One more night episode 2

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Owned and written by:- Racheal Dennis.

Episode two 🎄

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Cassandra’s pov 🎋🎄

Brad parked his truck in an open space at the parking lot, he quickly got down and rushed to my side to open the door.

“You really don’t have to, I can get it myself” I told him.

“It’s nothing, I love doing things for you” he replied.

Not wanting to push this issue further, I simply sat back quietly and let him open the door.

He pulled it open, offered me his hand which I took and alighted the car with ease.

“Hm,,,, I would love to accompany you, sweetheart, but unfortunately I’m already too late”

“Oh, don’t worry about me, I can take care of myself,,,I’m not a baby” I replied.

He stared at me briefly, laughed and pulled my nose softly.

“Alright, then”

He rushed back to the driver’s seat, grabbed some of the things he needed at work, then turned back to me.

“I’ll be in,side, in case you need my help with anything, just tell any of the staffs you see to bring you to the marketing department” he said.

I nodded my head, even though I really won’t be needing his help for anything. I wanna get this job based on my own ability, not someone’s recommendation.

“Don’t just nod your head, come to me if you need help”

“Of course”

He leaned forward and k-ssed my forehead, he does this to Vero and I all the time,,,but to me mostly.
He smiled at me, though he looked a little bit worried.

“Good luck in your interview”

“Good luck at work too” I told him.

We shared a short laugh and he rushed in,side. I grabbed my bag and flung it on my shoulder, I checked my wrist watch.

It’s just 09:12am and the interview is starting at 10am, I guess having punctual friends has its benefits.

There’s enough time for me to familiarize myself with the environment, maybe it would also help ease the tension in me.

I raised my head and stared at big JJ logo at the top of the very tall building, the morning sun was shining on it, giving it a glorious demeanour.

JJ construction Corp, finally I’m gonna be getting interviewed in my dream company. Even if I wasn’t employed, I’d be happy and satisfied with just being interviewed here.

I wanted to intern here when I had just graduated, but I wasn’t taken for some unknown reasons,,,I guess fate has its own plan.

“JJ construction Corp, let’s show you what I’ve got!” I said and started walking out of the parking lot.

Just a few steps away from the parking lot, my phone’s ringtone suddenly blared loudly in my bag.

With a gro-n, I reached for it because I already know who’s calling, since it’s only two people that has my contact,,,, Vero and Brad.

Brad can’t call me, we came together and he just left me too, which means it’s Vero calling.

“Hello, pumpkin” I answered the call without checking the caller’s ID.

“Hey, Cinderella, how’s your interview going?” she asked.

Her voice sounded lively, which only means her cafe is getting busy this morning.

“Have you gotten the job? About coming to the cafe, let’s celebrate” she said.

I sighed and facepalm myself.

“Pumpkin, is there a clock around you?” I asked her.

“Yeah”

“Would be a good girl and check it?”

“Of course”

There’s a pause from both of our sides, she must be checking her wall clock now. After a few seconds of silence, she gasped and laughed.

“It’s just 09:15”

“Yeah, that’s right, my interview haven’t even started yet”

She laughed again.

“Just take it as me wishing you good luck, they wouldn’t see the other candidates, you’ll gonna be their only option,,,,”

“Let’s not start all over again, pumpkin, or we won’t end this call until it’s time for my interview” I interrupted her.

Vero laughed, even my l-ips quirked up in a smile.

She’s busy wishing me luck before I left, in fact she delayed me with her luck,,,,now I have enough of her luck in me and I don’t think it’s gonna run out soon.

*Don’t talk to me in such manner!*

I heard someone scre-ming in the background, my smile faded.

“Hey, Vero what’s going on?” I asked.

“I don’t know, I guess one of my workers has offended a customer,,,I should go check it out, I’ll call you later, Cinderella!” she said and hung up before I could say anything.

Some customers are quite unreasonable, maybe what’s causing his anger isn’t that big a deal.

