Pay With Your Heart

Chapter 19: Cleaning Agency

Eun-Sun was anxious when she arrived the building complex with Hei-Ran the next morning. She kept rubbing her sweaty palms on her jean. She was dressed on a dark blue jean, a button down white shirt and a black flat shoe. Her hair was pulled in a lose bun which gave her a clean look and made her facial features prominent.

When Hei-Ran had mentioned the cleaning agency last night, it never occurred to her that it was the top cleaning agency in the whole country which was well known for it’s prestigious, rich and high caliber customers. She was nervous and Hei-Ran could sense it. One would say it was just a cleaning job, but was it?

This was the cleaning service open only to the high and mighty in society. Rumours had it that, the agency was owned by one of the second generation heiress, that was why the clientele was far above that of other companies.

“You don’t have to be so nervous, it’s just a cleaning job” Hei-Ran told her as they both stood outside the building complex.

Hei-Ran works with an interior decor company which shared same building as the cleaning agency. Eun-Sun had joined Hei-Ran on her way to work since both establishments were situated in same building.

“Who said I am?” Eun-Sun asked defiantly. “I might get to work for some influential people so what, I should die?” Eun-Sun asked. Though she was acting unfazed about it Hei-Ran knew Eun-Sun well. The girl was desperately in need of a job, so she knew Eun-Sun was nervous not because of the agency or its customers, but because she was scared of being rejected.

Hei-Ran decided not to say anything else, knowing Eun-Sun, she’ll keep denying the fact that she was nervous.

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“We have to go. I’m running late for work” Hei-Ran urged her as she pulled Eun-Sun by the hand and made their into the building.

They both walked into the building and made their way to the elevator.

Eun-Sun’s eyes swept across the building which was bustling with people formally dressed as they all walked around the complex, going about the daily activities. She felt something prick the base of her heart.

‘When will she get a job such as this? Things were taking too long for Christ sake’. She heard a depressing voice say in her head but she quickly killed that voice down. The last thing she needed was any depressing thought to ruin her mood.

“I know you’re not nervous but know you’re going to do fine. I know you need a job, so you will get it. I heard they are in dire need of staffs so they might not give you a proper interview.” She said as the elevator chimed indicating it has arrived it’s destination.

“I know you don’t need it, but break a leg” Hei-Ran wished with a sweet smile alighting the elevator at the 14th floor while Eun-Sun rolled her eyes. She waved at Eun-Sun as the elevator door closed again.

Eun-Sun arrived at the agency and walked towards the receptionist at the front desk, who was busy with the computer on her desk.

“Hello, Good morning” Eun-Sun greeted the receptionist with a smile.

The receptionist smiled and replied “good morning. How may I help you?”

“My name is Eun-Sun. I submitted my application on your website yesterday for the position of a house keeper and I got an email asking me to be here this morning” She replied swiftly.

“Take a seat the head of HR will be with you shortly” The lady replied her with a smile.

“Okay thanks” Eun-Sun said as she turned around to take her seat at the waiting area. She hasn’t waited for long when she was called into the HR’s office. The office was modern and basic with a small sized office desk.

“Good morning, I’m sorry for keeping you waiting Miss Eun-Sun. Please take your seat” a beautiful and elegant looking lady said to Eun-Sun as she walked into the office gesturing at the seat in front of her. ‘She’ definitely the head of this department’ Eun-Sun said to herself. She just couldn’t believe that such a young and beautiful lady could be head of the HR unit. It reminded her of her dreams to some day work as a director of the development department of the PK corporation.

This dream was taking too long to materialize. If only a miracle could happen soon.

“Good morning, no problem at all” Eun-Sun said as she took her seat.

“You stated you’ve got some experience as a housekeeping agent before?” the lady asked staring at Eun-Sun’s application in her computer.

“Yes I do. I had worked with a cleaning agency part time, when I was in the university” she answered truthfully.

She had worked between jobs both as a cleaner and as a waitress while she was in school. That was the only way she could see herself through school. It has been too long since her life sucked.

That miracle she needed was long overdue. She needed a break.

“Confidentiality is key when working with our clients. Can you be trusted with our client’s homes?” The interviewer asked with her gaze fixed on Eun-Sun.

“Yes. I promise to do a good job and maintain the standard of this company” she replied with a straight face. The interview continued for another half an hour, with series of question and answer sections.

“Well miss Eun-Sun as much as I’ll love to give you the job right now, we’ll still have to conduct proper security checks for you. So please await our call” She said as she stretched her hand for a shake.

“Okay thank you” Eun-Sun replied taking her hand. Eun-Sun understood why the security checks were being done. It would be bad for the company if a person with criminal records was given a job and probably implicates the company at the long run. After all their clients were not ordinary people.

All she has to do was wait.