By Nina Boyd
Chapter 8 – No News!
After two days I’m certain that I haven’t got the job. I look at my phone, but there’s no message. I try not to be disappointed. I look in the local newspaper for another job, but there’s nothing interesting.
After a few days, David asks me when I’m going home to my own town.
‘Do you want me to go?’ I ask. Suddenly I’m afraid. Is he rejecting me too?
‘No, of course not. In fact, I’ll come with you. I believe there might be a letter for you at home. I don’t think they know my address.’
Of course! How stupid I am!
We drive to my home in David’s car, which is new and red and very fast. I see a letter on the floor inside when I open the door. They are offering me the job! The letter is signed by the chief engineer. She says she’s looking forward to meeting me again.
I’m very relieved. I feel as if I should find the man with the red bicycle, who knocked her over. He, more than anyone, deserves my thanks!
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