Stories
The Interview
Clair pulled in to the car park, it was not as busy as she expected. She
was early for the interview and just a bit anxious. This year had been a
bad year for her but now with her interview and hopefully a new job she
would be in work for Christmas, which was only six weeks away.
She walked down the precinct. Rehearsing what answers she would give
hoping they would find her stunning, witty and intelligent. She decided
not to walk in front of the offices she was to visit, what would they
think of her if they saw here drifting past too many times.
Up ahead she saw a stall selling coffee and cakes. She decided a hit of
caffeine would not do her any harm.
‘A latte please’ she ordered and stood sipping the warm liquid. Here she
was at 28 a single mother looking to get in the job market, was she
doing the right thing? Now Naomi was going to school she had the day to
her self she needed something to do. She wasn’t satisfied with
continually dusting her little flat; you could only do that for a
certain length of time before you went mad. At least her mum was
prepared to help with the childcare so this opportunity was just what
she needed.
A figure pushed past her and up to the counter ‘a Mocha and make it
quick and I’ll have one of those pastries with a cherry on top.’ He
turned to her,‘sorry to push but I’m in a rush I’ve an interview in ten
minutes and I’m quite anxious.’
‘I’m sure you will do well you look very smart.’ She said.
‘Thank you, but it’s my first one and I’m quite nervous.’ he said.
‘I know how you feel I’m going to my first interview in years and I’m
terrified.’ She sipped her coffee ‘What if they take an instant dislike
to me, I’ve not much experience but I’m willing to learn.’
‘I’m sure you will do well you are smart and certainly sound
intelligent.’ He smiled at her.
She looked at him properly for the first time, smart blue suit, and nice
tie, in fact he looked a bit of a hunk, his dark hair cut short and dark
eyes, very nice.’
‘Well’ he said ‘I’ll wish you goodbye and good luck, I’m sure you’ll get
the job when they meet you.’ He laughed ‘see you around’ and then rushed
off.
Claire finished her coffee and started to feel a bit more confident,
what had she got to lose. She walked down towards the offices and turned
in a few minutes early. She sat waiting in the waiting room for a few
minutes and then was taken through to the interview room. The door
opened and there he was, her coffee man. He stood, put out his hand and
said ‘It looks like it’s the first time for us both.’
by
Cliff Hope