I kept tossing on my bed, reluctant to stand up to the sound of my alarm ringing at the left side of my bed, then it hit me that I had an interview to attend this morning by 8:30.
I jumped out of my bed, making my way to the bathroom. I grabbed a brush and toothpaste, brushing my teeth while urinating. I made sure to get dressed in seven minutes then I dashed out of the house in haste to find a cab, then it dawned on me that I forgot my phone.."oh damn" I exclaimed after realizing I forgot my phone at home, I ran back to my room to pick it up then run back out...I kept running till I got a cab i sighed in relief after entering the cab.
I walked towards the entrance of the hotel, perfecting my dress to look as neat as possible; getting to the door, I looked as dumbfounded as ever because I had never seen such an automatic door before; it looked luxurious. I tried pushing it as I have seen people on TV do, but it wasn't working, I stood there embarrassed while thinking of the trick to do. I tried rummaging my bad to be busy to avoid people looking at me even though they were not; I still felt people staring at me, thinking I was a very poor lady.
"You can come in, " I heard a deep, hoarse voice waking me up from my thoughts as I lifted my head to a very beautiful smile coming from a handsome guy.
He was, well, different from other guys I have seen so far. He is very handsome, not perhaps in the conventional sense, but he has that appearance that could make him stand out in the crowd. He is fair, almost pale white. His unfathomable, golden brown eyes contrasted exceptionally with his light-toned, I will say I have a crush on him because this is love at first sight.
"Thank you" I smiled back at him...and walked towards the receptionist
"Good morning please I am here for the interview"
"Good morning, ma'am; what interview are you talking about?" She asked with a confused expression on her face
" I was sent an email to come for a job interview this morning.." I was scared that my heart had started beating fast
Different questions and thoughts ran through my head, I stared at her in confusion.
" I thought they canceled the interview today; let me confirm with the manager," she said, picking up the telephone by the left side of her desk and dialing some numbers.
In the process of her speaking with the manager, I bring out my phone to confirm the email that was sent to me and show it to her as evidence but fuck!!! My phone decided to disappoint me in such desperate situations ... it's switched off !! I stared at it with sadness filled in my heart. My phone is not good, everything about me is not good and this work is a solution to most of the sad phase I am going through now.
With this job, I can get a new phone and sort some important bills of mine but it doesn't seem like I will get the job.
I stared at her with the hope that a miracle would happen and I would be accepted to work in this hotel as she ended the call with okay sir.
" I am sorry ma'am, the management already sent an email across this money informing you of the cancellation of today's interview...were you unable to get it ?" She said with a remorseful yet gentle voice that can calm an angry person down
I am not angry but sad and she can see that on my face...I mean it's obvious yeah
I replied with an okay smiling at her.
" You are beautiful by the way, I am a gift by name, is about you ' she commented with a very beautiful smile
" I am Emily; you are beautiful, too." I don't know if she is trying to make me feel better or she is saying what she sees, but I complimented her too... sincerely, she is beautiful.
I smiled at her as I made my way toward the exit. I already knew how the door worked, so I passed easily without a problem.
I stand outside staring at the bright sky, smiling towards me like today is a good day...the sky is bright, but today is not good for me,e," I murmured as I took my attention away from the sky, looking towards the direction of my house. " Will I go home without getting this job today" I was asking myself a question that already had an answer. "No" I hear my mind reply
I turned my back to the road as I made my way to the hotel straight to the receptionist.
" Hey Emily, you are back, are you back for me," she said smiling at me
"Back for you," I thought inwardly before replying to her
" Oh yeah, I am back... please can I see your manager"
" Yes sure"
I dont have any plans on my mind but I must get this job today
I need this job and I must get it anyhow anyway...LoL, I thought.
*****
" Good morning sir " I speak to the manager smiling at him
" Good morning Miss, how may I be of help to you "
I kneel immediately to him, I don't even know what prompted me to do that but I guess I did it subconsciously
"Please I need this job, sir, I will never disappoint you this is the only way I can survive sir" I guess I let my pride down showing my desperate side which I shouldn't have
I hear people say, "If you show your desperate side, the rich won't help you." I have always adhered to these proverbs from people, but I guess my brain didn't work according to this today.
I let out my crying talent as tears started to drip down my face.
With the look on the manager's face, it is very obvious that he is shocked.
" I am sorry, miss, but we sent messages to our interviewee this morning informing them we don't need workers; I am so...
" Employ her" I heard a deep hoarse voice that sounded familiar coming from behind me interrupting the manager
" Good morning sir, but sir we don't have any vacant spots for her sir"
" Then employ her as my Personal Assistant"
" Oh okay sir, follow me to my office," the manager said facing me
"He is the CEO"
I say in bewilderment...
CEO? I ask myself again finding it hard to believe that the guy who opened the door for me is the CEO