New place New friends
A story of a young lady in her late 20’s. She is seeking for a job to survive in this world. Finally she got a job which is not her favourite. She is trying to adjust and cope with the firm. It is all about accountings. She is not familiar or have any idea about that. For her, this is her last option or best option for now. It’s her first day in the firm.
A lady, of age 40’s, is her trainer, Emy, giving her some instructions about some work, which is what she is going to do in this job. While doing her work, the trainer came to her and said, “there is another guy also with you to get training. He will be in here soon.. You both have to work together “.
She replied, “yes, madam”, with a smile.
In a few minutes, a young man of his early 20’s came to her, with abig smile in his face… pleasant, good looking, handsome, shining eyes.. Few inches taller than her. She smiled him back, nodding her head slightly. The trainer gave some instructions to the guy too.
They worked for a while, then the handsome guy introduced himself to her, “Hi, I am John “, stretched his hand to her for a handshake. She took a shock expression and said “hi”, in a low voice, for a moment she paused, then she proceed, “I am Stella “.
He murmured to himself “beautiful “, its quite loud for her to hear.
She asked “ pardon”.
“Nothing, your name is good “ he replied in a awkward way. They continued their work.
After two hours or later, the trainer came in and said, “have a break guys, time for lunch” tapping on her wristwatch. They all sit together for lunch. After having their food, they go through their personal introductions. The trainer have a son of 14 years, her husband is at some distant place and they are not having a good relationship.
Here comes the turn for Stella to describe hers. “ I am now with my parents, I didn’t complete my graduation properly “, paused, took a deep breath and continued “I am divorced”. John’s expression was shocked and confused. She continued with a bright smile, “ I am not worried for that, because my son is all for me now”. She finished her part.
John startling at her and said “ I am here for just to get some experience, in 6 months I’m going abroad “, with a sigh “I am an orphan “, Stella staring at him with embarrassed look. A silent occupied for a while. Then they went to their work.
John still have her bright smile and strong attitude about the way of saying all stuffs. He is weak by heart. He tried to speak to her friendly and finally he managed to say “sorry for you “. Stella said, “ its okay, there is nothing you can do with it”.
“If you don’t mind may I ask you your age”, he asked.
“ Why do you want to know “, she enquired, “well 27”.
“No way, you’re lying, you don’t look so”.
“Why do I lie, what you think “.
“I thought you are in early 20’s”.
She laughed..
“Why you’re laughing “
“Nothing “
“Hey…”
“ you’re of”
“what? “
“ how old is you”
“I am 24, ma’am”
They worked enough for that day. They left the office at 5 o’clock.
Their trainer was pleasing and friendly to them. And to everyone there.