Chapter 5 Hope

Arheana’s pov

  The cab reached the building of THE EL exactly twelve in the afternoon. As I got out from the cab I walked towards the entrance of the building.

  “Good afternoon ma’am.” A guard greet me.

  “Good afternoon sir. I’m looking for the front desk. Miss Rose asked me to bring my resume here.” I greet him back and inform him where I’m heading.

  “Just walk straight ma’am, you can see the front desk after the next door.”

  “Thank you, sir.” I smiled at him before I continue to walk.

  I passed the next door and walked towards the front desk. While I’m walking I saw the back of two men who wore tailored suits. The one at the right side has a broad shoulders, he’s about 6’3” feet tall and he has a perfect built. His jet black hair was cut short above his nape and neatly combed. The man on his left side is a few inches smaller than him I think the man is 6’1” feet in height. The man also has a nice built. Before I gave a smile on three women behind the desk, I looked again at the two men who was walking towards the elevator. As I reached the desk for the  receptionist three beautiful women greet me with a smile. I smiled back at them.

  “Good afternoon, ma’am. How can I help you?” One of the receptionist greeted and asked me.

  “Good afternoon, Miss. I’m looking for Miss Rose. She asked to me bring my resume here for the interview tomorrow.” I said to the receptionist. While looking at the three women I can assure that this company really hired those who are best of the best. This three receptionist are really beautiful. They look like those models in the magazine who just like to work here instead to be a model.

  “Oh are you Miss Romano ma’am?” The receptionist stood up and asked me.

  “Yes, ma’am.” I nod my head as I answered her.

  “I’m Rose the one who you’ve talked on the phone.” She extended her hand to me. I took her hand and shook it.

  “It’s nice to meet you, Ma’am. Here’s my resume.” I gave my resume to her. She took it from my hand and filed it in a folder on top of the desk.

  “You’re efficient Miss Romano. Just be here tomorrow at seven in the morning and don’t be late.” She reminded me.

  “Thank you, Ma’am. I’ll definitely go for the interview tomorrow.” I thanked her

  “That’s great, Miss Romano.” She said with a smile.

  “Thank you so much, Ma’am for giving me the slot.”

  “You’re welcome. If you’ll pass the interview we’ll be co-workers. Good luck.”

  “Thank you. I will take my leave first, Ma’am.” I said . She nodded her head. I walked out at the exit door.

  Now I’m standing outside the building and looking at the name written on it.

  “I’ll do my best to pass in the interview tomorrow... THE EL.” I whispered to myself. At the sight of the name on the building, I remember a boy smiling at me and holding my hand while we’re walking towards an aisle.

 “I miss you, El. I hope I can see you here just like how I look at your name on top of this building.” Tears started to form in my eyes. I touched the necklace hanging on to my neck. I felt my heart clenched in pain thinking that I’ve never had any news about him. He didn’t say goodbye to me before he left.

  I wiped the tears rolling on my cheeks and turned to walked. As I looked at the road I saw a black maybach driving passed in the front of the building. I looked at it and I saw the side of the man who I remember took the elevator inside the building. I can’t take my eyes looking at him. Just like his perfect back his face was perfectly sculpted he has a sharp jaw and a perfect nose. His lips are kissable red and even they are not smiling it looks like they are. I didn’t get the chance to see his eyes.

  I’m in a daze in a few minutes because of the man who seated in the back of the car. I shook my head to keep him out of my mind.

  Before I go back in my apartment I decided to buy groceries I need in my apartment. I called a cab and asked the driver to take me in the nearest grocery mart.

  After twenty minutes of picking goods for myself, I walked to the counter to pay the items in my grocery cart. I saw a cute teenage girl standing on the other side of the counter who I think one of  the cashier in this grocery mart.

  “Good afternoon ,Ma’am.” The girl greeted me.

  “Good afternoon. I will pay for my groceries.” I said to her.

  “Cash or card, ma’am?” she asked me and took my cart to scan all the items I’m going to pay for.

  “Card, please.” I handed my card to her. She take it from me and swiped it. She gave me the receipt and asked for my signature. She packed all the items I bought and handed it to me.

  “Thank you, Ma’am. Hope you can come again in our store.”

  “Thank you. I’ll surely come back here again because of your good service.” I smiled at her and thanked her. As I turned around I bumped to a man.

  “Oh, I’m sorry sir.” I apologized to the man I bumped on.

  “It’s okay Miss.” The man smiled at me and accepted my apology. I looked at him and observed his face. He’s wearing eyeglasses which suits his face, he’s eyes are ocean blue. His face looks soft and friendly.

   After observing his face I gave him a smile. I nodded my head before I passed him and walked out of the mart.

   I stood at the side of the road near the parking area of the mart. I wave my hand as soon as I saw a cab driving on the road. Before the cab took a stopped near me, I turned around and took a glimpse of a familiar car. The black maybach that I saw passing in front of the company of THE EL a while ago.

   I looked at the back of the car hoping to see the face of the man who seated in it. His back facing me, I took off my attention from the maybach when the cab stopped at my side. I turned to my left and opened the door in the back seat. I hopped in the cab and closed the door. I told the driver the address of my apartment and we start moving on the road.

  As soon as my butt felt the soft touch of the back passenger seat  I leaned my back and closed my eyes. I felt exhausted and the jet lag I got from our flight. I felt the car moving.

   I opened my eyes and saw that we passed the cross road. The traffic light switched to green color giving the cars on the other lane a go signal. As the cars on the road started to moved I heard someone shouted, calling my name.

   “Arhean!!! Arhean!”, I turned my head. Trying to see who called me.

  “Sir, can you please stop.” I asked the driver to stop. He turned on the left side of the road and took a stopped. I got down from the cab. I saw cars passing the road across our path. I didn’t see anyone.

   “El.”

 I sigh.

   I walked back towards the cab. I seated again inside the cab and told the driver to continue driving. I looked out the window I remember El, he used to call me Arhean because he wants to be the only one who called me in a name other people don’t used to.

  “El, I hope it is you who called me. I miss you so much.” I whispered and hold the rose pendant of my necklace. I need to prepare for tomorrow’s interview. I should pass the interview.