CHAPTER ONE

Interview

"Berly can you hurry up, you're gonna be late for your interview".

"Am almost done".

"You know this is your only hope so you shouldn't bash it ". Mandy said placing down the jar of milk on the kitchen table.

"Am here". Berly said rushing down the stairs with one of her shoes on her hand the other on her foot, her hair a bit messy from rushing them her files on her hands.

"Oh my goodness, what the fu** Berly, you're going for an interview not to the zoo!" Mandy said arranging her hair while Berly ate hurriedly.

"C'mon slow down, you still have an hour to the interview."

"That's why I don't wanna be la..." Berly said with her mouth stuffed with pancakes.

"It's alright take it easy and take your time ". Mandy said while Berly stood up.

" What?"

"Am full ". Packing up her stuffs to leave

" Already? You practically didn't touch it".

"I'll finish it up once I get home". Berly said rushing out of the door while Mandy chased after her.

" Good luck! Remember to be a bit civilized!"

" Thanks I will !"

Mandy smiled and closed the door.

*****. *****. *****.

" Number 28, Cindy Walters !"

" Yes ma'am ". The girl answered and walked nervously into the interviewing office. By then Berly's heart was already in her hands.

' Am next, c'mon Berly you can do this, you went to a great university after all'. She said to herself

*Her way of coaxing herself , it works always.*

" After two minutes,

" Number 29, Kimble Berly!"

" Am right here!"

' You can do this Berly ' She said to herself as she walked confidently into the office still calling unto her dead mother to help her out.

As she entered the office she couldn't help feasting her eyes for a while.

" Hello?" It wasn't until one of the interviewer called her attention back did she sit down.

" Am sorry, My name is Kimble Berly."

" What office did you apply for?"

" Office of the secretary".

" What do you think are the works of the secretary?"

" First of all I wouldn't say I really know the works of a secretary, I've worked as a secretary before and personally I'll say that a secretary's work depends on the kind of boss she has. Of course aside from the basics which are to take care of the her boss during work hours by providing the essential things needed to keep him comfortable during work hours, arranging and fixing meetings at the convenient and appropriate time. The secretary also when permitted, emphasis on the 'Permitted' , assists her boss in solving personal issues. I think that's all I can say ". She said confidently

The interviewers seemed pleased with her response as they were all nodding till she was done with her response.

" So Ms Berly do you think you have you have what it takes to be a secretary?"

" Yes, I know and am confident that I have what it takes ".

" Okay Ms Berly expect a call from us this evening, that will prove if you will be accepted or rejected, you can leave."

" Thank you ". Berly said bowing before leaving. As she left the she was in deep thought.

' Did I make it? No? Yes? But the lady before me came out crying, does that mean she was rejected right there? That means I still have a chance, doesn't it?'

"Ouch !" She screamed and fell .

She looked up to see who bumped into her expecting the person to apologize and help pick up her stuffs, instead the person yelled at her.

" Hey! Can't you see?"

" I should be asking you that and is that the 'sorry' you were supposed to say? Can't you see?" Berly retorted standing and dusting her skirt.

Everybody around gasped. The guy totally dumbfounded watched her pick her stuffs. But Berly was not done

" Learn how to say sorry when you make a mistake, nobody is above mistakes". She said rolled her eyes and left.

The guy who was still shocked looked around him.

" Good day Mr Liam". They quickly bowed to him.

" Fred !"

" Yes Boss". His driver answered

" Run a background check on that lady and I need it before tomorrow morning". He said leaving.

" Yes sir." Following him

As soon as they left the secretaries started chatting.

"Did you just see that?" Daisy asked wide eyed.

"This is my first time seeing someone stand up to Mr Liam." Erin replied

"He totally deserved it, he's always been a big stuck up jerk." Mia scuffed folding her arms

"Mia !" Her friends shouted slapping her back.

" What? But isn't it true?" She pressed on

" Pray no one hears you".

" C'mon lunch break is over, I have a lot of work on my desk." Erin Said

" Me too". Daisy said massaging her neck with both hands.

" I finished mine before the break so am just gonna sit and do nothing". Mia proudly said

" Oh lucky you". Her friends said as they all made their way into the company..