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Vivian

I glanced at my watch and realized it was almost past lunchtime. I had been so caught up with settling into the new job and meeting the boss that I had forgotten to eat. My stomach growled, reminding me of the need to be refuelled.

I started packing up my stuff intending to head to the cafeteria. I looked forward to some quiet lunchtime alone, it would give me the space to think about the surprise encounter I just had with my boss. It was a series of events that left me dazzled.

As I stood up from my desk, the interviewer sauntered in and stood in front of my desk.

“Vivian, the board would like you to join them for lunch,” she said with a smile. I stared at her, my eyes widened in surprise.

“Me? Why? What's happening?”

Her smile widened. “They are interested in getting to know you better.”

Getting to know me better? That sounds off for some reason. She seemed to have seen the questioning look I had on and grinned, “Please follow me.”

I hesitated briefly, unsure of what