The elevator ride was quite, everyone was either focused on their phone, scrolling, or reading a magazine she looked around, earlier she had pressed the button for the fifth floor, She kept looking at the number, has she hummed nervously, she claped her hands together, and gave a weird smile. Tapping her arms, with her fingers, she heard a DING. and quickly rushed out, she checked her watch , her interview was by 3:30pm, she already got here late, and spent all her time admiring the view.
She walked quickly in her brown flats, She took in deep breaths.
getting to the office, she saw people already seated in a roll, she was late, she took the last empty seat.
Hi, she greeted, the person next to her, She was trying to be friendly. She dust of imaginary dust from her brown dress when she didn't get a response.
Okay, you've got this Willow, it's just an interview, no big deal.
The next person can come in now,
a lady announced as she walked out of her office, she wore a bright yellow suit, with brown inner, and brown pants. her hair was black, and she wore red lipstick, bold choice, She was so shiny it made Willow's eyes hurt.
She gave herself more pep talk.
After awhile she was the next to go in.
you can come in now, ma'am, the shiny woman said.
She nod and quickly stood up.
during the interview Willow was nervous.
So Mrs?. the woman asked streaching her hand as Willow gave her a brown folder.
Willow Freeman.
So Mrs Freeman, why do you think our company should hire you.
Well I am a Nutritionist and a food scientist, who bagged a bachelor degree from the Ohio State University. I think I'll be able to further your company by coming up with better formulas for long lasting preservatives in canned and bagged foods also edibles. She said proud of herself that she could even talk.
You think?,the lady asked.
I know, she replied her hands on her lap.
And I als...
The woman raised her left hand indicating for her to stop.
I have seen CV and your credits, she said, putting down the paper, they are great, BUT there's no difference between you and every other candidates who came in here today.
I am different from them, with me here you cou...
Mrs Freeman, this company, ANTHONY'S and FOOD, already has over four dozen Food scientist's and nutritionists you aren't any different.
But the ad I saw yesterday, said, nutritionist and food scientist needed, I came here with both accredited certificate why won't you give me a chance? She asked.
Am sorry, the truth is we've already found who we were looking for. The woman said pushing Willow's files back to her.
she sighed, please ma'am i really need this job, I really want to work for this company She said honestly.
Well, the sit is already taken there's nothing I can do, for you, unless you are opened to working in the factory, She said.
She thought to herself for awhile, then spoke.
Okay, I can work there, I could do anything.
Great then you start tomorrow, I'll call a staff and they'll help you get settled in.
Oh thank you, She said with a smile, am sorry ma'am but I didn't get your name. Willow said.
She smiled and said, Mrs Fisher.
Thank you Mrs Fisher, I appreciate, but could I put down my number, just in case their is an open slot here, She insisted.
The woman looked at her for awhile, And she had that Expression on her face, like she was looking at her Younger self.
Okay, you can put your number down with my secretary she's by next office.
Oh Thank you Thank you, Mrs Fisher, she stood as she streached her hands to shake her.
The day didn't go exactly has planned, but Willow was optimistic, at least she got A job, after awhile of searching since she moved here, She was going to work hard in her new job, and climb her way to the top.
Has she walked into the studio apartment she shared with her roommate and best friend, She dropped her bag by her bed and lay against her back, she looked at the cracking ceiling and sighed, what an hectic day she has had, the ride on the subway wasn't any better.
She sat next to a man who had a taste for chips and dip, his bowl kept touching her, and he wouldn't stop telling her about his dog Brosco, and His breath smelt of onions, the train ride was 10minutes but it felt like 60.
You're home early, Emily said coming out the bathroom with a towel round her chest, her hair dripping wet.
Willow rolled over, her face now facing the bed , she screamed.
aww, Willow, don't worry you'll get it next time, it's only been weeks, Emily said coming to sit next to her, trying to make Willow face her.
I got A JOB, I just didn't get THE JOB, she explained now sitting up.
You got a job?, come-on now that good news I don't see the reason your sad, she said.
easy for you to say, you've got your dream job, since the day we got here, you are working at this fancy boutique, look at me, have been at this for weeks, and even when I got a job it wasn't what I wanted. She pouted.
it's a start, Emily said coming closer and holding her hand.
your hand is wet, Willow said looking at her. Did you know I gave this woman my CV, and she said it was great, But, there's always a But Emily, why's there always a But?.
Hey, that's life, everything doesn't just go the way you plan it.
well am working at the factory, not the huge building with multiple air-conditioning and fine chandeliers, I don't get to have my own office, I just get a factory, I will close by 2 and get paid 200dollars, But it's okay I guess, I just, I just have to work two jobs, Willow said trying to give herself a pep talk.
That's the spirit, Emily said tapping her hand.
ugh, all this sad talk is making me hungry. Willow said rubbing her stomach.
well we have so left over vegetable salad in the fridge. Emily said standing up.
I just had a shitty day, I don't think I can handle a shitty dinner, I'll order a pizza, She said laying back down.
She always dreamed of a easier life here, but moving here, hasn't been anything like that.