New beginnings
1816 Words
“Congratulations class of 2026!”, announced the Masters of ceremony as the crowd erupted in applause.
The morning sun shun brightly over the university campus, parents and students seated in rows, laughter filled the air making the campus hall more lively.
Amelia stayed quiet, her heart beating very fast like it was going to soon burst out of her chest, she listened carefully waiting to hear her name being announced on stage, she hoped and prayed her years of hard work paid off..
“Please welcome on stage Amelia Cornor”,
She stood up, nervously her hands tightly pressed together years of reading, sleepless night and now the end results had come. All eyes fell on her as she walked, slowly counting her steps as she ascended the stage, she thought to herself …”feels like i’m getting married”, but obviously not with a graduation gown, she chuckled to herself...
Thank you, she turned to smile at the Camera, the hall erupted in an applause as she went back to her seat.
The cool morning air kissed her face as she stepped out of the auditorium, she let out a breath she didn't know she was holding .
Her gaze fell to the certificate resting in her hands, her fingers tracing the edges, a proud smile on her face,
I did it
Her gaze fell to her nude high heels as her feet were starting to get sore
“I should have listened to dad and brought flats” with that thought In mind, she walked towards her car.
A Mercedes Maybach S- class parked not too far from the campus hall, with one last glance at the campus hall she opened the car door slid into the drivers seat and carefully placed her certificate on the passengers seat.
She fastened her seat belt, started the engine and drove off, as she headed for a new chapter of her life...
As the car rolled through the familiar iron gates, she couldn't help but smile at the familiar surroundings, the large garden with flowers planted beautifully thanks to her mom, she smiled at that thought, her mom always had something for flowers..
She packed in the driveway, picked up her certificate and headed towards the magnificent mansion in front of her which gave her a sense of home.
The door swung open before she could even lift her hands to turn the door handle.
“There she is” came her mother's sweet voice with a smiley face, she looked at her mom, her face like she hadn't aged at all, perfect white teeth, slender figure,
Now she understood why her father would always act love sick around her mother,
I mean who could resist this, holding that thought, her mum wrapped her in a bear hug.
“we've been waiting for you”, as she held her hand and took her inside the house, closing the door behind them
“She's back”
Amelia looked up to see CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATE!!! boldly written with' a balloon banner, sumptuous meals spread across the table ,consisting of all her favourite dishes...her siblings rushed towards her with bright smiles and open arms
“Congrats missy”, her elder brother Julian said
“Yeah congrats little one”, her second brother Luscious
i told you to stop calling me that, am 21 already, Luscious replied with a chuckle...
“Is that my princess?”, her father's voice came from upstairs
Amelia raised her gaze to look at her father
Mr Cornor in his late forties didn't look the part
Standing with a commanding presence, his well built frame giving him the loom of a much younger person, his dark styled hair with a little trace of silver in it, sharp jawline, deep brown eyes, he carried an aura around him that made people know that he built his empire with authority... but with his gaze directed towards his daughter, you could see the doting smile in his brown eyes that showed a proud father
“I’m proud of you princess”, with a kiss on her forehead, Amelia smiled
“Thank you Daddy”
“okay enough with the speeches now, can we eat?, the aroma from the dining is killing me”..
Laughter filled the air as everyone took their seats on the table
Mr Cornor at the head of the table, Mrs corner by his right side, Amelia beside her mother, Julian and Luscious at the opposite side of the table beside Mr Cornor
“Let's make a toast”, Mr Cornor stood up with a raise wine glass..
Amelia couldn't have asked for anything more
After the meal, everyone cleaned up and retired to bed.
Amelia walked into her room, looking at the room Amelia felt a wave of familiarity washed over her.
Her room reflected her personality, sophisticated and effortlessly beautiful, soft cream walls paired with warm wooden floor gave a calm atmosphere, graduation pictures stood still on the shelves, awards she had won over years beside it, she neatly placed her certificate beside her awards a proud smile on her face.
She quickly freshen up, walked in to her closet which was neatly organized with designer cloths, tailored blazers, hand bags and branded shoes arranged carefully by colors.
Despite being an only girl and spoiled very much, Amelia never acted spoiled, she always had a thing for cleanliness and hard work, she picked up a pink pyjamas that was given to her by her mother, she walked to her vanity table picked up her dryer to dry her hair, after she was done, she hoped on her bed, thought about how the day went, with a smile on her face, she put off her bedside lamp and drifted to sleep, thinking of what tomorrow would be like…
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The morning sun shone right through the windows , bathing Amelia’s bedroom in a warm golden glow.
