Roselle's P.O.V
I starred at myself in the mirror as I prepared to leave for my interview today.
I think I look okay, it's a little bit cold today so I wore a turtleneck as my inner instead of a normal shirt, I didn't know what to do with my hair, so I just packed it in an updo.
I did a little makeup to look smart and I'm proud of my look.
There's no one to cheer me up so I better leave before I start degrading myself with bad thoughts.
I walked down the stairs and I notice my parents are in the lounge room.
"Good morning " I said eyeing my mum carefully.
She looks tired.
"Good morning, did you sleep well?" My dad asked and I nodded finally standing in front of them.
My mum stared up at me and I notice the tears welling up in her eyes, she sighed before looking down again.
"I need a favor dad" I said gently not sure the reaction I'm going to get; he looked up from the newspaper he was reading and stared at me waiting for me to talk.
"Can I borrow one of your cars? I have an interview today and I'm not familiar with the roads so I just thought I might use the car's GPS" I said in one breath.
I wasn't used to asking them for things, I used to always ask but I always get insulted most times, so I just stopped and now asking again is making me nervous.
My dad starred at me for a good one minute before nodding his head.
"You can use the car, Roselle; you don't need permission for those kind of things " he said, and I looked at him shocked.
Where's this coming from?
Is he trying to treat me better because he has no other choice? Well obviously, he is, I'm his only child now after all.
"Thank you" I said confused before leaving but before I could totally leave the lounge room, my mum's voice stopped me.
"Roselle" she called her voice weak as she starred up at me with red eyes.
"Ma?" I questioned.
"You look beautiful" she choked out and I just starred at her surprised. Firstly, my dad is being nice to me and now mum is complementing me!
I know I should be happy I'm getting their attention and they are being somewhat nice to me, but I can't help but think that they aren't doing this because they want to but because they have no other choice.
They at least had 22 years to be nice to me but now after the death of my sister they want to be!
"Thank you" I said before walking out, not sparing them another glance.
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'It was hell following the car's direction' I thought as I packed in front of the tall building I'm meant to be interviewed.
I specifically picked this company because I heard the owner is black and with experience, I know some white people prefer to stay clear of people of my color, though most of them are okay with it and don't have any problem but just to be careful and avoid embarrassment.
I walked into the building, and I'm mesmerized by the size and beauty, it's a telecommunication company, TORY's Enterprise, they have different companies all around the world ranging in different business sectors but since telecommunication is my area of expertise that's why I chose this specific one.
"Good morning, how may I help you" the receptionist said once I stood in her front, how she knew I was standing there is what I don't understand because her eyes are glued to the phone on her hand.
"I'm here for the interview" I replied making her look up and her eyes widened drastically upon seeing my face.
"OMG, I'm so sorry ma'am, I didn't mean to press my phone while on duty" she begged, and I just looked at her confused. Is she okay?
"Hmm sorry it's okay I guess" I said still very confused.
"Thank you, thank you, you can go to the last floor, boss is there" she said pointing to the elevator and I nodded slowly and headed to the elevator. She's probably talking about the person that will do my interview.
Is she high while working or something? I thought as I entered the elevator.
I can't help but get nervous as I wait for the elevator to reach the 40th floor, I think.
What if they don't employ me?
I mean I can look somewhere else, but I really want to work here.
The ding of the elevator signaled that I reached my destination.
I walked down to the secretary I think and waited silently because she was on a call about some business.
She looked at me and her eyes widened before telling the person on the other line to hold on.
"Grace what are you doing here, I thought you went to England for the weekend" she said smiling and I just looked at her like she grew two heads, is it just me or is everyone in this goddamn company weird.
"Sorry I think you're mistaken; my name is Roselle and I'm here for the interview" I said gently, and she looked at me confused before she smiled brightly.
"What game are you playing at here again Grace, for real you know you can't get me" she said laughing and I'm starting to get frustrated.
Firstly, I'm late for the interview and now their staffs are delaying me even more with whatever pranks they are pulling, is this how they prank anyone that comes for an interview or is this a test of some sort? It's a telecommunication company so I can't put something like this past them.
"I'm sorry but I think you're really mistaken, I'm Roselle Grey and I came for the interview, you can check my CV to see if I'm lying" I said bringing my CV out.
She stared at me for a while before typing something on her computer and her green eyes widened in disbelief.
"I'm so sorry, I mistook you for someone else, but you guys look so much alike it's almost unbelievable" she said laughing nervously.
"It's okay, so about the interview?" I asked unsure.
"OH sorry, you came very late, and someone has been picked for the available position already" she said, and I looked at her sad, I knew I should have left earlier since I didn't know the way yet, sighing I attempted to leave but she stopped me.
Anyone who sees me right now would know I'm on the verge of crying.
"I shouldn't be doing this but a friend of mine in another company told me, they need a new personal assistant for their boss, I know you applied for host in one of our programmes but if you're up for it I can help you" she said looking at me kindly.
My heart jumped in joy; I don't care I'll do it; I just need to work for a while, gather money and start a diner just like where I worked before, that's the main goal.
"OMG Thank you so much" I said happily, and she smiled.
"It's no problem, I'll inform her I have someone, and I'll draft all details and everything you need to your mail, don't worry you'll be getting the job" she said smiling and I really want to hug her right now.
While we were talking, I heard the sound of the elevator and by the time I'll look back, I only saw the silhouette of a man before the elevator closed.
"What's the name of the company?" I asked.
"King's".....
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