Chapter 192 - HR

Jack.

"Thank you so much for this opportunity,'' I stretch my hand forward and he takes my hand in his. this is Adina's husband, Patrick's best friend and colleague. They have known each other even longer than he knew me and Adina is the one that helped him through his tough time. Now that things are steady for him, I guess she is helping me too.

"This was all you buddy. You will be a great addition to the team,' he shakes my hand and my heart lunges at this. I did the test and the interview and I will never really know if this was all me, because I was just told that I passed the interview but I will always be grateful to Trick for giving me this opportunity. I just have to prove to them that I can do this. I just have to show them that I am capable. I am the only one that doesn't seem to think so. After going for so many job interviews and coming out with nothing. I have kind of put it in my head that I will never amount to anything. There is this anxiety that takes over. This is not me—it is all my insecurities taking over and it seems like there is nothing I can do.

"Thank you so much for this Michael,'' I tell him as he lets go of my hand. We are in his office. Michael looks to be in his late forties. His hair is dark black with highlights of grey hair. His face is strong with a sharp jaw, he is very handsome.

"So, when do you want to start? You will need to have a meeting with HR. Talk about the things you need to do, but if you want to start right away, get used to things. I can move some things around for you,'' there is a warm smile on his face. he is doing this because we are basically family. I have spent so many holidays in his house. He is like this big brother that I had the moment I started things with Patrick. I know there is a little nepotism in this but I will take this over staying at home for now.

"Why don't I do things the right way?''

He nods "Okay, let me call for someone to take you over to HR.''

He picks up the intercom and dials a number "Come into my office,'' he speaks into the phone and then drops it without another word. "Tell Patrick that we need to have dinner soon,'' he tells me just as the woman at the reception in front of his office walks into the room. She is dressed in a black tight skirt and a plain white blouse. Her heels are about six inches. One of the many courageous things about women. I could never pull of walking in those things.

"You called?''

"Please take him to Gill's office. Tell him that he is the new addition to the accounting department.''

I stand up from the chair and Mike walks over to me. "Don't forget that dinner,'' he slaps my back gently and I walk out of the door with the lady.

"So, it's safe to say you got the job?'' she asks with a smile on her face "I am Olivia,'' she stops walking and I take her hand in mine. She is being friendly and God knows I need friends in this place. I need to know the nooks and cranny and if she can help me, then why not.

"Nice to meet you?'' I tell her as we keep walking down the hall. From our walk, I see transparent glass offices, with people inside. I can't really tell which one is mine but they all look pretty busy to me. There is this excitement that lurches out in the pits of my stomach. I want to be like these people. I want to have a purpose. Waking up every morning for the last couple of months, I have had this empty feeling inside. Confused, and unsure of what to do with my life. I have been jealous of my boyfriend and my best friend. They all seemed to have their shits together. I didn't want it to get to me but no matter how hard I tried. I couldn't get the feeling out of me.

"Do you know Michael Ross by any chance?'' she asks me as we walk into a corner and reach the elevator.

She is fishing for information but she doesn't seem like a bad person. Not that I can tell just by looking for her but I don't think there is a big deal in saying I know the man "Yes I do.'' I shrug like it is not a big deal.

She smiles as we get into the Elevator "I have never seen him smile at anyone at this office. It was refreshing to see that expression with you,'' she sighs and now I can tell that she is kinda afraid of him.

"He is not a bad guy.''

She raises her hands up and shakes her head "Oh, he is the best boss anyone can ask for, but he is so strict and professional, sometimes, it is nice to see the softer side of a person.''

I have never seen Michael as strict. It is good to know that there are different sides to the man. I always thought he was just a love-struck husband. He would do anything for Adina and by anything—I mean anything.

She presses the button to the fourth floor and we get there in less than a minute "So when do you start. I have a feeling we would get along so well,'' she bats her lashes at me. It almost seems like she is flirting. Or maybe this is her just trying to be friendly.

"I don't know, I am supposed to have a chat with Gill. He will let me know the details,'' I inform her. She nods and we get down from the elevator.

"Here we are,'' she stops in front of the door labelled Human Resources and we both walk into the office at the same time.

There is a man seated in front of a computer and I recognize him immediately he looks up at us. A smile slowly forms on his face and a flash of recognition. It is the man from earlier. The one I bumped into at the reception downstairs.

"It's you." he blurts not even putting to mind that we are not alone. The way he says it, sends a little bit of confusion to me.

He seems genuinely excited that I am in front of him.

I don't know what to take of that.