A sleek, modern office in a towering skyscraper, overlooking the bustling city. Gyu Mendoza, in a sharp tailored suit, sits behind a massive mahogany desk, impatiently tapping his fingers on the surface.
Characters:
- Gyu Mendoza: A billionaire CEO with a sharp jawline, piercing blue eyes, and a reputation for being ruthless. He's dressed impeccably, but his demeanor is cold and arrogant.
- Uno Palima: A young woman with bright, hopeful eyes and a warm smile. She's dressed in a simple but neat outfit, her hands clutching a worn leather bag.
Uno arrives for her interview at Mendoza Industries, hoping to land a job as a junior marketing assistant. She's nervous, but determined to make a good impression.
(The story opens with Gyu impatiently waiting. A secretary enters, holding a file.)
Secretary: Mr. Mendoza, Ms. Palima is here.
Gyu: (Scoffs) Finally. Send her in.
(The secretary exits. Uno enters, her head held high despite her nerves.)
Uno: Good morning, Mr. Mendoza. Thank you for seeing me.
Gyu: (Leans back in his chair, scrutinizing her) Ms. Palima, I see you're punctual. That's a good start.
(He gestures to a chair in front of his desk.)
Gyu: Have a seat.
(Uno sits, trying to appear confident. Gyu flips through her resume, his eyes scanning the information.)
Gyu: So, Ms. Palima, tell me why you think you're qualified for this position.
Uno: (Straightens her back, her voice firm) I'm a hard worker, Mr. Mendoza. I'm quick to learn, and I'm passionate about marketing. I believe I can contribute to your company's success.
Gyu: (Raises an eyebrow) Passionate, you say? Interesting. And what makes you think you can handle the pressure of working for Mendoza Industries?
Uno: (Meets his gaze, her voice unwavering) I'm not afraid of hard work, Mr. Mendoza. I'm willing to put in the effort to learn and grow.
(Gyu leans forward, his gaze intense.)
Gyu: You seem… persistent. I like that. But I need more than just persistence. I need someone who can think outside the box, someone who can bring fresh ideas to the table.
(He pauses, a hint of amusement in his eyes.)
Gyu: Tell me, Ms. Palima, what's the most creative thing you've ever done?
(Uno hesitates for a moment, then a smile spreads across her face.)
Uno: (Her eyes sparkle) I once convinced my neighbors to donate their old clothes to a local charity by organizing a fashion show featuring the clothes. It was a huge success, and we raised enough money to help a lot of people.
(Gyu stares at her, his expression unreadable. He leans back in his chair, a slow smile creeping across his face.)
Gyu: That's… surprisingly clever.
(He picks up a pen and starts scribbling on a notepad.)
Gyu: Alright, Ms. Palima. I'm impressed. But I'm not quite ready to make a decision. I'll need to see what you can do.
(He looks up at her, his eyes now twinkling with a mischievous glint.)
Gyu: I'm going to give you a little challenge. If you can pull it off, you've got the job.
(He leans forward again, his voice low and intense.)
Gyu: I want you to come up with a marketing campaign for our newest product – the Mendoza X phone. I need something that's going to make people talk, something that's going to sell. And I want it by the end of the week.
(He throws her a knowing look.)
Gyu: Consider it your first test, Ms. Palima. I'm expecting great things.
(Uno is stunned, but she manages to nod confidently.)
Uno: I won't let you down, Mr. Mendoza.
(Gyu smiles, a genuine smile this time, and nods his head.)
Gyu: I'll be waiting, Ms. Palima.
(Uno stands up, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and fear. She walks out of the office, determined to prove herself.)
(The story fades to black.)