Cherry without the cake!

Sitting in an elegant office, waiting to be interviewed by whoever, I was fidgeting like crazy. An article to be proof-read in hand, I was trying to concentrate desperately. This job was important. For the sake of money not for good money but just money. The work was unknown to me, copy-writing, but I wanted a chance, just one chance to learn.  I was told I would be interviewed by the art director, the CEO or the COO of the company. Phew!I had never reached so far in an interview yet - the final round. It was around 9: 45 am and people were hustling in to start their day. I was just juggling my attention between these people and the script to be edited at the same time having a heated conversation within myself about what can I possibly do to get through this one.

After some time spent in apprehension, I started relaxing. The interview was scheduled for 10:00 am and it was almost 10:15. Still no sign of any of these higher officials. I was told by the guy at reception that I may have to wait a while longer. Well with half n hour already gone, whats a few more minutes. I just got back to staring at people rushing in with helmets, glares, laptops, some with weird clothes, some in formals etc. I was just wondering what kind of work place is this! I was totally ignorant about the Ad world, its culture, it being the most happening place and all that jazz. For me this was an organisation which will teach me to write better. Period.

With speculations on mind and fascination on my face, I just felt my eyes zero-in on someone suddenly. For in walked a well dressed, handsome man with an amazing voice which wished the security good morning. I was staring at this man outrageously as the security stood and this man disappeared into the office. After a few seconds, I just recovered my senses and got back to my article to be proof read and this time I finished editing it in one go. Half an hour more and still no sign of the interviewer.

I thought I might as well leave and come back again some other time when a familiar face walked in. This was the friend with whose reference I had come for the interview in the first place. He took me inside the office and said I will be interviewed now. I was directed towards a small cabin and there sat the man who had made me spellbound sometime back. The only thought that ran across my mind was I must get this job just to see this beautiful creature every day.

He greeted me, asked me to take seat and took my resume. He just browsed through it and asked me if I am a trekker. Wow what a question to be asked! My spirit sky rocketed and I said yes! He asked me which places I have trekked and I told him the names of the mountains I had climbed enthusiastically. He asked if I am really interested in writing and again the answer was a simple yes. He browsed through my CV again, after a long pause he said, "That's all then."  I was shocked. I don't even remember coming out to the reception. My friend greeted me there and he congratulated me.  I just asked him who interviewed me and he said, "He was our CEO". I just broke into a giggle. Now it was my friend's turn to stare. He gave me a funny look and told me u have a crush on him too! I just smiled wider and left.

Its been six months in this organisation now and even today when I think of that day I feel good, for I had given the shortest interview of my life and cleared it too! Even today when I look at my CEO, my admiration and adoration for the well groomed, well spoken man that he is simply visible on my face. We meet many people in our lives, some become friends, some acquaintances and some remain as strangers. And then there are these people you meet, who leave an impact on you for no significant reason at all. Well, my CEO is one of them and I am glad to have at least seen someone like him if not interacted or known him.