V1 | 1.0: Job Interview

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AND THE FIRST CHAPTER HAS BEEN REWRITTEN. 

Let's see what you guys think of the rewrite frl, go crazy and leave sum comments.

Oh, and also for new readers:

" " : Speech
Italic : Thoughts
Bold: Suspense shit or just Y/N being intimidating.

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Y/N P.O.V

I sat quietly on my worn-out chair, the room dimly lit by the flickering light of the television. With a can of beer in my hand, I took a sip, the taste dull and unexciting.

Emotionlessly, I watched the TV show, feeling a deep sense of boredom washing over me. The thrill of getting drunk and attending parties had lost its appeal. It no longer brought me any joy.

I longed for something more fulfilling, something that could bring a glimmer of excitement to my mundane existence. I rarely ventured outside anymore, and when I did, it was solely to indulge in excessive drinking and aimless wandering.

Even my work ethic was deteriorating, a sign of my growing dissatisfaction.

Restless, I sat up straight, placing the half-empty beer can on the table. My eyes wandered, eventually landing on my phone.

I reached for it, tapping the screen absentmindedly as I scrolled through social media, searching for something, anything, that could captivate my attention.

"I just wish there was something useful on social media," I muttered to myself, my voice filled with a hint of longing.

With a sigh, I navigated to my contacts. The list was short, a reflection of my limited social circle. There were only a handful of names that held any significance to me - my parents, my childhood friend Moxxie, my exes, and a taco stand. A pang of disappointment washed over me as I realized how few people were worth my time.

Determined to break free from my current state of ennui, I growled and decided to call my mother. The phone rang incessantly in the darkness, until finally, she answered. A smile instinctively formed on my face. Despite everything, I still loved her dearly.

"Hey, mom," I greeted her, trying to inject some enthusiasm into my voice.

"How're you, dear?" she asked, her voice warm and comforting.

"I'm fine, just bored," I confessed, the words spilling out. "So, I decided to call you."

A short cackle escaped from the other end of the line, a sound that brought back memories of happier times.

"You called me as soon as your father arrived," my mother chuckled. "Would you like to speak to him?"

I paused for a moment, contemplating the idea.

"Does he look mad?" I asked cautiously.

"He looks really damn tired," my mother replied honestly.

That was all the information I needed.

"Nah," I replied, a hint of mischief in my voice. "You know how he gets when he's grumpy. Just tell him I called."

"Very well, Y/N. Have a good night, sweetie!" my mother wished me.

As the call ended, a bittersweet smile played on my lips, gradually fading into a frown. I glanced back at my phone, my eyes drawn to another contact - Moxxie.

It had been two and a half years since we last spoke. I wondered how he was doing. The last time we had a conversation, he was head over heels for some woman. I tapped the call button, and almost instantly, his voice filled the air.

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