Chapter 3

One Year Later

There’re so many events that happened a year after our oath taking.

Kaye and I struggled to find a job in the province.

Being a lawyer is not that easy.

Opportunity in the province is so rare.

There are so many lawyers in our province that has their own firm.

I am not capable of building my own firm

So, I am looking for a work that can help me as a lawyer and can pay my needs

Kaye decided to build her own firm and her parents help her out.

She wanted that we should be working in the same firm but, I refused her offer.

I don’t want to burden her and her parents.

So, instead of working with her, I decided to find my own job.

Flashback

I am exhausted all day in finding a job.

I thought it would be easy if I have Atty. title before my name.

Sigh* I decided to go to Kaye’s law firm

Oh! Issa, what’s that frustration on your face? You look haggard, dear.

Kaye told me the obvious

Ok, yes, I am exhausted! I can’t find a job, Kaye. This is frustrating!

Kaye give me an angry look

If you just accepted my offer, then you are not like that now! You know, my mom and dad can help you find a job. Wait, let me call them.

Kaye is about to dial her phone when I told her that

Wait, wait nooooo! Kaye please no! Don’t call your parents. I don’t want to burden you and your parents. I owe your family a lot Kaye and I don’t want to use your family’s connection. I want to stand on my own. Ok, don’t worry about me! I know I can find a job.

I pleaded to Kaye

Kaye put down her phone on his office table and look at me

Ok ok! You’re not a burden to me, Issa. You’re my bestfriend for heaven’s sake. But I know what you are coming from. I just want to help you out. And dear, you don’t owe us anything.

I stand to my chair and hugged Kaye.

She is the only one who treat me like this.

She is so kind.

Her parents too.

They treat me like their own daughter too.

Kaye hugged me back

Her assistant, Rain came to us and we stop hugging

Atty. Kaye, you have a client. He’s in the lobby. Rain told Kaye

Oh! Ok, assist the client for a while. Kaye replied and looked at me

I’m sorry, Issa! We can talk about this later. I have work to do you know. You can help me out or stay here in my office if you want. Kaye told me while preparing the documents she needed

No, I think I should go now. I will go and find a job. Goodluck to your new client. I told Kaye while smiling and waved goodbye to her

I know she will be busy today so; I should get going and find a job. Fighting!!!!

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Its already 9:00 PM, and I decided to search for a job online.

I am sitting on the floor, drinking milk while searching to my old laptop

After 5 minutes of searching, my eyes got big. Literally! Forex law firm is hiring! OMG!!!!!!

Forex law firm is the most known and popular law firm here in the Philippines. They offered the best lawyers and best service. They never lose a case.

I read their website. Scroll, scroll

FOREX LAW FIRM IS HIRING!

Available Position:

Legal Counsel

Legal Researcher

Legal Assistant

Family Lawyer

If you are a new lawyer and no experience yet. Don’t worry! We will hire you as long as you hold all the qualifications. Goodluck! Be one of us.

If you see this article, don’t be hesitant to send your online application. Email us on forexlawfirm@email.com

We are searching for you!!!!

Wow! Should I apply or not? Talking to myself

I am hesitant because Forex law firm is not a joke. They’re the best! How can a person like me will apply to this prestigious law firm?

But, what if???

Ughhh,

What should I do?

Should I try right?

I stand and I am pacing left and right of my room, thinking what I should do

I get my old phone and decided to call Kaye

I need her opinion; I don’t know what to do

I started to dial her number

Ring, ring, ring

Finally, Kaye picked up

Hello, Kaye?

Hmmm, Issa why are you calling me? I’m sleeping already. Kaye told me in a frustrating voice

Sorry, sorry. But this is urgent I need your help!

What is it? Are you drunk this late at night? OMG! No, I can’t pick you up.

Hahahaha! I laughed on the other line

Kaye is always like this

She’s making a story. I never drunk alcohol in my entire existence

OK, this is serious!! Listen, I am scrolling in the internet to find a job and then I saw that the Forex law firm is hi……

WHAAAAT?! Did I hear it right? Forex? AS in Forex law firm you say?

Kaye interrupted me

I laughed again

See? Forex law firm is popular. I mean all people living in the Philippines should know forex law firm

YESSSSS! I am hesitant to pass an application. Should I do it or not?

OMG!!!!! Issa are you CRAZY????!!! Go send your application now. This is your chance girl! Come on, do it now! Or I’ll do it for you

Kaye told me without breathing. HAHAHAHAHA

After that phone conversation from Kaye about Forex law firm, I decided to send my online application.

I am in front of my laptop and still can’t believe that I click that send button

…………….

Ring ring ring ring ring

My phone got me woke up

Ughhhh….

Who’s calling me this early in morning?! I asked myself

Feeling sleepy I pick up my phone without opening my eyes

I click the accept button

Hello? I said without energy still laying on my bed

Hello! Good morning, is this Ms. Issa Gil? The woman spoke on the other line

I immediately open my eyes and I looked on my phone who’s on the other line

But it is unregistered number

Yes, I’m Issa Gil. Who’s this? I told to the woman

This is Maricar Reyes HR Assistant of Forex Law firm

My eyes got big and my mouth went “o”

I sat on my bed and cleared my throat

What? Did I hear it right? Forex law firm?

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