First person pov.
After I graduated college, I imagined my life differently. I thought I would have a job right now, some friends to hang out with and a uniform but I was far from any of that at the moment. I spend my days applying on different jobs, in hopes of getting a positive feedback or a secure place to work at. Money has been short lately and since I live alone, my parents have been supporting me. It makes me feel bad that they still have to look out for me, who's now an adult and has been one for a long time.
I woke up early this morning, as I always do. I lifted my head out of the covers of my bed to look at the time, it was 06:30 am.
'Gosh, what am I up so early for?'
I lazily got up from bed and walked up to my bathroom, as I looked into the mirror I once again saw no change. My hair was messy and my face was puffy as it is every morning. I've been having trouble sleeping lately so this is nothing out of the ordinary. I constantly toss and turn in my bed with hopes that once I close my eyes I'll rest.
Once I took a shower I quickly put on my favorite hoodie and sweatpants before walking back into my room, opening my laptop. I brushed my hand against my face, desperately trying to keep myself awake before returning back to my daily activity which was finding a job.
I went through multiple articles and applied to each one, without much hope this time. I see myself as someone with good potential so why can't others see that? Do I think too highly of myself or do they think too low of me? I couldn't have the answer to that.
A few moments later I heard my phone buzzing on the bed, quickly picking it up.
"Felix, how are you doing?" - asked Young-seo
Young-seo is currently my only friend, which also makes her my closest friend. We met in high school, back when I was just a teen with zero plans in life. You could say that I was one of the "popular guys" in school, which I began to hate at some point.
"I'm good, you?" - I answered dryly as my eyes were still fixated on the screen of my laptop
"Have you had breakfast?"
"Not yet, it's too early. I'll have something later though."
I heard her sigh, "Eat on time, okay? I'll come over once I finish work."
I hummed and ended the call, before closing my laptop. I got up to stretch a bit before walking towards the kitchen to get something to eat. Now I didn't have much appetite but I had to force it onto myself, not wanting to worry anyone.
I took a bowl of cereal placing it on the table before taking a seat, it took me a few minutes to start eating since I kept getting distracted but I finally managed. I usually eat while watching something so that routine is still ongoing. I pulled my phone out to watch some videos before closing it and returning back to my room.
I layed back down onto my bed, sighing. I wasn't satisfied with how my life was, I'm still not. I'm desperately trying to change something but I feel like the change is avoiding me in my tracks. I keep walking the same path whilst reaching the same exit. I was getting annoyed at this point, though I tried to calm myself down once I heard the door open.
"There you are." - said Young-seo
"Hi." - I looked up at her whilst lifting my arm a bit which was previously layed on my forehead
"What are you in the mood for? I brought some food for you."
"I just ate, so nothing?" - I laughed
She sighed, "Alright, I'll leave the food on the table for you. Wait for me here."
I nodded before looking up at the ceiling once again. Young-seo entered the room shortly after, sitting next to me.
"I have some news for you, if you're willing to listen."
"Sure, what's up?" - I said sitting up
"The hotel I work at is short in staff. They are in need of an organizer and a worker in finance. Now I know you don't know much about finance but, I feel like you'd be a good organizer. You're pretty good at communicating with people and planning ahead. I think you should apply to it."
"What makes you think an expensive hotel like yours would hire me? I mean, I can't even get an average job for fucks sake."
"It's worth a shot Felix, here. I'll give you their contact number and once you have made up your mind you can give them a call." - she said handing me a small card
I took it in hand and nodded at her, she smiled at me before leaving. I then began to contemplate, what do I have to lose if I try? So I dialed the number, hoping to at least get an interview.
The next morning.
I woke up to a notification on my phone, lazily picking the phone up in my hand. It was an email.
Dear Felix Lee,
We have looked through your report card wisely and after a long examination we have decided to invite you to an interview. The Golden Hotel awaits for your arrival today at 03:30 pm. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
The Golden Hotel staff.
I jolted up from my bed after reading through the email I made sure to read it more than once to confirm that it has my name on it and that it wasn't a mistake.
"I got a chance...?"
