Painting Achromatic

Chapter 3: New Environment

I woke up at about 9 in the morning and got up at 10 because why not? Just kidding, I was just staring blankly. I cooked and ate brunch while listening to a podcast. It helps me keep relaxed and distracts me from nervousness. I took a bath and wore business casual. I left my home at 12 and I received a message from Sam wishing me good luck. I just replied with a heart emoji and took a cab to AVS.

As I entered the building, familiar faces at the reception welcomed me. I got my pass and went to my destination. I was told to go to HR HeadQuarters since my appointment was a requested one. When the elevator opened, a busy scene was in my face. It was like a call center surface but more organized and systematic. There were desks and chairs and there were a lot of doors and wings. A man approached me, he was wearing a black organza shirt and black slacks, a security guard I assumed.

“Excuse me, can I see your pass please?” He said and I handed it to him. “Oh okay hold on.”

He walked towards an employee who was doing something on her computer. He whispered something to her and she looked at me and smiled. She stood up and walked towards me.

“Good afternoon! I am Sarah, I was the one who called you.” She said with a smile.

I also smiled and lended her my hand which she accepted.

“Shall we?” She said and led the way. Mr. Evans is waiting for you in his office, room A-5D. He is one of the heads in our department.” She said while we were walking.

We stopped in front of a door. She knocked and asked. “Sir? Ms. Miller is here, may we come in?”

“Come in, come in.”

Sarah opened the door and he was on the phone bidding goodbye. Sarah left me there and Mr. Evans dropped the phone and looked at me.

“Come in, sit down.” He said, pointing at the chair in front of him.

I smiled and sat down.

“I heard from Cadelri that you were interviewed by Miss Avyxx, correct?” He asked.

“Yes sir.” I answered.

He nodded and opened my folder in front of me.

“May I ask sir why was I called again?” IU politely asked.

“Cadelri, one of my agents who was assigned that day, handed me your file. He said it was interesting but Miss V said the opposite so I had to try it myself.”

So Miss V did not like me? Well yeah, that;s kind of my fault. My answers were weird and I probably seemed so unprepared.

“ So, tell me about yourself. “ He said and interviewed me.

The interview lasted for about half an hour. Since I had my practice with amantha, I answered pretty confidently and smoothly.

It was not that long when he closed my file. “Well, that’s everything I need Ms. Miller.”

“When can I have the results sir?” I inquired.

“Oh, you’re hired.” He smiled. uu

What? Wait…. WHAT?! Is he serious?

“H-huh?” Those were the only words that came out of my mouth.

“I said you’re hired. You can go ask Sarah to lead you to your department. You’ll get your schedule there.”

I stood up and nodded without the information sinking in my head. “T-thank you, sir..”

He smiled at me and closed the door. Sarah was just near walking towards me. My brain still can’t function with what happened.

“Congrats Miss Miller!” She greeted me.

Mr. Cadelri was walking by and he heard us. “You passed?” He asked.

I still didn’t answer so Sarah tapped me.

“Pst, Mr. Cadelri is talking to you.” She said, signaling him.

“H-huh?” I noticed Mr. Cadelri. “Oh, sir.I didn’t notice you, sorry.”

He chuckled. “You passed?” He repeated.

“Uh.. y-yeah. That’s what he said.” They both giggled in joy.

I passed? I got accepted? I got accepted. I freaking got accepted!

My mouth then formed a smile, wider until it reached my eyes that they formed tears. Of course I did not cry like a psycho, I just teared up and quickly wiped it then chuckled.

“So.. would you like to see your new department now?” Sarah asked.

I just nodded.

We took the elevator and she scanned a pass, I noticed she had plenty. Do HR agents manage the passes? I don’t know, I’m too excited to think about it. Once we reached our floor, paradise welcomed me.

“This department is sectioned in three. Engineers, Interior Design and of course your field, Architects.” She said and her phone vibrated. No, I was wrong. It wasn’t a phone but a pager beeper.

“Oh, i have to go, just go to that hallway over there and knock on the door at the end. Also tell her that you are hired for AP3968.” She said and walked.

“AP3968?” I repeated while she was walking away but I heard a ‘Yup’ from her.

I walked towards the door and knocked.

“Yes, who is it?” A woman answered.

“This is Architect Miller, I was hired for AP3028.” I followed just what Sarah told me.

“Oh, come in.” Wait, so it was really a code?

I entered the room, it was colored white and framed blueprints were seen. The woman was sitting and the name on her desk says ‘Fione Aviad, Architect Head’. Is she going to be my boss?

“Here,take a seat.” She seemed nice so I smiled and sat down.

“Hold on for a minute.” She stood up and opened a drawer to her side. She pickled out a folder that says AP3968.

“Usually we have a 2 months training for a position like this but from your file you are very ready for this. You understand that you applied to be one of my architects and everything that you will get or hear from me is all professional and nothing personal?” She said,

She seemed very nice and professional. Everything seems to be going so well.

“Yes mam.” I answered.

“Please call me Miss A. Another thing, you also have the chance to be chosen as one of the architects or if you’re that skilled enough you can get to be the head architect for the Vision 900 project. Of course it was chosen by me. If you get that, you will be working alongside Miss V and she is the person in charge of that.If you get a recommendation or if that project succeeds in your hands, a big promotion will be assured.” She continued.

She looks so cool, did she even breathe?

“Yes Miss A. I completely understand.” I smiled.

“I need a passionate and dedicated architect on my team so I hope, I really hope we can get along. I can either be a friend or a terror boss, your choice.”

I just nodded with what she said. I am definitely excited.

“Any questions?” She asked me.

“When can I start?”

“On monday.” She smiled and I also smiled at her. She gave me a quick tour of the area and introduced me to everyone. She also led me to my desk which had a computer readied.

After all that, she went back to her office and I walked in the hallway to go back to the lobby. While walking, Miss V also entered the floor and walked towards me. I got very nervous that my walking had slowed down. When we were close, I just gave a small bow.

“Why are you here?” She asked.

I blinked a couple times. “Mi-”

Before I even started to talk, she cut me off.

“Give me your pass.” She said and I gave it to her.

She raised an eyebrow. “It says HRDP12, which means you are only allowed to go to the HR Department? Why are you even here in this company, I specifically said to deny you.”

Before I could answer Miss A went out of her office confused.

“What’s happening-- Oh, Miss V. What brings you here?” She asked and walked towards us.

“Why is she here?” Miss V asked, ignoring her question.

“I got a code form the HR department, from Sir Evans that she got hired. I thought you settled..” Miss A explained, she seemed very respectful.

“Well, apparently not. Fire her immediately.”

What? No. I just got my job here, why? Just because I was very nervous on our interview?

“What? Mam please no-” She cut me off again.

“Not… talking to you.” Oh, sorry.

I bit my lip and started to sweat a little.

“I’m sorry Miss V but I do not yet have the control over that. She hasn’t started to work under me, we have to take this to HR.” Miss A said.

They continued to talk that I actually didn’t hear. I was very occupied by my own thoughts. Fired? Just that quick? Why? Please no, I need this job so much. The next thing I knew, we were in the HR department and and Miss V went inside to talk to Mr. Evans. There were some yelling from Miss V but Mr. Evans remained calm.

Did I cause this much trouble? I’m not here even for a day and this happens? Should I just quit? I don’t want to cause a feud here. But.. I need this job.

"Do you want your father to hear about this?!" The only time Mr. Evans yelled and Miss V didn't answer.

After a few minutes of silence, Miss V walked out of the office. She looked at me with dagger eyes and said.

"We're not yet done."