LOST

     A familiar music is in the air, he checks his cellphone and read, “Hi, I’m Dyna of Exsia Inc. You are being requested to come in our office for an interview and get the job that you want”.

Wow, this is real quick, he thought.He e-mailed his online application just the other day. He didn’t expect to be called this early.

     Mike Goodboy is sitting in a chair waiting for his turn. He’s sleepy. His eyelids are heavy. He’s fighting hard to keep his eyes open. What are my chances to be hired? I can’t even think straight. The trip from his home to here took six hours. He had to leave his house two hours after midnight. He’s restless. Agitated by the sudden call, he had no real good sleep until now and for the last twenty four hours. It’s plunging him into a disadvantage and considering that he is already past his middle age doesn’t really make him hopeful. How can I hope to pass this interview if my mind is floating and all I can think of is to go home and sleep?

     His mind travels back to the time when he filled up a resume online at Surjob.com and every day the company presented a list of possible jobs for him through his e-mail. Finally he had chosen one. He answered an ad that says,” 200 call center agents needed ASAP, no experience required”. This really sucked him in. Surprisingly for him, his application was quickly answered.

     It sounds too good to be true. But it’s too late. If he ignores this, his resume will be tagged ‘NO SHOW FOR INTERVIEW’ which, of course, will be bad for him. He felt trapped but he must do this.

     He arrived at Exsia a few minutes before ten O’clock and was ushered at the interview room by a charming young lady which turned out to be his interviewer. After a brief interview, he was given an endorsement letter to two companies, LETSI and ICM.

     While on his way to LETSI, he had in his mind a clear picture of that charming face and a beautiful smile that can captivate any man. Am I in love? He asked himself. He felt ecstatic. Being celibate for seven years, his youthful energy is coming back.

     As he had expected, the company interviewer rejected him outright so it was still noon and time to take his lunch. He didn’t consume anything solid up to his time. Only a good cup of coffee and now he’s hungry.

     On his way to find a suitable place to eat, he found himself in front of his next destination. ICM is right in front of him. I’d better finish this first and see what happens.

     He heard his name called and he rose from his seat and went to the interview room. The interview was brief. A few minutes later, a note was handed to him saying, “We’re keeping your resume for future reference. You can apply to other companies”. For a brief moment he thought, Wow, this is a great relief.

     On his way out he cannot find the elevator. He’s on the tenth floor of the building and the fact that he is not able to find the elevator annoys him. How can I easily forget where I came from? Finally, he found his way and silently kidded himself, how stupid of me to have forgotten my way so easily. Maybe they’re right for not hiring me.

     Though he was told to report back to Dyna, he voted against it. I have no chance. This kind of job is not for me. I’m just fooling myself. In his dulled mind he is resolve to simply forget about it and find something else that will suit his ability and old age. I just can’t forget that beautiful face. Would I ever see her again?

     Mike Goodboy found a job sitting in front of his computer. He keeps on writing novels and short stories. He became wealthy and bought an island where he can continue to write, undisturbed and restless.

     A soft voice of a woman echoed in his ears, “I brought you a warm coffee dear. Pls. don’t forget to eat your breakfast”.

     “Thank you sweetheart, would you mind closing the door when you leave”, Mike said while looking at her. That beautiful face is so inspiring.

      “Okay dear”, she said. Dyna closes the door softly.