Well, that isn’t my problem now, I’ve got interview on my mind and I should worry about that.

Suddenly, someone bumped into me from behind, causing my phone to fall off my hand, into a poth0le.

As if we’re in a movie, a car approached me on a great speed and I jumped away from there.

My mouth hung open as I watched the car’s tyres crushed my phone, my shoulders sagged down in disappointment.

That phone was a gift from Brad, how am I gonna explain this to him? What am I gonna say?

“Holy sh*t!” Someone exclaimed.

He rushed towards my phone and quickly picked it up, he stared at the screen and sighed,,then walked towards me.

“Miss, I’m sorry I bumped into you, I was in a rush and didn’t watch where I was going” he explained.

I collected the phone from him, I pressed the power button and tried to turn it on,,,even though it’s clear that it’s badly damaged.

“I’m really sorry, I was in a rush and,,,,,” he suddenly stopped talking.

“It’s broken” I whispered.

“Are you crying?” He asked.

A tear suddenly dropped and that’s when I realized I was truly crying, I wiped my tears quickly and shook my head.

“No, I’m just sad, because it’s a gift from a very close friend” I replied.

“Oh”

I raised my head to see the face of who’s talking to me, I hiccuped as I choke on my spit upon seeing his appearance.

Is this a human being? Or a greek God of beauty?!

Very thick, black, perfectly arched eyebrows, that made me touch mine subconsciously and make me wish they were mine.

His eyes are just the perfect shade of ocean blues, which made him look like Ken-doll.

His pointed nose that made him look like a British man, his strong athletic jaws and his l-ips,,,oh!

I reached forward and touched them, my fingers traced his smooth, pink l-ips and I smiled in contentment,,,,I’m mesmerized.

“How can someone be so perfect?” I asked lowly under my breath.

“Ahem!” he cleared his throat and I came back from my daze.

I quickly withdrew my hand and blinked rapidly as I felt my cheeks flamed up in embarrassment, but that didn’t stop me from staring at his face.

“Miss, you look familiar, have we met before?” he asked.

“Er…no, I don’t think so, this should be our first encounter and I swear I don’t regret it” I murmured.

He coughed lightly, I saw a pink shadow covering his neck and his ears turned red,,,, he’s blushing.

“Ok, this is the first time I’ve heard a woman say something nice about me,,,, you’re bold and I love it”

“Well, I’ll take your compliment, thanks!”

His eyes moved to the phone in my hand, he collected and sighed.

“Since you said it’s a gift, how about I buy you a new one?” He asked.

I snatched it back from him and shook my head in disagreement.

“No, don’t worry, it’s a gift and can’t be replaced”

“But,,,,,”

“I’ll explain it to him”

“Oh, you’re very nice” he said.

He nodded, shoved his hands in his pocket and fixed his eyes on my credentials in,side my bag.

“You’re here for the interview?” he asked.

“Yeah”

I took in his dressing, he’s dressed in plain but professional clothes,,,he must be here for the interview too.

“I guess you’re here for the interview too, right?”

“I,,,,,,”

“It’s fine” I bumped his shoulder lightly. “We both came here for the interview, which means we’re fighting for the same s₱0t,,,but don’t worry, I’m not a petty girl and I won’t let it make us enemies”

He blinked at my words, he frowned slightly but didn’t say anything.

“I will be happy for you if you get the job, I hope you’re gonna be happy for me too if I get it”

He nodded.

“Of course, I’ll be happy for you” he said.

“Let’s go in, the interview will commence soon”

“Yeah” he replied and we headed towards the building.

But just a few steps away from the building, a tall guy, though he wasn’t as tall as Adonis standing in front of me, excused us.

He faced my Adonis, no that came out wrong,,, it’s the Adonis!

“Excuse me, si,,,,”

The Adonis coughed lightly, cutting the guy off.

“We’re here for the interview, can you kindly point us to the right direction?” The Adonis asked.

