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Chapter 2 Emma Anderson and Harry Cooper

  • The sun is shining through the window into my room and falling on my face. I woke up because of the sun. I got up from bed and started rubbing my eyes with my hands. I stood by the window and looked out.
  • A beautiful morning. The birds are calling and flying one after another. It looks like they are playing together. Seeing these, a smile appeared on the corner of my lips. 
  • I looked at the clock and saw that it was now 7.23. I have an interview today. Part time job. I want to stand on my own two feet. I don't want to depend on anyone. So today I will give a part time job interview. And I will bear my own expenses.
  • I'm Emma Anderson. I came to America to finish my master's degree. My mother Sophia Anderson and older brother Riley Anderson live in London. My father died when I was little. They never stopped me for anything. They wanted me to finish my Masters in London but they said nothing more when I wanted to come here. Moreover, there is another reason. If I live with my mother and brother, they will not let me do anything. They will fulfill all my wishes. They will take care of me the most so that I do not suffer. But I want to fulfill some of my desires myself. I want to understand this world. I want to stand on my own two feet and prove to myself that I am no less than anyone. So I came to America.
  • My interview is at 10 o'clock. I took a bath and went out for breakfast. I went to a cafe with  my roommate Mia and had breakfast. Then she went to her work and I went for the interview.
  • Sitting in the taxi, I started thinking about what my interview would be like! Will I get the job? My first interview. I had never worked anywhere before. If I don't get the job, there is no problem. I will try another one. But it will be an experience for me. 
  • I was watching the news on my mobile yesterday. Then I saw the chairman of Cooper Enterprise looking for a part time assistant for him. His assistant is on leave for a few months. I also thought I could try this job. I hope I get the job.
  • While thinking about all this, the taxi came to a stop in front of the Cooper Enterprise building. 32 storey building. Very nice to see from the outside. Surely it will be much more beautiful from the inside. I have heard a lot about this company. One of the few well-known companies in America.
  • I entered the company and went to the receptionist. 
  • I told him "I'm here to interview Mr. Harry Cooper's part-time assistant." 
  • The receptionist showed me a couch  and said "You sit down for a while. You will be called." I nodded my head and sat on the couch.
  • Harry Cooper, Chairman of Cooper Enterprise. He is 28 year old.  He has joined the company since his father was paralyzed. Now he and his two friends Thomas Willow and Jack Parker run the company together. The three of them studied in primary school together and grew up together. Friendship bonds like theirs are hard to find anywhere else. In America, when it comes to friendship bonds, their names come in second. All three are very handsome to look at. But I never saw them. I have heard from others. 
  • Thomas Willow and Jack Parker do flirt a lot. In other words, they both are womanizers. But Harry Cooper is not like them. It goes saying that he was never seen with the girls. But I do not believe it. If two friends of a boy are womanizers then how can he not be a womanizer or flirt! Of course, it has nothing to do with me! I'm here to work. That is my purpose.
  • I was called when I was thinking  about all this. I knocked on the door. Someone from inside said, "Come in." I stepped inside.
  • The three boys are sitting together. All three are handsome to look at. It is difficult to say who is the most handsome. Everyone was right about their looks. I saw the pictures of the three of them on the internet yesterday. So I can say by looking at their face who they are. 
  • Harry Cooper showed me the chair in front of him and said "Sit down." 
  • I nodded and sat down in the chair and said, "Good morning."
  • Harry Cooper said, "Good morning."
  • Harry Cooper paused and looked at me. Then he thought something and said "Why do you want this job?"
  • I looked at him and said, "I'm a student. I'm studying for a master's degree. And I don't want to depend on anyone else. I want to depend on myself. I want to understand the world. I want to bear my own expenses." 
  • Harry Cooper looked at me for a moment. It seemed that he was a little surprised at my words. But I do not know why and  I have no desire to know. 
  • Harry said to Jack and Thomas next to him, "If you have any questions, you can question her."
  • Thomas looked at me and smiled a little then said "What do you like to do the most?" 
  • I was a little surprised at his question but without letting him understand I said "Sorry, I don't understand your question." 
  • As Thomas sat in his chair, he leaned forward and said, "What do you prefer to do in your free time?"
  • I stopped looking at him for a while. He said again, "Imagine today is Sunday. The office is closed.  What would you do at home now?"
  • I let out a sigh and said, "Maybe I should listen to music. I spend most of my day listening to music."
  • Jack said "Do you like listening to music then?" 
  • I said "Hmm". 
  • Thomas said "Whose song do you prefer to listen to?" 
  • I took no time and immediately said "I like listening to Rewind's songs the most."
  • Thomas laughed out loud and said to me, "Do you know there is a competition with them for our friendship bonds? The names of the four members of the Rewind Band is in number one for friendship bonds. And the three of us are at number two."
  • I looked into Thomas' eyes and said with confidence, "Yes sir, I know. In America, when it comes to friendship bonds, the Rewind band comes first. I think their friendship is much better."
  • Thomas said "Miss Emma I have to say, you have a lot of courage." 
  • Jack looked at me and said "Better than us?" 
  • I said, "Sir, I don't know much about you. I haven't seen you closely , so I can't say anything this time."
  • Harry looked at the floor and smiled a little. Then he looked at me and said "Miss Emma Anderson, I hired you. From now on you are my assistant." 
  • I was surprised by his words and at the same time I am happy with that. I got the job. 
  • I looked at Harry and said, "Thanks sir." 
  • Thomas said to me, "Congrats, you've got the job." He winked at me.
  • Jack then said "Well Miss Anderson, which of the three of us is the most handsome?"
  • I was a little surprised to hear that. I do not understand what to say. 
  • Before I could say anything, Harry looked at Jack and said, "Jack, don't confuse her anymore. And yes,Thomas stopped flirting with her. She's my assistant."  Harry winked at them. 
  • And he said to me, "You can come to work tomorrow. Take a rest today. And I hired you because of your honesty. I like honest people very much." He smiled at me. 
  • Jack called me as I was about to open the door to get out of the room. 
  • I turned around and said "Yes sir?" 
  • Then my eyes fell on Thomas. He looked at me from head to toe. Looks like he'll eat me with his eyes. I don't know how to react to this. So I looked at Jack again. 
  • Jack said, "Nothing. You can go. See you tomorrow." 
  • Then I got out of there. It feels like I'm out of the cage. People are right. Jack and Thomas both are great womanizers. Then I took a taxi home. 
  • It is 1 o'clock in the afternoon. I changed my clothes, cooked lunch and waited for Mia. After a while Mia came.
  • As we were eating together, Mia said, "How was the interview?"
  • I cried and said, "I've got the job."
  • Then Mia looked at the food and immediately said, "No problem, Emma, if you don't get a job, you will get another." 
  • She immediately  raised her head and understood what I said. She said happily, "What! Congress Emma. You've got a job. Job with the first interview. Wow!"
  • I laughed and said "Thanks Mia." 
  • She said again "You are very lucky Emma. You will work under three handsome bosses. Wow!"
  • I didn't say anything. I started eating. At that moment, Mia said again, "Emma, the award show will start soon. Who do you think will get the best album?"
  • I immediately said, "Of course, Rewind will get it.. Not only the best album but they'll also get  the best artist.." 
  • Mia said "Of course Rewind will get that. There is no one like them." We both laughed looking at each other and started eating lunch.