1 1. Is That Him?
A beautiful blonde girl was walking in a bit of a hurry, the high heels she was wearing were high enough to make her petite body not look so short. Now and then she looked at the small mirror in her hand, making sure that his already perfect appearance had not changed in the slightest.
Today is quite an important day for the girl because she will be interviewing for an internship assignment from her campus in one of the big companies in Singapore.
"Clarissa," a boy called, the girl stopped in her tracks and looked back.
"Hi, Billy," the brown-eyed girl waved her hand with a sweet smile.
"Good morning, Ris," said Billy, he immediately quickened his pace to approach the girl named Clarissa.
"Morning too," she replied.
"You look so beautiful," said Billy. His eyes barely blinked at Clarissa's appearance today.
The girl was wearing a black knee-length skirt with a white long-sleeved shirt, her usual blonde hair flowing down today was seen in a Chinese-style bun, making her long neck look even more obvious. This is also the first time Billy has seen Clarissa wearing high heels, usually, she only wears sneakers when she travels.
"Yes, today I want to have an interview, therefore my appearance must be perfect. People say that the first impression should always be good," said Clarissa.
"Yeah, alright. However, I still don't think that we will get an internship at the same company," said Billy. Bith of them walked hand in hand towards the lobby.
"Yeah, I don't think so either. I didn't expect it anymore because I got a fairly prestigious company like this," Clarissa replied.
Their steps stopped right in front of a magnificent building that read "Company: Business Indonesia-Singapore Association". Never imagined before, that they would be interning in this big company.
"Is this a branch company, Bill?" Clarissa asked to make sure, to be honest, she didn't even know much about the ins and outs of the company that would be her internship.
She only knows that this company produces instant foods such as seafood tofu, sausage, mini chikuwa, which in Indonesia is known as Sosis barbeque aka Grilled Sausage. This company produces the food before it is sold in the market.
"Yes, this is indeed a branch company. What I hear is that the headquarter is in Indonesia," Billy replied.
Clarissa nodded, "Oh I see, I just found out," she said.
"Come on, come in," said Billy, a tall guy with slightly long hair that preceded Clarissa's steps. He arrived at the reception desk first.
"Excuse me," Billy said, nodding respectfully at the receptionist.
"Yeah, what happened?" he asked.
"We are students of Singapore Management University, we will be Internship in this company," Clarissa answered the woman's question. she was the type of person who wasn't good at small talk.
Clarissa had thought that the woman guarding the reception was Indonesian because judging by the color of her skin, which was a little tan. Just like himself and Billy, although white still is not as white as the natives of Singapore. Moreover Billy, his jet black hair clearly showed that he was not a native of this country.
"Oh, I see. Please give me your CV," the woman begged.
Billy and Clarissa submitted their CV at the same time. They waited a while while the woman read her CV.
"You are from Indonesia?" the woman asked.
"Yes, Ma'am," Billy replied.
"I'm also from Indonesia," the woman replied with a smile. It turned out that Clarissa's assumption was correct, Ms. is indeed an Indonesian.
"Wow, what a coincidence, Ma'am," said Clarissa. Meeting people from one's own country in a foreign place like this is a joy, it's like meeting one's brother. even though both are from Indonesia, the areas are not necessarily close together, right?
The lady nodded, "The CEO of this company is also from Indonesia. So, you don't have to use English during the interview,"
"Oh, really? Isn't this a branch office, Ma'am? Are we going to be interviewed with the CEO directly?" asked Billy.
"In the past, the CEO of this company rarely came here, only occasionally, so this company was led by a Singaporean trust. However, a few days ago his son was sent here to lead this company directly. So now her son is the CEO of the branch company here, he is also responsible for everything in this company," She answered
"I see," Billy and Clarissa said at the same time.
"Yes, I see. I've sent a message to the CEO, but it hasn't been replied to, so you guys wait there," said the receptionist, pointing to the waiting chair.
