Episode 3

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Louize_ There is no doubt, everything is fine.

Amara_ Great, come with me, I'll show you your office.

Trying to follow Amara, I run to catch up with her.

Amara_ Your office will be next to Mr. Johnson's office, he seems scary at first, don't worry, you'll get used to it.

Louize_ I hope I don't disappoint you.

Amara_ I know you won't, you will do very well. I saw on your resume, you have a degree in Journalism?!

Louize_ Thank you, yes, I graduated a few months ago, I can't believe I'm here today.

Amara_ In the future, depending on your performance, we will be able to explore your skills, there are always editor vacancies available, as our focus is to have experienced, capable and talented professionals who grow with the company.

Louize_ That would be amazing.

Amara_ You are fluent in more than six languages, that's perfect, Mr. Johnson travels a lot to business conferences and that is certainly quite a requirement. But don't worry about the trips, he usually goes alone, you would be more useful in conferences, we receive many businessmen from other countries.

Thank goodness, having to travel with the boss would be a novelty. I hope it doesn't come to that, this idea of traveling with him makes me anxious, not least because I wouldn't know how to react if it did happen.

Amara opens a door and motions for me to enter.

Amara_ We don't require experience for this position, but I want to see your performance up close, the work is from Monday to Saturday, Sunday off, starting time at eight in the morning, one hour for lunch.-- This will be your office, next to Mr. Johnson's office.

'_ The closing time is based on Mr. Johnson's closing time, as he usually leaves the company a little late, but don't worry when this happens, he makes a driver available who can take you home safely. That's it, any questions?

Louize_ No, no questions, when do I start?

Amara_ If it's okay with you, you can start tomorrow.

Louize_ Great, that's fine.

Amara_ Oh, just one more thing I forgot to mention, dating any other employee here at the company is unacceptable, no kind of involvement with your co-workers is allowed, and if this happens, you're definitely fired, Mr. Johnson doesn't allow any kind of involvement within this company, according to him it takes the focus away from work, I hope this is very clear to you, okay Anne Louize?

Louize_ Understood, perfectly, no kind of affective involvement.

That same day, Amara gives me a little tour to get to know the rest of the company, everything here is wonderful, hasn't it sunk in that I'm here, even if it's for a secretary position, it wasn't what I wanted, but it's the beginning, and who knows after a while I can't get a job as an editor.

Amara accompanies me to the reception, before leaving she gives me a badge that gives access to the company's premises, uniform will not be necessary, she only emphasizes the use of high heels and maintaining a discreet look is essential, oh and a memo with all the information about Mr. Johnson, we say goodbye and I leave.

I arrive home late in the afternoon, exhausted.

I still can't believe I got a job, I call my parents to give them the good news, they are happy for me even though my father doesn't hide his disappointment for wasting my degree and ending up as a simple secretary when I could be a successful journalist, but it's just the beginning, nothing is enough for Dad.

I say goodbye to them, I finish organizing some things in the closet, I didn't have time earlier because of the interview, already night I take a shower, eat and go to bed earlier than usual, I want to wake up rested.

In the morning, waking up early, I take a shower and make a good coffee, get ready and go to work.

I arrived at the company ten minutes early, greeted some employees who were passing by, the reception was better than I expected.

In my office, I organize some papers that were already on top of my desk, with the following note.

_; “Read them carefully, as soon as you review them send them to Amara and she will know what to do.”

At the end of the note was a signature, probably Mr. Johnson's.

After I finish reviewing all the papers, I put them in a yellow envelope, call a messenger and send the documents to Amara.

The phone on my desk starts ringing, I stare at it curiously, because I have no idea how to answer it, I realize it's the extension coming directly from my boss's office, I pick up the phone and put it to my ear.

Louize_ Mr. Johnson's office, how can I help you?!

He answers.

__ Come to my office right now.

Louize_ I'm…

I didn't have time to finish the sentence, I just heard the phone buzzing in my ear, he hung up on me. Geez, what a rude guy, what's wrong with the men in this town?! Better yet, "What's wrong with the men in this company?"

I get up, trying to hide the blush that was burning my cheeks, and controlling my breathing, by this time I didn't know if it was nervousness, or fear of facing the man in the next room, his dominant voice scared me.

I freeze in front of the door, I'm finally going to meet Mr. Johnson, judging by his irritated voice, he must be a nerd for sure, who never gets laid and only thinks about work.

'Stop stalling Anne Louize, without further ado I take a deep breath and knock on the door, after a long moment standing in front of his door I receive the invitation to enter.