1 Interview

will you stop worrying so much already,it's been two hours and you are still trying to add more makeup on your face,in no time you would like a clown,joy complained as she watched her friend cleaning and re_applying her makeup.

You of all people should know how important this interview is for me, so stop whining just let me be, Camille murmured still arranging her hair.

You don't seem like someone who wants to get a job instead you look like one who wants to seduce her boss,Joy replied.

Ughh, Camille groaned as she dropped her hairbrush,c'mon Joy you know I need this job,this is going to be my twentieth interview since we graduated how do you expect me to behave.

Well you could take it easy a little,it has only been three months since we graduated and you have already gone through nineteen interviews why the hell are you in a hurry to get a job give yourself a break for crying out loud, Joy countered with a frustrated look on her face.

Easy for you to say,you don't have many responsibilities on your shoulders,I need a job to help split the household expenses,my dad is already gone,Katie and Kenny are still in school,who's gonna help my mom with their fees, Camille asked looking dejected.

ok ok no need to put me on the guilt train,I'm just worried about you that's all,I'm scared you would get a nervous breakdown with all the interviews you are straining yourself too far, Joy replied as she sank into the bed.

I'm gonna to be fine just pray I get the job this time around that's all I need from you , Camille said with a cute smile.

You know I've always got your back best go there and crush this interview got it,the other replied in high spirits with a thumps up in the air.

oh I won't just crush it I will destroy it, Camille chuckled as she gave her bestie a high five and then her eyes caught the time,it was already 8:50am.

oh my God I'm gonna be so late,I woke up since five and I'm still gonna be late for my interview this is your fault joy, Camille complained as she packs be up her documents.

My fault ?? you were the one sitting in front of your mirror for two hours trying to get the perfect look like a teen going on her first date and now you accuse me of making you late you have got to be kidding me,joy protests feigning anger as she helped her friend.in a moment they were done and Camille hurried out.

Mom I'm going for an interview!! she yelled out as she hurried down the stairs.

Won't you have breakfast all least,he mom questioned.

Nope I'll eat when I get back,she said and with that dashed out of the house leaving her mom dumbfounded.

Joy who just got downstairs couldn't help but giggle because of the look on the her bestie's mom's face.

Mom why do you look so surprised,joy asked as she helped in arranging the kitchen [she calls Camille's mom her mom as well because of how close she and Camille were,they were more like sisters and not just best friends] you should know how high her success syndrome can get.

It always goes off the charts,the both said in unison as they burst into a fit of laughter...

★★★★★

Camille stood by the road waiting for a cab,she had tried flagging down some but they didn't stop.

Oh God please let me get a cab,I can't miss this interview,you know how important it is for me,I beg you, I promise I won't mess this up I swear,she muttered in her heart with clasped hands as she looked up at the sky.

just then a cab pulled up in front of her,she immediately hopped in.

where are you heading to miss, the driver asked.

JRK corporations,she replied

Do you work there ,he asked.

No but I'm hoping to become one of their staff members,she replied.

oh,so you are going for an interview,he asked again.

Yes,she replied slightly annoyed by the many questions but surprisingly he didn't say anything after that. lucky for her there were no other passengers in the cab,she relaxed a bit though still tensed for her interview, after nineteen failed attempts she was scared of failing again so her anxiety level was at its peak at that moment. oh wait!! she hasn't been introduced properly.

Meet the twenty one year old Camille Olivera,a fresh graduate from the University of Utah,half American half Mexican,her mom certainly from America while her dad from Mexico,but unfortunately her dad died five years ago and it definitely had an effect on her family,her mom was left to carry all the responsibilities of Camille and her siblings Katie who is thirteen and Ken who is eight he was still a little toddler when the horrific accident killed their father, the memory still fresh in Camille's mind even up till this time. with her mom struggling to support her she finally finished her studies and had been looking for a job just a week after her graduation,yep that's how much she wants to help her mom,it's been three months already and no sign of a job,every interview always ended with "we will get back to you" and after a few days "we are sorry the vacancy is no longer available" at first she believed she could succeed but after nineteen interviews and yet no job she was at her breaking point, JRK corporations was the last straw for her and she hoped it wouldn't break the camel's back in her situation.

The cab finally came to a halt in front of a huge commercial building,it was a beautiful sight to behold, checking her wrist watch it was 9:15am and her interview was scheduled for 9:35am.

She dipped her hand into her purse to get the money for her cab fare, she took it out and gave it to the driver.

Thank you very much sir she said as she clicked the door open about to get down,when the driver stopped her.

Wait miss,here's some thing for you,he said as he stretched out his palm which held a bracelet in it.

I really appreciate it but I don't think I can take it from you,she replied.

please do take it,it brings you good luck,just accept it,it will definitely suit you that's for sure.

Camille hesitated for a moment and realized that her time was running and she she took the bracelet from the man.

Thank you sir,he said with a slight bow,he nodded and drove off.

putting on the the bracelet she stolled into the company gracefully afterall first impression matters she didn't want to mess things up.

she got to the front desk in the building where a young lady stood.

Excuse ma'am I'm here for an interview,she said.

What's your scheduled time,the lady asked calmly.

9:35, Camille replied. the lady opened a file and went through it.

Camille Olivera,the lady asked.

yes, Camille replied.

Fifth floor,turn left third door at your right,the lady said as she faced her business.

Camille hurried to the elevator and got in,she pressed the button leading to the fifth floor,she finally arrived at the fifth floor and the door opened she dashed out but crashed into something or someone.

Ahem,miss get off me,a deep yet quiet voice sounded in her ears.

Huh,she said as she blinked staring at the certain someone she bumped into.

I said you should get off me your elbows are Killing me,he groaned.

Camille snapped to reality as she realised her elbows were pressed firmly on his chest,she immediately got off and stood up with her ears burning red.

I'm so sorry sir,I'll make it up to you some other time,she said as she picked up her bag and immediately zoomed off.

The innocent dude could only watch her in awe, was that all she had to say,she nearly frickin killed me,he blinked for a few moments and he heard the sound of the elevator about to open,that was when he realised he was still on the floor,he stood up swiftly and immediately regrets it as he felt his chest throb in nerve-wracking pain.... She's d*mn heavy,he muttered as he enters the elevator.

Camille finally arrived at the office she was directed to,checking her time it was 9:33,she adjusted what she wore and arranged her hair, feeling better she raised her hand and calmly knocked on the door taking a deep breath,it's now or never,she muttered.

Come in,said a calm voice making Camille feel relaxed.

she twisted the door knob opening the door and letting her self in.

Please take a seat,the man said pointing to the seats in front of her,you must be Camille Olivera,he asked.

yes, here's my résumé,I'm applying for the post of financial accountant,she replied.

The interviewer took the file from her,he went through the papers with an approving look on his face giving Camille the hope of getting the job but sent her crashing with his next words.

Miss Olivera,you have a good resume but the job has been given to someone else.

She nearly cried at that point she felt like dropping dead as her hopes shattered.

But there is an opening and I'm wondering if you would take it,the man said re_arranging her broken hopes

please tell me what it is, anything is good enough,she replied.

It's for the position of the CEO's personal secretary,he replied.

She pondered over it for a while,I'll take it,when do I start,she asked.

Tomorrow morning,be here by 8:00 am sharp,come here first and you'll be redirected to your office,after concluding your application procedures.

Thanks alot sir,I'll definitely be here,she said happily,she finally had a job,her spirits were on high at this point, finally!!!