Alicia's heart - a billionaire story

ar back from the company. At first, she hadn't been too concerned, assuming that the hiring pr

and networking with people in her industry. But no matter how hard she tried, Alicia couldn

licia's mind began to wander. What was taking so long? Had she not made

it up, hoping that it might be the HR representative from Humperdinck

ng?" Maddie asked, her v

she said. "I'm just getting a little anxious about the int

hard to wait, but try not to worry. These thi

ouldn't see her. "You're right," sh

h over her. Maybe Maddie was right. Maybe she just neede

rview out of her mind and focus on other things. She was going to keep applying to jobs, netw

uld reach out to the HR representative at Humperdinck Industries and ask for an update on th

she waited for someone to answer, Alicia's heart was racing with anti

e. "Hello, Humperdinck Industries,

Alicia Hall. I interviewed for the accounting position two weeks ago, and

and for a moment, Alicia wondered if she had m

d for just a moment?" Alicia nodded, even though the person on the

row once again. What would the HR representative s

lay. We are still in the process of reviewing applications and conducting in

he couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. She had been hoping for

oing to crawl out of her skin, Alicia's phone r

"I have just the thing to take your mind off t

tary. "Yes, that sounds amazi

could hit up that new nightclub that just opened up

w. "That sounds like so

line outside the nightclub, waiting to get in. The mus

tement. She had been so focused on her job search and worryin

it into the club, Alicia felt a sense of freedom wash over h

licia and Maddie made their way to the bar, where t

felt in weeks. She was laughing and smiling, and for the first time in

to herself. Sometimes, you just

ing each other's company and the music. They even met a few new people, in

her to be open-minded. And as they chatted with the

A night out with her friend, letting loose and having fun. It

standing across the room, watching her. He was tall an

lp sneaking glances his way. He seemed to be enjoying the

loser to the mysterious guy. Finally, he caught her eye and smi

ned mischievously at Alicia. "Go talk to

took a deep breath and made her way over to

ut his hand. "I'm Max," h

jolt of attraction. "I'm Alici

more and more at ease. Max was charming and f

lked Alicia and Maddie out of the club, and then he turned to Alicia wi

ting him to ask her out, but she was thrilled at the

one. "Great," he said. "I'll text

but feel a sense of excitement. She had no idea w

!" Maddie exclaimed, as

g a little giddy. "I k

"You're going to have to fill me

appy and carefree. "Don't

eel a sense of hope. The evening at the club h

help but feel a sense of excitement and relief. She had had a grea

ng for the couch. "I'm exhausted,"

oes and flopping onto the couch beside Maddie.

e picked it up, expecting it to be Max, but instead, s

she answered the call. "Hello?"

ice on the other en

a replied, her heart ra

We've completed our interviews and review of applications, and we're ple

stened to the words. She had d

e, let out a loud whoop and threw her arms

elation wash over her. "I did it!

rmal offer letter and contract shortly," he said. "But in the meantime, we'd lik

eling dazed. "Yes, that

'll be in touch soon to confirm the de

pride and accomplishment wash over her. She had w

and down with excitement. "This is amazi

g happy and relieved.