6. Like A Pro

Emara Stone

This floor is magnificent. The grey color walls with golden leaves, expensive war paintings, dark brown color furniture, and purple orchids in a vase in every corner. Everything shouts rich.

These flowers really give an artistic look in this dead office. It looks more like a museum than a waiting room. And these couches are worth sleeping on it. I try to stretch my body a little to get myself in a comfortable position.

"Mr. Stone, are you ready? You are next in line." Little sad that I couldn't take a nap, but I am happy because it's showtime.

I walk towards the HR office and notice it is simply made up of glasses. It's completely see-through. No curtains, no cupboards, no couch even. Just plain chairs and a table inside a glass cabin. How boring!

I take a deep breath and open the door, "May I come in?" There are three people, one of them waves at me to come inside. I greet them all, get seated as they take my resume, and analyze it keenly.

"What a young man like you doing here? You are supposed to celebrate your graduation. What brings you here?" The one with broad shoulders asks me. What is he doing here? He could be a bodybuilder or a sugar daddy!

"Time is money and I invest my time where I can get returns." I speak in a confident and manly tone.

Nah, just trying to con you so I can get money, then open my own company and recruit you later.

His eyebrow raises a little as he smiles, "We had your certificates and degree already verified from your college. It's impressive, so we directly cleared you for the HR round. So tell us other than studies, what interest do you have?"

I enjoy borrowing money, wearing lingerie, I can boil eggs. Also, I can kick your ass.

"I was captain of our college basketball team, South Howlers. I won a silver in swimming in high school. I also work for an NGO that works for poor and deaf people..." Blah blah blah.

The interview went for the next fifteen minutes. I keep lying like a pro. They seem to be really impressed by me and Ethan's certificates in different fields. Today I realized my brother is gold.

"You can join from tomorrow. There will be an open session for all, including freshers, so they can get familiar with our company's environment. It was nice knowing you, young man. We can see the potential in you."

Maybe I should start my YouTube channel- how to be a con artist. Or how to cross-dress or cut your own hair.

"Thank you for your time and for giving me this opportunity to enhance my skills. I am looking forward to work with you and your company." I speak politely.

"Do you have questions, young man?" The one who looks almost dead asks me, I think he will die if I try to hug him a little tight.

Can I ask them for a loan or a salary before? Maybe I can borrow a few thousand dollars from them. Would they mind, I wonder?

"Yes sir, I would like to know the department I will work in and their members." I try my best to sound professional. This whole faking thing is so fun!

"You will meet them tomorrow after the session we have planned for our employees. You are quite enthusiastic. I like that!" His smile shows some missing teeth in front.

I can't wait to get money in my hand. Money. Money.

I give them a warm smile and silently stand up from the chair, "It was a pleasure meeting you all. Have a good day."

They nod and smile back. I quietly leave the room, feeling so proud of myself. The girl who couldn't clear her exams cleared a big MNC interview. And yes, I got the job.

Once I start my savings, I can live independently. Nobody will force me for marriage or to get a degree.

I just hope I don't screw up this time or I am definitely going to jail for months.