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02,09,2020

Ziya's pov

Here I'm infront of "James Real Estate Broker LTD"
The building was big, beyond large. I was amazed with the big dark blue glass structure that I stood infront.
The sunlight hits the building making the glass looks more sparkly like shining diamond.
The building screamed mind blowing from the outside .

I made my way towards the inside of the building and indeed it was way more eye dropping when I stepped foot inside .Elegant neat , cool and comfy were the words that came to my mind as soon as I saw the interior . I made my way over to the receptionist.

"Welcome to James's Real Estate Broker LTD" the receptionist told me.

"Good morning ma'am. I greeted the receptionist with a small smile.
"I'm Ziya Ali, I'm here for an interview with Mr James at 9:15 am," I told her.

"Good morning Ms. Ali , please take a seat in the waiting area and make your self comfortable until Mr Tyler is ready to interview you", She informed"

"Thank you very much" I told her and made my way towards the waiting area.
of company.

The waiting area of the company was simple yet elegant with a few pieces of sofas assembled around a medium beautiful glass table.

I picked up one of the leaflet placed on the table, which contains informations about the company and the kind of services which they have to offer.
While reading for a minute or so I placed it down on the glass table.

I have decided to engaged in zikr (remembrance of Allah ) . It gives immense joy and peace to your mind. Honestly I felt the need to do this now because I'm desperately in need of some calm.
A few minutes later I went on to ask the receptionist where I can find the rest room, since I needed to be there. With directions given by her I picked up my stuffs and headed over to the restroom after a few long turns and twists i found it and I did my business and got out.
I headed back to the waiting area and took a seat to assembled my stuffs.

I looked at my wrist watch it shows 9:10 am. Woo 5 minutes to go. I silently prayed to have this job. I'm really in need of this job or else my family will starve , I can't afford to let them starve I thought for a moment and felt emotional. I made silent duas begging Allah swt to bless me with this job.

A few minutes later a minutes after I while I was busy engaged in zikr. The Receptionist approached me .

Let's go, Ms. Ali, Mr. James is ready to interview you!
I picked up my stuffs and followed her into the elevator , We rode silently in the elevator until we arrived on the 40th floor . The elevator ding indicating our stop and the floor number was mentioned aloud by the computerized voice. The receptionist excited the elevator and I followed foot behind. Walking down a hall way until we approached a dark polished door.
CEO was written on a gold plate.
The receptionist pressed the buzzer indicating to the boss that we're here the boss yell over the other side of the office to come in.

The reception left me with him.
This is it .For some odd reason or the other my heartbeat was incresing.
I mean , of course I'm nervous because it's an interview but then again the fact that he is a Male made me even more nervous. I'm usually not good around guys, since I don't have reasons to hang around them much, "but you don't have a choice ziya," my inner self encouraged.

"Good morning sir," I greeted him.

"Good morning," he greeted back. "Take a seat, he went on to say while his gaze was  still on his laptop."

"Thank you sir," I took a seat across him

He lifted his gaze from his laptop only to make my heart skip beats.
Yes beats , you heard that.
Yicksss this guy is looking at me from head to toe I quickly lowered my gaze .

I felt nervous being looked at ... " Ya Allah bless me with courage to go through with this interview.

I have observed his features .
He has short jet black hair which is neatly styled to the side, his fore head was quite flat , followed by his straight nose , sharp jawline and a well shape plum lips.

I stared at him for a few seconds and i lowered my gaze since he is a non mehram. The first look is halal.

While lowering my gaze I felt his gaze was on me now. .I lifted my head only to confirm it. Mr james was checking me as if I'm a product. I silently gulped .

Don't get me wrong it's just that I'm nervous about the fact that I'm present in a room alone with a non mehram.

Before i know it , he got up from his chair and March right over to the other side of the table where I'm seated.

I saw him leaning down , our faces were inches apart.

Like seriously what is he trying to do?
I leaned away more into my chair.
My mind went into complete panick mode.
My heart beat started to thump loud against my rib cage and my eyes were wide as sausa
I'm just saying he probably heard my heartbeats how loud they were. and he definently saw my Expression.
And then he did something which I'm thankful for . He picked up my CV without asking for it.
I release my hold from it allowing him to have access to it.

I let out a breathe I didn't even know I was holding.
Whew! I'm probably sure beads of sweats were formed on my forehead, despite I'm in an air conditioner room.

He walked away while tentatively running through it.
I was relieved. He turned towards me, lifting his gaze from my CV and we made eye contact and then his attention was once again on the folder with a straight expression.

Extending his hand out he introduced himself "Tyler James , Nice to meet you he said Sounding all professional.
With his heavy masculine voice.

I bow my head slightly tilting it and i rested my hand on my stomache.
As a sign of acknowlement .
"It's also nice to meet you too, Mr james.

He watched from my hand to his and give me a blank stare with a puzzled expression and then it was replaced with a straight expression.

I'm so sorry sir, the thing is in my Religion I'm not allowed to shake hands with males who are not related to me by blood.

