Breaking Free • TFC 2.0 • l.t. au

Chapter Thirty Three

Chapter Thirty Three

Mum's having lunch with us. Pick you up?

I fiddled over my phone that I nearly dropped it. I type a quick reply:

Please?

Then hit send. He soon replied with a smiley. I shove my phone back in my pocket and follow the rest of the group.Carrie's up front, listening to Mr. Walden as he shows us the room where we'll have our training.

It takes up half of the 2nd floor because this where all the magic happens. It can be viewed from a balcony in the 3rd floor.

It's a pretty big computer room with iMacs. It reminds of the computer lab back in TUA. Some programmers are sat in the circular computer stand with 4 or five computers each. Some even have their laptops beside them. Mr. Walden said this is the main art space for the designers but when we start training, it's definitely just for training.

Then we walk the stairs to the 4th floor. The 4th floor is basically just offices for the accountants, the lawyers, publishers, copy machines and a small break room. This is also where the designers get their own cubicles when their not in the computer room.

The stairs lead straight down to the cafeteria that makes up 1/4 of the floor. It's a bit small but no one really eats here, according to Mr. Walden. There's Pret-A-Manger across the street, McDonalds and Shakeys on either sides of the building. The cafeteria reminds me of high school, only it's smaller and looks less scary.

We're almost done with the tour. He takes us up to the 5th floor again. He explained the 5th floor has only 3 rooms; his office and Board rooms 1 and 2.

Once he finished showing us the two board rooms, he turns back to us. I surprise myself when I'm right upfront. "5 of you will be working here soon. It's a tough competition and it's very important you do well. Do your best and prove to us, you're Walden Worthy. So good luck to everyone, I'll be hoping to see new faces this time next month." He smiles and the crown applauded him.

I start moving back to the elevator before it gets too cramped up. I hit the ground floor button and the elevator soon opens to the lobby. I sit on the sofa and wait for a message from Louis or anything. A few trainees come out of the elevator and through the front door.

It's scary to think I'm competing against 24 other adults. Who knows maybe they've had experience or have more creative minds than I do. I'm just a graduate, what have I done or what should I do to impress Eric Xavier Walden? My designs might have been good but what if they're until trainee level only? That's freaking scary.

The elevator dings. All the trainees have left, yes I counted, and it's not lunch time for the staff. The elevator doors open and Mr. Walden walks out with her blazer on his arm. When he sees me, he stops from going to the door and walks right up to me.

"You're still here?" He asks and I simply nod. "Other trainees have lef-" he stops then he looks back down at me. "Were you waiting out for me?"

My eyes widen at him and ferociously shake my head. "I'm waiting for someone. Why would you think that?" I immediately say.

Arrogant little prick.

He nods and takes a seat across me.

"You're the one from TUA, am I right?" He asks.

"Which one? There are two of us?"

He... Laughs? Okay? "I like your attitude" he says.

"Lunch date?" He asks, leaning on his elbows. I cock my head, making him chuckle. "You?" I ask him.