A pair of stormy grey eyes gazed down at me, my heart skipped at the intensity in them. I tried to move but as if I didn't have any control over my body. I couldn't do anything but to watch those grey pools coming closer.
Then I felt hot breath fanning on my neck, sending goosebumps across my skin. My insides squirmed with anticipation.
"Mine…"
Jolting awake from my sleep, I searched around for him. But there was no one. But, I felt as if someone just called me mine…
Running my palms over my face, I sat up. It was just a dream.
He wouldn't leave me alone even in my dreams, would he? Three days had passed since that night and my returning back to NY, and his words still haunted my sleep.
Shaking my head, I glanced at the time. Shit! It's already eight!
Scrambling out of the bed, I grabbed my clothes for the interview and ran inside the washroom. I'd two interviews today, and the first one was at nine. If I wouldn't reach there in time, I'd lose the chance to work at one of my dream work places.
Actually both of them were important to me. If I got a job at one of them, it'd be a golden ticket for my career as a designer.
And my first destination was Summer Clothing House. One of the most famous fashion houses across the city.
***
"What? But how's that possible? I was informed that I'd have an interview today at nine."
The receptionist sent me a professional look of apology. "I'm sorry for the hassle, but we've found the perfect candidate for the post, so we'd cancel the interview. Didn't you receive the email, Miss?"
I frowned. "What email?"
"We'd sent all our expected candidates an email regarding the rescission as an apology," she informed.
Oh! I'd kept my phone off since I left home that night to avoid my family's questions and a particular person's messages. And I didn't even check my email for some days now.
How could I be so careless?
"Uh, maybe it missed out from my eyes." I bit my lip. "Alright, my bad luck, I guess."
"We're again sorry, Miss. Have a good day!"
Nodding, I sent her a tight smile and got out of there. Time to go to my next destination. I just hoped everything will turn out good this time.
***
Checking myself one last time in the rearview, I let out a breath, wiping my clammy palms on my skirt.
Come on, Em! You've got this!
Chanting the mantra in my head, I got out of the car and looked up at the huge forty something floor building. A big Coopers Fabrics was hung at the top.
I blew out a breath. I really didn't want this chance to get out of my hands. These two were my dream workplace, and now one is gone, left the latter. I'd try my best to impress them to take the ball in my court.
Ignoring the nervous wreck in my tummy, I padded inside. Shoulders squared and chin high in confidence.
But as soon as the crowd in the waiting area came into my view, my confidence melted into a puddle. All of them were sophisticatedly dressed, with CV's in their hands. Definitely for the interview.
Of course, this was one of the most renowned textile companies in the country. What did I expect?
The receptionist guided me to wait with the others as there was still quite time for my turn to come. And getting among these sharp and talented looking people, my nervousness just rose into a new height.
So choosing a vacant seat, I settled at the furthest corner of the waiting area and waited for my turn to come.
My phone blared in my purse, getting some eyes on me in irritation. Getting out the phone, I put it on silent. It was Warner.
"Hello," I whispered.
about you. They're really mad that you left all of a sudden and then
given them that much of an explanation of my sudden leave, and then blocked any way they could connect to
didn't even check the calls
later about it, I'm now at Coopers Fabrics for the interview. Do you've
even I'm worried for your sudden change of heart. Anyway, I called you to give a good news. I will meet you tonight at your
news? And sure, I'm free tonight."
I gotta go. All the best
smiled. "Thanks. See you
What
her mid-thirties with a high tight bun and suit, looked around for the beholder of the
my
Cooper is waiting for you inside," she said.
my purse, CV, and followed
pair of
voice from inside. I cringed. God knew who was going to take my interview. I already
to me to go on and left.
With a big scowl, he continued to sign in some papers, muttering something incoherent under his breath. A loud noise echoed in the room as he slightly leaned at his right
wide, I stopped at
without looking at me. He didn't seem to notice that he just
at the foul odor in the air, I took the chair opposite of his and placed
Emerald Hutton." I kept my tone as
with you. Give me your CV already, will you?" Brushing the arched moustache on his upper
I was still at the edge of his
it out of excitement?" His tone was already calling
on Italian and my second language was Spanish
"It's not that I'd understand anything anyway. You could blabber
on my nerves. Who takes interviews like that? I wonder who
eat well?" For the first
with the
of keeping themselves empty stomached to stay lanky. And if your stomach is empty, so will be
miss how he mentioned fit as
to work in his company?
prefer to be healthy than be… lanky,"
look, observing me. I fidgeted on my seat. Then all of a sudden, he closed my file and slid it to me. "Get out
was his way to say: you may leave now. And I assumed Lucinda was that woman who sent me in, and headache
turned into fear as I informed Lucinda and then walked away. She told me I'd
got out of the elevator, my shoulder bumped into
Cooper's age standing there. But he was far from
his dark hollow eyes. Tilting his head, he gave me a look over. I didn't know why, but he looked familiar.
alright, my dear. People often stumble into their way when they don't see where they're going. Or… crossing whom's path." The edge of his voice evolved some secrets. Then the ominous look suddenly vanished
CV. But still, they were in a file, how did
you know that I came
shoulder. "If you will now excuse me, I'm in a hurry right now. I will see you later." Nodding,
but the doors already closed and
He talked as if…
to see him around again. That man radiated some
once outside. First interview got cancelled and this one was terrible. Though he didn't give me an answer, his expression didn't seem to be impressed. But still, I'd my fingers crossed. I didn't want
noon. And I was
And this time it was my
anything like that. They're just friends! And if it still bothers you
what are you talking about…" Then it hit me. That girl with him at the diner. That red head.
she say? They're just…
I feel so light all