Make Or Break

CHAPTER 4

"Hello Phil?"

'The nosy Inspector was at her home this morning. Thought you should know.'

"Oh snap! Why the heck are they pestering her? She shouldn't be dragged into this whole saga."

'Look man, I don't think she's gonna have any peace of mind any time soon as long as she's on the suspect list.'

"I know. But at this juncture my hands are tied. I can't do much cause coming out in the open would mean creating a whole new palaver."

'If there's anything I need to do just tell me.'

"You know what to do. Just make sure she's good and no one's bothering her."

'Got it.'     

"Alright, see ya."  

You don't know just how much I wanna clear this whole thing and see you happy Hazel.

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Hazel's P.O.V

Slouched on the couch with my sister watching some series, I decided to share some good news with her.

"Lily do you remember the job I applied for last week?" 

"Yeah, why?" Lily asked chewing on some tomato crisps.

"They told me to go for an interview tomorrow."

Lily's eyes suddenly lit up and grew two times bigger. "Wow that's some good news in the midst of such a thick cloud huh..." She spoke with so much enthusiasm and excitement that for a moment I thought she was the one getting the job. My sister was always very supportive of me and I loved her for it. I wouldn't ask for another.

"Yeah you're right. Its like a dream come true. I've always dreamed of working with Goddard Littlefair Luxury Interior Design Studio. A diversion from all that's been happening would be great for me, especially because I'll be doing something I really love." I mused dreamily, already imagining myself passing the interview.

"Of course! You go and show them what you've got. And don't forget the cologne we bought and the signature smile that slays flies on the wall."

"Haha... Lily!!" I laughed slapping Lily on the shoulder playfully.

"Whaat? Who knows... prince charming could be waiting for you in one of those fancy offices."

"If it ever happens Lily." My face suddenly dimmed.

"You just never know sis..." My sister was always such an optimist that I wanted to borrow that trait.

"So tell me, how's your beauty parlor coming along?" I decided to change the subject.

"Great! We shipped over some really amazing products from London. In fact last week we were graced by the presence of none other thaaaan..." Lily paused dramatically to kill me with curiosity like she'd always done. 

"Who? Tell me tell me tell me..." I pouted my lips just so she would take pity and tell me.

"Atiqa Odho!!!" Lily announced flailing her arms like she'd just unwrapped a gift. I, on the other hand, didn't have the slightest idea who that was, and wondered whether I was supposed to get excited for the sake of my sister's happiness or seek to know the person she was so bubbly about. I chose the latter.

"Uhh... Lily, I don't know who that is." 

"Whoops! Okay... So," Lily begun, intertwining her fingers and bequeathing me all her attention. "The "Atiqa Odho" Makeup brand is the first and only national celebrity cosmetics brand of Pakistan."

"Mmh... I see..." I said while absorbing the new piece of information.

"Wait, there's more.  Atiqa Odho is a renowned Pakistani television and film actress. She has her own cosmetic brand and is a make-up artist too. There you have it." 

"Wow... she came to your parlor?"

"Mmh hmm."

"Wow Lily, I'm so happy for you. Soon LILY BEAUTY PARLOR AND COSMETICS will be the leading one in the whole continent."

"Thanks Sis... wait, where did my crisps disappear to?" Lily wondered ogling me like she was about to reprimand a five year old for stealing candy.

"Well I couldn't stand drooling any longer so I took a bite." 

"Bites, you mean?"

"Something like that." I said flashing a smile she couldn't afford to overlook.

"By the way sis, I would love to come with you to the interview but I'm supposed to meet up with someone tomorrow so I can't." 

"Oh its okay, I'll just drag Anna with me."

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"Anna I'm really nervous. Do you realize that this is one of the leading Interior Design Studios in the globe?" I muttered clutching onto Anna's arm for some strength.

"Come oon Hazy, we both know you'll do great. They should be the ones getting nervous at the thought of having someone like you work for them."

"Thank you." I smiled feeling some courage seeping into my system.

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"So... Hazel Parker it is?" The middle-aged lady asked scanning me from inside her glasses. Her hair was held up in a tight bun and she seemed quite accommodative. 

"Yes Ma'am."

She then diverted her attention to whatever was on her screen and I had to keep my eyes busy by admiring her beautiful office with neatly marshalled shelves. I made a mental note to have similar ones in my bedroom for the love of books. The grey fluffy rag also added extra detail to the artistically designed office.

I was really hoping she'd like my C.V and every other document. I had drafted them in such a hurry and dropped them at numerous studios and agencies, but getting a job at  Goddard Littlefair Luxury Interior Design Studio was beyond my expectations.

After minutes of nervousness and knuckle-breaking episodes, she finally spoke:

"I am pleased to inform you that you've earned yourself a job at Goddard Littlefair Interior Design Studio. Further information will be emailed to you." 

As the words left her tongue, to say that I was excited would be an understatement. All the nervousness I was battling with had long vanished and had been replaced with pure joy and delight.

"Thank you so much ma'am. I really appreciate." I felt my eyes watering as she smiled lightly.

"You can call me Mrs. Brown." 

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"Hello? She's just left my office."

'You made sure she got the job, yeah?'

"Of course. You should have seen how excited she was."

"That is good. Thanks."

"And by the way, she's really pretty."

She is.

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