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The New Employee
Click. I shift my eyes to the clock, it's 1:39. My body starts to feel anxious, will I be late? Click. It's 1:40, the college bell goes off, all my focus switches to the door. Grabbing hold of my phone and bag, I make a sprint for the door -so do the others in my class. Everyone is rushing through the corridors like a swarm of bees. I can't be late, I can’t be late, I repeat to myself. I dash through the hallways-that feel endless-trying to avoid hitting into people. “Sorry!”I say as I knock into someone’s shoulder.I bolt through many crowds and then I see the exit. But all of a sudden, huge groups of people bunch at the entrance. I dart towards the door (it’s only metres away from me) squishing through people. Then I feel the fresh breeze across my face. I did it! Now I must get home.
Breathing rapidly, I check my phone, it's 1:46. My house is only 10 minutes away from my college but I still can't waste any time. The grip tightens on my phone and bag and I dart along the road and onto the path. A blow of cold air brushes my face,making my face turn a light pink. My fingertips are turning pink and I huff and puff quickly. After turning left and right down the streets, I'm finally home! I unlock the door to my house, scurry inside and toss my bag on the floor. Snatching my shoulder bag, I shove my purse, phone and train ticket into it. Looking into the mirror, I swiftly redo my hair tucking the loose brown hairs behind my ears. Slamming the door shut,I hastily lock the door and run across the road.
Scanning my ticket, I hop onto the bus. It's quite busy but I managed to find a seat. Panting and panting, the rest of the train is quiet; I check my watch, it’s 2:17. Exhaling deeply I let all the stress out, I hope I won't be late for the job interview. Switching from train to train and 20 minutes later I reach my destination. Standing at the front of the building makes me feel uneasy but I know I can do it. I pull my cardigan down ,clutch my fists and head inside…
Glancing around the building is colossal, huge windows cover the sides letting the sunshine through. People are pacing all around me, some talking to others, some heading towards the elevators. I stroll into an elevator and click on level 5, the doors begin to shut but then someone walks in. A tall,slender man enters, his beige trench coat up to his ankles and a black tie around his neck. His black, shiny hair falling along his face in the perfect way and his rich brown eyes glittered. I shift to the side. The elevator goes up slowly and the air is awkward. Ding! The elevator opens and we both step out, I head to the interview room. Waiting outside, I hear my name “Kayla, please!”, I exhale and head inside the room. Sitting down, I gather all my thoughts together- I can do this, I say to myself. “Hello, we meet again,” says a deep,calm voice. I look up and see him. The same guy from the elevator?! Still in shock , I bring myself together. “Hello”, I say in a not-so-confident voice. “So why do you think you should get this job?” he asks. “I think I would be a great addition to this company and I'll work the best-”, “You're hired and call me Sir” he says as he cuts me off. What?! He hired me straight away, I didn't even finish my speech?! “Follow me, I’ll show you where you will work”, he states. “Ok”, I reply, still in utter confusion. We both get up and I follow him out of the room. A minute later we arrive at a room, it has 8 computers all but one with people occupied at them. “You’ll work on that computer”,he points to a computer. “Ok, thank-you” I say in a small voice and then he leaves.
Sitting on the chair, the girl next to me turns to face me. “Hi I’m Lily, you must be the new employee”, she says in a cheerful voice. Her hair is curly and blonde,her eyes bright brown and her face smiling. “Yes I am,my name’s Kayla by the way” I reply. “Ok, let me introduce you to the others”, “the one next to me is called Noah and the one at the end is called Liam,the others we don't really work with” she says. “ Ok, thanks” I answered. I turn back to my computer and see a note with my email and then log in and begin to work.
A Lot of concentration and 4 hours later, I’ve finally finished my work for today, we all let out a big sigh. “Let’s have dinner together guys, Kayla you coming?” Lily asks. “I’m alright, thanks” I respond and then exit the room.
Getting out of the elevator, I head to a vending machine and get a meal. Sitting on a bench and eating my meal, I let my mind wonder. “How was your first day?” says a voice in front of me. Nearly falling off the bench, I peer up and see the boss “It was nice, Sir” I answer, looking down at the floor. “Good to hear”, he says and walks off. I sigh, why does he always scare me?
A few days passed, work was normal as always; we had some meetings,talked about advertising products,did tons of written work,came up with new ideas and so on. Morning sun shines on my face as I eat breakfast. Thinking about work I get a flashback. 2 days ago, me and Lily were eating lunch in the work room, she suddenly said “I think the boss likes you, he’s normally quite strict when it comes to work but when you joined he seemed to ease himself down”.
