Chapter 1
763 Words
"The light is always there at the end of the tunnel"
Amelia's Pov
"Good Morning. Ma'am."
I said as I entered the lavish office of this Recruitment Agency.
"Come in, and please take a seat" a lady with auburn hair, probably in her mid-fifties, said in a polite tone.
It has been a month in this new country since I came here. I am in desperate need of a job.
When I came to Greece, the very first thing I did was to contact my deceased mother's friend's daughter, Lana, thankfully my friend too, who is living here in Greece.
I told her the unfavorable circumstances I am in and she was generous enough to offer me her place to stay. Even though she lives in a small 2bhk rented apartment, it is more than I can ask for at this moment.
Since then I have been on a job hunt, and after applying for various jobs, I finally received a call from CR Recruitment Agency, an agency that provides employees to work at different places. I got a call from their agency, stating that they have a vacancy for a job as a maid for the Royal Palace.
Though I was skeptical at first, cause I was certainly overqualified for this job and they would certainly question me about choosing this as a job, but I have no other choice. I am in dire need of money, since the salary they were offering for this job was way higher than that of a normal clerical job in this country. It will hopefully help me in renting a new apartment and also to clear all the dues.
'' Hello, Miss Winston, I'm your interviewer, Mrs. Mariana Jones"
I smiled . She asked me many questions related to my education, my parents , hobbies, my expertise in cooking and the reason for applying as a maid here.
Though I was prepared for most of the questions, I had expected them to question me about my family, my country and even my culture . I was hoping to clear this interview smoothly.
"Tell me about your parents, Miss. Winston."
This was the most difficult question of this interview. I kept my fingers crossed so that I can pull off the lie ,smoothly.
"My parents died five years ago in a car accident, since then my maternal grandmother took me in. But an year ago, she also died due to prolonged illness. Since I had no other relative left in New York, my mother's old friend offered me to stay at her home in Greece." , I said with heaviness in my heart, I kept my my fingers crossed all the time , but I have left with no other choice. Had I told her the truth, I wouldn't be able to get this job.
"I am so sorry to hear about yours parents' and grandmother's demise. It must be so hard for you to bear all this at such an young age." Mrs. Jones said sympathizing my situation.
"Yeah, it was hard at first but gradually I have accepted these truths and decided to move on.'' I gave a small smile that only I know was fake.
I am particularly not a person who lies every now and then, but the situations and adverse circumstances have forced me to do so.
"Okay Miss Winston, we are done. Our office get in touch with you by evening if you are hired for this position." I let off go my breath that I was holding.
"Thank you so much Mrs. Jones. Hope you have a good day."
"You too, Miss Winston"
While taking a cab to my apartment, my thoughts shifted back to my family. My real world. How I wish that to be born in a normal family having a normal life. But normal is a foreign word in my life's dictionary.
As soon as I reached the apartment, a very cheerful Lana weclomed me.
"How did your interview go?"
" It went well and I hope I get this job."
"You are talented Amy, and moreover overqualified for this job. I have a very good feeling that you will get this job"
" I hope too ,Lana"
"Freshen up,I made us pasta all'uovo for lunch. You must be hungry."
"Hell yes! I am so hungry. Joining you in a moment." I just had coffee in the morning and I am literally hungry.
At evening
I was just scrolling my phone looking random stuff, just then I received an email notification. I immediately opened it,it read:
Miss Amelia Winston,
We are glad to inform you that you have been hired for the job you had applied for. You have to report yourself at the Royal Palace, Gate no. 2, 8 am sharp for further protocols. Please find an enclosed copy of an offer letter attached along with this email. You will be allowed in the place only after you show this offer letter. Strictly adhere to the timings
Regards,
CR Recruiting Agency.
I jumped with joy at the news. Lana and I celebrated the news over two large size margaritas. Thankfully something good happened after so long.
I just hope that this new job can bring the stability that I am seeking.
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