Chapter 1
Jennifer's POV:
I was standing near a window, enveloped by the embrace of darkness, lost in my own thoughts. When the cool breeze hit my face, I closed my eyes. A tear slips from my eye, tracing a silent path down my cheek, Turbulent feelings consuming me.
Suddenly, a scream reached my ear. I startled.
"Why weren't you responding? I've been hollering at you for a whole hour."
Daisy was screaming, clearly irritated that why I wasn't paying attention.
I glanced at her, yet remained silent, offering no response. Afterwards, I averted my gaze, seeking to disengage from the situation.
Daisy approached me and placed her hand on my shoulder.
"Why can't you let go of him? Try to understand that he's gone. He's not coming back. How many tears will you shed for him?"
She inquired, her voice filled with emotion.
"How could he have forgotten his promise? Why he assured me that he will come?"
Amidst tears, I uttered.
"Daisy, it's been 10 years. I'm still waiting for him, hoping that one day he might come."
With trembling hands, I wiped my tears, paused and inhaled deeply.
She looked at me with tear filled eyes, and embraced me in a tight hug. If only, hugs could heal everything.
"Please don't cry, everything's gonna be alright, whatever the future holds will be good for you."
Her consolling words did little to the wound that has been opened for years. Daisy grasped my hand firmly and led me to the bed.
"Come let's sleep, you have an interview tomorrow for the company you have been eagerly anticipating."
I wrapped myself into the blanket, squeezing it tightly.
Lost in the timeless void, memories echo in the hollow chambers of my mind. Each tick of the clock, a reminder of moments slipping through my grasp. I drifted off into sleep, unaware of passing time, yet the old empty feeling lingered in my heart.
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Standing near my car, I was looking at the "SY marketing" building looming before me, unaware of what lies ahead.
I was wearing a well tailored pencil skirt, paired with a matching blazer and closed toe pumps in a coordinating color. My hair was tied in a high ponytail. A structured leather tote bag to carry essential documents and accessories with ease.
I entered the lavish building, watching the people hustle and bustle, running here and there to get their work done. I went straight to my destination, obviously, after asking for directions. There were so many candidates.
I sat on the chair and was waiting for my turn, surrounded by the murmurs of other candidates echoing in the room.
A man, who was sitting in front of me, was watching me continuously like he's trying to recognize me. I averted my gaze momentarily. However, when I glanced back at him, I noticed he was still observing me intently.
He stood up from his chair and approached me. I observed his every move, as he extended his hand for a handshake.
"Hey!"
He said with a wide smile.
"This is Jake from the "AJ enterprises". We are also in search of a talented employee. Could you please show me your CV?"
With wide opened eyes, I stared at him in deep shock.
AJ enterprises was the leading company in NewYork, known for hiring highly professional employees with years of experience.
I never thought that I would get an interview there, let alone the job. Wearing shocked expressions, I pointed my finger to myself.
"Are you addressing me?"
"Yes definitely, could you please?"
He reached out his hand, palm up, expecting to recieve the CV. With shivering and nervous hands, I handed him the CV. My breathing escalated as he stared at it for a moment or two.
"Please come to the AJ enterprises tomorrow."
He said forwarding the CV in my direction. I was still looking at him in shock, processing this unexpected situation.
Then suddenly, he received a call and swiftly left the office, leaving me still processing the surprising turn of events.
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I unlocked the door, finding Daisy sitting on the couch, munching on snacks. With excitement bubbling inside me, I jumped onto the couch and shook her, eager to share the news.
"Do you know what happened today? You won't believe, I got an interview opportunity from the AJ enterprises."
With her mouth wide open and eyes filled with shock, she stared at me in disbelief.
"How did this happen?"
She asked, her voice filled with curiosity.
I eagerly filled her in on all the details with excitement.
"I'm eagerly waiting for tomorrow."
She said with joy.
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Finally, the wait is over, and here I am at the AJ enterprises. The place, people die to work in. With all the excitement bubbling inside me, I stepped into the building.
There was a cluster of people as expected. I had to wait a bit longer for my turn. Eventually, my name was called and I puffed out a sigh of relief. Entering the office, I saw the same man, Jake, sitting there gracefully.
"Nice to see you again."
Jake greeted with a smile.
"Same here."
I replied, returning his greeting."Please, have a seat"
Jake urged.
"Thank you, sir."
I replied with a smile, while taking a seat.
After asking some questions related to my field, Jake said.
"Congratulations, you are selected for the job. You can start working from today."
Tje happiness surging through me was unstoppable. Yet, I maintained the professional posture.
"Thank you so much."
I thanked him and left Jake's office and started working from today.
It's unbelievable how quickly it happened. I landed a job at this company. I didn't have much experience, nor did I consider myself highly professional. It's still hard to believe they hired me.
I spent hours, working like a dog. Perks of having a job at multinational company. Kindly, note the sarcasm. I left the building, and made the way to my car, ready to head home after a tiring yet productive day. I was rummaging through my bag, searching for the keys, unaware of my surroundings.
Suddenly, I collided with someone's chest. As I stumbled backward, my heart raced with fear of hitting the ground. But swiftly, a pair of strong arms wrapped around me, preventing the fall.
I looked up, but all I could see were those piercing blue eyes, the face obscured in the shadows.
Those eyes bore into mine with an intense focus. I felt myself disappearing into the depths of that blue ocean, that seemed to drown whoever dared to step into it.
My trance broke when he jerked me up to my feet and then turned to leave.
"Hey!"
I held onto his hand. His eyes drifted to our hands, then slowly to my eyes, that held astonishment for my own deed. I am not the type to just grab onto people.
We stayed in that position for a while. My heart was thumping loudly in my chest. It felt that the whole world has stopped around us.
The air was thick with anticipation, every breath I took, seemed to echo in the quietude of the night. I felt an undeniable bond and connection between us, pulsating with a strength that seemed to defy explanation.
Before I could get the chance to spill out anything, he withdrew his hand from mine and left without looking back.
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