The Parenthood Drabbles

Diplomatic

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Diplomatic

In the style of Maria di Angelo

The men all looked to and from each other in total panic and confusion. Even with their expensive suits, suave modern haircuts and shiny shoes, they didn't look very smart now.

They looked at her resume trying to find something wrong with it. Maria had made sure to keep it spotless precisely for this moment. She had a good record with the police, a lot of experience, a lot of education, and she volunteered a lot to top it off. She was freaking perfect as far as these guys were concerned.

They closed the folder and starred at each other until one of them was designated to talk to her.

"Miss di Angelo this is a demanding job, are you sure that as a woman..?"

"You missed work yesterday because you had a cold, am I correct? You were talking about it on your way in. How fragile do I seem now?" Maria asked.

"Anyhow," he said trying to disregard the argument she'd just killed, "This job is demanding intellectually."

"Sir I have a degree in world politics and another in European history. I was raised in embassies. I am very qualified for this position intellectually." Maria said.

The interviewers turned to each other. She could nearly feel panic in the air.

"Miss di Angelo, you do understand that this field is very serious, very strict. And a female ambassador..."

"I'm not applying for the position of ambassador; I am applying for a position as assistant to the ambassador. His secretary is a woman; surely this isn't such a wild leap." Maria cut.

"An assistant is much more prominent on the international stage," he replied. "This field is a man's world."

"Well, to use an argument I've heard you apply in other debates; Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve." Maria said.

They looked at each other like: shit she found the Bible and brought it into this. Act cool, act cool...

One stood up and starred down at Maria when she spoke. "You start on Monday at 8:30 AM and if you're so much as a minute late it's over."

Maria grinned. If you were pigheaded and bold enough for it, any job could be yours in this world. It was just exceedingly difficult.

"And a good day to you, sir."