He gives me a straight look and scoffed.
"So I ran through your CV and it says that you're accademically qualified," he said .

Upon hearing those words my heart
Literally melts ..I felt emotional happy .
Finally my family will have a better life I can get to provide more for them.

I was so happy that I was about to thank him but my happiness was short lived when he told me the words I dreaded the words, I have been hearing a lot about but not to this max .
No one has ever dared telling me those words despite the many hates i've have been receiving.

" I will only hire you on one condition MS Ali, you will have to take off your head rap and stop wearing all of these baggy clothes," he stated and pointing towards my outfit from head to toe in distaste.

Right after he said those cheap words his expression changed to that of a smirk. While mine changed to hurt and disappointment once again.
Wow another disappointment and right there at that moment in self I felt like my heart has been crushed once again but this time I was weak like before, I felt different. The little hope and joy I've just build was so easily crush and broken .

I have masked away my expression.

Thank you very much sir i really don't appreciate your offer I wanted to say to him but held my tongue back. ... so I went on to say "Thank you sir but i wouldn't be able to accept your offer, I wouldn't sell my Akirah( hereafter)for this duniya (world)... Realizing that he didn't understand what I've just said since I saw the confusion written on his face. I went on telling him or explain further by what I have meant. "Sir I'm sorry to disappoint you, but i wouldn't be able to meet up to your Epectations. I wouldn't simply remove my hijab just to get a job. I was ordained to cover my body by my lord. So I'm following his command."
"Besides what happens if I do this, and then after I'm fired for some reason or the other? I went on to ask him.
Simple.

So overall if you have a problem with my religion I'm sorry to say inw9uodnt be able to work for you!"

I have always said to to non muslims that my hijab covers my
dignity it doesn't cover my knowledge it covers my head not my brain.
But it doesn't make sense I try to tell him anything more since I'm sure he cares less.

This world is full of bitter people ziii I thought to myself.

Well even if you were to do that I wouldn't fire if you're efficent.

Is this guy for real ziii? I question myself
This world is full of harsh people.

No need to get disappointed zii

So since you have taken a decision this interview has come to an end, Have a good day," he told me.

"How can i have a good day jerk" I wanted to tell him in his face after you have just disrespect my religion and way of dressing.

"You too sir," I told him gathering my stuffs and titling my head a bit towards him. Before exiting his cabin.
I don't ever wish to have an encounter with this man ever again.

On my way out I have
bumped into his mom.

"Hi ziya, good morning dear. "

"Good morning aunt Catherine".

"So ziya tell me How was the interview" she went on to asked.

"It was fine".

"What do you mean?? She asked quizzical.

"I didn't get the job, I'm not qualified"

"WHAT , WHY and HOW?"

"What are you saying ziya I saw your CV yesterday, " and then she paused. "Wait here , I will be right back."
I took a seat once again in th awaiting area of the office.

She did me a favour already by setting up an interview for me . I hope she don't scold her son because of me.

Tyler's pov

Wow i was a bit stunned with this girl!
Her responses is partly truth.
But c'mon i can't risk my reputation having someone dressing like a plain jain working as my PA I scoffed. That would be a total embarrassment to me.
Never in my life has a women left my hand hanging in the air!
She is not a queen that I can't just shake hands with her I thought to myself annoyed.

"Tyler what the hell did you just do ?" Mom stormed into my office ready to tear me apart with her glare.

"What did I do this time now mom? I asked fully well aware where she is getting at.

"Don't give me that, i know you said something harsh to ziya, she is not the type to brag what you did to her instead she remain silent.

"Mom the main thing is I didn't assault her what are you implying ?"
Why does it even matters what I said to her.?"

"Mom just glared at me"

"Fine mom, I didn't hire because of the way she dresses, it's as if she hails from the 18 centuries in self," I told her with a straight face.

"My son the way she dresses have nothing to do with which ever centuries you think she came from, even if her style of dressing is different it doen't makes her less educated, in fact she is highly qualified." Mom was outraged .

"What's the point mom? "

"The way she dresses represents modesty. Unlike those characterless bimbos you have been running behind dressing to your taste and dancing to your tunes.

"Who cares, She isn't hired ."

"She will be young man and your gonna do so right here , right now."

"What mom, C'mon what do you want people to say about my PA ?", dressing like an old woman.
"Mom what's so special about her?"

"She is special because she is my bestfriend daughter's."

"Really?" Then that have nothing to do with me mom, I told her annoyed ."

"She needs this job, mom said faintly," before she walks away.

"Ok , ok , mom wait only on your insistence I will hire her if she is not efficient I'm free to fire her .

"I'm sure you wouldn't have an opportunity to do so ," mom turned around smiling.

Let's see about that mom ."I let out a low chuckle.

Mom called her up and after a while she answerd.

"Hi ziya, Mom spoke to her on the phone, mom went on informing her that she is hire.
After a few minutes mom ended the call smiling.

Thank you son.

No need to thank me mom.

Ms Ali prepare for the best working experience of your life working with tyler James.

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