You had just flown back from a trip in Thailand and we're unpacking in your loft. During the trip you had the chance to study wild tigers and had the chance to train and bond with ones that resided in a sanctuary. While you were unpacking your phone went off. You ran to the kitchen to see your sister, Skye, calling.
"Hey Skye" you answered.
"Hey, heard you got back! How was your flight?" She asked. You could hear animals in the background, meaning she was at work.
"Long, and bittersweet. Glad to be home, but I miss those big cats" you replied making Skye laugh.
"Well, i get off work in an hour. If you're not asleep by then, meet Jakob and I Nobu" Skye suggested.
"I'll be there!" you said excited to see her siblings.
You showered and changed into a black maxi dress with a light denim jacket and a pair of Chuck's. Leaving your long hair wet and wavy, you jumped in your Jeep Wrangler and headed downtown for dinner.
Seeing Jakob and Skye after a month away was heartwarming. All three of you chatted about what had been happening in each other's lives.
"So I have some.good news" Jakob said after taking a sip of his beer.
You and Skye looked at each other for a moment before eyeing Jakob.
"Well don't keep us waiting!" You exclaimed.
"I got a new job!!" He said happily
"Congratulations! We had no idea you were looking for a new one. Does Mom know?" Skye asked
Jakob worked as a senior accountant for their mom's PR firm.
"She knows, and is excited. It's in Costa Rica!" He said with a shrug.
You nearly spit out the wine you were drinking.
" Your going to Costa Rica to work as an accountant?" You asked in disbelief.
"I was actually recruited by the owner of the company himself" Jakob responded.
"Who and what company exactly?" Sky asked.
"Masrani Corporations" Jakob said.
"As in Simon Masrani?" You asked.
Jakob nodded.
" Are you going to be working at that theme park?? The one with the live-once extinct-dinosaurs?" Skye asked with bug eyes.
"yes! Jurassic World" he said with excitement.
You shook your head. You weren't fond of Jurassic world. You were a firm believer in letting nature take its course on the planet. Bringing back the dead was never a good idea.
"When are you moving? You asked
"Next weekend, which leads me to you" he said pointing his finger at you. You looked at him confused.
" Don't be mad, but Simon Masrani is super interested in you. He likes your work a lot. He's in the market for an animal behaviorist with an emphasis on nutrition. Now, those are not hard to come by so I referred you. " Jakob said.
"You what?? You know my opinions of that park!" You snapped, annoyed.
"You've never been there, so how can you form an opinion? He has your contact info so don't be too surprised when he calls" Jakob said
You sighed. "Well I hope you told him to not be to surprised when i turn him down" you replied.
"Give it a chance, Jules. Plus it's a stable location, you'll be near Jake, and it'll be an experience working with pre-historic animals" Skye said.
"Claire Dearing is the park manager" Jakob said, this time making you actually spit your wine out.
Claire Dearing and you were college roommates and we're roommates post college, while you were on the police force. She moved out when she got a job at the theme park and you lost touch with her. Jakob and Claire had an on and off again relationship.
"Well no wonder you want to go so bad" you teased Jakob.
He laughed but shook his head. The conversation continued on, and you eventually left both of them due to being jet lagged. As you parked, then walked to the main lobby of your building, you couldn't believe your eyes.
Am I this tired that I'm seeing things? You wondered. There in the lobby chairs was Simon Masrani. All polished up in a suit, looking smooth.
"Dr. Parker!" He called out when you both made eye contact.
"Yes? Hi" you said awkwardly as he walked over to you. He extended his hand.
"Simon Masrani" he said as you shook his hand.
"Uh-um, call me Julissa" you stuttered out.
"I'm sorry to bother you so late, but we need to talk" he said as you stifled in a yawn.
"How do you know where I live?" You asked
"Your brother gave you a glowing recommended" he said with a bright grin. You let out a chuckle.of.disbelief.
"I know why you're here" you said walking toward to elevator hall, with Masrani hot on your heels.
"Well then, you know my proposition" he said pulling out an envelope out of his jacket as you pushed the up button.
He handed you the envelope.
"Mr. Masrani, I just came back from an overseas trip. I'm not in the right state of mind to talk about this" you said as you heard the elevator approaching.
" Which is fine! But promise me you'll read what is in there and call me no later than 5 tomorrow evening with your answer" he said as the elevator doors opened. You took the envelope and stepped inside.
" Don't wait by the phone" you said sourly to him. He laughed and said goodnight as the doors shut.
You groaned as you rode the elevator up to the 15th floor.
I do need a change. Maybe this will be great to add into my research. You thought as you entered your loft. You tossed the envelope on your counter and headed straight to your bed where you immediately fell asleep.
