Interview with Viktor (1)

I waited for Viktor's decision, feeling stuck in interview limbo. Itching to push, I knew I had to be patient. Otherwise, he'd reject me, just to show me who's boss.

My days were a lazy routine. I slept in, drove to town, and spent mornings at the Gazette, where Josh and Beth kindly let me use their internet. The phone line at the cabin was still a dream, and I suspected the company just didn't want the hassle of a one-time trip to Stump River. But hey, at least Aldrich couldn't reach me.

The call to the lawyer was my daily dread. Around noon, I'd leave the Gazette's office and take a walk around Stump River (which wasn't long, but it helped pass the time). Then, I'd head to the diner to make the dreaded call.

The calls were all the same. He'd ask for updates, I'd say I was waiting, he'd make a condescending remark, and that would be it. Barely five minutes, but it felt like an eternity, leaving me drained.

Thankfully, I had coffee and conversation with Ruth, Al, and Lucy to look forw