Way To His Heart

CHAPTER 2

Why did I agree to this??
I should've just said no and endured whatever the consequences are by refusing Xavier. Even if it means losing my job, or getting blacklisted

Oh fuck, who am I kidding! I need this job to take care of myself and pops, it's so hard to find good jobs these days especially one that pays you well

I can still remember Pop's reaction when I told him the news, he was really happy for the promo but no matter how he tried to deny he was obviously sad about me moving to another country.

Although it was COMPLETELY unnecessary, Pops threw me a farewell party at the retirement home. Everyone was so sad that I almost changed my mind about leaving before Pops threatened to disown me. Mabel and George were extremely upset that they refused to talk to me, they're old but I swear sometimes they act immature and that's why I love them so much

Working as a volunteer at retirement home was the best thing that has ever happened to me, trust me there's never a dull moment except when someone passes. It's really fun and you get to hear many funny stories of their childhood and Mabel has been trying to hit on Pops for a while now which is absolutely hilarious especially when she tries to rizz him

I'm rooting for them even though I'm fully convinced Pops has a heart of stone
It's worth hoping for

And Eloise, she was really upset and happy at the same time. She kept talking about office sex and office romance with my boss which is literally IMPOSSIBLE. I had no one to talk to and I couldn't just start walking around in an unknown country, I spent the day sleeping, eating, preparing the interview, eating, watching movies, preparing, talking to pops, eating, watching movies and sleeping, the cycle went on and on, it was really tiring. This apartment is owned by Xavier (No surprise there) If I get the job, I can stay here but I'll pay for my own rent although at a discounted price which is better than looking for a new apartment

Today is the day of the interview and I'm nervous as hell. I practiced a lot but I still feel like it's not enough, I wore a white shirt and black pants, with a little bit high black pumps then packed my hair in a tight ponytail and applied a little make up

The meeting was by 9am but I left as early as 7:30, I can't leave any room for mistakes

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Holy Shit!! The building is as huge as hell, and the security, not even cars can go through without thorough check up; Not to mention the security guards and the CCTV literally everywhere

And Good thing I left the apartment early, the Uber i was in broke down and i had to wait or thirty minutes before the Uber company sent another car. I got to the company at 8:10, the devil tried but I was two steps ahead

Walking in, I began to feel nervous as hell like my first interview; except this one will be more strict, tougher and a matter of life bad death. I'll be standing before The Xavier Delgato

Okay, I need to calm down and think only positive thoughts; I will get this job, then I'll be able to live in that beautiful apartment, all I just have to do is answer whatever question he throws, don't smile too much, don't frown too much, be polite, be audible, look into his eyes with confidence, DON'T get lost in his eyes; I just have to do this and my job is certain
I mean what could go wrong? I could slip and fall at the entrance, I could stammer, I could have a panic attack, he may not like my dressing or my face, I cou-

"Excuse me miss, are you here for the interview" My thoughts got interrupted by the beautiful young lady at the reception, her brown hair was packed in tight bun and not a strand was out of place. Everyone I so was dressed so formal, I mean we also dressed formal back in France but here feels different

"Err... Yes I'm here for the interview"

"Okay, please take the elevator over there to the 13th floor" she was smiling sweetly at me as she pointed the direction of the elevator

"Thank you so much" I said as I walked over to the elevator

Opening the elevator, I was greeted by another beautiful lady with red hair, her hair was also packed neatly in low bun

Is that a compulsory stuff? Cos I'm terrible at styling my hair, I won't be able to tie my hair neatly when I get the job
If you get the job Bella, If.

"Good morning miss, I'm guessing you're here for the interview" are they all this nice or they're forced to put in a show

"Yes"

"Ok, go in there and have a sit. Mr. Delgato will arrive shortly and you'll be called when it's your turn" As she mentioned Delgato, I felt chills run down my spine and it was not from the AC that was obviously 0⁰c. I almost forgot that I have to see and talk to him

"Thank you" I entered into the room she directed me to, I saw a bunch of people there already waiting

Curse you stupid uber

Sending everyone an awkward smile I went to sit quietly and began to practice in my mind, some people looked tense while few looked relaxed and confident. I wish I was that confident, I don't do well with public speaking and talking to Xavier feels like talking to a whole continent

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"Ms. Schneider" The middle age ebony skinned woman walked in for the 7th time. I guess I'm the 7th person, there are still 3 more people left and let's just say so far, the interview hasn't been great.

The people who have been interviewed aren't allowed to meet with those that haven't interviewed so they didn't come into the waiting room where we were but I heard some of them crying and it scared me.

"Yes, that's me" I said standing up

"You're up next" she said and left while I followed her swiftly

She took me to the front of the door and left after wishing me best of luck
Why did she have to leave? I need to calm down
Deep breathes 1... 2....3
I knocked on the door and slightly opened the door

"Avevo grandi speranze per i tuoi dipendenti, signor Russo, ma mi ha deluso ... Uno di loro sembrava prendere in prestito un vestito di 10 anni ... No, questo non è certamente possibile non ci sono secondi possibilità ..."
(I had high hopes for your employees Mr. Russo, but you disappointed me ... one of them looked like she borrowed a 10 year old's outfit ... No, that is certainly not possible there are no second chances...)

He sounds so angry, I think he's yelling at someone over the phone... but he isn't speaking English, I guess it's Italian since his from Italy

But his voice is so fucking deep and him speaking Italian is so sex-

Focus Belle, your future literally depends on this you can thirst over his voice later. As he hung up, I entered inside

Here goes nothing