Chapter 73 - Job interview (1) (1/2)

On January 3rd, Sarah and Aiden went to the Italian restaurant for lunch. They arrived early and are waiting for Jeff to arrive.

Sarah is fidgeting nervously while sipping her sparkling water occasionally.

Aiden observed her. ”Are you nervous?”

”Yes.” She admitted.

'Silly girl.' He wanted to assure that with her skills, there is nothing to be nervous about. Aiden held her hand and squeezed gently. ”Don't be.”

”But he is your brother... what if he does not like me?” She was concerned. 'What if he does not like me and disapproves of my relationship with Aiden? With my dad already being difficult, I really don't want any more family members disapproving.' At the same time, she was thinking about the interview itself. 'What if Jeff does not approve of me to join the company? Then I will not be able to work beside Aiden... and what if Aiden's opinion of me changes because of that?' These thoughts increased her anxiety. She said that she wants him here for support, but it seems that him being here is adding more pressure. Sarah wants to be perfect for Aiden. If she flops, how can she be worthy of him?

”We are not here for him to like you. For that, you have me.” Aiden tried to comfort her.

Hearing him say that, Sarah's lips stretched into a smile. ”Yes, I do.” They leaned towards each other and kissed. His kiss made her anxiety diminish.

There was a sound of someone clearing throat behind them. They broke the kiss and looked behind. It was Jeff. His piercing gaze was scolding them. ”I hope you realize that this lunch is for business purpose.” His voice was cold, and Sarah felt hostility.

'Well, this didn't start well', Sarah thought as she awkwardly smiled. Her anxiety came back. 'What a way to greet my future boss for a job interview, by kissing his brother.' Sarah wished for a time machine, where she can go back in past five minutes and pull herself back not to kiss Aiden. But it was too late.

Jeff looked at Sarah coldly. ”Miss Hill, I heard about you from my brother. I'm Jeffrey White. You can call me CEO White.” He extended his hand for a handshake.

She shook his hand. ”Nice to meet you.”

”My brother is full of praises for your abilities. I'm here to see for myself what you can offer to the company.” His attitude was cold.

'He definitely does not like me! From the sound of it, he does not have any opinion of my skills, which I can understand. But he is looking down on me from the start, and that is something I can't accept.' Sarah stiffened her posture and sat with her back straight facing Jeff with an unreadable expression. That is the expression all three Hill sisters perfected and use it when they want to show their dominance and to keep others from approaching them.

”Let's order food before we start.” Jeff took a seat and looked at the menu without paying attention to Sarah.

Aiden noticed the change in Sarah's bearing, and his lips curved into a smile. 'She is angry. I might get a chance to see something new.'