Chapter 1 Mysophilia

I don't know if I'm sweating or crying or... dieing

I'm at the bus stand trying unsuccessfully to wave down a taxi. I look at my watch and when I recalled it was incorrect, I sighed and opened my purse to get out my phone.

What was I doing? Heck I'm three hrs late for an interview at Grey Buck, the biggest household company in Pertez City and I'm d*mn late???

The rain is increasing drastically and the water clutched my cloth to my skin causing my body to be a little exposed, Just when I was about to get frustrated, a taxi sauntered by.

Taxi, Taxi, I was so happy that the driver stopped.

Grey Buck, I said.

The driver looked at my appearance a little bit dazed and he repeated what I said to ensure I was sure of myself.

Yes, how much.

Just get in, we'll haggle price later.

Sorry that I'll wet your seat, I said after I entered the car.

It's okay, he replied looking at me from the rear mirror still looking shocked.

50 mins later, I arrived at the Almighty Grey Buck Estate. After paying the driver, I proceeded to go into the gate when two security men stopped me.

Yes, I turned to them. I was meant to ask them for directions yet here I was putting up a little afront.

Your identity card,they asked.

I have none.

Business Card

None either

Complimentary Card

Officers, I'm here for the interview.

The men exchanged glances and sized me

Sorry, Miss...We think that you've lost your way. Even if you're here for the interview today, you are already three hours late,so...

I need this job, I'm now so frustrated.

Wait,Are you Edna Steele,the only absent interview today, there was another guy that passed by when the men asked me this question.

Yes,I am

Well she still needs to be interviewed, although I don't think luck will be on her side, the men whispered to each other even to my hearing.

Even though, I was so disappointed at myself, I wasn't going to give up so soon.I can't come this far both transport wise and time wise and return back empty handed. After all the company currently need what I have so I must get this job by nook or by crook...

Please follow us, the taller one said and soon they led me to the large gate of Grey Buck,the sensory gate first scanned us before we gained access into the company.I was beyond astonishment when I saw how gigantic and real the company was. It was more beautiful than how I see it on ads and TV shows.

This way ma'am, I shook off the thoughts and apprehension when they led me into the receptionist office on the ground floor. Since the hall was so big, we walked for a while before stopping at the counter.

Hello,the receptionist, Shannon as I saw in we tag welcomed me with a startled look.

Welcome to Grey Buck, please how can we help you, Shannon was a little bit confused.

She's the last interviewee, the men behind me explained.

Oh!

Shannon....

Everyone in the big hall...

How could someone miss such an important interview.

I can even buy my life for an interview with Grey Buck only that I won't be living anymore.

I mean, who wouldn't die to see Mr CEO.

...

A minute maam, despite this side talks, Shannon was able to say something nice and then she called someone over her telephone.

Well I was indifferent to their talks as I always was to others .After all silence make fools look more foolish.

Miss Aimee will be here in a minute, Shannon informed me.

I nodded.

Soon, an elevator opened and the hall fell into a defeaning silence. What followed was the annoying sound of stilletos which I'm sure was eight inches or above.

I turned to stare at the bossy lady. Bossy but Beautiful.Very beautiful that I almost thought she was the CEO but then I'm thinking it's the CEO'S secretary because I've also seen her with him on TV shows or maybe it's his girlfriend...

Who's this, Aimee as her name was had eyed me with a tone of disgust in her voice.

The only absent lady from the interview, Shannon replied her.

And you think that by coming here three hours later, you'll be showing off your sincerity and then we employ you because of it???

And what's this...

Everyone's gaze was on me and I finally decide to take a good look at myself.

... A heavy Sleeper, woke up by 9 and seeing that I was already an hour plus late, I rushed to the bathroom and had a quick bath.I didn't realize I had put on my lemon night gown (since I can't do without a green color) on top of a red suit jacket until I saw myself at the bus stand.

But then appearance doesn't matter or does it??

Aimee shaked her head and sighed.

Take her to the interview hall, ensure the HR knows of this, I'm sure she won't be getting the job anyways.

...

Somewhere in the 55th floor of the company, a young handsome man that had access to the CCTV camera was busy going through the footage. He noticed a little ruckus on the ground floor and sent his PA down there,When he zoomed the footage to find the reason behind the ruckus, he saw something really shocking and smirked.

Was this the new tactics girls used in seducing boys or what...

...

Fifteen minutes later, after the interview,I was led back to the receptionist office.I was sure I left a very good impression on the board of directors not only because of my appearance but due to how I answered every question they threw at me.

Miss Edna, we'll call you back,Aimee told me after I came into the office.

I knew where she was heading to. When ever a company tells you , 'we'll get back to you or we'll call you back,' it simply means you're rejected and I also know that the girl ,Aimee bears a slight grudge against me so I know she's just rejecting me because of it.

I was right when I said she had personal grudges against me but I didn't know that she was threatened because of my features.

Why, you don't need to call me, I'm here already,I reply .

We would have to inform you of current changes and developments, When Aimee replied, her tone was very harsh.

I will like to confirm my job first before I leave.

You must be dreaming. You were three hours late yet we gave you the opportunity to have the interview and here you are thinking that you're now a staff. Let me tell you,many people have come here and we're rejected. Yours won't be any different.

Security, Aimee clicked her fingers to the security men at the door.

I was behind myself with surprise.

Just before anything wide could happen, a sharp voice coming from the Stairs came through and Everyone turned to that direction.

What's this all about, the man's voice came through as he was walking down the stairs.

He was the CEO'S assistant, Justin Coker whose words were akin to that of the CEO, so when he spoke, everyone there cowered.

She's three hours late,Aimee explained and I tried talking things out but she's proving sturrborn.

Sturrborn???

Justin turned to me.

Miss, you're late and that alone means that you've been disqualified, we're really sorry but...

Save it, isn't your company looking for a good model designer. I'm more than qualified for it so it means that the job is mine.

Justin was about to refute but it looked like someone said something to him over his Bluetooth earpod so he turned and smiled at me.

Young Master says you should get her a steaming coffee, he said to Aimee

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