Aria
I stepped on the polished concrete of Vanguard Realty with the frantic beat of my heart.
The interview.
It felt like an eternity ago, but it was only a few hours. I still couldn’t believe it.
“Welcome aboard, Aria. We’re thrilled to have you join Vanguard,” said the HR manager, a woman with a tight, professional smile without any kindness and warmth. “You’ll start next Monday.”
The woman gave me I’d walked out of there feeling lighter than air, almost dizzy with relief.
During the interview, I hadn’t dodged questions about my family. When they asked about my marital status, I simply said, “I’m married with two children.”
Just plain, simple, and honest. And they hired me anyway.
It was a miracle. A tiny crack in the prison wall Luca had built around me.
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