CH 5: An Interview

Piper’s POV

“Ok, thank you,” I replied as I walked after the maid into the mansion. Max walked beside me.

Just as our feet stepped into the living room, Max’s eyes widened and his lips released a compliment. “Wow. Amazing.”

This mansion quite impressed me. Judging from the area and interior design, the inside of this mansion is almost similar to grandma’s mansion, only different in the exterior design.

The maid took us to another room in the mansion. My eyes stared straight ahead while observing my surroundings at a glance. However, it differed from Max. He nudged my hand a few times as he whispered, “Piper.”

I turned and looked at him and answered his call with a whisper as well. “What’s wrong?”

“This mansion is even nicer than your grandmother’s and Lisa’s. I’m sorry if I’m comparing. But, my purpose is not to compare. I just want to tell you that this man is very rich. And if you can work for him, it’s a fortune for you.”

“We’ll see. I’m also hoping to get this job,” I replied with a sigh. I had been praying since last night that I would make it through this job interview and get a job and a salary equal to or higher than my previous salary so that my family’s standard of living would be better, but also so that I could continue to pay Jensen’s expensive tuition.

The maid took us to a workroom next to the back porch. She opened the door and let us in.

“Wait here for a moment. Sir Jay will come down and see you soon. What would you like to drink?” she said.

“Umm, just mineral water,” I replied. However, Max suddenly nudged my hand a second time, and he said, “Two red wines, please.”

“Do you want the mineral water too?” she asked again.

“No need. Just red wine,” Max replied.

“Ok, I’ll be right back,” replied the maid, and she closed the door.

After the door closed, my eyes immediately traveled around the room. Sir Jay’s study is very cozy and extraordinary.

It’s amazing to me because, at the back of his desk, he put a wide and tall bookshelf filled with many books on each shelf. And to me, this room is like heaven because I love reading so much and I can spend all day just reading.

If this wasn’t my future boss’s office, I might have approached the bookshelves and peeked at the neatly arranged books on each shelf.

The large glass in this workroom leads to the swimming pool and mini garden close to the pool, adding to the value of this space in my eyes. With the perfect interior design coupled with the aesthetic outdoor view, this room is truly a paradise.

“Hey, are you going to keep standing there and looking at every corner of this room?” Max asked, who immediately woke me up from my reverie.

“Umm, I’m just impressed with this room. You already know that I love reading and that shelf over there is full of books, so this room is perfect,” I replied.

“I have an idea,” he said.

“What?” I asked curiously, my eyebrows raised.

“What if you marry this guy? Then you’ll have this room for yourself and him. You could make love to him between the books. Doesn’t that sound sexy?” he replied with a sly smile.

Right after Max said that, the door opened and a handsome, tall, blue-eyed man with light brown hair walked into the workroom and closed the door gently. His clothing style was elegant. He wore a dark blue long-sleeved shirt, both sleeves folded up. Then, he paired the shirt with a pair of black trousers and shiny black work shoes. A shiny, expensive-looking watch was attached to his left arm.

“Sorry to keep you waiting,” he said as he walked to his chair.

After he sat down in his chair, he looked at us and said, “Piper Smith. Please take a seat. Lisa has said a few things about you.”

“Ok, sir,” I replied as I walked to the chair in front of him. After sitting in front of him, I waited patiently for the questions he would ask.

As I gazed into his face and eyes, there was honestly a strange stirring inside me. I just felt he looked like a man in the night seven years ago, but maybe it’s just my feeling or I’d been alone for too long. It couldn’t be him. He is a rich man and how could he end up with me, an ordinary girl in the hotel? I was sure it was my feeling. Six years without a date or even a blind date dinner with a man. I only spent my life with Jensen and earning money to make ends meet.

“Excuse me, sir. I’d better wait outside,” Max said as he left Jay’s workroom.

After Max closed the door, Jay asked, “Is he your boyfriend? If so, then he can wait inside here without having to wait outside.”

“Oh, no-no. He’s my best friend. I asked him to drive me here,” I replied while moving my hands left and right, showing that Max and I were not a couple.

“Oh okay. Let’s get on with it. Did Lisa tell you about the job you’ll have if you get hired by me?” he asked as he leaned his back against the back of the chair.

“I did. She said you were looking for a private tutor for your six-year-old daughter. I have a child the same age as yours and I used to teach him from a young age, so I feel capable of becoming a private teacher. This is my well-crafted cover letter. I hope you like it,” I replied. Honestly, my heart was beating quite fast and cold sweat covered my palms.

“Ok, I’ll read it for a while,” he replied as he read the first page of the cover letter I put in the folder.

I tried to calm down while convincing myself that I would pass this interview. Even if I didn’t pass, I would try to find another job even though it might take a while and be draining, but I couldn’t do anything about it.

“Umm, I like this cover letter. In terms of education and experience, you are not suitable to be a private tutor, but you are suitable to be a division head or manager. However, since you said that you also have a child the same age as mine, it makes me believe you can handle my child. Okay, you’re hired and when you can start working?” he asked as he folded his arms across his chest.

“Next week, sir.”

“Ok. Next week, you’ll be working straight away. I’ll tell my daughter about you. By the way, here is the salary amount you will receive every month. Questions?” he asked.

“No, sir. Everything is quite clear,” I replied happily. My lips painted a big smile.

“Okay. I’m sorry I have to end this interview because I have to see someone. Is that okay?” he asked gently, and he stood right in front of me.

He-he was so handsome.

“Y-yes, it’s okay. Thank you for the opportunity. I shall take my leave now,” I replied, a little nervously.

“Okay, see you next week. Oh, I forgot to tell you something important about my daughter,” he said as he got up and walked closer to me.