I jumped as nervousness kicked in, I looked at the clock and it was 11 am meaning that I only had a few hours left before I had to leave. I quickly opened up my closet to find the right clothes to wear, I then made up some speech in my head. This was way too sudden, a day after I submitted. Are they that desperate for someone? I sure hope so, because I'm also desperate for a job. It gets annoying to constantly get pressured by your elders to do something in your life.
I picked out a nice suit I had and rushed inside the bathroom to fix my hair and puffy face, well as much as I could at least.
Time passed by quickly and it was already 2 pm, which was my que to leave if I didn't want to be late.
"The Golden Hotel, here I come." - I said before heading out of my apartment
One hour later.
Every second felt like an eternity, I had arrived quite early but even so there were many people around who had applied for the same job and were now having their interviews. I was bouncing my leg up and down, feeling the small sweat leaving my forehead. I wiped it off with my hand before it got noticed by anyone. I looked around to see so many handsome men walking in and out of the room where the interview was held in.
"Number 29 up next." - I heard a man's voice shout my number from inside the room
I gulped, feeling my heart beat increasing. I put my hand on my neck to feel my pulse in hopes of calming it down before entering.
"Are you Felix Lee?" - said the handsome man in front of me
"Yes, that would be me sir." - I replied
"Good, please take a seat." - the man gestured. I obliged and sat down in front of the two, looking at them as if I was begging them to ask me something. Anything.
"I'm Christopher Bang and this person here is my colleague Kim Seungmin. I'm the HR manager of the Golden hotel, though the CEO considers me as his right hand and Kim Seungmin is the Golden hotels psychologist." - Christopher introduced
I smiled as I slightly bowed at the two, "Nice to meet you."
Seungmin examined me from head to toe curiously before asking: "What are your plans here?"
"To be honest, I don't have high hopes for this but I'll try my best to make my desires clear. I plan on learning more about how the world in business works, how people react to certain brands and commercials, I also plan on learning different ways of approaching guests as well as my higher ups."
Seungmin then whispered something into Christopher's ear making the man smile widely. "Good answer, now what would you consider as your talents?" - asked Christopher
"I'm good at communicating with others, I often plan ahead which allows me to create a rather practical solution to either my problems or work. I'd consider myself as someone creative with bright and new ideas which I try to give light to."
"He's pretty good." - I heard Seungmin say before Christopher turned to face me
"Alright Felix, we'll make sure to give you a call soon giving you the news. Thank you for your time." - he smiled
I got up from the chair smiling as I bowed to the two before walking out. I felt my body relax after I have left the room before I got more stares I walked out the building now walking towards my apartment.
The Golden Hotel looked massive from the outside but it was even bigger once you enter the building. Everything around me looked expensive, like it was worth more than my entire existence which was probably true. I was stunned by everything but didn't have time to appreciate the view or even analyze the place from the amount of anxiety I had.
'How unfortunate.' - I thought
Once I made it inside my apartment I took off my suit, making my way inside the bathroom to take a quick shower before going to bed. It was getting pretty late and because I had work around the house, I had to get it done fast before falling asleep. I was already exhausted, I don't even want to imagine how I'll be once I finish up the chores.
2 hours later.
I plopped onto my bed groaning out of exhaustion, I couldn't even keep my eyes open properly. But before I could drift off to sleep I heard my phone ring.
"Hello Lixie!" - my mom said over the phone
"Hello mom, what's the occasion?"
"I heard you went on an interview today, how did it go?"
"It went okay, the place is expensive as hell so I don't expect much."
"Don't talk like that, maybe fate will finally give you a touch!"
"What does that even mean mom...?"
"Luck comes with a touch of fate, and we are all given one. One day." - she said happily
I couldn't help but smile, mom was very considerate and bubbly though she can be noisy at times just like every mom out there.
"I hope you're right, I'll be going to sleep now mom. Good night, sleep well!"
With that I drifted off to sleep without a single thought in mind.
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Author J 17/08/'23
Well this is the first chapter of this story! I hope you like it as much as I do. I can't explain to you for how long I waited to start this story. This story was originally created on the 04th of June but it couldn't see light back then because I wanted to finish His Sweet Taste first. But here we are finally!