CHAPTER 8: BLACK CALLING CARD 2

“When do you think that will happen?” Aria asked, her voice tinged with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety as she held her phone to her ear. The soft hum of the bustling mall filled the background, a constant reminder of the job she was about to leave behind. She was standing in her room, a small haven of familiarity surrounded by the chaos of her life—clothes strewn across the floor like fallen leaves, half-packed boxes awaiting her decision, and the faint, soothing scent of lavender from her diffuser wafting through the air. The lavender was her small comfort, a promise of tranquility amidst the storm of emotions swirling within her. She took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her choices settle on her shoulders, steeling herself for the monumental step she was about to take.

“The job fair is next week at the head office itself. Just go there, and I’ll talk to my friend in HR—he’s one of the interviewers. If you pass, I’ll ask him to assign you to my branch so it’s closer to wh