She stirred beneath her duvet before lazily reaching for the phone on her bedside table.
8:18 a.m.
A smile tugged at her lips.
For the first time in years, she wasn’t waking up because of an assignment, an examination, or a project deadline.
She was officially a graduate.
Stretching her arms above her head, Amelia climbed out of bed and walked toward the balcony overlooking the beautifully landscaped gardens.
The morning breeze carried the sweet scent of roses, one of her mother’s newest additions to the estate.
She closed her eyes for a brief moment.
It felt peaceful and refreshing.
Like life had finally given her permission to breathe.
After a quick shower, Amelia slipped into a pair of white linen trousers and a fitted baby blue blouse. She tied her hair into a neat ponytail before heading downstairs.
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and pancakes greeted her before she reached the dining room.
“Good morning,” she greeted with a cheerful smile.
“There she is,” Mrs. Cornor beamed. “Our graduate finally decided to wake up.”
“I deserve the extra sleep,” Amelia defended with a grin.
Julian laughed.
“I’ll give you that.”
Mr. Cornor folded his newspaper before looking at his daughter.
“So… what’s the plan now?”
Amelia reached for a glass of orange juice.
“Job hunting.”
Her father’s eyebrow lifted.
“You know there’s always a place for you at Cornor Holdings, So why Job hunt?.”
“I know, Daddy.”
“And?”
“And I appreciate it.”
She smiled warmly before continuing.
“But I don’t want my first achievement after graduation to come because I’m your daughter.”
Silence settled around the table.
Mrs. Cornor exchanged a proud glance with her husband.
Amelia continued.
“I want to earn my place somewhere. I want to know I was hired because of my abilities, not because of my surname and affluence .”
A slow smile spread across Mr. Cornor’s face.
“That’s exactly what I hoped you’d say.”
He raised his cup of hot coffee as if he was raising a toast.
“Then you’ll have my full support.”
Relief washed over Amelia.
“Thank you.”
After breakfast,back in her room,she sat on her bed with a book on one hand and a laptop.
She opened her laptop and began searching graduate opportunities.
One after another, she scrolled through different openings while munching on some snacks .
Some required three years of experience.
Others demanded qualifications far beyond what fresh graduates could offer.
She sighed.
“How is anyone supposed to gain experience if nobody wants to hire beginners?”
She continued scrolling.
Suddenly…
Her fingers froze above the keyboard .
Her eyes widened.
STERLING CREST COMPANIES
Fresh Graduate Recruitment Program
Position: Business Development Associate
Amelia blinked once.
Then twice.
“No way…”
She clicked on the advertisement.
The company’s logo appeared on her screen, followed by the details.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong analytical thinking.
Leadership potential.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
Her heart began racing.
Sterling Crest Companies.
One of the country’s fastest-growing multinational corporations.
Working there had always been Amelia’s dream.
She had spent countless nights reading about the company’s culture, achievements, and innovative projects.
Never once had she imagined they’d begin recruiting so soon after her graduation.
“This has to be fate,” she whispered.
She quickly clicked through every page of the recruitment portal, carefully reading each requirement.
Applications would close in five days.
Only a handful of candidates would make it to the interview stage.
Competition would be fierce.
Thousands of graduates across the country would be applying.
For a brief second, doubt crept into her mind.
What if I’m not good enough?
Almost immediately, she shook the thought away.
“No.”
She had worked too hard to question herself now.
She had graduated with excellent results.
She had completed leadership projects, volunteered during school events, and built skills that couldn’t always be measured on paper.
If there was ever a chance worth fighting for…
This was it.
Amelia opened her laptop folder containing her academic documents.
One by one, she updated her resumé, refined every sentence, and carefully tailored her cover letter to reflect why she wanted to join Sterling Crest Companies.
Nearly three hours later, she leaned back in her chair and read through the application one final time.
Satisfied, she attached the required documents.
Her finger hovered over the blue Submit Application button.
Taking a deep breath, Amelia clicked
Within seconds, a confirmation message appeared on her screen.
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Whatever happened next…
She had taken the first step toward the future she had always dreamed of….
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