The Job

"Miss Lilian Okoye you will have to vacate this premises" Mr Cuban the Landlord said holding an A4 sheet on his right hand facing the already scared Lilian

"Mr Cuban Sir I promise you just one-"Lilian was cut off as the angry Landlord glared at her and thundered

"There is no one whatsoever.. your rent is overdue so please leave"

"Mr Cuban I" Mr Cuban did not wait to hear what Lilian had to say he stomped off "Shit what an asshole he is….where do I go from here?" c'mon Lilian you can do this just breathe in and you'll be okay "Shit I am not going to be okay" Lilian buried her head in her palms as she sobbed.

The next day

"Excuse me uhh.. I saw the job vacancy on a website stating it's need for a secretary so I am here for the job interview" Lilian said all dressed modest with a file resting on her breast and cuddled up with her hands

"Morning ma'am you are?" The young lady with blue colored eye lens asked she also had a beautiful smile on her face

"Oh I am Lilian..Lilian Okoye" Lilian said almost stumbling on her words

"Okay Ms. Lilian follow me …. " The young lady said as she directed her to an office

"Nice to meet you" Lilian said, she felt awkward and sweat danced on her palms as she squeezed her palms into a fist.

"The hiring manager's office is by your left She will interview you" the young lady said as she returned back to her post

The hiring manager's office

"Good morning ma'am I am Lilian Okoye I was invited for an interview here" Lilian said as she stood looking at the mean looking lady who did not raise her eyes from her computer

"Sit down Lilian" The lady said to Lilian

Lilian felt uncomfortable once again and tried not to show it by pasting a smile on her face as she sat down on the only chair available in front of the ill-tempered looking woman.

"Thank you ma'am" Lilian managed to say still showing a smile on her face , finally the lady looked up "I am Quincee Manhattan…so tell me about yourself Lilian Okoye"

"Well…. I have worked hard in my education and now I am ready to put my knowledge into practice. While I do not have any real life experience. I have had a lot of exposure in the business environment and I am assuring you that I would contribute positively to the industry."

"Wow nice presentation Lilian" Wow the hiring manager smiled for the first time since Lilian arrived the office

"Thank you ma" Lilian finally felt relaxed she put a smile on the hiring manager's face

"Quincee…. And who is this?" a male figure stood at the door and asked

"Oh sir! Welcome I was not told you were coming today..well she is your new secretary sir meet Lilian Okoye …Lilian? The boss Mr Jacobs" Quincee was up and doing Lilian was dumbstruck did she just get hired? And why was Quincee so uncomfortable

"Good morning sir" She gave a short bow Mr. Jacobs just looked at her from head to toe and turned to Quincee

"Quincee, what's my today like?"

"Well uhh sir I would send the documents through Lilian your new secretary" Quincee stuttered

"Fast" Mr. Jacobs said and left leaving the door wide open

The ladies stood in silence then Quincee cleared her throat briefly and said "Well you heard him take this to him" handing a file to Lilian

"Does that mean I am hired?" Lilian said eyes wide opened

"Hello! Would I give office files to an outsider?... I will get your employment letter ready by the end of today for now just take this to boss his office is at the top floor 10B then you come back I'll show you around" Quincee said, she felt a little bit embarrassed she was trying to be mean for a second there and Mr. Jacobs' arrival spoilt everything

"Okay ma'am"

To be continued...…