I wake, my head pounding. I realize that I'm wrapped up in blankets and on the living room floor. But then, my amazing nose smells the wonderful smell of bacon, and I am tripping over the blankets, just to get to the kitchen.

"Morning sleepy head. There are aspirin and a glass of water waiting for you on the table. Can't have a headache when your about to go shopping." says Tara

"Tara," I say confused "Why are we going shopping?"

"You don't remember what I told you last night?" replies Tara

"No?" I say questioningly

"Let me just finish this and I'll tell you"

"Ok" I reply

As Tara finishes up breakfast, she pours another glass of water for me and puts the plates down on the table for us to sit. We start to eat when Tara says, 

"So, basically what I told you last night is that I got you a job interview. It's not that I want you out of the house, but I got a job at my uncle's shop and I just thought you could use a job too. So I went online and found an ad and I replied as you saying that you will go in when they want to interview all the people who want the job. And I gave them your phone number, so they could call you and let you know if anything had changed. In which it hasn't, but just in case." 

"Oh, well that's cool. Thanks for trying to get me a job. Whenever they call, I'm totally not gonna freak out, because I know whatever you signed me up for, I can totally handle." I say cheerfully

"Good, good. That's the optimism I love hearing from you" says Tara

"Yeah, that's-" I'm cut off by my phone ringing

"Hello?" I say

"Hi, is this Stephanie Lynn Ryder?"

"Yes, speaking"

"Hi, this is Maria-Rose, Mr. Mason's secretary. I'm just calling to make sure you are still coming in for the scheduled interview tomorrow" After hearing this, I was totally confused, but of course had to play along since I didn't want to seem dumb.

"Yes, I will be there tomorrow. Can you just remind me at what time I'm supposed to be there?" I say

"Of course. You have to be there at 8:30 sharp tomorrow morning. Mr. Mason hates lateness. And since you are applying for the position of his P.A, you really don't want to be late. He'll fire you on the spot. Is there anything else I can help you with?" Maria-Rose asks

"No, nothing at all. Thank you for reminding me about the interview."

"No problem, have a nice day"

"You too, bye-bye now," I say

As I hang up the phone, I see that Tara had mysteriously disappeared. 

"Tara, is there anything you want to tell me?" I ask

"Sur-prise?" says Tara

"Surprise?! That's all you have to say? What were you thinking? To be a P.A, you have to have some academic background at college. I didn't go to college. And to make things worse, it's not just any random guy that's got a lot of money. It's Carter mother fucking Drew Mason. The second richest person in the world because his father comes first. There's no way, I stand a chance of even getting that job. And when I show up there, I'm just going to make a big fool out of myself. I can't believe you would do this to me, Tara. When you said you had gotten me a job interview, I didn't think that it would be anything close to that. And even if I wanted to do the job, I don't have a résumé filled out. And what's gonna make him choose me, I've got nothing to impress him with. What do you suggest I do to impress him, Tara since this was your bright ass idea? Am I supposed to impress him with my many band t-shirts?" 

Yes, I was ranting, but Carter Drew Mason was voted sexiest man alive. I mean look at him, he's a walking god.

"I know that you're upset. But I wouldn't sign you up for a job I didn't think you could handle. You may not have gone to college, but you're a smart girl. You finished top of your graduating high school class, that's got to be worth something. And not only that, but you're really fast at getting your work done. And I'm pretty sure any P.A has to be efficient and fast. Here, sit down" she says pointing to her bed.

"You're a smart girl, you're efficient, you're kind, and so many other things. And if any guy who's looking for a P.A can't see that, they're blind. You don't need a degree from college to prove that you're smart. I believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. But, I completely understand if you don't want to go to the interview. I should've asked you if you wanted to go or not, not just force it on you today." Tara says sincerely.

"No, you're right. I don't need to have a college degree to prove to some guy in a suit that I'm smart. I'm gonna go to that interview. But first, I'm gonna need a new wardrobe. I'm pretty sure he doesn't want me walking in there in sweatpants and a hoodie." I say jokingly

"Good, we got back the optimism, now we go SHOPPING!!!!!" says Tara

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"What about this one"

"Too tacky"

"This one"

"Too slutty"

"How about this"

"The color is so not you"

"What about this"

"We're not going back to school Steph"

"This"

"Oh God no"

After about a million more no's from Tara, I finally found an outfit that we could both agree on for me to wear to the Interview.

"It's perfect," I say

"I know, I have great taste when it comes to clothes"

This is the outfit:

"You are so going to crush that interview," says Tara

"I hope to God I do," I say

We shop around a little bit more to find some more outfits for me, just in case I actually did get the job. Then we get some Chinese food for dinner.

After a hundred outfits later, and hundreds of dollars spent, we finally got home. Tara helped me write my résumé so that I seem somewhat professional. 

"If you don't get this, I'm literally going to kick Carter Drew Mason's sexy ass," says Tara

I reply, "Are you sure about that?"

"Yes, I'm sure. No one turns down my best friend," says Tara

"But just know, that I am always rooting for you, and you are going to kill it tomorrow"

"I hope so," I say

"I should get to bed, I got to wake up at 6 if I want to get there at 8:30," I say

"Ok, and don't let the bed bugs bite," says Tara

"Thanks, mom," I said laughing to myself

And now that I am left, with just me and my thoughts, I wonder if I actually do have a chance of getting the job, or if I'm just way in over my head. And before I know it, I'm fast asleep, wondering what tomorrow morning will bring. 

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Ok,

I put up 3 Chapters in 1 day, and I am so proud of myself, it's not even funny. Like, you have no idea what this means to me because I literally have the attention span of a goldfish. But as I always say, comment and vote and blah, blah, blah you know the rest.

 I'm logging off for today. But I promise to have a few more Chapters up tomorrow.

Byeeeeeeeeeee