2 Chapter
Lina
The mirror looked back at me as a tall, beautiful woman with long, dark blond hair that fell in curls over my bare shoulders. My burgundy tight dress accentuated my waist and hips, and my shapely legs slid down to my high-heeled shoes. I painted my lips with bright red lipstick. I looked carefully to see if everything was perfect in my appearance, and after making sure of that, I smiled at my reflection. I threw on my jacket and went forward. Towards my goal.
I spent a lot of nerves, energy and time on my education, due to the fact that my parents did not help financially, and let me go on free floating when I was 18, which was a very good reason. As a result, I had been drifting here and there for several years. After all, without connections and experience, finding a good place is pretty problematic. Today I was lucky enough to find myself in one of the largest banks, where there was an interview for the position of assistant analyst. This could have been a great step in my future career. I stood nervously rubbing my jacket, very nervous and worried, like a little girl before her first matinee in kindergarten. But I’m an adult. I’m already at the head office of Finance Stars.
” I’m sorry. ” I was called out, and I turned around.Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.
“Good afternoon, my name is Natasha. I’m the secretary of the CEO. Come with me, ” a pretty girl waved me on the arm with a smile. I awkwardly took a few steps in her direction.
” Hello. The interview is supposed to be conducted by anal…”
“Yes, yes. But you see there are so many applicants that the director decided to help and talk to some possible candidates personally.”
” Please wait here. I’ll report back to him,” she sat me down on the couch and went into the office, five minutes later she came out, still smiling at me.
” He’ll call you when he’s done with the other girl.”
It sounded a little ambiguous, but I didn’t want to pay much attention to those words.
I just had to wait.
“Come in,” I heard a rather pleasant low voice after five minutes and pushed the door open, finding myself in the office.
Imagining an old shrunken grandfather with a beer belly I took a few steps and looked up, frozen in place in confusion. Behind the desk sat a young man, looking a little over thirty, brunette. He wore a black blazer and white shirt, which obviously hid his pumped up arms behind him. He looked up at me with brown eyes and smiled, emphasizing his cheekbones.
” Good afternoon,” he said.
” Hello,” I replied, trying to smile back and taking a few more steps forward. He rose from his desk, nodding at the chair in front of him.
” Vladimir Maksimovich. Director of the bank”.
” It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Angelina Rostova”.
“Likewise, you can call me Angelina,” Vladimir Maksimovich returned to his chair, put his chin on his hand, looking me over carefully and assessing me from all sides. Yes, I definitely arouse interest in the opposite sex.
” Great, glad to be here. ” Although it got a little awkward, the too hungry stare went over my body, making me want to get up and leave.
“You’re hired. Starting tomorrow, I’ll see you at nine, and I’ll personally take care of your internship.”
I blinked confusedly and frequently.
” But I haven’t even.”
” That’s unnecessary. I looked at your application and your resume. You’re exactly what I’ve been looking for,” I clenched my hands into fists, because I didn’t like the way he phrased it. –
” Can I go now? ” I looked away.
” Of course. Would it be too much to ask you to lunch?”
” I’m sorry… I got up” I still have to go…
“You, Angelina, please. I can give you a ride.”
” It’s not worth the trouble. See you tomorrow, Vladimir,” I hurried to the door, feeling shaky. It didn’t seem like the best idea. Do I need it? The job was great, but damn, was I ready to sleep with my boss? I mean, his ambivalent attitude and his quick decision to take me on as an intern says exactly that. And I want to move up in my career, not be under the table, on my knees at the bottom!