Surprise Interview

Is this what the whole outfit was for?

“Yeah…” Edward replied like it was nothing.

“Really?! Like…really?!” I exclaimed excitedly. I’m really on my way to my first ever formal job interview?

“Yeah, really. So can you please get your act together,” Edward said with a hint of annoyance in his voice, but I knew how kind Edward really is.

“Oh wait! I am so not prepared for this. What should I do?” I said in a panic.

“There’s not much that you can do. Your interview is in around 3 hours. From now till then you will do everything as I say, and I will drill in as much knowledge into your head as possible. Clear?” Edward stated with his eyes still on the road.

“Yes, Sir!” I replied energetically.

“Just to be clear here, I don’t believe in nepotism. I got you the interview based on your past achievements and portfolio, and I have no control over the interviewer or the results. Do you understand what that means?” Edward explained slowly and clearly.

“Umm…that I have to pass the interview on my own?” I said.

“Correct. The best I can do for you is all there in that pile of paper. Good luck,” Edward said as he gestured to the pile of paper on my lap with one hand.

“Thank you so much, Edward! This is all I ever wanted…” I thanked him passionately and for some reason I felt like crying for joy. I hugged the think pile of paper to my chest.

S&J Laboratories is one of the major research and development laboratories that support leading global cosmetic brands. In addition to being known for being the most innovative in their R&D, the company also has manufacturing facilities of its own. This is such a great opportunity.

I wasn’t lying when I said that this was all I ever wanted for the start of my career. Being a Rosenhall, it was extremely difficult to have a ‘normal’ career. The Rosenhall name is famous which means that most, if not all, companies wouldn’t want to interview or hire a Rosenhall due to fear of what complications may come with it. The Rosenhalls are filthy rich and seeing them work for another company besides their own is unheard of, especially at entry positions that I was targeting.

Not surprisingly, having the Rosenhall name as my lastname on my resume backfired pretty hard. Even if I was invited to interviews or given a job, the company in question would probably be doing it in order to gain some favor from the family or from Lucien. Therefore, this opportunity that Edward had found for me was like a dream come true.

Now, I just need to do well on the interview and get the job. Easier said than done.

“We’re here,” Edward announced as he parked the car in the parking lot of what seemed to be a mid-

sized business hotel.

Nothing fancy here and this clearly wasn’t a luxurious date spot. This was a plain business hotel, as plain as they came. I blinked rapidly a few times before grabbing the large paper bag and got out of the car.

Edward was by my side in an instant and helped take the large paper bag from me before closing the passenger door. He held my hand firmly in his as we entered the hotel lobby.

…

“Get changed, quickly,” Edward ordered as he handed me the paper bag.

I looked around the room silently. I hate to sound like a spoiled princess but…the room was small and sparsely decorated. I never expected that Edward would bring me to a place like this. Perhaps it was because this place is close to S&J’s headquarters? But then, there’s got to be other hotels around, right?

“Surprised? You could be staying at hotels much worse than this when you start working in the real world,” Edward said as if he could read my mind.

“I know…” I whispered back.

“Oh, and by the way, I’m billing you for the clothes and this hotel room when you get your first paycheck,” Edward said and I could tell that he was dead serious.

“Aha…” I said vaguely.

I could see where this was going. Edward was right, if I wanted to be independent and truly start working then covering my own expenses was to be expected.

“The shoes are a gift from me. Your starting salary wouldn’t cover the cost so…” Edward said casually as he winked at me.

I looked down at the beautiful black heels that I held in my hand. Yup, I would probably need at least three months’ worth of salary to cover for the cost of these. Well, hello there, Reality.

Edward sat down on the side of the narrow bed to relax because there wasn’t even a sofa in the room.

I sigh silently as I headed to the bathroom. At least the bathroom was clean, although it was very small.

Why do I sound like I’m complaining?

I changed into the clothes that Edward had provided. Once again, they fit me perfectly and the shoes looked great on me. Feeling a little in the business mode, I stepped out from the bathroom to rejoin Edward.

“You look decent,” Edward offered.

“Thanks…but I think the skirt is a little on the long side?” I said pointing towards my skirt.

“Better to keep it that way,” Edward replied briskly.

“Ok…” I said as I pursed my lips.

Awkwardly, I walked towards the bed and sat down next to Edward. He turned to me and placed the thick pile of paper into my hand.

“We don’t have much time, so pay attention. The role that you’re interviewing for is a member of the President’s Office. The role is similar to when you worked with me…” Edward began explaining and prepping me for the interview.

“Ok…so I’ll be assisting him on his key projects while also supporting the research teams. Is that right?” I asked to ensure that I understood everything correctly.

“Right…except the president is a woman,” Edward corrected with an innocent smile.

“I see…you don’t trust other men, do you?” I asked suspiciously as I narrowed my eyes at him.

“Just like I don’t trust myself…” Edward replied without shame, his innocent smile very intact.

--To be continued…