lie'
the bathroom. I settle into the chair and ope
ve caught a cold be
until Derek arrived. Buddy is doing fine downstairs w
urn around to see my si
mallows," she says, handing me the mug. I t
opening my eyes and looking at her. She sit
? I can't even cook to save my l
st enjoy cooking an
ling at her. She smiles bac
old, didn't you
," I r
knew you'd get sick?" she asks. I finis
feels like whatever's trapped inside me is being released f
your last workplace?" she asks, ta
o have left that corporation," I say. She n
ere's a new message. I open it and take a sharp breath when I see where it's
s Natalie
cted you for an interview for the assistant position. Mr. Ashford will be personally conducting your interview. We woul
reg
d Indu
ven in my wildest dreams did I think I'd r
!" my sister exclaims behind me. I
the country, Claire. I didn't think they'
going to land the position,"
ition there," I smile at her. I do a mini ce
queals, falling onto the bed. I climb on top of her
's voice behind me. Soon I'm tackled onto the bed with him
They both release me. I relax, staring at the ce
a child some
brother," he says, makin
t do
ng to th
. We laugh at our synchronizati
care about me," he says dramatic
" I say, chu
brating before I ca
ew on Wednesday," C
" I nod
cellent," he say
? It's been so long since I've
ntil my back hits the headboard. Claire rests her hea
other leg. It's always been like this. Since we were young, I would sing them songs as they f
I must ma
ring salva
is love, I'
h out my h
faith in
y name and I
here to co
rld of dream
ad that I
e with a love
e your
I'll keep
ur heart with j
, well it's a
y name and I
here to pr
sh love that
my name, I'
e has closed her eyes with a gentle smile on her face. Derek is staring ahead, lost in thoug
ee my parents. My mom is leaning against Dad, cry
e my
te. I'
he email. I ask the receptionist where the interview is located and hurry toward the elevator. I sigh in relief wh
up late and had to rush to get here. I didn't even check
and look around. Six people are seated, and a
looks up at me. She appears t
nod. "Then you can wait for ten minutes.
e the restroom before it sta
your left, and you'll fi
my appearance. I sigh in relief-I look decent. I smooth my hair and app
. One by one, people are called inside b
n." I stand when
s. I nod. I approach the door labeled "CEO - Mr. Vincent A
ngs. I appreciate this. I see a man approxim
ng, sir," I
o the chair in front of the desk. I sat down. He picks up
You have excellent experience acr
s,
le company. Why did you leave?" he asks, placing the fil
l reasons, sir," I
perience. But I'm curious about your resi
. I worked diligently the entire time I was there. And if I secure this position, I ass
the shelf behind you?" I glance back and look at him. I nod.
same person I encountered in our bakery that day. Cold bro
ducting interviews for an assistant?" he shouts
is corporation. I can do whatever I want he
let him finish his sent
front of him. He looks at me. His eyes widen slightly,
pting me when I'm speaking?" he as
terrupt whoever I choose," I say, glaring at h
to watch my language? I can say w
you're addressing an elder," I say, pointing my finge
ng closer to my face. He's tall. I feel someth
our face," I say, looking fiercely into his eyes
if you don't want to, then you leave and return when your temper cools down," I say
begins laughing heartily. I'd
't appreciate how he was addres
at me. "But do you know who he is?" he asks, set
everything, dear," h
corporation to begin your first day?" Mr.
less, staring
/1/112196/coverbig.jpg?v=4ffd00153ee32fbd5be407d1966168bb&imageMogr2/format/webp)