Tamed By The Boss

7. Eager for a job.

Aurora's POV

“What the s**t? How can they reschedule the interview like this? Aren't they supposed to conduct it some days later?” I said as Macey informed me about the reschedule plans of campus placement as soon as I reached the college.

I came to submit some documents but was surprised by her. I sat at the bench with numbness.

“I won't get this job,” I murmured, rubbing my forehead.

What should I do? Should I ask Marcus for some help? But his father is out of town moreover his business is going downhill. So I can't even go to him.

“It is okay, you are prepared, so why are you worrying? You would get this job easily,” Macey said, keeping her hand over my shoulder and sitting beside me.

I hissed, and shoved her hand, caressing my shoulder as I recalled getting hit by a belt there.

“Show me,” Macey slid my sleeve and sighed seeing the wound there.

I looked at the other side as I didn't want to listen to her lecture. I also didn't want to see pity in her eyes.

“Are there more wounds?”

I negatively shook my head and bit my tongue as there were several wounds on my body.

Macey lifted my arms and stood, she locked my hair behind my ears and looked at my wounded arms and then at my forehead.

“Gosh! Aura, it is better if you get this job today itself. At least you would get free from them.”

She cupped my chin and patted my cheeks.

“But Macey, I am not fully prepared. Last night, I was in the basement and you know how scared I got there. I feel like I have forgotten everything that I studied.”

Macey shook her head and shrugged her shoulders.

“Let's not waste this opportunity. Moreover, I am saying this because I also want to get rid of Maze. If you get the job, we can stop her from bossing us.”

I narrowed my eyes and pressed my lips as I couldn't understand how if I get the job, she is going to get rid of Maze.

“How?”

“I hope I could be intelligent like you so I could take us out of this mess but all thanks to my stupid brain, I am going to do some small job after graduation.”

She pouted and blinked her lashes that melted my heart.

“See until I don't get the job, I will stay in your apartment and focus on my studies. Moreover, there you can help me to study. Now, please, don't take your steps back, just go and grab the job,” Macey said as I hummed and hugged her.

“What is happening, girls?” It was Marcus's voice that disturbed our moment.

Macey broke the hug and adjusted her glasses and said, “I will arrange a formal for you.

“And yes, keep my mobile with you. You might need it.”

Macey kept her mobile in my hand and left from there even before I could have stopped her.

“She doesn't like me even a bit,” Marcus shook his head as I frowned.

“It is nothing like this. You leave this and wish me good luck for my interview,” I said with a smile, crossing my fingers.

“Is it today?” Marcus arched his brows, scrolling his mobile's screen.

“Yes, well, how is your father's business going on?”

I couldn't understand what kind of conversation I should have with him. We have been in a relationship for three years but still, I don't feel any attachment with him. It is not like we don't love each other. It is just that something is missing between us.

“It is good. Well, Aura, I have work to do. So I am going,” Marcus smiled seeing his mobile, standing up.

He pecked my lips and went from there without waiting for my reaction.

At least, he should have wished me the best of luck for my interview but no, he and his mobile.

Shaking my head, I moved from there.

An hour later, I got ready in the formal attire that Macey bought for me.

“Now don't be nervous,” she said as I sweated out.

“Macey,” I.

“I would give you a treat in my cafe if you c***k the interview,” she patted my cheeks and left from there.

With nervousness over my face, I walked towards the room.

Calm down, Aura! You can get this job. And don't forget why you need the job.

Closing my eyes, I reminisce about how my so-called family treats me.

I kept my hands over my chest and locked my strands behind my earlobe and took some deep breaths.

I sat with those students who were going to appear with me. They are intelligent perhaps more than me but I hope I get selected.

Please! I need this.

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Asher's POV

“What is wrong with you both? You guys told me that you have three candidates in mind but two of them couldn't even answer basic questions,” I loosened my tie and stood from my place.

“Perhaps they got nervous because of rescheduling,” my manager answered as I moved towards the door.

“Moreover, sir, your requirements are,” he stopped as I gazed at him angrily.

It is getting boring, I am here for an hour but none of them could satisfy me. I want someone who can run on their toes, yes, I want beauty too but that's a secondary thing.

“Sir, only two candidates are remaining, and one of them is that girl,” my manager tried to stop me but I turned and showed him my eyes.

“I don't trust your words anymore. Get their interviews and send their videos to me. I will see if I should give them a chance or not,” I said, moving out.

To be honest, the reason behind coming outside is my restlessness. I was feeling suffocating inside the room.

I rubbed my chest and folded my sleeve. My hands trembled and my head throbbed. Also, I was sweating profusely even though I was in AC.

Why has this been happening frequently for some days? It was never frequent like this.

“Excuse me,” I heard a soft voice hitting my eardrum.

“What?”

With anger, I turned towards that person but got taken back seeing Aurora Carter. She is different from what I thought about her. Thinner, weak, timid, slight brown orbs but still her face is glowing. There is a charm over her face that can attract anyone except me.

Most importantly her magnetic eyes.

“Aura,” this voice hit my eardrum. I held my head and took rapid breaths.

Who is this Aura now? Aghh! What is happening to me?

“Are you fine, Mr.?” She asked with concern, staring into my eyes for a few seconds but then averted her gaze.

“What do you want?” I shrugged my shoulders as I have seen how everyone shows me fake concern to get in my good book.

And this girl must be thinking about getting a job using her looks.

“Could you please move aside? I have to go inside,” she said with a smile over her face.

“Did we ever cross paths with each other?” I asked as I couldn't ignore the fact she seems familiar for some reason.

I feel like I have seen her somewhere. Perhaps a party or a club.

“Umm, sorry but I don't think so. Moreover, at this moment, I am not in a position to use my brain much. I have an interview and I am a bit nervous about it as I heard Asher Patrick is a dirtbag. If I get selected, I have to work under him.”

What? Is this girl mad? Dirtbag? Me? She must be kidding to annoy me. And doesn't she identify me? Or trying to pull some cute tricks.

“I wished I could not sit in this interview but then his company is one of the fastest-growing technology companies. I can't let this chance slip from my hands,” she shrugged.

“Don’t you think you speak a lot? And do you know me? Your behavior is annoying.”

“Sorry to bother you but when I get nervous, I speak a lot.”

“And I don't know you but yes you reminded me of someone,” she said. “But you can't be that person. He was sweet and cute.”

Aurora moved a bit but stopped and turned towards me. “Do you work in this company?”

I hummed and tried to move as I was getting anxious in her presence.

“Any tips?”

I turned towards her and looked at her for a second. Her brown intoxicating eyes again pulled me towards her.

Gosh! What is happening? Such a strong attraction, I never felt, not only this, today I am even feeling like I am going to faint as again and again, my ear is echoing with Aura’s name.

Hang on! Did last night? No way, I am thinking a lot. I might have seen this girl at some party only.

“Sorry, I again crossed the line,” she muttered, breaking my chain of thoughts.

“Be confident and speak less. Asher hates those who speak a lot. So if he finds out that you speak like a fast train, you might face his wrath.”

I left from there curling my lips. Aurora, if you get selected, it is going to be fun toying with you. So you should hope that you get rejected.

To be continued.