“Really?” I say, surprised. “Yes, really”, Lily replies. The boss walks past our room and I make eye contact with him, I look back and start to blush.
Ding,Dong! I switch back to reality and head to the door, still sipping my coffee. I open the door slowly and almost spit my coffee out. I glance back and see the boss holding a rose…
© XLittle_WriterX
Breathing rapidly, I check my phone, it's 1:46. My house is only 10 minutes away from my college but I still can't waste any time. The grip tightens on my phone and bag and I dart along the road and onto the path. A blow of cold air brushes my face,making my face turn a light pink. My fingertips are turning pink and I huff and puff quickly. After turning left and right down the streets, I'm finally home! I unlock the door to my house, scurry inside and toss my bag on the floor. Snatching my shoulder bag, I shove my purse, phone and train ticket into it. Looking into the mirror, I swiftly redo my hair tucking the loose brown hairs behind my ears. Slamming the door shut,I hastily lock the door and run across the road.
Scanning my ticket, I hop onto the bus. It's quite busy but I managed to find a seat. Panting and panting, the rest of the train is quiet; I check my watch, it’s 2:17. Exhaling deeply I let all the stress out, I hope I won't be late for the job interview. Switching from train to train and 20 minutes later I reach my destination. Standing at the front of the building makes me feel uneasy but I know I can do it. I pull my cardigan down ,clutch my fists and head inside…
Glancing around the building is colossal, huge windows cover the sides letting the sunshine through. People are pacing all around me, some talking to others, some heading towards the elevators. I stroll into an elevator and click on level 5, the doors begin to shut but then someone walks in. A tall,slender man enters, his beige trench coat up to his ankles and a black tie around his neck. His black, shiny hair falling along his face in the perfect way and his rich brown eyes glittered. I shift to the side. The elevator goes up slowly and the air is awkward. Ding! The elevator opens and we both step out, I head to the interview room. Waiting outside, I hear my name “Kayla, please!”, I exhale and head inside the room. Sitting down, I gather all my thoughts together- I can do this, I say to myself. “Hello, we meet again,” says a deep,calm voice. I look up and see him. The same guy from the elevator?! Still in shock , I bring myself together. “Hello”, I say in a not-so-confident voice. “So why do you think you should get this job?” he asks. “I think I would be a great addition to this company and I'll work the best-”, “You're hired and call me Sir” he says as he cuts me off. What?! He hired me straight away, I didn't even finish my speech?! “Follow me, I’ll show you where you will work”, he states. “Ok”, I reply, still in utter confusion. We both get up and I follow him out of the room. A minute later we arrive at a room, it has 8 computers all but one with people occupied at them. “You’ll work on that computer”,he points to a computer. “Ok, thank-you” I say in a small voice and then he leaves.
Sitting on the chair, the girl next to me turns to face me. “Hi I’m Lily, you must be the new employee”, she says in a cheerful voice. Her hair is curly and blonde,her eyes bright brown and her face smiling. “Yes I am,my name’s Kayla by the way” I reply. “Ok, let me introduce you to the others”, “the one next to me is called Noah and the one at the end is called Liam,the others we don't really work with” she says. “ Ok, thanks” I answered. I turn back to my computer and see a note with my email and then log in and begin to work.
A Lot of concentration and 4 hours later, I’ve finally finished my work for today, we all let out a big sigh. “Let’s have dinner together guys, Kayla you coming?” Lily asks. “I’m alright, thanks” I respond and then exit the room.
Getting out of the elevator, I head to a vending machine and get a meal. Sitting on a bench and eating my meal, I let my mind wonder. “How was your first day?” says a voice in front of me. Nearly falling off the bench, I peer up and see the boss “It was nice, Sir” I answer, looking down at the floor. “Good to hear”, he says and walks off. I sigh, why does he always scare me?
A few days passed, work was normal as always; we had some meetings,talked about advertising products,did tons of written work,came up with new ideas and so on. Morning sun shines on my face as I eat breakfast. Thinking about work I get a flashback. 2 days ago, me and Lily were eating lunch in the work room, she suddenly said “I think the boss likes you, he’s normally quite strict when it comes to work but when you joined he seemed to ease himself down”.
“Really?” I say, surprised. “Yes, really”, Lily replies. The boss walks past our room and I make eye contact with him, I look back and start to blush.
Ding,Dong! I switch back to reality and head to the door, still sipping my coffee. I open the door slowly and almost spit my coffee out. I glance back and see the boss holding a rose…
© XLittle_WriterX
