Tainted

The first encounter

Pin's POV:

It's the same old story. Pond again dragged me into this shit with him where I have to face lot many people. I wish I could smack his head right now for this.

I was now standing in this crowded place where people have come for interview. The process followed for hiring by this company was really something. They first invited applications for the filling up of the vacancies and then based on the qualification, they would send you a letter for written test. And then, on the said day, you have to be present with your ID proof.

I stood at the corner of the huge hall while they began checking the ID proofs and letters. I could identify some seniors and juniors from my college. Luckily, all were wearing mask so I don't have to bother about greeting anyone. No one would identify me and I felt safe this way.

I didn't want anymore glances and stares at me. I had it enough from the beginning of my college year. If only I knew that I was going to be tricked and that will lead to ruining everything, I would have never agreed of taking a help of senior. Just one mistake and I am now marked for life. Luckily, Pond is the only person who trusts me and is always with me.

With passage of time, I got used to ignoring people and turning deaf ear to their comments. The years progressed and I graduated. Now, the big part – Finding the job.

Pond had already walked into the exam hall and I was waiting for my turn to be called. I looked at the letter in my hand and then at the person who had a list in his hand. How long do I have to wait?

"You have been standing for long, why don't you have a seat?" A voice coming from behind made me turn my head and I was met with green eyes. I wouldn't call them hazel because they were green, like natural green, the rarest of all, only 2% of the world population have that colour. I stared at him blankly still trying to know if he was speaking to me. "You have been standing for long, sit down till your number is called out." He said.

I hesitated for a while but then sat down beside him. He looked someone easy going. "Too many people this time." He said. I hummed in response and stayed quiet. I won't say that I was uncomfortable but something about this guy made me feel that he could read my face. Also, he had that look that attracted lot of attention – handsome, good built, confident; in short, COOL!!

My insides were fluttering as I sat beside him not saying a word. Why was his presence affecting me so much? I felt like I was being pulled towards him. My heart was almost hammering in my chest. I am scared that it might pop out anytime. "What's your number?" he asked. I showed him my letter and then he spoke, "After mine..."

What are you doing to me? What is this feeling that I cannot describe? I could feel his gaze on me and I felt a bit awkward. I stayed quiet not knowing what to speak. He looked good but I cannot trust him. I already have fallen for this good looking trap so I don't want another incidence to happen again.

After a while, a guy approached us and then he seemed to recognize this guy who was sitting next to me. They began talking and I was a little relieved. Just then, his number was called out and he left. I prepared myself since my number was next.

I entered the huge hall with pin drop silence. It felt a bit creepy looking at how there wasn't anyone talking. One of the members escorted me to my seat and I thanked him before occupying it. I could see Pond sitting in front like a statue. What's with the serious look from all? I swiped my gaze through the hall and saw that guy sitting in front. He turned around and I felt that our gaze got locked. My heart was again hammering in my chest. Stop making my heart go haywire!!

Once the hall was filled with the candidates, the papers were circulated and instructions were given. The duration was one hour so everyone hurried to solve. I took my time understanding the questions and answering them carefully. I didn't even apply here, it was that bastard Pond who pulled me into this. And he didn't even stop there!! He had the guts to drop at my home with the letter and announce it in front of my mother.