Unlucky life to unlikely Match

As the large tall building loomed infront of me, an emotional wave of doubt crashed over me as I reached for the door. All the years of being told I wasnt good enough and that I should just give up and know my place. The evasion of these thoughts, made me step aside of the door to allow other patrons behind me in. Come on Kasey Stop this nonsense, its just your mind playing with you. Get it together, you got this. I told myself! I used my free hand to straighten my outfit and pull at the seam of my skirt, as if to will it to be a bit longer. I always felt uncomfortable exposing my skin, this skirt my best friend picked out the night before in my bachelor's apartment. Amy was a free spirit, nothing ever made her doubt her decisions, she encouraged me that this was the outfit that would help land the job. Just do it, She gushed. This was practically cut to be woren by your body, Kasey. Stop over thinking it. she hung the outfit in my wardrobe,just as the knock at the door came. she hurriedly ran to the door to snag the pizza being delivered. Today was the day I worked so hard for through college. All the part time jobs, scrubbing floors and serving coffee in an twenty four hour diner. it's all came down to today's interview at AlgroMorri Group. One of the largest and wealthiest corporation in Seattle. I had fought tooth and nail to stay in college scrapping everything I could together financially,through multiple jobs. Just for today, fifteen minute window to prove I belonged here. I took a deep breath and grabbed the handle and pulled the door open. As I stepped through the door the florescent lighting shifted, the lobby was cold and unforgiving. There was a long bank like desk before the keypass gates that granted access to the massive hallway of elevators just beyond the lobby. Hmmmhmmm.... I snapped from my thoughts with this sound. A fairly Burley man in a security uniform stood from the backside of the desk. it was so high I hadn't noticed his head bobbing beyond it. "yes, sorry. I am , Kasey Blake. Here for a one pm interview with AlgroMorri Group. The man grabbed the phone and pressed a few buttons while clipping away on his keyboard. After what seemed like forever. He jumped up again and barked into the phone. Yes, Sir. of course right way. he hung up the phone and grabbed a handful of keys and pass cards and grunts you are expected. Follow me. he swiped a card the light turned green on the gate and I was able to pass through. He walked with a bit of a limp but escorted me to the number 3 elevator and pushed the up button with a huff. Moments passed between us all we exchanged was the sounds of one another exhaling. The big steel doors dinged and parted. he gestured for me to enter the elevator. I stepped in and he leaned in jabbed a button said go to the end of the hall someone will meet you there and withdrew his body from the elevator and was gone. The ride up the tower was quiet. My mind rolled through typical interview questions and scenarios and role played how I would answer. Trying to quell my nerves before stepping on to that floor. The elevator dinged again and came to a stop, closed my eyes and took a deep breath as I passed through the doorway into hallway. I was here. This interview with my high-school nemesis was here. I glanced down the hallway and was taken back to high-school. Long banks of lockers and passing students with books and bags and idol chatter. I remember our first meeting. science class He always had to be the brightest, correcting everyone's verbal answers before the teacher could. I mutter know it all under my breath from the thoughts role playing in my head. I hear a slight cough and step back to the sound. "Hello, may I help you?" I was so lost in my thoughts I didnt see the mid height red head approach me. She was short but had all the right curves and a pencil skirt suited her and complements long wavey red hair. "Hello, I am Kasey Blake, I am here for an interview." "ah, yes" she replied "follow me" I nodded and followed her down the corridor to the door at the end of the hallway. She pushed the door open and we step through. "please take a seat, we are just finishing up with another candidate, and you will be next on our list." "thank you" I said as she gestured to the couch and chairs, establishing a waiting area. I nod and straighten my skirt and jacket before sitting. I let my eyes wander, but this section of office is dim lit and the offices I can see are set up and all in reflection of the people who occupy them. "Kasey Blake " a voice interrupting my thoughts. I abruptly stand to my name being called out. "thats me" I reply to another ornate looking woman with burnett hair and a pencil skirt. "follow me, please" with very little enthusiasm. I think to myself they must have many of these the process becomes robotic after so many. I follow quietly behind her going over my introduction in my head as we step into a boardroom. Good Afternoon Miss Blake, a husky voice says grabbing my hand as we walk through the doors. It startled me but try to play it off firmly shaking his hand back. "I am Alister Cane, I will be conducting your interview with, Mrs. Smith" The lady in the pencil skirt ignores my hand as I offer it to her. "Shall we begin, please" she poits to seat with her right hand holding what I assume to be my resume in the other. I sit, already feeling like I am wasting this ladies time with my existence. Twenty-five minutes pass and I am released from her cold stares and questions that feel more like accusations. But Alister, mearly nodding and scribbling notes while she asked all the questions. I could feel him studying me from behind his square frame glasses. I hurriedly shake hands thank them both for their time and say the general. "I look forward to hearing from you" and made my way as fast as I could without looking unprofessional. The elevator took forever and I could hear voices coming down the hall. oh show up before they get here I willed the elevator. ding ding the doors widen and step in hoping for them to swallow me and take me away. I press my eyes closed and will it to move again. But it doesn't. I open my eyes to see Alister stepping in beside me. "Hello again. mind if I join you." "no, not at all. I am going down" He carried an arrogance of him. His lips curled at the corners. "I am sure you are" he chuckles. I blush, not expecting such a remark from someone in a suit and tie. The elevator doors open again, I bolt for the entrance of the building and a hand grabs my wrist. still flushed from his s****l remark, its Alister. "where you going in such a hurry?" He looks at me not letting go. " The outs side" I stammer still flustered. "I mean, outside" He chuckles again Still trying to recover and still find he is touching me. "Dinner?" Taken back I reply quick. "usually people eat dinner"