Chapter 3

"You know each other? ." The old man asks.

"Yes"

"No” I blurt out

"Can I take it from here ?" He asks the old man that was barely opening his eyes.

"Sure go ahead, I was getting tired either way " he says.

"What's that supposed to mean? " I ask really annoyed by his response and he only waves his hand in dismissal.

"Let's go to my office and continue whatever was going on in here “the other guy says.

I felt like storming out of the room and leaving him to stand there to talk to himself because I was still angry with him...... I think. I know he's a simple stranger but I don't like him already. First impressions count right and he blew it tsk. All he did was say sorry and I actually doubt he meant it but I also need a job ,gosh!!!

"Sure” I say forcing a smile onto my face.

He walks out the door with me trailing not too far behind. He makes a left turn and walks up to an elevator which I assume is private. He gestures for me to enter first and I do, he pushes button number 40 and the elevator begins to move.

***

I take a seat across from him and he does the same. He clears his throat and looks at me expectantly.

"So...may I know the reason you're here? "He asks , tone all serious and deep and tryna intimidate me .

I scoff and sink a bit into the chair.

"Do I have to go through this again? "I mutter

"I didn't quite catch that"

I sit up straight and fix my blouse.

"Everything you need to know is in the file so I find the information that leaves my mouth completely unnecessary compared to the information in the documents. " I state simply.

"Miss...um-

"Sanchez"

"Miss Sanchez, I think I need to hear it from you. "He clasps his hands together.

"But what's th-

"Miss Sanchez show yourself out. If you find this difficult then clearly you wont be able to handle working here." He says .

I swallow up all my anger ,position myself properly and nod.

"Which College did you attend? "

"University of Barcelona."

"Have you taken any other jobs? "

"Nope"

" What is your skill? "

"I have a bachelor's degree in finance, so I think I can do anything related to that. "

"Alright, can I know about your personal life? "

"What's that have to do with getting a job? "

"I like to know the people I will be employing plus I'll run a background check on you for security reasons."

"You're taking me? "I ask startled.

"Not just yet but if you tell about yourself then I might consider it. "

I sigh. “My name is Deloris Sanchez, I'm Spanish. I'm 21 years old and I'm the only child. I have two friends, there ." I finish and I lift my head when I get no response from him and notice his lack of movement. I stand up and walk slowly towards him and notice he is sleeping! I mean what the actual fuck . Who even falls asleep that fast?

Him apparently.

My anger leads me to the bathroom without knowing how I got to know where it was. I spot a small water glass and filled it up with water. Without further thought I walk up to him and pour it in his face, he immediately opens his grey eyes and wipes the water off with the back of his sleeve.

What were you thinking Lola!! This was your chance of getting a job, and you blew it. He actually said he would consider it!!

Realizing what I just did I stand beside him as realisation hits me full force . My eyes widen as he turns and looks at me , my shock is replaced by confusion as I didn't see even the slightest bit of anger in his eyes .

" I'll charge you for the water you wasted"

I narrow my eyes at him and what he had just said.

"If I remember clearly, I was explaining something to you. "

"Please continue. "He says adjusting his tie.

Is he serious right now?

" Wouldn't want to bore you to death. "I fold my hands across my chest.

"You start tomorrow."

***

Ami and Sam decided to join Aunt Lisa and I for dinner. Right now I'm sitting next to Aunt Lisa and across from Ami. I stuff my mouth with some veggie leaves and push away the peas, Sam's gaze drops to the peas on my plate and I push the plate in her direction and she gladly digs in.

"Well...how did the job thing turn out? "Aunt Lisa asks as she focuses on me and as well as the others.

"Yeah, how'd it go? "Sam asks but her question's barely audible due to the peas in her mouth.

"If you consider talking to the CEO at least I think he is and making him sleep when you talk about your life then pour water on him to wake him up as GOOD, then yeah, it was good” I simply state.

" You actually did that? "I turn to look at Ami, whose focus had switched from her phone to me , her phone now on the table.

"Yep, he does look too laid back to be the CEO. "

"How do you know that? "She asks.

"Umm...because after the water incident he didn't lash out "I shrug.

"He didn't kick you out of his office? " she asks leaning forward.

"No, all he said was you start tomorrow"

"Okay, whoa, you're one lucky bitch aren't you " she says standing and walking into the kitchen.

"Well this would be great news if I didn't have like only a few pairs of formal clothing."

"That's not a problem at all, we can take you shopping tomorrow at noon ."Aunt Lisa finally chirps in.

"Okay I'll come over during the lunch break ,that’s if they have one. " I sink in my seat.

"Well, you can always ask for a few hours off. "

I look at her bewildered

"I'm new, I can't just ask as if I've been there for years! " I state eyeing her like she was crazy.

"Just try. " she says and starts playing with the pendant around her neck. "I mean, it wouldn't kill you ."

"Fine. "

I stand from the table and head for the stairs .

"Don't forget to tell your parents about the job!" Aunt Lisa yells from downstairs.

I take a quick shower and I slip on my pyjama shorts and black tee. I pull the covers up to my chin and soon my eyelids begin to feel heavy until I give in and freely let them close.