Forever Rora

Chapter 3

“The interview will start in twenty minutes; I will call each of you one after the other.” Mr Ivan said smiling.

So it seems that we are going to be called randomly.

“This position is no walk in the park, so you all have to act accordingly”. Mr Ivan said as both of them turned away, exiting the room.

Get a hold of yourself Rora, you will ace this!

After a while, I heard Mr Ivan’s voice through the speaker.

“Kelly McKenzie, I am waiting for you in my office.”

The interview as started.

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After about two hours, the waiting room was a little empty with only a few of us still present.

“Aurora Reed, please be at my office.” Mr Ivan’s voice came

I was a little startled as I heard my name being called. I was so nervous as I headed to Mr Ivan’s office. When I got there, I knocked and waited for a reply.

“Come in!” His voice came from inside, a little muffled.

I took a deep breath as I entered as I entered.

He was sitting behind a brown mahogany desk, with some papers in front of him. He looked at me as I entered.

“Good morning, Mr Garrison.” I said with a little smile.

“Good morning Miss Reed.” He replied cheerfully. “Have your seat so we can start.”

I walked closer to the desk and sat down.

“Let start” he said smiling.

“Alright” I replied.

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After about ten minutes, the interview stopped. I feel like I aced it, personally, I answered the questions correctly and confidently. And I think he was impressed by my university results, because he was smiling while checking my CV.

After the first interview ended, the names of people who passed were called out. Thankfully I was part of those who advanced to the next interview. We were told to wait behind for the second interview with the CEO.

After about ten minutes break, Mr Campden started calling names. Thankfully only about fifteen of us advanced to the next phase, so I didn’t have to wait that long before my name was called out.

“Aurora Reed.” His deep, Arrogant voice announced through the speakers.

As I heard my name being called, sudden nervousness washed over me. I felt goosebumps sneak over my skin. As I stood up from my seat, my legs felt like jelly.

When I got to his office, I knocked on the door gently.

“Come in.” He said from inside.

I inhaled deeply and stepped in.

The office was dark, literally dark themed. Although it was looking classy and elegant. The room was as cold as the eyes of the owner, and the room smelt of his very expensive masculine cologne.

He sat behind his desk tapping the keyboard, behind him was a glass wall with the blinds drawn. He could probably see the whole city from up here.

“Good morning sir.” I said feeling intimidated. He didn’t look up from his laptop, instead he kept tapping without answering me.

Okay so he’s not nice.

After some minutes of standing, my legs started aching. Walking up to his desk, I asked nervously

“May I sit sir?”

“You may.” He answered coldly still not looking at me.

Hmmm I wander what crawled up his ass and died.

Is it because I’m the last candidate that he’s taking his sweet time?, I would really like to get this done fast, my nerves are shaking.

After some time I decided to ask him

“Excuse me sir, when are we starting the interview?”

“We will start soon, don’t interrupt me anymore I don’t appreciate it.”

He said coldly, looking at me dead in the eyes.

Oh jeez, I should have just kept my mouth shut.

After waiting for some minutes, he said suddenly.

“Your resume is acceptable,”

When I heard that I felt happy but his next words dashed my hopes.

“But there are not good enough to reach my standards..” He paused

“But compared to the other candidates that came in before you, you are mostly qualified.” He acknowledged.

My face lit up like the forth of July when he said those words.

“Thank you so much sir, I’m happy to hear that.” I said smiling.

After that, the questions started coming. I didn’t even have a chance to breathe before another question came. Mr Garrison’s questions are easy compared to the questions I’m being asked right now. My thoughts were jumbled as I answered the questions, I didn’t have time to think, I was a stuttering mess. But at least I was able to answer most of the questions correctly.

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At last, the interview ended, I let go of the breath I was holding and I stood up smiling in relief.

“You shall receive all updates via mail, you may excuse yourself.” Mr Smith said as he resumed his typing.

“Thank you.” I replied as I headed out of his office.

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When I left the building, I took a cab to Diane’s cafe. When I got there, Diane showered me with a lot of questions.

Today is not my day

“How was the interview?? Did you get the job??” Diane asked excited.

“Hold on Dee, I was told to wait for a mail” I replied tired. “So I don’t know if I got the job yet”

“The interview was nerve wrecking, I’m so tired right now.”

“Oh! I’m so sorry for making you stand, come sit, let me fix something up for you.” She said pull a stool closer so I can sit.

After some minutes, she came back with some pie.

God bless her for me!!! She knows me so well.

When I was done eating , I told her all about the interview. When it was three-thirty, I left and went back home.

Getting home, i washed up and had a nap.

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I woke up by six-forty to prepare dinner for mom and I.

When I got up from my bed, I Checked my phone for any new message. I suddenly saw a mail from Elite Inc.

Have they decided that they don’t want me already. I was so scared to check the message, but I later caved in.

When I opened the E-mail, I read only the first few lines before I screamed loudly. Mom suddenly rushed in to see what was wrong. When I gave her my phone, she read the mail loudly.

“Miss Reed, you have been accepted for the post of the personal assistant to the CEO of Elite Inc. According to the assessment, you scored the highest ..

Mom didn’t even bother to read everything before we screamed happily . I called Dee after mom went to sleep . Dee was equally happy for me. And we promised to see each other when next I’m free.

I decided to go over to Claire’s house before I also go to sleep, she had texted me earlier that she would like to see me before the day was over.

When I got to her place, I rang the doorbell. Not long after, Claire open it.

“Hey Rora, come on in” she said pulling me in.

Once we sat down, she started asking questions about my interview. About how I liked the company and all. I answered her truthfully.

“Claire! I totally forgot to tell you!!!” I suddenly exclaimed remembering the email I had received earlier

“I GOT THE JOB!!!”

We both screamed excitedly, the way Claire screamed you would think she’s the one who got a job. I guess she was that excited for me.

We were still talking when I heard a car pull up in her driveway.

“Are you expecting someone” I asked.

“Yes I am, I want you to meet him.” She replied.

“Okay”

After about a minute, I heard the door bell ring.

Claire jumped up to open the door, she invited the person in, I could hear her muffled voice from where I sat. She sounds so excited, I wonder who that is.

When I saw the person Claire brought in, my heart dropped down to my legs.

“Rora, meet Campden!” Claire said cheerfully.