Diamond woke up to the sound of her alarm clock. She grimaced at the sound, as she wasn't yet satisfied with her sleep. _She had to get used to it if she eventually got the job,_ she thought.
She groaned slightly as she got off her bed.
She moved lazily as she made her way to the bathroom to shower.
Within minutes, she was out. Looking at her phone screen, she hastily moved toward her wardrobe and picked the most suitable and decent outfit she had.
Still in a haste, she went on to pick a black pair of shoes that complemented her outfit and a bag.
She quickly put her phone into the bag, along with anything else she might need, and was about to leave her room when she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
How could she forget?
She calmly moved toward her makeup station. Analyzing her looks, she decided to add some touches.
She quickly packed her hair into a ponytail, letting only two curls dangle at the sides of her face. Moving further, she added a little blush to her cheeks and mascara to her eyelashes, and lastly, a strawberry-flavored lip gloss to her lips.
"Perfect," she said, satisfied with her looks.
Grabbing her bag, she darted out of the room. She moved hastily around the house to ensure everything was in check and quickly bolted out the front door once she had confirmed the house was secure.
She soon found a taxi, and just when she thought she was going to arrive on time, her hopes were dashed by a traffic jam that threatened to go on forever.
Diamond sank into her seat as she took a glance at her wristwatch. She didn't want to be late on her interview day.
And as if God heard her prayers, the traffic jam began to clear, the road began to decongest, and within minutes she had arrived at her destination.
Diamond had no idea where they were, so she showed the driver the address once more for clarity.
She nodded as the driver confirmed the address and paid once she had gotten out of the vehicle.
She instantly turned to face the huge, tall skyscraper that seemed to reach the sky.
She swallowed hard as she took in the sight of the intimidating building before summoning the courage to walk inside.
As she approached the fancy glass door, it parted by itself.
"Ooh," she said to herself as she walked through it. The sweet smell of flowers mixed with the air-conditioned air filled her nostrils.
Diamond paused in her steps as she took a deep breath, reveling in the air before she spotted the receptionist and strolled toward her.
"Good morning, I'm here for an interview," she stated confidently.
"Good morning," the receptionist said with a warm smile. "Please have a seat," the receptionist added, beckoning to a seat nearby.
Diamond briefly strolled to a seat at the corner and sat down. She felt nervous, and her palms began to get sweaty.
"You'll do just fine," she assured herself as she started to feel relaxed.
She looked up to see a man approaching her.
"Miss Diamond Rodriguez?" the man inquired.
"Yes," Diamond said, nodding her head.
"Follow me," the man said as he began to move toward the entrance he came from.
Diamond followed him instantly through a hall until they got to a door at the corner.
The man gestured for her to go in, and she complied.
Diamond took a deep breath as she walked into the room.
"Good morning, sirs," she greeted.
"Good morning," the men echoed as they gestured for her to have a seat.
Diamond sat down, and she observed the room. She guessed it was for interviewing purposes from the way it was arranged.
"From your credentials here, you are a first-class graduate of Business Analysis," the man in the center inquired.
"Yes, sir," she confirmed.
"Quite impressive," the man said, unfazed.
Diamond felt her confidence building as she answered the questions thrown at her with eloquence. She felt her confidence rise even more as they moved on to some calculations.
She was given a book and pen to solve some problems. After being given several equations and solving them to the best of her knowledge, she was suddenly caught off guard when a man at the corner rejected the solutions, saying they were inaccurate. She quickly took a glance at it and figured out that it was indeed the man who had made the mistake, so she briefly explained it to clear up the man's uncertainty.
It turned out that she had been correct, and the man apologized for his accusation.
Diamond was sure she had aced the interview as the interviewers were now talking among themselves, until she was suddenly caught off guard by a question.
"Miss Diamond Rodriguez, we are quite impressed by your level of knowledge, but considering the fact that you have no work experience, how do we know you are fit for the job?"
"I'm not just looking for a job; I'm looking for a career, and I'm committed to delivering exceptional results and driving growth. I'm confident that my unique perspective, enthusiasm, and skills make me an ideal fit for this role," Diamond answered with conviction.
She was sure she had answered the unsettling question with every iota of confidence she had. She felt as though her words weren't convincing enough but resisted the urge to speak further.
"Okay, Miss Diamond Rodriguez, you may take your leave now," the center man spoke.
Diamond stood up to take her leave. Her previous confidence waned as she made her way out. With slumped shoulders, she left the room feeling rather disappointed.
She quickly shook off the feeling, knowing she had put in her best.
She got into a taxi and headed home.
Diamond wasn't her usual lively self, as she didn't notice Tanya at the door.
Tanya, whose face was beaming with joy, suddenly turned pale at the sight of her friend. "What's wrong? How was the interview?" she asked with a hint of concern.
Diamond shrugged nonchalantly. "I don't know, it was good, I guess."
"You don't seem happy," Tanya pointed out.
Diamond took a deep breath and decided to let it all out.
"Everything was good and it was going well at first, then..." She paused and faced Tanya.
"Then what?" Tanya asked impatiently.
"They doubted I would be fit for the job because of my lack of work experience," Diamond sobbed as she completed the last sentence.
Tanya hated to see her friend in this state. She quickly pulled her into an embrace and stroked her hair to calm her down.
"You are the most beautiful and smart young lady I've ever seen, and I guess it's their loss if they can't see it. Those people are crazy for not seeing your potential, and don't you look down on yourself, 'cause you are the best and one of a kind."
Diamond let out a weak smile from over Tanya's shoulder. "I don't know what I would do without you," she said as she wiped her tears.
"Do with me whatever you wish."
Diamond laughed, and soon both girls were laughing heartily.
They chatted happily as they had dinner and soon went to bed.