Chapter 117 - Relieved

"I wonder when will we find a best employee now.. I feel so hopeless.." I muttered as I stared at the door of our shop.

The weekend has passed already and we're now here again. Noah's standing while leaning on the desk beside me and looking at the door also.

"Time will only tell, Ms. Scott." He crossed his arms.

It's such a long day and I'm having a hard time telling him about enrolling on the university. I don't know if he knows about it and he's just waiting for me to tell it..

I think he would understand. I'm just worried that he might be alone that day since our workloads isn't something that we can just delay. It's very important to finish it in an exact time.

"What will you gonna do if the person who enters that will be the person we are looking for?" I asked, pertaining the door.

"I'll simply hire him. As long as he meet the requirements, we'll gonna start right away."

"But how would you manage the space? I'm not saying that our shop is small but it's not that spacious, Sir.." I looked around. There's still a lot to finish in this shop. I don't even know if Noah's planning to move out soon.

"Well.." He stopped and looked around. "It's quiet small really.."

It's indeed not that huge. Since we started on the bottom, we endured working on this shop. It's cute by the way, but it's never enough for a growing business like this right now.

"You can't rush for it, though. We need to distinguish and look for a better plan,"

"I know. But for now, we needed a full-timer since you're gonna have your leave this coming month.." He muttered which made me surprised.

He smiles at me and nodded. He somehow looked happy for me but there's a sadness on the corner of his eyes. I know he's gonna feel that. We used to be together for how many years and this is the first time that we're gonna be apart for my studies.

Not exactly because I can still work with my free time but since we only have two stations, I'm the one who will replaced his position by that. And we can't even together because of that..

Ugh! Thinking about it makes me sad.. I badly want to be with him but the schedule won't let us.

"I'm happy for you and I'm sad for myself," He looked down and played with his nails.

Damn.

"W-why?" My heart melted to his expression. I feel like I don't have the right to hurt him like this.

"Because I know I can't be without you.."

He looked at me and smiled.

"I know we can't talk about this here but..I want you to know my feelings.." He looked so emotional.

I wanted to embrace him but I can't. I can respect the rules of this shop and the person who did it.

He even chuckled and licked his bottom lip. If he's like this, I won't be able to function well..

"But don't worry, I will come and visit you all the time so we could still catch up." He tries to sound happy which made me feel worried.

"Do you want me to stay?" I asked.

He froze with my question and he didn't even muttered any word after that. I didn't want him to feel lonely, it breaks my heart if I see him like that.

"N-no. I was the one who urged you to do that. I want you to achieve your dreams.." He shook his head.

The look in his face literally tells me that he's not gonna stop me to do this.

"Okay. Then, stop being sad about it. I'm not leaving Washington, stupid!" I chuckled.

"But you'll gonna leave our shop." He pouted.

"Not entirely! I'll be replacing your post if I have a time so I could still do my work!" I purse my lips.

"Should I just work alone, then?"

I used my tissue to throw it at him. What a stupid idea.

"Are you crazy? Do you wanna die in so much working and not having a sleep?!"

"But no one's dying for not having a sleep!"

"Who told you about that? He's so clever, huh?" I said sarcastically. "You'll definitely die in anemia, stupid!"

"Oh! So you're talking like that here?" His eyes widened.

"S-sorry.." I blushed.

But he just laughed so I immediately glared at him. This guy's crazy! I was about to stand up but the door suddenly opens. I saw a guy entered the room and he's wearing a button down red checkered sleeve and a fitted jeans and ripped both of his knees.

He looked so cool in his get up and he also wears a casual black and white rubber shoes. My eyes turn to his back and saw that he paired it with a black backpack and his hair was also fixed like a Korean hairs. Seriously? People likes their fashion, huh?

But it suits him with his bright skin.

"Good morning, Sir!" We greeted him with a warm smile.

He scanned the whole shop and when he turned his eyes on us, he instantly smiles so widely! He seemed friendly and he immediately walked towards us.

"Is this..Noah Clark's shop?" He asked me.

"Oh. Yeah? Why? Do you have some appointment to him?"

He gestured his hands and shook his head.

"I'm here for a job interview." He smiles.

What?

I looked at Noah who's now looking at him with a blank expression. He looked intimidating if you don't know him so I return my gaze at the guy and gave him a smile.

But he doesn't look uncomfortable or even scared. Hmm..that's new.

"By the way, I'm Adrian Bryce Anderson. I'm a Computer Engineer and I major in developing. I also worked with graphic designing and editing for almost 3 years."

My mouth parted for knowing about his background. He doesn't sound boasting but it amazed me that he can definitely do all of those thing.

"I'm not interviewing you yet," Noah answered in a monotone.

Oh my god. He's at it again!

He's trying to be strict while interviewing and he said that it's part of his strategies. I'm just not used to it!

"Uh..so where we gonna start then?" He suddenly flushed a shy expression.

"Come on, this way.." I gestured him to come with me.

He bowed down and smiles at Noah before coming with me. I glared at Noah who's now smirking.

I didn't know that he has this side. I'm surprised, but in fairness he's good at it.

"Sit here," I point at the chair on the opposite side of the table so he did followed it.

Noah also sat opposite of him and I just sat beside Noah. I hope that this guy was the one we are looking for..

"So why did you apply here?" Noah opened up.

He's really a straightforward like me!

And just by how I examined the reaction of the applicant, I'm still relieved because he still looked cool about it.

"I applied because I needed a job." He simply answered.

I heard Noah's laugh so I turned to him and gave him a shut up expression. Gosh! I'm gonna have a heart attack to this guy!

"Okay, that simply answered," He nodded. "Do you know that what I need was the best experts and not just for people who needs a job?"

Oh god. The smirk on Noah's face didn't changed. I wanted to remove it so bad. The applicant might find it creepy and rude if he continues to do that.

This stupid man!

But the guy didn't even looked shocked nor disappointed. He just gave him a smile and nodded.

"I needed a job with my skill, Sir. I think, this kind of talent will be useless if I didn't use it. So.." He smiled widely.

I arched a brow at them but they didn't even glanced at me. The guy looked so confident with what he's saying, like he's really certain of his skills and with the way he talks, he was like we shouldn't let him go because people like him are rare.

Huh! Just prove that he's really good.

"Then, I'll hire you." Noah answered which made my eyes widened. That fast?! He didn't even asked about his background!

"Thank you." The guy smiled.

"But I have some conditions," Noah smirked.

I arched a brow at him. What is he planning now?

The smile on the guys face faded and replaced with a serious one.

"What is it, Sir?" Whatever that is..I hope Noah won't make this guy struggle so had.

"If I didn't liked your performance I would fire you immediately.." I swallowed hard in his condition. Why does it feel like I was the one who got the condition?

"And the other one?" The applicant asked.

What am I not talking with his name then?!

"Adrian, right?" Noah glanced at me and smiles.

What?

"I'll hire you as a full-time employee if you meet the requirements that I'm looking."

"So this is just a test first?" Adrian arched a brow.

Well, that would be hard. He doesn't know if Noah really likes his performance of not. He'll just surprised whether he accepts him or not soon.

"Yeah. But don't worry, I'm not that strict. I'm just a freak." He smirked and stood up.

I also did the same even though I felt so much frustrated! God!

"Thanks for your time, Mr. Anderson. You may start tomorrow morning." He offered his hand to him.

When I turn to Adrian, he's already smiling at him. I wonder if he's annoyed or what.

"Thank you also, Sir. I'll do my best!" He took his hand and shake it.

I felt relieved as I now know that we have a full-timer. Thank God!

To be continued..