Chapter 14

Zurielle

I wear a suit-skirt with a plain white, button-up blouse, and a jacket that matches the skirt. I put my hair up in a high ponytail, and push my feet into black leather heels. I look at myself in the mirror. Yep, I look like I work at Pure Fashion Industries in this outfit.

I hop on the bus, and at Hailey’s stop, she skips up the aisle, and sits down next to me.

‘Zuri, you look hot sister!’ She says.

‘Thanks! Do you think I’m dressed professionally enough, though? It is a high-end fashion company,’ I say.

‘They should hire you just for looking so fine!’ Hailey says, reassuringly, giving me a wink. We laugh and chat away until we arrive at Cafe Charm. Mark gives me a playful wink as I hand him his latte.

‘Zurielle, I hear you have a job interview across the road today?’ Mr Fulton asks.

‘I sure do,’ I reply, ecstatically.

‘Well, I wish you luck,’ he replies.

‘Thanks, Mr Fulton,’ I say, giving him a smile.

When my shift finishes, I cross the road and walk into Pure Fashion Indus