well as my brother, I just didn’t have the vocabulary of a debutante. I swear like a sailor, and it’s not often that I curb it. However, I’d do just about anything to get out of my current job, even if it meant changing my attitude for the time being.
“You have impeccable references. However, I’m a little concerned about the notice you gave with your previous employer. He did say that you left without notice.” She said, her stare holding mine unflinchingly.
“Yes, ma’am. Without telling you my life story, I had some trouble with an ex-boyfriend of mine. He wouldn’t take no as an answer, so I moved out of town.” I explained.
I didn’t tell her that I’d found out I had a brother, and then started digging into my father. I wanted to know more about Sam, and that inevitably cost me my job, my life, and my happiness. Sure, my ex was definitely not my favorite person, but I would never give a man that much of a hold over me.
Part of it was true, so we’d just go with the less descriptive explanation.
Her mouth pursed when she heard the story of my ex, and I knew I had the job.
“I’d like to start you out on a probationary period. It’s customary for all new hires. I don’t see you as having a problem with it. Once you’ve worked here for 90 days, we’ll have an evaluation of your performance, you’ll get a raise if we deem you worthy, and then your benefits will kick in. How does all this sounds?”
“Sounds perfect. When would you like me to start?” I asked almost giddily.
I tried really hard not to bounce in my seat like a teenager high on Edward Cullen and his glittery super awesomeness, and I was 99 percent effective. I couldn’t control the bounce of my leg, however.
“Tomorrow morning. We don’t come in until nine a.m. You’re more than welcome to come in at eight if you need a lunch break, but most of the office just come in and eat at our desks. We work until five, most days, but there will be the off chance that you have to work late due to a case. You’ll have certain cases that are assigned to you, but don’t hesitate to ask me or anyone else in the office for help.” She smiled.
“You’ll be given your own car; feel free to use it when you need to, just don’t overdo it. Umm, what else?” She asked as she tapped her pencil on the desk. “Oh! Never go in a residence if you feel unsafe. Trust your gut instinct. We have police officers that are on call for us when we need them.”
I understood that completely. Many of the children that were in the system lived in a potentially dangerous environment. There was no way we could know if that same threat against the child was posed against us as well.
“I understand.” I whispered.
“Well, if that’s all, we will see you in the morning. You’ll get your car then as well.” She said standing and holding out her hand.
I shook it, and she led me out into the main office again. “Have a good rest of the day, dear. I’ll see you bright and early!”
I nodded my head and smiled, then pushed the door open. I was momentarily blinded by the sunshine, and it took me a few minutes to adjust. James wasn’t there, which really didn’t surprise me much. Bum me, yes, it did. Surprise me? No.
I glanced up at the clouds that were moving by at what felt lie the speed of light, and looked further into the distance to see black clouds on the horizon. Then my broken arm started to throb, and I closed my eyes willing the pain away.
“Great. Just fucking great.” I growled and started down the sidewalk.
“What’s great?” James asked.
Screeching like a banshee and jumping four feet in the air, I whirled and turned towards the alley that I was in the process of passing. James was straddling his bike, both elbows resting on the gas tank and crossed. He was staring at me with amusement on his face, and I wanted to punch him in the nose.
“My arm hurts.” I snapped.
His smile fell away instantly, and he stood, still
“You have impeccable references. However, I’m a little concerned about the notice you gave with your previous employer. He did say that you left without notice.” She said, her stare holding mine unflinchingly.
“Yes, ma’am. Without telling you my life story, I had some trouble with an ex-boyfriend of mine. He wouldn’t take no as an answer, so I moved out of town.” I explained.
I didn’t tell her that I’d found out I had a brother, and then started digging into my father. I wanted to know more about Sam, and that inevitably cost me my job, my life, and my happiness. Sure, my ex was definitely not my favorite person, but I would never give a man that much of a hold over me.
Part of it was true, so we’d just go with the less descriptive explanation.
Her mouth pursed when she heard the story of my ex, and I knew I had the job.
“I’d like to start you out on a probationary period. It’s customary for all new hires. I don’t see you as having a problem with it. Once you’ve worked here for 90 days, we’ll have an evaluation of your performance, you’ll get a raise if we deem you worthy, and then your benefits will kick in. How does all this sounds?”
“Sounds perfect. When would you like me to start?” I asked almost giddily.
I tried really hard not to bounce in my seat like a teenager high on Edward Cullen and his glittery super awesomeness, and I was 99 percent effective. I couldn’t control the bounce of my leg, however.
“Tomorrow morning. We don’t come in until nine a.m. You’re more than welcome to come in at eight if you need a lunch break, but most of the office just come in and eat at our desks. We work until five, most days, but there will be the off chance that you have to work late due to a case. You’ll have certain cases that are assigned to you, but don’t hesitate to ask me or anyone else in the office for help.” She smiled.
“You’ll be given your own car; feel free to use it when you need to, just don’t overdo it. Umm, what else?” She asked as she tapped her pencil on the desk. “Oh! Never go in a residence if you feel unsafe. Trust your gut instinct. We have police officers that are on call for us when we need them.”
I understood that completely. Many of the children that were in the system lived in a potentially dangerous environment. There was no way we could know if that same threat against the child was posed against us as well.
“I understand.” I whispered.
“Well, if that’s all, we will see you in the morning. You’ll get your car then as well.” She said standing and holding out her hand.
I shook it, and she led me out into the main office again. “Have a good rest of the day, dear. I’ll see you bright and early!”
I nodded my head and smiled, then pushed the door open. I was momentarily blinded by the sunshine, and it took me a few minutes to adjust. James wasn’t there, which really didn’t surprise me much. Bum me, yes, it did. Surprise me? No.
I glanced up at the clouds that were moving by at what felt lie the speed of light, and looked further into the distance to see black clouds on the horizon. Then my broken arm started to throb, and I closed my eyes willing the pain away.
“Great. Just fucking great.” I growled and started down the sidewalk.
“What’s great?” James asked.
Screeching like a banshee and jumping four feet in the air, I whirled and turned towards the alley that I was in the process of passing. James was straddling his bike, both elbows resting on the gas tank and crossed. He was staring at me with amusement on his face, and I wanted to punch him in the nose.
“My arm hurts.” I snapped.
His smile fell away instantly, and he stood, still
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