Slave or Queen

Episode 2 - Interview

           When I enter to 4th floor reception, there was almost 8 girls seated and waiting…. Looking at them I felt, my dress code is way behind them. I wore simple white shirt and black short skirt. Anyway, this is the best attire I had for an interview. I went to the receptionist.

“Hello, Good morning Ms… I came for the interview and this is my invitation letter” I informed the girl behind the reception desk.

“Good morning….”  She said and took the letter and checked something on screen.

“Take a seat Ms. Vandessay. We will call you when your turn up” She said again and return the letter to me.  

“ Thank you..”  I said and walked to an empty seat to settle myself.

It almost two hours past now, I am left with three girls and I was trying to make a conversation with the girl next to me, but she did not entertain me. I am feeling nervous. After another 30 minutes, reception lady came to me and said “My apologies Ms. Vandessay…. Already Boss has selected the person for marketing assistance so they will not interest to interview you on same position. They conveyed their apology for your inconvenience”. I was shocked, I did not know what to say. They rejected me without even interview. My eyes filled up with tears and I could not control it.

Receptionist looked at me few minutes and she said “I can see you had lot of hopes on this interview. I have an option if you like to try.” I did not have a second thought, I jumped and said “Yes...”. I am desperate to get a regular job.

“Ok Ms. Vandessay, I will include your name with these three ladies. This is for Boss’s personal assistant, but it is more than personal assistant. As per job criteria, you must live in their house and do home chores as well. Basically, you must do whatever Boss says without any limits. Are you ok with it? I am taking a chance and putting you in this list so you cannot refuse if you get selected as I will be in trouble. This is minimum 2-year contract” … Receptionist said at one breath and looked at me with question mark on her face.

“Yes, Yes… I agree” I said without any hesitation. I do not mind anything as far as I get monthly salary. I cannot choose at this moment. I desperately need money for living.

“Ok then go inside after these three girls finish their turns” Receptionist said and went to her desk.

Another one-hour past and I got my turn. I prayed to God one more time asking to help me for this job and went inside the interviewers’ room.