Miss Average

Prologue

Being a trainee isn't as simple as it seems. You need to work like a puppy and you need to impress your seniors for them to notice you.

As the saying goes,
'Everyone starts at the bottom'

"Maurice, brew me some good coffee"

"Clean up all these mess"

"You clean up the whole office"

"Wipe my desk properly, I am allergic to dusts".

"Have you gone buy our snacks?"

That's how my first few weeks of work went on. I signed up as a designer of this prestigious architectural firm, but I ended up becoming an errand lady for my seniors.

I feel so aggravated. I have never thought that after graduating with flying colors from one of the most prestigious university in Asia, I will just end up in this terrifying and horrible state.

I sighed inwardly as I carefully piled all the sketches I secretly made during my short breaks and put them inside the folder all at once. Sure, this day has been quite tiring, but I couldn't take off the happy feeling resonating around me. Well, today is my last day as a trainee. Surely, the manager would be more generous to me and probably would give me the chance to practice my skills as a designer starting tomorrow.

After making sure that all the cables are unplugged and all the lights are off, I made my graceful exit and walked towards the elevator.

I pressed the groundfloor and sighed.

Finally, natapos na ang isang chapter ng buhay ko.

Today's my last day of work as a trainee. And I'm so excited to work as a real interior designer.

After I took a cab ay masaya akong naglakad papasok sa unit ko.

As soon as I pressed the code and opened the door, the familiar feeling of being at home embraced me. This unit had been my comfort zone since high school.

Yes, I'm living in an exclusive condominium unit. But hey, I'm not rich. My father is the one who's rich.

He gave this to me on my fifteenth birthday after my mother passed away. It was on her wake when he finally showed up into my life after fifteen years of self-exile from us.

It was the first time I met him and knew about his existence.

When he offered me this condo, I gladly took it. Well, I just considered this as his sort of compensation for abandoning me and my mom. I never resented him though, I just feel indifference. Well, aside from this unit, I never accepted anything else from him. Not that he deprived me of his wealth, it's my right as his child according to him, but I wanted to be independent. I want to stand something for myself. Something that both my parents weren't able to do.

I smiled as soon as the smell of scented candles and fresh flowers filled my nostrils.

Nilibot ko ang aking tingin sa paligid and I saw the balloons that are perfectly placed in the corner and a tarpaulin na may 'Happy 6th monthsary' na nakalagay.

Fresh flower petals are scattered on the floor and I can't help but get emotional.

I immediately looked up to prevent my tears from falling.

It's not yet time for drama.

I immediately went to my room and placed my bag at my little study table then changed into a simple but elegant black dress that hugged my curves perfectly. I don't have the best body, but I'm proud of it.