Chapter four (The job)

CHAPTER FOUR

I dress up in my favorite royal purple suit that makes me look classy as hell. My jet black hair packed into a tight bun. I highlight my face with makeup, giving me a little baddie look.

I glance at myself one more time on the mirror, making sure I am not looking horrible; it might scare people off me. Making me loose the job in the process.

The door opens, revealing Mike. He is dressed up in a black hoodie, and a sweat pant. His dirty blonde hair styled to the side. He smiles at me, wrapping his arms around me.

Damn, you’re hot.” He says and I flick his nose, placing a soft kiss on his lips

“You don’t look bad either.” I compliment not missing the smile that finds its way to his lips.

“Thanks baby doll. Let’s get going now.” I nod, placing my hand on his outstretched hand, we walk to the car.

As always, people fill the road of the ever busy New York, everyone minding their business. Traffic hits us, but we are able to reach before the scheduled time for the interview. 

Mike squeezes my hands, giving me a smile. “Don’t worry, you’ll get the job. “I ignore him, my mind thinking of what will possibly go wrong.

We walk to the receptionist office, that happens to be filled with a lot of people who I presume are here for the same reason as I am.

“Good morning Mr Mike logan.” The lady behind the desk grins at him. I roll my eyes, slightly irritated by the seductive voice she used.

She isn’t glancing my way, just only at my boyfriend who isn’t doing a thing about it.

“Morning Miss Elizabeth. How are you this morning? He asks.

“Well, I would say well, but I’m exhausted already from yesterday.” She laughs, and I scoff. She turns my way, raising her brows at me. Bitch, trying to pretend like she never noticed my presence. “And you are?” She asks in a completely rude tone.

I attempt to speak, but Mike beat me to it. “She’s Karen Donna, my girlfriend.”

I smile proudly when I see the shock expression on her face, her eyes almost bulging out of its socket.

“Hi.” I waved at her, but she ignores.

Mike laughs. “is Peter in?”

“Yes, Mr. Logan.” 

Mike takes my hands into his, and we make our way to the elevator.

“I see what you did there.” Mike breaks the silence, typing away on his phone.

“What?” I deadpan.

“Being jealous. Come on baby doll, I’m all yours no one will ever take you away from me.”

I nod, just as the elevator dings. We go out, my eyes scanning the arts works on the wall. It is beautiful. I see a painting of a guy who I presumed is Peter. Maybe, or maybe not.

Mike stops at a door, so did I? He raised his hand to knock, but the door is pulled open, a brunette walking out. Her hair a bit out of place like she was rushing to get ready and her grown crumpled up.

“Watch out!” She scowl at us, pushing past Mike, She walks away her heels making loud noises on the floor.

A chuckle escapes my lips, as I try hard not to think of the possibility that Peter had his breakfast in his office already.

I walk into the office with Mike, my eyes taking in the beauty of the office. Although the office is not so stylist, with a lot of decorations, I prefer it to so much decoration.

The walls are painted in grey, a desk situated by the left wing of the office, and a picture frame hung on the wall.

I looked down to see Mike and Peter staring at me. An amused smile on Mike’s face and a scowl on Peter’s face.

I chuckle awkwardly, taking a seat beside Austin.

“Is she the one for the interview?” Peter asks, his eyes washing over me. He keeps a straight face, not smiling. Considering that I’m his cousin’s girlfriend, I expected warm greetings, but I’m greeted with a cold one.

“Yes.”

‘She could have waited downstairs with everyone else.” He snaps at Mike. I feel my intestines coil; my skin is pale, as fear washes over me.

“Come on Peter, we already talk about this.” A frustrated Mike says, hissing in the process. She’s my girlfriend.”

Although Peter’s face is still hard, he still gives in to interviewing me. Mike squeezed my hands before leaving the office.

“Are you a graduate?” He asks, not looking at me, but his laptop in front of him.

I gulp, fear gripping me at his hard voice.

“Yes. Actually, I graduated like-’’

“I don’t care.” He snaps, making me flinch. He still is not looking at me. “What did you major in?”

“Business.”

He nods, as if that is the answer he needs. “What makes you think you’re fit for this job than the others waiting downstairs?”

I am not sure I can do a better job than some of the folks downstairs, but I really need the job. I mean, I traveled from Oak hill down to New York. That like two hours.

“Answer me; I don’t have enough time waste.”

I want to cry at the moment, but I hold still, not wanting to look weak in front of him. “I believe I can do it, plus I need to support my family.” I am ready to leave if he doesn’t want me. I can go back to be the waitress, and live my life like I used to.

“You can leave. I’ll get back to you later.’

He waves me off, and I left his office.

Mike pulls me into a hug the moment he sees me walking out. “Don’t worry baby doll. If you don’t get the job, I can always find you something else,” I nod at his soothing words.

“What did he say to you?”

I wipe the single tear on my cheeks. “He’ll get back to me later.”I say, my eyes traveling to meet a girl walking down the hallway. She walks past us and into Peter’s office, without sparing us a glance.

“Can we grab some coffee?” Mike says, taking my hands into his.

“No let wait till he’s done with every other person.” Missing the job will be a big blow to me.

“Okay, but when we’re done we’re going.”

He says and I nod.

The interview takes longer than I expected. I wish I had gone to grab some coffee with Mike when he requested. My stomach is grumbling already.

I snuggle closer to Mike, ignoring the stares I got from the people who could not mind their damn business.

Each time Elizabeth comes to get someone in the waiting room, my heart will beat in fear, wishing they called me instead.

My fingers and legs are crossed, when I see Elizabeth walking towards us.

‘Miss Donna” She calls her eyes hard on my body. I jump up from my seat.

“That’s me,” I say with a huge smile.

She rolls her eyes, but I ignore her. “You’re needed in Mr. Peter’s office.”

Excitement fills me, as I squeal in happiness. I think I am getting too exited when I haven’t gotten the job yet. I am positive.

I walk down the hallway, my wobbly legs not really supporting me.

I enters his office, and he glance at me briefly before facing his laptop. “Sit” I sit down, facing him like an obedient student.

“I’ve interviewed a lot of people who are far better than you.” My heart skips. He really didn’t ask much about me, and he is already comparing. “But I’m doing this for Mike. He’s my family and I wouldn’t want to disappoint him, since he’s madly in love with you.” A smile creeps up my lips at that.

“Does this mean I got the job/’ I am excited, pulling at my nail, grinning from ear to ear.

He nods. “But, the moment you mess things up, I promise to replace you immediately.”

“Yes sir.”

I stood up to leave, when he calls me back.

“You start tomorrow. I’ll have Elizabeth give you the rule book. Now leave.” I nod.

Mum and Ralph will be so proud of me.