MY INTERVIEW

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In this narrative, I recount an account of an interview. My name is John upon a certain day, I resolved to pursue a career as a spy; a decision which my parents did not endorse. However, on the 10th of June, 2015, an extraordinary and unforeseen individual came into my life, thereby altering its trajectory. At 6 a.m., a visitor knocked at my door; yet upon opening it, I found no one present, save for a letter left behind. As I perused its contents, I read an invitation for a meeting at a delightful coffee establishment and, in essence, an expressed desire to participate in an interview with me. So I go to the parking lot I get my car and then I go to the coffee shop.

I reached the coffee shop. As soon as I went to the coffee shop, the manager called me there and asked whether I was ready to have coffee there. I said this, and then the manager said, take the coffee, I will bring your coffee. Then I go to the coffee shop my eyes scanning the room with the keen attention of someone who always noticed the little details. He was drawn to a woman sitting alone at a table, engrossed in a book. There was something about her demeanour that intrigued him, and he decided to approach her.

"Excuse me, is this seat taken?" he asked with a confident smile.

Emma looked up from her book, slightly intrigued by his presence. "No, it's not. Please, go ahead."

"Thank you." John slid into the chair smoothly. "I couldn't help but notice the title of your book. A classic choice."

Emma smiled, closing the book slightly to reveal the cover. "Yes, it is. Are you a fan of Hemingway?"

"You could say that," John replied, his eyes twinkling. "His writing style is as sharp and precise as a well-timed mission."

Emma raised an eyebrow, clearly amused. "A mission? That's an interesting comparison."

John leaned in slightly, his voice lowering as if sharing a secret. "I suppose I see the world a bit differently. My work involves a lot of precision and attention to detail, much like Hemingway's prose."

"What do you do?" Emma asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Let's just say I work in a field that requires a keen eye and a steady hand. But enough about me," John deflected smoothly. "Tell me, what drew you to Hemingway?"

Emma laughed softly. "Well, I love his storytelling and the way he captures complex emotions with simplicity."

John nodded appreciatively. "An excellent observation. It's a rare talent to convey depth with brevity. Much like in my line of work, where every move counts."

Emma's eyes sparkled with interest. "You make your job sound very intriguing. Are you some kind of secret agent?"

John chuckled, leaning back in his chair. "If I were, I wouldn't be able to tell you, would I?"

Emma laughed, the sound light and genuine. "Fair enough. You certainly have the demeanour for it."

"I'll take that as a compliment," John said, smiling. "But in all seriousness, it's always a pleasure to meet someone who appreciates the finer things in life. Like a good book and engaging conversation."

Emma's smile was warm, her eyes meeting his. "Likewise, John. It's not every day you meet someone with such an interesting perspective."

John raised his coffee cup, his eyes never leaving hers. "To unexpected encounters and shared passions."

Emma clinked her cup against his. "Cheers to that.

The café buzzed with the chatter of patrons, but John and Emma remained engrossed in their conversation. The afternoon sunlight filtered through the windows, casting a warm glow over their table. As their discussion continued, Emma glanced at her watch and realized she had to leave.

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⏰ Last updated: Jun 10 ⏰

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