Chapter 2 I Got The Job

Camilla Cortes’ Point of View:

I nervously shifted my foot as I looked around. I was currently sitting in a chair in the waiting area of Mr. Williams’ secretary’s office. I glanced at my wristwatch to see that it was now exactly 9 am. After taking the bus a few blocks from where I lived, I was at Williams Corp at exactly 8:50 am. It was at that time I met Mr. Williams’ secretary, Hailey. I always liked that name for some reason.

Hailey was a beautiful middle-aged lady. She had shoulder-length chocolate brown hair, big brown eyes, and a pretty smile. She was quite lovely and made me feel comfortable right away. I haven't really had a great mother figure to look up to but I would hope they would be as warm and comforting as Hailey was to me in such a short period of time.

“Camilla dear”

I looked up to find Hailey smiling at me. She had one of those motherly smiles, which was understandable since she was a mother of three.

“Yes Hailey”

“He’s ready to see you now”

I took a deep breath and shakily stood on my feet, this was it, time to land myself a job. But why did I suddenly feel so nervous? I was qualified so I really had nothing to worry about but persons before I must have been qualified also which makes me wonder if I’m good enough. The doubt in my mind must have shown on my face. It really was an open book. Ever since I was younger I always had an expressive face.

“Don’t worry dear,” Hailey spoke reassuringly “you’ll do great”

Hailey walked ahead of me towards Mr. Williams’ door and pushed it open.

“Luke dear,” she spoke surprising me “Miss Cortes is here”

“Send her in,” a deep voice spoke.

I stepped inside, nervously glancing around the room. It was an elegant-looking office. The walls were painted white while the furnishings varied between black leather and glass. I walked up to the table where Mr. Williams sat his back turned towards me. I couldn’t help but admire the view, it really was something spectacular. I was a bit afraid of heights but I could definitely appreciate a view like this.

“You may sit,” he spoke softly.

“Thank you,” I mumbled in reply as I sat in one of the chairs facing his chair.

I sat there for around two minutes in complete silence before he finally decided to swivel around in his chair. When he did my heart jumped up to my throat. I thought that he was an older man, but I was quite surprised to find a young man with black hair and beautiful green eyes staring back at me, and then he started smirking.

“Like what you see?” he asked cockily.

I quickly snapped out of my surprised state. I can’t believe I was just checking him out, but never would I admit it. I didn't want to come across as star-struck by his good looks. He was obviously one of the most handsome men that I’ve ever seen but he was too proud of his looks which made him arrogant and appear to be self-righteous. I decided to simply play it cool and act professionally. Sarcasm has always been and will forever be my dear friend.

“I’m just shocked that you’re not a lot older,” I replied a smirk now on my face as I saw his eyes widened in surprise. He probably expected me to drool at him and fall at his feet, which I totally was doing on the inside. How pathetic of me.

“He cleared his throat before he spoke again “let's carry on with this interview, Miss?”

“Miss Cortes”

“Right, Miss Cortes,” he continued “why do you think that you should get this job?”

“I won’t lie to you Mr. Williams, this is a great corporation and I can tell that there will be a lot of work to be done… I pride myself on being very hardworking and I can promise you that I will always give my all to ensure that things run smoothly on my end”

He studied my face as if searching for something. I stared right back at him refusing to let him see how intimidated I was. This was unlike any interview that I have ever been in. He was mostly silent which was quite unnerving.

He swiveled around in his chair to face the wall once again. He spoke whilst gazing out of the building.

“I expect you here first thing Monday at exactly 8 in the morning, do not be late”

“W-what?” I gasped “I have the job?”

He swiveled around again this time to face me “don’t you want the job?”

“Yes of course,” I nodded my head “it’s just you didn’t ask about my qualifications and stuff like that”

“You graduated from Yale University with first-class honors, you used to work at a law firm out of town as an assistant,” he paused “shall I continue?”

“No need,” I breathed out “you won’t be disappointed”

He didn’t say anything else as I stood and turned to leave. I could feel his unwavering and intense gave on me as I left the room.

I couldn’t fathom why he would be staring at me like that. I mean just look at him. He’s like a Greek God. The dark hair, the beautiful eyes, the delectable body.

“Camilla dear,” Hailey spoke up “how’d it go?”

I smiled at Hailey, thankful that she unknowingly calmed my way thoughts.

“Well,” I said with a sigh “I got the job”

“Oh my gosh,” she squealed “I’m so happy for you”

“You call up some friends and celebrate, I’d go with you, but I promised my baby girl that we’d go to the carnival”

“Maybe next time,” I said smiling at her.

I left the building with a smile ever-present on my face. This was only my third interview yet and it worked out well. I had a new job with a sexy boss that I’d to… oh crap! I really should stop thinking about him in this way. This may just be harder than I thought.