He sounded like he’s preventing the guy from saying something, or passing a secret message.

The tall guy was confused for a moment, a frown appeared on his face, but it faded just as it came,,,, he seemed to have realized something.

He cleared his throat, before speaking.

“It’s holding on the 23rd floor, just take the elevator” he told us.

“Thank you, sir” the Adonis said.

The tall guy gave an awkward nod, then rushed in,side the building. I tugged the Adonis sleeve and he faced me.

“I’m Cassandra, but you can call me Cassie,,,, what’s your name?” I asked him.

It’s best I ask his name now or I might call him Adonis out loud, and that would be very embarrassing.

He laughed briefly.

“Call me Jayden” he said.

“Call you Jayden? Or that’s actually your name?” I asked.

“It’s my name” he replied.

“It’s a nice name,,,come on, let’s go in”

I grabbed his hand and pulled him with me, as if we’ve known each other for long.

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Everyone was giving us weird glances as we stepped in, their eyes held curiosity,,, I even felt some of them were stylishly, bowing respectfully at Jayden.

It’s as if this wasn’t his first time here, they seemed to be quite familiar with him.

Well, I shouldn’t read much into it, anyone would be curious seeing a new face here,,,but their stares suddenly started making me feel a little bit nervous.

I nudged Jayden gently and he leaned closer, giving me his attention.

“Ignore their eyes or you’re gonna be nervous,, imagine no one’s watching you” I encouraged him, but I was actually indirectly encouraging myself.

He nodded.
I took a deep breath and glanced around, everyone’s dressed professionally, their clothes are well tailored and ironed.

Even the guys had their hair neatly trimmed, the ladies also had their hair combed and packed up in neat ponytails.

“We’ve arrived” Jayden’s voice pulled me back.

“Arrived where?” I asked.

“Elevator” he replied.

“Oh”

I pressed the open button and waited for the doors to open.

While waiting for the doors to open, Jayden pulled out a blindfold from his pocket and blindfolded himself.

“What are you doing?” I asked him.

“Taking the elevator” he answered.

We heard a ding, which means the doors are opened. We both stepped in, but my eyes still remained fixed on him,,,,even a small frown appeared on my face.

“Do you need to wear blindfolds before taking the elevator?”

“Yeah”

“Why?” I asked again.

Ok, I know I’m prying right now, but I just can’t help being curious, I haven’t seen or heard anyone wearing blindfolds before using the elevator,,,,this is my first time.

“Why are you wearing blindfolds?”

“I’m an acrophobic patient” he replied.

“You’re scared of heights?”

He nodded.

My eyes subconsciously scanned him, he’s sweating around his neck, he’s balling his fists beside him and clenching his jaw.

It’s very obvious that he’s really an acrophobic patient.

“Are you born with it? Or it’s something relating to your past?”

“I wasn’t born with it, but I can’t tell you what happened either,,,,I’m sorry” he said.

I let out an awkward laugh and shook my head, though he can’t see me since he’s wearing a blindfold.

“No, no, it’s fine, I’m just a stranger and shouldn’t ask you that, it’s your private stuff,,,,I was being too forward, I’m sorry” I told him.

He smiled, but didn’t say anything.

A brief silence fell on us as we waited for the elevator to take us to our destination, my eyes couldn’t leave his face though.

I’m surprised how a handsome man like him would have such mental disorder, does that mean he can’t travel in a plane?

*Ding!*

The elevator stopped, the doors opened and we stepped out.

Jayden quickly took off his blindfold and shoved it in his pocket, he raised his head.

“I guess this is the place” he said, gesturing towards the crowd of people a few feet ahead of us.

I turned and looked at them, I almost collapse if it wasn’t Jayden who had caught me.

“Do you think they are here for the interview? Or they’re already working here?” I asked.

He glanced at them briefly.

“Yes, I believe so” he answered.

