-Could you tell me why?
The interviewer leafed through her resume for a long time and finally stammered out a response:
-Because… you don’t have much work experience after graduating, and our company requires at least three years.
Albina was desperate, not expecting that she would be able to find a job. “How am I going to beat Yolanda like this?”
Not long after, another person came out of the company, and Albina knew him because they sat together when they were waiting for the interview before.
He was calling:
-Mom, I passed the interview.
This person was a recent college graduate student and was no match for her.
Albina hurried into the company and watched the interviewer walk out with her resume in hand. She stepped forward and tugged anxiously on his arm:
-Please wait!
-Why haven’t you left yet? -The interviewer was surprised.
-Don’t lie to me. Tell me the real reason.
Seeing her like this, the interviewer revealed some news in a whisper:
-Our company has received instructions from Familia Carballal not to hire you. We dare not disobey. Your skill is very outstanding and I feel very sorry for you.
“No wonder I have been repeatedly frustrated over the past few days, for it is Yolanda who has been causing trouble. How despicable. What should I do? “Albina walked to the bus stop and sat on a bench for quite a while, but still no good idea had occurred to her.
“Do I have to come to Umberto for help?” As soon as this thought popped into her mind, she shook her head violently.
-Hey!
The car siren sounded beside her, and when she looked up, she saw Umberto.
-What a coincidence. I don’t expect to run into you here,” he motioned for her to get into the car.
Albina was very reluctant to listen to him, but Umberto had parked in a position, blocking the bus coming from behind, so some passengers were complaining.
Albina was forced to get on.
-How was today’s interview? -Umberto started the car and asked with a smile.
-Did you know I had an interview today? -Albina looked at him.
-I also know that you haven’t been by for the last few days.
-Did you spy on me?
-Of course not. You know there are no secrets in the industry. Both Yolanda and Jaime are making it difficult for you.
-So I’ve been banned from the industry?
-More or less. I’ve come to offer you help, do you accept me?
-Do I still have another option? Tell me your terms. Anything but sex.
The last word made a sexual image come to Umberto’s mind and then the car swerved violently to one side.
Albina grabbed the railing to hold it steady.
-Umberto, you’re trying to murder me!
-I’m sorry -once he touched Albina, Umberto had not calmed down.
-Ya, tell me what do you want? -Albina looked at him suspiciously.
-I don’t want anything, I volunteer to help you.
-Wow, I wouldn’t dare to accept it if you were like that. It’s better to deal fairly.
He felt a little disappointed. “You seem to be on the defensive with me.”
-During the time you disappeared, my insomnia has gotten worse. I haven’t slept well for a year. I can only fall asleep with the help of pills and hypnosis. You know that too much medication is not good for your health.
Umberto said calmly, focusing his gaze on the road. And Albina suddenly felt that he had suffered a lot. So she sighed and said:
-All right!
When she heard his answer, she became cheerful.
-But not every day, I’ll give you a massage twice a week.
Umberto hastily accepted it and continued:
-It’s not very convenient for you to live with someone else now, why don’t you go to our house and stay in the other room when I sleep? Don’t worry, I won’t do anything,” he said sincerely.
-No. When you fall asleep, I’ll leave.
Umberto frowned, feeling very sorry, but he also knew it was not easy to get her to accept it. “I think I have to break off the engagement soon.”
-Albina, since you have accepted the deal, then I will keep my promise. The Santangel Group has a subsidiary….
-Wait! -Albina interrupted him, “You don’t have to offer me a job. All you have to do is help me solve the Carballal Family.
-Fine,” Umberto answered with a smile.
-Then you’re going home? -asked Umberto, who had been driving aimlessly for a long time.
Albina looked out the window and saw a shopping mall:
-I want to go there!
-Okay.
After getting out of the car, Albina went inside with her bag, and Umberto followed, like a loyal dog.
-Don’t you have anything to do in the company? Why are you following me? -Albina looked at him and asked.
Umberto could not resist stroking her head and answered:
-Ruben will take care of the company’s affairs and I have nothing to do. Isn’t it good to accompany you to buy and pay?
Albina couldn’t understand how Umberto had stopped being so annoying after a year.
This was one of the biggest shopping malls in Sogen City and Albina’s goal was not to shop, but she wanted to see the features of each brand of women’s clothing, and the popular styles.
After a round, she did not discover some special brands. As she was about to turn back, she glimpsed the words Yoli.
This was the Carballal Group brand. The store was several times larger than the others, with bright lights, elegant decor, varied clothing, and eye-catching styles.
But there wasn’t much of a customer in this huge store, as the prices were high. And most of the sales clerks were pretty and seemed very arrogant.
Umberto also saw the store, approached her, and asked her ear:
-Would you like to come in?