Chapter Four

>>I had a terrifying dream. Although I succeeded in the initial rounds, I will not make it through the human-based interview. Last night, I did some digging on the recruitment at LS Associate, and there were no excellent reports from previous interviewees <<

Anna voiced out her worries, hugging her thighs and bringing them closer. This site of her exhibiting vulnerability alarmed her parents. Mr White got closer to the bed.

>>It may be best to cancel the interview if you do not want to go. With your certificate, you will find a new, decent, well-paying job here in Avalon<< His eyes drifted back to his wife.

>>Darling, what? Since Anna was a child, she has wanted to follow in our footsteps and work in an office. Anna, if you genuinely wish to do this job, you should not let a random dream stop you from achieving your goal<< Sussana reasoned. She placed her hands in those of her daughter’s and resumed her consultation.

>>Follow your heart and make the correct decision<< Stating that she embraced her daughter and fled the bedroom, leaving Anna stranded with her deliberations. Her husband followed her briefly but not before patting her daughter on the shoulder. The door creaked as her father closed it.

Anna’s eyes strolled around her room, pondering what to do next. On the one hand, this job would change their livelihood, but on the other hand, is her fear of rejection. She has been receiving therapy after she was diagnosed with this fear. She initially experienced it during her middle school live drama performance, where her father accurately had to carry her from the stage. She never returned to school again and was homeschooled.

A little later, Givan and Sussana were unwinding on their snug sofa after their previous conversation with their daughter. “In the middle of their movie marathon,” Susanna asked.

>>Darling, can you pass me the bowl of Takis?<<

>>I thought you did not want to partake in my late-night snacking<< Givan asserted teasingly.

>>That was earlier. Also, there is still time. Remember we used to sit here and devour bags of Takis until daytime?<<

>>Well, the only thing I still cannot forget is when you could not stop screaming after we watched Room 1408. You should have seen the look on your face!<<

>>Givan! Can I have Takis now? As Givan turned to fetch the chips, he nearly peed on himself.

>>Mom, Dad, I will go to the interview!<<