TES #3 My Refound Girl

11. The interview

Priscilla Campbell

I rubbed my hands together and looked at the building in front of me.

"Ma'am, we are here" the cab driver said and I quickly paid him.

I walked to the gate and stood in awe. This place was amazing. It belongs to Shayam industries and he is one of the famous business man from New York. He has a lot of trades and businesses going on and now I have no clue why he is setting up a new base in France.

I checked my outfit for one last time before entering in. The securities checked my id and my bad and my body before letting me in. I walked straight to the building in front of me which happens to be the main building. I took out my file which had all my certificate and switched off my phone before handing over the bag. The staff put the bags in a locker and I walked inside.

I gasped seeing so many people here for the interview. I took my seat still wondering how so many people came to attend the interview despite the notice released yesterday.

I waited for sometime till the girl next to me was called. I was starting to become nervous and just the fact that so many people are here made me anxious. I calmed my ass down and suddenly it's my turn now. A lady staff lead me to the elevator and pressed the 10th floor for me. She pointed me the number and I nodded. She smiled a little before the lift closed.

After reaching the 10th floor, I saw a reception desk. Walking over, I submitted my file and she asked me to take a seat cause the earlier girl is still inside. I nodded and took back my file. The girl from earlier walked out and I was called inside.

Mr. Mathur was sitting right in front of me and I gulped down my saliva in fear. I knocked the door and he gestured me to come in. I sat down in front of him and handed over my file. He smiled gently as he took my file and after a few minutes he started speaking.

"You seem to live in New York since your childhood. What made you come here?"

"I just wanted a fresh start and moreover this is my home town" I said, trying to hide my nervousness.

"So what made you think you're suitable for this job?" He asked.

"I was working earlier as a manager in a resort back and I had to quit it to move here. So I have experience and you can see my degree right there on hotel adminstration" I said pointing at the file. He chuckled and stood up from his seat.

I too stood up following him but he gestured me to sit down.

"You know that construction supervision and hotel management is tow different things right?"

"Yes sir, but until you give me the job, you won't come to know about my potential" I said confidently and I swear I don't know where this came from.

"Impressive Ms. Priscilla" he smiled and sat down again. I smiled lightly looking at him. He took his pen and write something on a card before handing it to me.

"You are selected for the second round. Here's your number on the card. Your next interview will be after lunch" he gave me the card and I smiled widely.

"Thank you sir" I said. He nodded and gave me back my file. For a person to own so many riches and fame, he is so down to earth. I swear the girl who gets him is very lucky.

I walked out with a huge smile on my face. But at the same time my heart started beating fast thinking about the next interview in an hour. I decided to grab a bite and not think about that, to add on to my anxiety.

Walking across the street, I found a small cafe and I decided to eat there. Collecting my bag from th locker, I went to the cafe.

Ordering myself a chicken sandwich and a lemonade, I sat down by the window. I called my mom.

"Hello honey"

"Hey mom, guess what?"

"What?" She was excited to see the happiness in my voice.

"I went to attend this interview in Shayam industries and I cleared the first round" I squealed.

"Wow that's great baby. I'm sure you'll get the job" she encouraged me. I don't know what I'd do if I don't have her in my life. She's like my backbone.

"Mom you don't even know what position I am applying for" I said, rolling my eyes.

"But I know who you are and your potential" That made me smile.

"I love you mom"

"I love you too honey"

I later explained her about the job and about my interview and she wished me good luck. Just then my food arrived.

"Mom, my lunch is here. I'll talk to you after the interview" I said.

"Sure baby, rock it" she squealed like a school girl and I chuckled.

"Sure, bye mom" I hung up and ate my food quickly. I went back inside and sat on chair in the ground floor. Just then I saw the life opening and Mr. Mathur was rushing outside. Everyone stood up and wished him but he wouldn't care less and walked to hia car and drove away.

Suddenly a lady came forward and made an announcement.

"The interview is still on and it'll be conducted by Mr. Rick Calland"