A girl worth a billion $

Chapter two

It’s been about a week since my interview and I haven’t had a response. No surprise there. I can’t believe I screwed up so bad! Ever since that day I’ve just been going to work trying to forget about everything, how I can’t afford rent anymore as I’m out of my parents insurance money and my jobs don’t pay enough, how I’ve had no motivation to meet my friends or how I’m slowly giving up on my future idea about owning my own business. I am supposed to be going out with Crystal today for drinks but I’m not feeling it, I’m going to message her with a poor excuse after my shift but for now, I’ve got tables to serve. I walk up to a table where a young couple is sat down and ask, “What would you like today?” with a massive fake smile spread across my face, the young man replies “Can I have the chefs special for me and my date here?” I look at him confused as it’s the most expensive meal on the menu and nobody really orders it, I wipe the uncertainty on my face and replace it with a smile again and say “Of course! Be right up” the young man just nods. I stroll over to the kitchen and tell Justin to make his special, he smiles with a slight nod. I look at the clock and it’s 9:00 pm my shift has officially ended, I let the other waiter on shift know where the chefs special is going to and grab my things and head out.

Oh s**t! I forgot to text Crystal that I won’t make it for drinks tonight, I am supposed to meet her in 30 minutes... I feel a bit of panic set in my stomach, I can’t stand her up now she’s probably already in town and she doesn’t live close. As soon as I think about Crystal my phone starts ringing it’s her, I answer “Hey Alice I have bad news, I can’t make it tonight my dad is not feeling well and I have to stay with him. Do you mind if we reschedule for next week?” I can hear the worry in her voice, I hope her dad is going to be okay; “Yes of course not a problem, I hope your dad gets better” she immediately replies “Yeah I’m sure he will thank again Alice, I’ll talk to you later.” I reply like always “Bye b***h, talk to you soon” as I hang up a text comes through, it’s an Unknown number I look at what it says “Hello misses Richmond, I have taken you into consideration for the job as an assistant at Star Industries” before I can finish reading my stomach feels like it just dropped all the way down to my knees; I quickly scan over the rest of the message “I am pleased to inform you we will be taking you on, the first two weeks will be test weeks to see how you get on, You start Monday morning at 7 am sharp. Thankyou Star industries” OMG? OMG? No way did they accept me this must be a joke? I thought I made an embarrassment out of myself, why would they want me? As I start to question everything an overwhelming feeling of excitement hits me. I can’t believe I actually got that job; I need to prepare for Monday and I have to quit my job at the petrol station! I quickly get into my car and drive home. Throughout the whole journey, I am planning my outfits for the week and what I should take with me to help me organise. Before I know it, I’m outside my apartment.

I walk into my apartment and throw my bag on the sofa; I head for my laptop and start typing out my notice for my boss Rob at the petrol station. I finally sent my notice off through email. I hope Rob isn’t too mad at me since it's so last minute, even though he knew I was looking for a new job I can’t help but feel bad I worked there since I was 17 it's hard to leave something when it becomes part of you. You got this Alice; you are going for bigger and better things!

Its 10:30 pm my phone rings, I hesitate to pick it up and answer as my eyelids feel heavy and all I can think about is sleep, I look to see who it is and as soon as I see the name on the screen I answer. “Hi, Rob I guess you got my email.” I make sure I sound forward. “Yes, I did Alice. I guess you got yourself a new job then? I will be sad to see you go” I can hear the uncertainty in his voice, I try to end the conversation quickly, me and Rob never really spoke, apart from things about the job. “Yes I’m sure this job will do me good, I’m sorry I couldn’t hand it in personally. Anyway, it's getting late and..” before I can even finish off the sentence Rob starts to talk “Hey Alice no worries I do have a question for you, I know we don’t really speak much but I wanted to know if you’d like to go out with me sometime?” There’s silence on both sides you can almost hear everything in the background of the call. My mind goes wild. Rob just asked me out?! Like on a date! Omg, I don’t know what to say he’s 40 and we practically, well I never have seen him in a romantic way. Just thinking about it makes my whole body shake and I cringe. I realize the line has been silent for a bit too long I try to reply but stumble on my words “I-I umm I, Rob I appreciate the offer but umm.” Rob quickly catches on to what I’m saying “don’t worry Alice, no pressure just thought I give it a shot since you’re not my employee anymore, anyway I get it. I hope you enjoy your new job and if you have any issues call me.” I’m taken by surprise by how well he handles that “Yes, of course, thank you again, Rob. I really appreciate what you have done for me. I’ll talk to you soon.” Rob doesn’t even say bye he just hangs up, right when I finish my sentence. I mean it could have been worse right? Ughh my life always had to throw the unexpected at me. Why can’t it just be simple? 

*** As soon as i put the phone down, I drift off to sleep with no trouble.