Chapter 2 The Job

Mila pov

Months passed by so quickly and there was nothing from the job profile Maya had set up for me. I was gradually losing hope of ever finding something better than this job I'm currently working at.

As always, I went for my afternoon shift at the coffee shop and I dreaded every moment I had to spend there.

"Good Afternoon, Maya!" I greeted her, as I walked into the shop and went straight to get all set up.

"Mila, darling, how are you this fine sunny day?" Maya replied with all smiles on her face.

"I'm good." I nodded in response feeling quite suspicious of Maya's weird happiness.

"Maya... What are you up to?" I asked her as I scanned her face for my own answers.

"Nothing Mila...... Can't I be just happy today?" Maya replied nervously as she went back to making coffee.

Knowing something was definitely up, I decided to ignore it, as I went to get started on work.

But I couldn't just concentrate, as I could hear Maya consistent groaning, as if she was having some kind of internal battle within her.

I tried my possible best to ignore her but I just couldn't any longer as I turned to her looking at her with a concern look in my eyes.

"Maya......!" I called out for her as I knew deep down that she wanted so badly to tell me something.

Maya soon looked up at me her eyes showing remorse.

"Maya...... What's the matter with you?" I asked looking straight at her with my arms crossed.

Instantly there was an indescribable silence between us, as Maya looked at me, her hands fidgeting with her apron.

"Maya.......!" I softly yelled out her name.

"Fine Mila.......... A friend of mine told me today about an opening, so I kind of got you an interview at Harris Construction Company, next Thursday." She said out loud.

"What........?" Hearing those words put me in absolute shock.

'Me...? Go to an interview at Harris Construction Company...? No, I just can't. Going there is like walking into the lion's den.... God! I have heard stories about that place.' I cried to myself.

"Mila, I know what you are thinking, but all that doesn't matter, okay? You are more than qualified to work there and all you need to know is this. This was the only opening in months, Mila! So you have to take it whether you like it or not, Ok?" Maya said with a stern expression on her face.

"But Harris Construction Company? They are like the biggest shot around here. Do you think they would want to hire someone like me?" I tried to protest.

"Oh! My goodness, Mila! You can't know if you don't try, sweetie!" Maya tried to reassure me.

"But......" I tried to protest again.

"Stop! OK...... you are going and that is final! Because you don't know who I had to screw to get you that spot at that interview." She ordered as she ignored me and went back to work leaving me to battle my thoughts on my own.

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The days flew by and in no time, it was already Thursday, and time for my interview at the prestigious Harris Construction Company.

I couldn't sleep all night long, as different thoughts and emotions ran wild in my mind. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought, I would get an interview at Harris Construction Company and now I'm only hours away from getting a job there.

My mom, who was beyond excited and happy, came knocking at my door, as always, urging me to get ready on time while Maya sent me her best wishes telling me she was going to cover for me at the coffee shop, as I had an early morning shift.

Already dressed and ready, I looked into the mirror, mentally preparing myself for what to come.

"I can do this!" I told myself incessantly, as I took a deep breath.

So, I quickly had my breakfast and rushed out of my house praying to the universe that this time it would be different.

It took me almost half an hour to get to the Harris Construction Company.

I took a deep breath looking up at the tall building in front of me.

Closing my eyes, I mentally willed me to walk through those doors, as the nerves were threatening to choke me to death. It took everything within me to walk through those doors, as I went straight for the brunette receptionist sit across the counter.

"Hello! My name is Mila Brown, I'm here for the interview." I said trying to act as confident as possible.

Nodding her head, the brunette-haired receptionist soon points me in the direction of where the interview was going to be held.

Shivering in pure fright, as the nerves were gradually eating deep within me, I kept my fingers crossed with hope that this time wouldn't be like the rest.

Talking my seat, as I waited for my turn, I consciously scanned the office admiring it's beautiful setting with all it's expensive light and painting.

I was so engrossed in the beauty of this place that I didn't know when I was being called in.

"Miss Brown.......?" The secretary called out for me, as I was immediately brought back to reality.

Nodding my head in response, I smiled back at her as I quickly rushed into the office.

Looking up at the Lady who was seated and extremely focused on her computer, I smiled greeting and answering all her question as efficiently as possible.

"Miss Brown, that would be all for now, we would be in touch." She finally let out after so many minutes of silence.

"OK, thank you." I murmured in response, as I was not sure of what to make of that statement.

'Was is this a good sign or a bad sign......? Other companies that had interviewed me, told me up front that they hated me, so I didn't really know what to make of this.' I said to myself as I walked out of the company and went straight to the coffee shop.

Walking into the shop, Maya was there with so much optimism and hope written all over her, as she was obviously waiting for news about my interview.

"So...?" she asked, urging me to tell her everything.

"They told me they would keep in touch." I said as I could see her face fall in an instant.

"So, we wait then!" she said, trying to be hopeful.

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The days go by so quickly and still nothing from them. Every day that passes, each phone call fells like it could be the special one.

Maya told me not to lose hope that she was confident that I was going to get this one, but who could know these things, maybe luck was not on my side, as always.

So, I put all my energy into my work at the coffee shop, as I tried to drown out all the negative thoughts that are threatening to choke me.

Maya and I was discussing about her latest male conquest when I heard my phone ring. Immediately a thousand and one thoughts ran through my mind.

'Maybe this is the call I have been waiting for? or maybe it is my commitments asking for the debt I owed them?" I asked myself over and over again. Reluctantly I pick up my phone to answer it softly.

"Mila Brown speaking." I murmured softly through the phone as I my heart beats deafened in anticipation.

What I hear seconds later instantly puts a smile on my face, as I jumped and squealed in excitement.

"Thank you so much!" I said happily, as I couldn't contain my joy.

Ending the call, I turned to Maya with all smiles on my face, as she became curious of what I was so happy about.

"What got you all excited and happy?" she asked curiously.

"I got it Maya......! I got the job at Harris Construction Company!!" I screamed and jumped in excitement.

"Oh! My goodness Mila! I knew you would get it!!" Maya said happily as she jumped along with me.

Finally, I just knew deep down that this would be a start of a new adventure and I just couldn't wait...