The interview

                      CHAPTER 3

                       *AURORA*

"OK. Gustavo is sick to think he would have me back,"

"I think he is," she muttered.

"So, are you going back to work today?"

"Nope, I'm not. You need me more than ever now,"

"Awwn, thanks so much,"

"I'm your bestie remember?" she grinned.

"How can I forget that?"

"What about Cameron?"

"He is there," she shrugged.

"Did you guys quarrel or something?"

"Not really, we are not compatible Aurora. I plan on breaking up with him,"

"Yeah, relationship sucks,"

"You really serious about not getting married?"

"I am," I rolled my eyes.

"How can a beauty like you not get married? How about you reconsider your decision and open your heart to love?"

"I have no heart Sophie and you know that,"

"Of course you do, because some punks hurt you doesn't mean you should remain unmarried for the rest of your life,"

"Sophie, stop trying. This is me now, I think the world will be a better place without guys in it."

"Are you serious? How then do we ladies get pregnant? This is ridiculous Aura, I can't believe you would say that."

"Aura? Don't fucking call me that."

"Actually, I think it's nice,"

"No. It's not."

"Fine, but you not getting married ain't cool at all,"

"It's my life Sophie and I know just how to live it," 

"You never can tell, you might end up falling in love again,"

"Not happening. Sophie I feel dizzy, I should probably get some rest now," I yawned tiredly and shut my eyes close.

"You might as well help me get Troy, he's rich and cute,"

"I'm never doing that and I haven't gotten the job yet besides; he's an asshole, I don't know how you can fall for someone like him so easily,"

"Easy for you to say. He's cute, who wouldn't fall for him?"

"Certainly not me and Sophie I need to rest. If you like Troy so much, why don't you chase him yourself?"

"Whatever. I don't need your help anyways," She huffed and I smiled faintly.

"Better."

                         *TROY*

I walked into my office feeling stressed out. Damn that girl is sick to think I will let her work here in peace.

Imagine the humiliation she gave me at the hospital. She is sure gonna suffer with me as her boss. She will have no choice but to resign.

"She's not even pretty," I muttered.

"OK man. What are you saying? She's damn pretty," my subconscious told me. 

I got some issues to trash out so I better start working. A knock came on the door and I said, "Come in."

My Secretary walked into the office with a cup of coffee in her hands.

"Your coffee, sir," she smiled. Yeah, she's been trying to make me look at her for months but that ain't working. I don't fuck my workers.

Ladies like her are the type that after you get intimate with them, boom, they think you guys are in a relationship. Trust me, I've been there.

"Any other thing I can do for you?" I looked up and saw that two of her buttons were already plucked out.

"You really should stop doing this Brenda. Don't make me fire you!"

"Sir, am I not beautiful enough?"

"Get out of my office!" I yelled and she flinched.

"But..."

"Now!" she proceed to walk out but I stopped her.

"One more thing, call in my Clemson. Tell him to bring in the new employees. I want to interview them myself,"

"But why sir? They already left,"

"Do I pay you to ask questions?"

"No sir."

"Call them back to office,"

"OK sir," she said in a sad tone and walked out.  

I turned on my computer and started working. A knock came on my door about an hour later.

"Come in."

Mr Clemson came into the office with five ladies who I'm guessing are the new employees.

"Good day Sir," they all greeted.

"You sent for me sir,"

"I did. Sit," he stared nervously at me and sat down. 

"I guess these are the new employees," 

"Yes sir," he gave a faux smile.

"How come they are all ladies?" I asked staring at the ladies who were busy giving me flirtatious stares.

"Uhmm.... erm... t-that's because only these ladies p-passed the interview," he stuttered.

"Why are you stuttering? I asked a simple question."

"Sorry sir. I just don't feel too well,"

"How does that affect your tongue?"

"Sir..."

"Drop your résumés,"

"I thought our interviews were over," A lady asked.

"No... h-he also... has to interview you," Clemson stuttered. Obviously he's scared that I might find out of his dirty deals with new employees.

"Why are you stuttering Clemson? Is there something you are hiding?"

"No sir,"

"Drop your résumés and if you are not comfortable with me interviewing you, the door is that way,"

"But..."

"Are you scared?"

"No."

"Then drop your résumés or leave my office!" I yelled this time and they quickly dropped their résumés on the table one by one. I picked up a résumés and read it. 

