. Today was the day I'd try to get a better job. I had heard about the company's exceptional reputation and its owners; the handso
receptionist with a friendly smil
her computer and returned the smile. "Sure. What's your n
y name is Olivia Baker, ma" I replied, feeling more at ease as
will be with you shortly," th
ortable waiting area. I took a deep breath, rem
the office. Everywhere I looked, employees were engaged in conversations, and the air buzzed with cre
ned for me to come with her. "Mr. Luc
my trousers, and made my
the imposing doors of Lucas Anderson's office. I smoothed my sh
.. kno
ithin the office, prompting me t
ancy office. I was greeted by the sight of Lucas, seated
iling, trying to sound calm eve
ring what was making me smile. "Ah, you must be Olivia. What'
haven't done anything wrong, why so harsh?" I asked myself, as
prise today?" He asked, his tone s
erful things about this company, Mr. Lucas Anderson. I believe my skills and
ebrow, curious. "And what skills, e
xplaining my impressive academic achievements. As I spoke, he couldn't help
ir. "But as you know, we value more than just qualifications here at W&L Enterprises. We're
oking for someone who can bring fresh perspectives and innovativ
Lucas, I'm not scared of any challenge," I said confid
ering my words carefully. "Very well, Olivia.
I extended my hand across the desk, trying
shake my hands? You're here to work, and not t
e company down," I said, my voice filled with
u use deodorant before com
assed, I becam
y gone dumb?" he remarked, ma
from my place to here was quite long, I think my sweat caused the odor,"
o come to work early
, I began
ted. "Actually, never mind. You can leave my o
fice, bidding goodbye to the recept
Lucas's office. I couldn't shake off the feeling of being
aid to me. It made me feel really bad. I couldn't understand why h
nd kept going, but I was too lost in my thoughts to notice. I didn't realize I was
in Lucas's office over and over again, trying to make sense of his harsh words. "Why did he treat m
k and saw a car turning sharply to avoid hitting me. It scare
stepping out. He walked over to where I stood and asked, "Are you okay, my de
man who had approached me, grateful for his concern. "I... I'm fine," I stammered, "I guess I was just lost
r, he said, "it's fine. My
tation, I replied, "my
ghing at his jokes, he quickly stopped. "I apologize for laughing. You should focus on the
s I watched the vehicle fade into the distance, memories of home flooded my
d on the road ahead. I knew I had to face whatever awaited
home instead. I was determined to make it ho
skin. I hadn't eaten anything before leaving because my uncle's wife had locked the kitchen doo
g my hunger. Despite the exhaustion from the day's events, the thought of a good
my uncle's only child, she was used to getting what
wonder if you'd ever make it back home." She had a habit of using sarca