Love Me

05- Interview

I came out of my room taking nervous filled steps, when I neared the door an idea came to my mind. I ran to the kitchen and looked for something for my defense, the frying pan was the only thing that captured my eyes. I took that in my hand.

Heaving a sigh, I gripped the pan's handle and opened the door abruptly.

"Surprise!!"

My grip loosened to see the man who is standing before me. I sighed under my breath and plastered my face with a smile.

Rajveer, having a big smile and carrying the beautiful flowers in his hands looked at me with a glint of disappointment. He is here for his girlfriend, Nisha. Rajveer was working in a multinational company and he is also from Mumbai. They were in a relationship for about four years and in the next few months, they are going to get married.

Most of all. he is a good friend to me.

"Oh, Sara!!"

"Rajveer", I tried to hide the frying pan but his eyes rightly caught that.

"I thought Nisha was in the home, I am sorry if I panicked you,"

"Oh no, I thought of making pancakes, then I hurriedly came to open the door. don't mistake me,"

"No problem, by the way where is Nisha?"

"She must be at work," I answered.

“Bye then,”

My smile soon faded away after he left. I went back to the kitchen and placed the pan from where I took. After drinking some water, I went back to my room. I took my phone to find a message from that freak.

We are soon going to meet Sara, wait for me.

I huffed and turned off my phone. That night Nisha informed that she is going to spend the night at Rajveer's home. I didn't utter a single word about this message stuffs and all. I don't want her to worry about me, it will ruin her happy time with Rajveer.

^^^

I was busily working on the important data the next day. It feels so refreshing to work in this environment and I am more productive these days.

Finishing off the work, I went to Edward's cabin. His one is large and neatly furnished while entering he was discussing something on the phone. He signaled me to sit.

"Sara I am going to talk about something important," he leaned back on his chair.

"Sara, you're going to attend an interview," he said.

"For what?"

"You know Mr.Stephen our boss's secretary. He is going to retire this month so they were seeking someone who would be capable to fulfill that spot. But they don't want to appoint someone new I mean outsider. They want someone who knows very well about this company’s rules and regulations.

"Oh, but sir I am fine with my job. I don't think I need this."

"Sara, listen, you're not the only one going to attend this. Employees from other departments were also participating. Just give a try. I have sent your name for that interview."

Before I could object this. "I believe you're a capable and hardworking person. I am seeing how dedicated and organized you are. You see this is a dream job for many people here but I think you will be perfect. So be ready for next week's interview. Good luck."

I don't know what to speak. After coming out of his cabin I continued my work. To clear this confusion, I need to talk with Nisha, she will have a solution, I patted myself.

"Hey, how was your day?" Nisha asked when I entered home.

"Great"

"You’re early today," I added.

Giving a small smile, "Sara, but I need to talk with you.”

What is that now... I thought and sat on the couch.

"Sara I am moving in with Rajveer"

"He is asking me to be with him for so long and we are also planning our marriage."

I was silent for a minute like for all these days she is a big support for me and I will miss her.

"Oh, that is great, Nisha." The words came half-heartedly.

She hugged me instantly. "Thanks for everything Sara. I am really lucky to have you as my friend.”

I felt like crying.

Pulling out from the hug Nisha looked at me, "What do you want to talk with me?"

"That is… I got an offer to attend an interview to became the personal secretary for my Boss. I am so confused to accept that or not"

"What is there in thinking. just do it, Sara. If I move out you have to pay the whole rent for our home, so attend that, Sara. I think you will get that job."

"You think so?"

"Is it even a doubt.”

I smiled, "Okay, I will do it."

She is right. I have to get that Job. I have to do something different in my life. I hope this will turn as a change in my life.

I informed that I am accepting this offer to Edward with a determination and I started to prepare for my interview, it’s been so long since I attend one, it felt difficult for me to patch up the things.

I also studied some recent news about Mr. Michael and also watched his recent interviews. He’s so charming and good at communicating with people. I greatly got attracted to his personality. What if I have to be near him and to talk with him as a personal assistant. God, I am going to die I guess.

"Sara, All the best do well!" Nisha said on the interview day.

"Thanks!"

After preparing for day and night I got an unknown strength yesterday because of Mrs. Lauren, she e-mailed me to attend this with confidence when I told her about this interview.

But still, I am nervous because it is going to be tough. In this, I am not going to lose anything that is the only advantage I got.

I met Edward in the office before going to the fourteenth floor, the CEO's floor. When I stepped on that floor, I was astonished to see the interior design and furnishing. I have never seen a perfect office like that before. The floor, the wall and all are in black and white.

I forgot that I came for the interview and admired the space instead.

"Hello Ms. how can I help you?" the receptionist questioned me.

"I came here for the interview."

"What is your name?"

"Sara Nicholas,"

After checking something on her computer she asked me to visit the hall that is present at the end of this floor. Today I dressed in a grey tailored suit. I tied my hair in a ponytail so that I won't roll that when I get bored.

I entered in opening the door, a man in his fifties was standing before a group of people who were sitting. All of their eyes were on me.

"You came for the interview?"

"Yes, sir!"

"Then take a seat Ms.?"

"Sara!" I said.

