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Putri stared expectantly at her laptop screen. She had just sent a job application to her dream company, a startup that specialized in education technology. She had been following the company's development for a long time and was fascinated by its vision and mission to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. She was convinced that she had the qualifications and experience needed to join their team.
She checked her email every few minutes, hoping for a reply from the company. However, after a few hours, she got nothing. She started to feel anxious and doubtful. Had her application arrived? Did she send the wrong file? Was there a mistake in her motivation letter? Was she not good enough to work there?
She tried to distract herself by doing other things, like watching movies, reading books, or playing games. However, she couldn't enjoy anything. Her mind always went back to the unreturned email. She felt like there was a hook tugging at her heart, making her restless and uneasy.
The next day, she woke up with the same feeling. She immediately opened her laptop and checked her email again. Nothing had changed. She felt hopeless and wanted to give up. She thought that maybe she was unlucky, or maybe there was someone else who deserved the job more.
She decided to go out and get some fresh air. She took a walk in the park near her house, enjoying the sunshine and the breeze. She saw people exercising, playing, or relaxing. She felt envious of them, who looked happy and free of problems.
She sat down on a park bench and took her phone out of her pocket. She opened her social media apps and looked at her friends' posts. Some were on vacation, some were celebrating birthdays, and some were showing off their achievements. She felt sad and inferior. She felt like nothing was going well in her life.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated. She looked at the screen and was surprised. There was an incoming email from the company she applied for. She opened the email quickly, and read the contents. She couldn't believe what she was reading. The email contained congratulations and an invitation to join the next stage of the recruitment process. She had successfully passed the administrative selection and was scheduled to take the online test next week.
She felt happy and relieved. She hadn't expected the email to come. She felt like a hook had been released from her heart, making her feel light and calm. She thanked God and promised to prepare as best she could for the online test. She hoped that this was the beginning of a dream that would come true.
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Short Story[Warning English is not my first language] This is a collection of flash fiction stories that "The Weekend Write In" organizes for each week. This story tells about daily life in an Indonesian country. First Chapter: Friday, 20 October 2023. Last Ch...