Chapter 11 Applicant #3: Jefferson Park

I heard Jefferson whispered "Good luck." as Ericka stood up and followed Ms Jennifer.

I wonder what questions were raised for John to look so confident. I really hope that I could make it. When Ericka was gone, Jefferson came nearer and looked like he wanted to talk but don't know what to say.

"I wonder what questions they would ask us." I said to not make him uncomfortable. I don't what it is but I just like him. I think that if we are given a chance we could be friends.

He looked quite relieved that I initiated the talking. He said, "I hope its not too complicated or else I might not be able to answer properly."

"As if. You look prepared and ready for battle so I doubt that." I said.

I heard a chuckle and turned to find Edison looking at me with an amused expression.

"Hmmm. Interesting." I heard Jefferson while looking at Edison with a complicated expression.

I did not understand the meaning behind his words so I just shrugged it off. Meanwhile Jefferson was quite curious about me so he kept bugging me with questions about myself.

"I don't think you know anyone from the higher ups by the way. I just can feel it with the way that you are behaving. Its not the attitude of someone who has a backer." he said which somehow comforted me.

I do not have a backer, I thought to myself. But people will not believe it anyway. I was late and everyone who was here today knew that.

"Helena, if you do not mind me asking, where did you graduate?" Jefferson asked.

"I graduated from the state university. Nothing prestigious. I also did not come from a rich family. I grew up in an ordinary household with ordinary academic achievement." I said.

"Hahahahaha. You really have a knack at making people uncomfortable. That was a very lengthy way of saying "I have nothing to talk to you about myself so just butt out. Okay, I got it. But I have this weird feeling that we will be seeing each other again and that we will end up being really good friends." Jefferson said while looking at Edison again who was wearing a slight smile on his lips.

"There you go again with your cryptic messages. I am applying for a translator not a decoder. When I examine your words, there is really nothing to it but it keeps giving me this weird feeling that there is something else that you mean. I annoying." I said with a slight pout.

"He can be annoying most of the times, but he is a really good friend." I heard Edison's voice again for the second time since we got cooped up. I turned with my mouth half open.

My expression made Jefferson laughed. "So you do talk!" I was unable to stop myself from uttering those words.

Edison's expression drastically changed from slightly amused to furious. "I do." was his short and curt reply.

I heard Jefferson laughing quietly and saying "Interesting, really interesting." while looking at me with interest.

I am starting to be annoyed with him keep saying that. What is interesting? Nothing is interesting. I browsed my phone again to distract myself or else I might carry my annoyance to the interview later which will not do me any good. When I thought that Jefferson was no longer interested in talking to me, he asked, "Do you know Ericka before?"

"Nope. But I am used to people like her. I think there is just something in me that repels the female population. I only have one friend that a girl but she is working in a different country." I said.

"So you hang out with boys?" he asked.

"Yes. I am used to boys as my companion since I was the only girl in my family. I have 2 male siblings and 9 male cousins." I said. Trying my best to be polite since he is doing his best to talk to me. How socially impaired can I be? Maybe that is the reason why I can't keep my job. That made me really consider things from that perspective.

"I see. I only have male siblings to and would love to have a sister. How old are you by the way? That is if you don't mind." he asked.

"No not at all. I am 25 years old. How about you? I asked.

"Same." he said. He extended his hands and said "Hi! I am Jefferson Park and it is lovely to meet you. If you do not mind, can we be friends and possibly be siblings later on?" he said looking at me with a half joking half pleading expression. "Edison doesn't have siblings. He is an only child so he might also like a sister." he added while looking at the other with again a complicated expression.

I saw Edison frowning and thought that he does not want to have a new friend let a one a sister, so I took Jefferson's hands and simply said, "We will be friends and later on siblings. Deal?"

"Deal! Pinky swear, stamped and sealed. There you go" Jefferson said happily which made me realize that he really meant what he said. It made me feel great and I fervently prayed that both of us will be hired so that we can still meet each other. This made me feel very happy and made me look forward to working here.

While we were waiting for our turn, we talked about other things and found out that we both like playing one particular online game. Oh, I forgot he also said that Edison's likes playing it to. Although, both of them belong to a different rank but we can still play together if we want to.

"Why don't you give me your mobile number and social media account so that we can still talk to each other even if we don't meet." Jefferson suggested and I noticed Edison stiffening making Jefferson smile again.

"Alright, That would really be great! Make sure to message me so that I know that its you. I do not normally reply to messages from unknown people." I said.

"Wow! You and Edison are like peas from the same pod!" he exclaimed which made me look at Edison who still has his eyes closed. I just shrugged it off.

The door to the conference room opened, Ericka came out looking satisfied followed by Ms Jennifer who said, "Jefferson Park, your next." and went back inside.

As Jefferson stood up, I hurriedly said, "Good luck!" while Edison only looked at him. Wow! What a great friend, I thought.