"Ok guys, Good morning. I hope you all know why you were here! I am Mr. Stephen the past and current secretary of Mr. William and Mr. Michael. I am going to take a voluntary retirement but before leaving Mr. Michael asked me to find a perfect Personal secretary for him. So I planned this to choose a perfect person in this office itself since I know you're all very talented than anyone from outside." He looked at everyone after saying this.

"Being a secretary isn’t simple. Unlike other offices, it will demand a great amount of work and dedication to work for a powerful man like Mr. Michael; So it’s not going to be simple. You all have worked in various fields but this is going to be little different.”

“Coming to the interview part. It will have three sets of rounds. The first one is a test to check your ability that is going to be a little tough, don't underestimate that. If you are cleared that then the next one is an interview with our professionals and me. If you cleared that successfully then you will be interviewed by our CEO. The selected person will be lucky I think because you will be paid more!" He completed with a chuckle.

What is there to chuckle I thought but I felt he's kind of an enthusiastic person and it is evident by his talk.

Once he left the room, everyone talked among themselves. I looked around to find most men and a few women including me.

A group of four people entered the room with something in the bag. One person opened the bag and took the papers and pens. The next one arranged our seating. And the other person just started passing papers to our desks. I felt hell nervous when the question was placed on my desk.

"The time limit is thirty minutes and the time starts... now!" the head of the group said looking at his watch.

Everyone seriously looking at the papers but I calmly took that in my hands and started examining it. To my surprise, all questions were somewhat easy for me. I tried to answer everything in excitement. After a long time, I attend a test and it has happened to be a great experience.

I finished with a smile when there's still two more minutes left.

"Time's up! Leave out your papers on the desk and you can assemble here after one hour." He said.

I stood up and walked out like a flying bird out from its cage. I sort of felt hungry, to console my pinching stomach I decided to go for the canteen. When I am walking to the elevator I came to see the room of Mr. Michael, the door itself is very large and I thought it would be much bigger and fantastic inside compared to outside.

When I was looking at it, suddenly the door was opened and a man came out of it. He stared at me like why the hell I am standing here but I don't know my legs are out of my control. Before the door could close, I again met those piercing blue eyes. He looked straight at me. My eyes widened in surprise. How on earth I am looking only at his eyes. Ah... it so intimidating I thought and walked out of the place.

'Why he's giving that strange look whenever I see him' I thought while munching my hamburger.

It is a kind of look that will give shivers. No one looked at me like that, it feels like he was surprised to see me, but why I am thinking like this!! I nodded to come out of my thoughts.

When I looked at my watch, it showed the time at 1.30 pm. I went back to hurriedly because I am already late.

I felt nervous when I entered the hall. The strength has reduced maybe a few of them left without knowing their results I think.

I sat in a place where I sat before. Mr. Stephen entered the room with a file. I gripped my fist when he opened it.

The first name he read was mine, I smiled and sighed under my breath. He looked at me by lowering his glasses. Then he started calling out the names.

Only sixteen people selected from out of fifty-five people he said after reading that.

"Ms. Sara, they are calling you," the person informed me.

Why hell I have to go first!! I stood up smiling lightly and walked to the room where he directed me.

When I entered, "Good morning!" I greeted everyone with a smile.

"Good morning Ms. Sara" Mr. Stephen looked on my profile.

Along with him, two more persons were there, but I am surprised to see Mr. Edward is one among them, why he didn't tell me about this.

"You're from State University!" Suddenly Mr. Stephen exclaimed that almost jerked me.

"Yes, sir,"

"You know what!! I studied there.”

"Oh, that's great"

"Ok Sara, You're looking sharp and you're from the financial department! So must be well versed in calculations right!"

"Yes"

"Why do you want this job?" He asked the very obvious question.

"When I get this offer I am hesitant about this, but later I understood that this is the next step of my career. I needed this job to prove myself that I am capable of anything," I explained.

"You know what, you got the highest score on the test." That made me even more enthusiastic to answer with confidence.

Then Edward gained my attention by asking a technical question. I answered perfectly, I think. Then they asked about my experience of working in this company.

I answered everything slowly, positively, and without confusion.

Stephen asked some personal questions like whether I am married or I am in a relationship. I thought that is an unwanted question but still answered that as No because that is the truth.

After successfully answering the questions. Mr. Stephen informed me to wait till evening to know the results. Without knowing what to do I walked on the floor and reached a resting area. It’s kind of silent and the entire place is empty. Through the window I looked out the city, it was so mesmerizing, rubbing off the drizzles I leaned forward.

I took out my phone to see a message. That. Stalker.

Feeling Bored?

How he knows that. I looked around to find anyone watching me, but there's none.

Who are you? 

I replied with irritation.

Your love

Ah...seriously who the hell you are, I shouted after reading that stupid message.

You better stop messaging me before I report you to the police

I instantly turned off my phone. I gritted to remind the word love. I again went to the cafeteria to get something to drink. By looking at the television I sipped my hot coffee.

When I am walking back to the hall to know the results, Mr. Michael emerged out from his office with two persons. All dressed up perfectly like him. While crossing me he glanced at me, that same breathing taking and intense gaze just stumble me on that place, this time to avoid the awkwardness I smiled and said, "Good evening sir."

"Good evening!" he replied with a smirk.

God, it is unbelievable. He walked with the two men till the elevator and after sending them he again came back. Noticing that I strolled out of that area.