lie'

the bathroom. I settle into the chair and ope

ve caught a cold be

until Derek arrived. Buddy is doing fine downstairs w

urn around to see my si

mallows," she says, handing me the mug. I t

opening my eyes and looking at her. She sit

? I can't even cook to save my l

st enjoy cooking an

ling at her. She smiles bac

old, didn't you

," I r

knew you'd get sick?" she asks. I finis

feels like whatever's trapped inside me is being released f

your last workplace?" she asks, ta

o have left that corporation," I say. She n

ere's a new message. I open it and take a sharp breath when I see where it's

s Natalie

cted you for an interview for the assistant position. Mr. Ashford will be personally conducting your interview. We woul

reg

d Indu

ven in my wildest dreams did I think I'd r

!" my sister exclaims behind me. I

the country, Claire. I didn't think they'

going to land the position,"

ition there," I smile at her. I do a mini ce

queals, falling onto the bed. I climb on top of her

's voice behind me. Soon I'm tackled onto the bed with him

They both release me. I relax, staring at the ce

a child some

brother," he says, makin

t do

ng to th

. We laugh at our synchronizati

care about me," he says dramatic

" I say, chu

brating before I ca

ew on Wednesday," C

" I nod

cellent," he say

? It's been so long since I've

ntil my back hits the headboard. Claire rests her hea

other leg. It's always been like this. Since we were young, I would sing them songs as they f

I must ma

ring salva

is love, I'

h out my h

faith in

y name and I

here to co

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ad that I

e with a love

e your

I'll keep

ur heart with j

, well it's a

y name and I

here to pr

sh love that

my name, I'

e has closed her eyes with a gentle smile on her face. Derek is staring ahead, lost in thoug

ee my parents. My mom is leaning against Dad, cry

e my

te. I'

he email. I ask the receptionist where the interview is located and hurry toward the elevator. I sigh in relief wh

up late and had to rush to get here. I didn't even check

and look around. Six people are seated, and a

looks up at me. She appears t

nod. "Then you can wait for ten minutes.

e the restroom before it sta

your left, and you'll fi

my appearance. I sigh in relief-I look decent. I smooth my hair and app

. One by one, people are called inside b

n." I stand when

s. I nod. I approach the door labeled "CEO - Mr. Vincent A

ngs. I appreciate this. I see a man approxim

ng, sir," I

o the chair in front of the desk. I sat down. He picks up

You have excellent experience acr

s,

le company. Why did you leave?" he asks, placing the fil

l reasons, sir," I

perience. But I'm curious about your resi

. I worked diligently the entire time I was there. And if I secure this position, I ass

the shelf behind you?" I glance back and look at him. I nod.

same person I encountered in our bakery that day. Cold bro

ducting interviews for an assistant?" he shouts

is corporation. I can do whatever I want he

let him finish his sent

front of him. He looks at me. His eyes widen slightly,

pting me when I'm speaking?" he as

terrupt whoever I choose," I say, glaring at h

to watch my language? I can say w

you're addressing an elder," I say, pointing my finge

ng closer to my face. He's tall. I feel someth

our face," I say, looking fiercely into his eyes

if you don't want to, then you leave and return when your temper cools down," I say

begins laughing heartily. I'd

't appreciate how he was addres

at me. "But do you know who he is?" he asks, set

everything, dear," h

corporation to begin your first day?" Mr.

less, staring