me,she looks as beautiful as her voice" he shrugged and walked to where she sat.
"Good morning sir, how may I help you?" the lady said smiling and staring directly in his eyes, "I am here for the interview" he replied smiling and staring back at her.