My mouth sagged instantly. I don’t think I would get a chance, if these people are actually here for the interview.

I thought I had seen the height of professionalism, when I saw some staffs back at the lobby, but I was just bluffing myself.

These people I’m seeing here are over professional, the girls wore very expensive heels, clothes, earrings and necklace,,,in fact, what they had on are the trendiest in town.

Even their make-ups are glamorous, as if they’re gonna walk on the red carpet,,,,my courage suddenly went down the drain.

Jayden snapped his fingers across my eyes, he rolled his eyes balls at my expression.

“Don’t look at them, or you’ll feel inferior” he said.

“But their outfit, maybe I should go back, I don’t think I stand a chance”

“Why do you think you don’t stand a chance? Simply because they’re dressed like pr-stitutes?”

He’s classifying these clothes as indecent clothes? It must be because he’s trying to boost my morale.

“They are here for the interview and so are we, we must try our very best and wait for the company’s conclusion,,,,”

Company’s conclusion? Of course their conclusion would be one of them, not me.

“,,,,what we need at JJ construction Corp,,,”

He paused and cleared his throat, he glanced at me before continuing.

“,,,,I believe what they need here in JJ construction Corp is workers with ability, not fashion queens with empty brains” he said.

“Really?”

“Yeah, don’t look down on yourself”

I took a deep breath and nodded.

“Fine, let’s go look for a seat” I told him.

We walked closer to the other candidates, we searched around and found two empty chairs at the extreme. I faced Jayden with a smile.

“Let’s sit over there” I told him.

He nodded and we walked towards the chairs, we sat down and watched the other candidates chatting amongst themselves.

“I believe you’ll get the job, you’re well-mannered and short-tempered”

I laughed at his complimentary words.

“You can’t be so sure about that, we just met today”

“I know, that’s enough for me to know your character,,,you didn’t curse at me when I bumped into you and damaged your phone,,,that shows you’re very polite, I love it and keep it up”

“Hmm,,,well, thank you”

At that moment, a lady walked towards us (all the candidates), she clapped her hands and called for our attention,,,, everyone suddenly kept quiet as they wanna hear what she’s got to say.

“Welcome everyone to JJ construction Corp, my name’s pearl, today,,,,,” she paused.

Her gaze fixed on Jayden, she wanted to say something but quickly shut her mouth,,,she cleared her throat and continued.

I turned to Jayden, he shook his head and smiled, then turned my face back to the lady.

“,,,,today we’re gonna be interviewing you one after the other. Remember there’s only one s₱0t for the personal assistant, you should do well in your interview” she paused and glanced at the paper in her hand.

I don’t understand why it’s happening, but I felt my palms sweating already.

“I have your names here and I’m gonna call you in accordingly so,,,,good luck!” she said.

All the candidates started talking amongst themselves again, Pearl cleared her throat and they all went silent.

“So, I’m gonna call the first candidate to come in for her interview,,,,, Clementine Richærds!”

A girl from my right side at the front row raised her hand, she sprang up and stepped forward confidently.

“Come with me” Pearl said and entered the office.

Clementine walked towards the office with so much confidence, she pushed the door and entered.

I wish I’m full of confidence like her.

“Relax, I’m here with you” Jayden told me in a whisper.

I scoffed.

“What can you do?” I asked him.

“You might be surprised what I can do” he replied, but I didn’t read much into his words.

My mind’s occupied right now, I’m thinking of how my interview would be like.

Jayden reached for my hand, he gave it an encouraging squeeze.

“You’ll be fine, stop overthinking”

“Hm” I hummed.

He’s pretty calm about this interview thing, maybe he’s attended a lot of interviews and he’s used to it.

Few minutes later, Clementine ran out in tears and I frowned.

“What happened to her?” I asked rhetorically, but Jayden answered anyway.

“Obviously, she wasn’t accepted” he replied.

“Oh”

If she wasn’t accepted, then what about me?

To be continued..

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