The Assistant

Chapter 2 - The Job

I was finally getting used to my college routine, working part time at a cafeteria near the dormitory.

My family wasn't poor, but I had two older sisters who studied Medicine (Tati) and Law School (Tara) at the local University.

So, me getting a scholarship to Business School was a relief to my parents, who still send me an allowance every month.

I was lucky for being able to get a room in the dormitory, which also saved me a lot of time and money.

The school, the library, the dorm, and my workplace were all at walking distance.

I started working at the Cafeteria just a week after starting school.

That's where I met Dani, my coworker and now my best friend.

She was on the third year of Psychology and we became friends just a few hours after starting to work there.

We were both from the countryside, and having our dreams come true by studying in New York City.

She was from a rich family, and had an apartment just two blocks away, where she lived with her long term boyfriend Tom.

She didn't need to work, but having extra money was always welcome. And she (and I, of course) loved analyzing people who came to the cafeteria.

I've been working there for almost two months, and everything was getting into place.

Then I got a call that changed it all.

"Hello?"

"Hello! My name is Maria, and I am calling on behalf of Mr. Watson." she said professionally.

"Hi, Maria!" I remembered the very nice secretary.

"I would like to speak with Mr. Smith."

"This is him speaking."

"Oh, perfect!" she said gladly.

"How can I help you?" I wondered what would they want from me..

"Mr. Watson will meet you tomorrow morning." she dropped the bombshell.

"Okay..?" I answered a little confused.

"He has a few more questions to ask you about the internship."

"Oh.. I see.."

"Is 10:00 AM fine for you?" she asked.

"It's perfect! I'll be there tomorrow morning."

"Thank you, Mr. Smith."

"Thank you very much!"

I have an appointment to meet one of the most influent and powerful man in the Business World.

By the interview we had before, I wondered what else he had to ask me.

I certainly wasn't the sexy assistant, or the nerdy assistant. I was just a regular guy, with normal features, but very dedicated to everything I wanted.

And I wanted a job in a big company like Mr. Watson's.

*The next morning*

I got up early, did my morning routine, took a shower, and wondered which outfit I could wear to my second interview.

Blue shirt?

Gray shirt?

I only had a navy blue suit, that I got from Tara after I got my scholarship.

And since I wore it on my first interview, I'd wear a grey trousers, with the same navy blue blazer, and...

...the winner is the blue shirt!

I still had 2 hours before the appointment, so I went to the cafeteria to meet my friend Dani.

...

"Wow! Somebody's ready to his first day of work!!" she said grinning.

"I bet they only forgot to ask some personal information..."

I really didn't know what it would be.

"Oh, please... Don't sell yourself short.." she said hugging me.

Dani was like another older sister for me.

I missed Tara and Tati so much...

We texted each other a lot, but I really missed their hugs and laughs.

Back to reality, I was still worried about this internship.

Do I have any chance there?

"But I don't have any experience..." I accidentally said out loud.

"Heey.. You're on your first year of college. Just being asked for a second interview is a big deal, okay?"

Dani was very good with pep talks, and her saying that made me fell a little lighter.

"Ok..."

"Now, get this coffee, and have a donut, before you're late for the appointment!"

...

Just after finishing my food, I got a cab, and went back to the huge building of The Watson Company.

Getting inside, I passed the security, and went to the top floor, where I met the nice Secretary, whose name was Maria.

"Hello, Maria!" I greeted her.

"Hello indeed, Mr. Smith!" she said smiling.

"Please, just Taylor."

"Then.. Hello, Taylor! You are a little early for your appointment."

I was there 20 minutes before 10:00 AM.

"Yes, I am. I was nervous, and worried about not getting late, so I decided to come here earlier."

"There is no problem at all. You can have a seat there." she pointed to the waiting area.

"Thank you very much!!

"You're welcome!"

I sat there for a while, and was researching about the company on my phone.

When it was 5 minutes before the meeting, I realized there were no one else in the waiting area.

"Hi, Maria.. If I may ask, where are the other candidates?"

"Oh, Taylor, my dear.. Mr. Watson asked me to call back only for you." she answered calmly.

What?!

I couldn't believe that.

What the hell is happening here.

I was so confused, that I didn't realized that she answered the intercom.

"You can get inside, Taylor. Mr. Watson is waiting for you."

Still in shock, I went and opened the door.