Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back. – Babe Ruth
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The next day, Emma woke up before Elizabeth, she took her bath and dressed for work
"Mum I'm going," Emma said
"Okay dear make sure you do well at work"
Elizabeth said
"Okay mum" Emma said and hugged Elizabeth
"I'll see you on Friday evening," she said and left
Emma left the house by 6:45 so she got to sparkling beauty before 7:45
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Emma looked at the building with joy
"I have achieved my first goal," she said and went into the company
She was greeted by the two receptionists when she entered
"good morning, my name is Emma Jones, I am a new employee who was part of the interview yesterday, can you please direct me to the head of designing department's office?" Emma said to the receptionist on the left
"Okay, can you please wait for me to inform him first" the receptionist said
"Okay I understand," Emma said. She was well aware of the strict rules of the company because she did her homework
The receptionist dialled a number on the telephone
"Mr Bowie Miss Emma Jones has arrived should I bring her to your office"
"yes bring her in" Mr Bowie said through the phone
"Okay ma'am, this way," the receptionist said
And led her to the office
"we're here," the receptionist said and opened the door for Emma to get in.
"thank you" Emma said and The receptionist nodded before she left.
When Emma entered the office, she saw a handsome man who seemed to be in his middle twenties, the man sitting on the chair was so engrossed in his work that he didn't notice that someone entered until Emma cleared her throat. The man paused and looked up at Emma
"uhm I'm sorry, I didn't notice your presence" the man said
"no worries, I understand," the man said
"Miss Emma right," he asked
"yes sir" Emma replied
"I'm Mr Henry Bowie, nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you," Henry said and extended his hand for a handshake
"Sorry?" Emma said not understanding what he meant by 'I've heard a lot about you' this was her very first time meeting this man
" I meant that your designs were nice and I have never heard Mrs Sarah praising any employee as she praised you," Henry said
"Mrs Sarah?" Emma asked again before she realized that she was asking a lot of questions, she scratched the back of her head in embarrassment
"uhm I'm sorry, I'm asking a lot of questions," Emma said
Henry smiled at her cute behaviour and said
"Nah it's not a big deal, Mrs Sarah Palin was the female interviewer."
"Oh!" Emma exclaimed in realization
"Only three designers were accepted by the company, the other two are Sage Adams and Light Smith, they will be resuming tomorrow," Henry said
"Smith? Isn't that the surname of the CEO or is she his relative" Emma asked
"many people can have the same surname Emma there are two employees here that have the surname, Smith, they are sisters, one of them is the head of the lab grading department, her name is Treasure Smith and the other, Gift Smith is the head of the managing department they worked very hard to get to their current position, you may meet them while working here, and I heard that our CEO has three sisters I have not seen them and I don't know their names but they are currently abroad so I don't think that Gift Smith is the CEO'S sister" Henry explained
"okay" Emma nodded
"come with me, let me show you to your office and introduce you to your other colleagues," Henry said
"do I get to have my own office" Emma asked in surprise and kept following him
"of course, all workers in Sparkling Beauty have their own office, you know, everyone needs their space," Henry said
"wow they treat their workers well, now I know why they are the best," Emma said to herself which Henry also heard and smiled
"Miss Emma this is your office," Henry said pointing to the office next to his, receiving a nod from Emma
"And because your office is next to mine, you will need to work more, you will be like my assistant" Henry said
"OK sir, but may I ask you a question" Emma asked
"go ahead," Henry said
"why me? there are other people here who are more professional than me" Emma said
"We saw your talent Miss Emma and in sparkling beauty, we not only hire people, but we also train people who have talents to help them shine brighter than before, it's more like bringing gold out of the soil and taking it to a furnace to remove impurities and help it shine brighter," Henry explained patiently
"Okay sir, I'll do my best" Emma said
Henry knocked at the office after Emma's and entered
"Miss Stacy" Henry called
"yes sir, good morning sir," Stacy said and stood up
Henry nodded and said "This is Miss Emma Jones, your new colleague"
"nice to meet you, I am Stacy Hart," Stacy said with a cold expression which made Emma feel a little uncomfortable
"I'm Emma Jones" she replied
"she will be my assistant so anything you want to submit to me bring it to her first" Henry said
"Okay sir" Stacy replied and Henry turned to leave while Emma followed
As soon as they were out of the Office Henry said
"don't mind Stacy she is a little cold to new people but when you get to know her, she is a fun person to be with and she is also a very good designer she was hired last two years.
"OK," Emma said
Henry introduced Emma to her remaining colleagues like Bianca, Wendy, Melody, and a few more before they proceeded to check out Emma's office
Emma saw a desk which had her name on it. The desk was similar to Stacy's there was a telephone on the right side of the desk and the left, well-arranged papers were placed with paper tape on the top.
And there was also a sketch board close to her chair.
"Miss Emma, this is your office and as you know, your work starts today and each day you have to submit two designs on my table I've already told your colleagues to submit them to you with their names written on them and when the new employees resume tomorrow I'll also tell them," Henry said
"thank you, sir," Emma said
"It's my job Miss Emma "Henry nodded with a smile and left
Seeing Henry leave the office Emma sat on the sit
"gosh I feel so lucky to be accepted" Emma sighed and took a paper and pasted it on the sketch board.