"Okay, Ma'am,"
Clarissa and Billy immediately sat down in chairs, they began to survey their surroundings. This office is quite large and luxurious, the building alone has 20 floors with all kinds of facilities, on the top floor there is a special apartment belonging to the CEO.
Even though this company is only a branch company, it can be said that this company is one of the most advanced companies in Singapore, with many employees. In addition, this office building is located in a very strategic place, namely at Anson road 26 of International Plaza.
After a few minutes, they were called again by the receptionist.
"Clarissa, Billy, according to what I said earlier, you will be interviewed directly with the CEO of this company,"
"Wow, seriously, Ma'am?" Clarissa and Billy looked at each other.
"Yes, now you are already waiting for Mr. Johan, he was ordered to go directly to his room on the 13th floor. There is only one big room belonging to Mr. Johan, so you won't go wrong in the room,"
"Thank you, Ma'am," said Billy.
"Johan?" Clarissa muttered quietly. Hearing that name Clarissa's heart skipped a beat. His brain was immediately filled with all kinds of negative thoughts about a person named Johan.
"Ah, no way, in this world there must be many names of Johan, not just one. And not necessarily everyone whose name is Johan has the same behavior," said Clarissa in her heart, she hastily dismissed all the bad thoughts that flashed in her mind.
"Clarissa, come on," said Billy who was already a few steps ahead of Clarissa
"Uh, yeah, come on," Clarissa quickly followed in Billy's footsteps.
They took the elevator to get to the thirteenth floor, their faces looked very nervous because they would be interviewed directly by the CEO of a large company.
"I'm so nervous," Clarissa mumbled, rubbing her palms to help dispel her nervousness.
"Relax, I'm sure we'll be accepted as internships here," Billy replied with complete confidence.
In the elevator, Billy kept stealing glances at Clarissa, she found Clarissa's face more adorable when she was nervous like that. Especially when he repeatedly bit his lips, looking so sexy, Billy wanted to devour Clarissa's juicy lips.
"Ris, don't play with your lips because it makes me want to kiss you," Billy joked.
Clarissa's eyes immediately rounded, "Ugh, you pervert," Clarissa snapped, then the girl hit Billy's shoulder hard enough.
"Ow, it hurts, Clarissa. I'm just kidding," Billy winced in pain, he was a little nosy.
"Not funny," Clarissa snorted, she immediately got out of the elevator as soon as the door opened. Clarissa is a girl who is quite sensitive, especially towards men. He almost distrusts all male creatures named men, except for his brother.
"Ris, don't be angry, please," Billy quickened his pace to catch up to Clarissa.
"Well, don't be loud. We'd better pray that everything goes smoothly," Clarissa put her index finger in front of her lips. Because the two of them had arrived at the door of Mr. CEO's room.
"Yeah, right, let's pray," Billy bowed his head, they prayed according to their respective beliefs.
"Okay," Clarissa took a deep breath before knocking on the door.
"Excuse me, Sir. We are students who get assignments for internships at this company," said Billy, deliberately not using English because he knew that the CEO was both Indonesian.
"Please, come in," someone answered from inside the room.
Billy opened the door, they entered a very large room, maybe as big as houses in Indonesian villages. Not to mention, all the facilities in this room are amazing.
There is a set of expensive sofas complete with a large television screen attached to the wall, a set of work desks, lined bookshelves, a bathroom, a dining room, and a special reflection room at the end of the room, which is almost like an apartment rather than room work.
Billy and Clarissa walked slowly over to the man in the gray coat who was busy checking some documents on his desk. The man's face could not be seen clearly because he kept looking down.
"This is our CV, both of us are from Indonesia, sir," Clarissa approached the man's desk slightly while handing her CV and also Billy's.
The man seemed to be shocked when he heard Clarissa's voice, he immediately stopped his work and saw the face of the girl who was talking in front of him.