"Miss Williams, you're applying for the position of a Graphic Designer?"

"Yes sir,"

"Interesting,"

"Thank you sir," she smiled.

"I wonder how you passed the interview. Your résumé is nothing to write home about. You are fired!"

"Sir. You can't do this to me." she yelled in tears. 

"Why not? I am the CEO and I decide who stays in my company,"

"Mr. Clemson this is not what we discussed,"

"What did you guys discuss?"

"Sir... nothing. Leave please," 

"No. I'm not leaving, not after having sex with me for this job now you tell me to leave,"

"Sir, it's not what you think. I don't know what she's talking about,"

"Really? Are you saying she's lying?"

"Yes, sir."

"Let me get this straight, you sleep with applicants to give them a job. I bet you slept with all these girls too," they bowed their head in shame. It's obvious he has slept with them or had plans of doing so.

"Sir, please. I love my job, please don't fire me," he begged.

"I don't think you love your job cause if you did, you wouldn't have sex with applicants and end up giving jobs to people not deserving of the position,"

"Please sir. It won't happen again," he went on his knees in tears. Why would I take him back? It's obvious he loves sex more than his job.

"Of course, it won't, cause you are fired!"

"Sir please... pleassssee,"

"Leave my office or I'll call the security,"

"I'm sorry. Please I won't do it again. This is the only source of survival for me and my family. Please,"

"You should have thought about your family first before doing shit. Leave my office!" I yelled and he stood up. With teary eyes, he looked at me and left the office.

"Sir, don't you think that was too harsh." An applicant said.

"Shut up!" I yelled and they all flinched.

"If you know you are not qualified for the job position he gave you, better leave now,"

"But sir..."

"Leave!" 

"You are so arrogant, no one will like to work for you," Miss Williams yelled. Oh really?

"At least, I don't sleep around to get a job,"

"You wouldn't understand because you are rich and you have everything. I had to do what I did to survive,"

"Yeah, right. You don't just fuck your way into the office, you have to work hard for it. Sooner or later, you were gonna be fired, because I hate incompetence!"

"Fuck, hard work. Every lady will do what I did,"

"Actually, not every lady would do that. I know of one who wouldn't, Aurora Peyton." Why did I even mention her name? I'm still gonna make suffer.

"Aurora Peyton? I know her," 

Miss Williams scoffed. "And I'm guessing she's the one who told you about Clemson,"

"That shouldn't be your business, Miss. Leave my office, I've got work to do,"

"Why are you still standing there looking at me? I said leave my office all of you!" I yelled and they began taking their résumé one by one and leaving my office.

All but one still stood there. What could she possibly want? These ladies are giving me a headache.

"What is it? I thought I asked you to leave,"

"I'm not leaving here without you interviewing me first. I don't intend to loose my job on the first day,"

I sighed tiredly. I like her courage. "Sit," I told her and she did.

I looked at her résumé and read it. It waa really good. "Sandy Sanchez, you are applying for the position of a sales representative,"

"Yes, sir"

"hmmm impressive,"

"Thank you sir," she smiled.

"I'm gonna ask you a few questions,"

"Yeah, sure."

"Are you comfortable with making cold calls?"

"Yes, sir. I am very much comfortable with making cold calls,"

"What motivates you?"

"My motivation is striving to be thebest, to get the job done and always see growth in my sales records,"

"What makes you think you are the best person for this job?"

"My skill set is a perfect match for the job requirements. In particular, my sales skills and managerial experience make me an ideal candidate for the position. I may not have enough work experience, but trust me sir, I won't disappoint you either, if given this job,"

"Sell to me this pen." I gave to her a pen.

"Even in our tech-focused world, a pen is still essential. What I like about this one is that it has a secure cap so it won't stain pocket interiors or a bag. Plus, it's refined-looking yet still budget friendly. Why don't you get one for yourself? Trust me you won't regret it,"

"That was great Miss Sanchez. Congratulations, you got the job," I let out a small smile.

"Really? Oh my God I'm short of words... Thank you so much,"

"Start work tomorrow and don't be late,"

"Yes sir,"

"Leave my office now," She giggled and walked out of the office.

I picked up the telecom and called my secretary. 

☎ "I want you in my office now"

She walked into the office a few minutes later.

"You sent for me sir,"

"Call all the job applicants for a new job interview including Miss Aurora Peyton,"

"But she..."

"Do as I say."...

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