Chapter 8
Maya’s POV
I could hear the low sores from Bella as I applied makeup to my face. My hands shook slightly as I worked on perfecting my look. I needed to make an excellent first impression at the interview today. It was my chance to start life afresh and to prove to myself that I could make it on my
“It’s barrly morning, Maya” Her voice echoed from behind and I turned around to see her awake and sprawled out in the bed, watching me, her eyes half–closed
“Where are you going so early She asked, her voice stilled with sleep
I opened my mouth to speak but before that happened, she sat up quickly, a mischievous look on her face. “Wait don’t tell me you’re finally going on a date with someone” she said excitedly.
I rolled my eyes and chuckled, wondering what went through her head and how she was able to land such a high class job if she thought this berribly
“No, Bella. It’s barely morning, do you think I’d go out this early to see someone would you?”
She smiled and grabbed a pillow and pressed is against her body. “I don’t know, you tell me.”
“Have you forgotten! I told you about the job interview. It’s this morning and 1 don’t want to be late.”
“Oh” She said dramatically and then ugled deeper into the covers “it’s too early,” she said softly. “You know I could help you get a job at my company. It would be easier, and would be considered as a favorite during the interview, seeing that I recommend you
looked back at the mirror and smiled. “Bella, you’ve done enough for me already. It wouldn’t be fair if I just sit around and rely on you for everything. You know that’s not who I am have to do this for myself”
“Ughhh” She groaned, but that was all “Fine but you bener snatch that job from everyone else. And remember, it will but in cases doesn’t, I’m always here to help
I nodded with a small smile and then applied my unique finishing touches to my face. “You’re the best, Bell”
“You look amazing, by the way. They’d be crazy not to hire you.”
“Mmmhmm, I hope they see that inn.” I said as I stood lupi and faced her.
doesn’t work out, which I hope
I grabbed my bag and moved towards the door. Bella threw a pillow at me playfully. “Make me proud!” She said out loud, laughing.
I caught the pillow and threw it back at her, chuckling. “I will. See you later?”
I shut the door and took a deep breath, I was already feeling exhausted and had a slight headache.
“You got this Maya” I whispered under my breach to myself and walked out of the building
I had told Bella bout the fact that I might be pregnant, even though I wasn’t so sure myself. And the text from Derrick had also been private as well, I needed to find time to sort everything our and today looked like that day
I held my hand out, hoping for a taxi to drive by. “State house.” I called out and one stopped.
“Good morning ma’am. The driver greeted me with a smile on his face.
I sat nervously and could feel my fingers shaking as I looked around the room, Must of the people in the room looked nervous as well, while some looked like they already got the job.
I wasn’t new to disappointments, but I desperately needed this to be a win, something I hadn’t experienced in a long time. My life has been from one heart break to another. I could feel the ache in my head getting severe and the numbling in my stomach reminding me of how hungry I was
“Maya Parker” The interviewer’s voice boomed, interfering with my thoughts. I looked up and saw him scanning the room to find where I was
“Yes, duf’s me.” Isaid, standing up quickly as 1 adjusted my skin.
“Follow me, please,” he said, leading me down the hallway to a large o
conference room
The room was exactly as I imagined, big and imposing. And it wasn’t just the two of us here, there were two other people who had a serious and
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professional look on their faces. I took a deep breath and sat down in the chair he pointed to.
“Thank you for coming in today, Maya” One of them end, glancing at my résumé. I had been here for almost two hours and still didn’t know what 10 expect.
“Good morning.” I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. “Thank you for the oppommily.
“We’ve reviewed your application and your qualifications, another interviewer said, adjusting his glaues. “You have an impressive background, bur tor had a lot of very strong candidates for these positions.
I felt my heart stop at his words, and could already feel where this was headed
“Unfortunately, he continued. “we’ve decided to go with candidates who have more experience and advanced degrees. We were only able to select five people, and I’m afraid you treat one of them”
1 felt a lump la myths, modded and tried to stay calm. “I understand.” I said softly
“We appreciate your imeres in this position, and we encourge you to apply for other positions in our smaller sector. There are always opportunities available for individual like you with your enthusiasm and drive.” He added, attempting to soften the blow
Thank you.” I managed to say I got up and headed straight out
The walk out of the company was blank and I could hear the cheers of people who were given the job. It was always a different case with me, at least that hadn’t clunged.
I wandered the stress aimlessly, not knowing where I was going and not giving a shit of attention. I sat down on one of the benches and then my phone bowed.
I brought into my face weakly and then save a message from Derrick, I glanced at my watch and re–read the message
