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"Of course I can!"
"Can you reserve this book? I'll come pick it up in four days." The young man handed Sandy a green book.
"So, you're going to pick it up Tuesday?" Sandy said a little disappointingly. "What was I thinking? I have to stop expecting things from strangers…." She thought to herself.
"Yes. I'll be here around say… 6 pm."
"Okay. Just look for me and I'll give you the book."
"Thank you." He gave her a warm smile and left the bookstore. Sandy looked at the small green book with a small frown, but it quickly changed into a smile. She put the book into the counter drawer. Then she went to the same section and bought the same book.
"So, these are the kind of books he reads." Sandy walked home toward the sun while the wind blew on her face.
"Mom, I'm home!"
"Sandy, come to the dining room and help Stan set up the table."
"Kay." Sandy quickly put her new book away and went to the dining room.
"You're late! I already set the table up because you were late!" Stan said sternly.
"Sorry. I'll do it tomorrow!" Sandy said cheerfully.
All three of them sat down and started eating.
"Nothing beats Mom's homemade food!" Stan said as he took the first bite.
"Stan, stop it! You're acting like I'm the best chef around!" Sandy's mom said jokingly.
"I'm serious. You're cooking is really good."
"Yeah mom, I never went to a restaurant that had great food as yours!" Sandy blurted.
"Thank you darlings, no mother can have children good as you." Sandy's mom said as she got up and hugged them both. "I don't mind we have to pay father's debt unless we get to live with each other."
"Thanks mom." Stan said.
"Yeah, thanks." Sandy also said. "That reminds me, Stan what was your big announcement?"
"After we eat dinner I'll tell you guys." Stan said as he winked.
Everyone quickly eats quickly in order to learn Stan's surprise.
"Okay we're done. I even finished the dishes so I don't have to worry about it." Sandy said impatiently.
"Hurry up Stan, it's dark and I'm tired." Sandy's mom said tiredly.
"Okay." Stan went through his book bag. "TA-DAH!" He shoved a folded sheet of paper in front of Sandy and his mom.
"What is it?" Sandy asked blankly
"Don't you know one when you see it?"
"Stan is that really a….. acceptance letter?" Sandy's mom said with twinkle her eyes.
"Yup! And it's from Princeton University."
"Stan!" Sandy quickly ran up to him and hugged him. "I can't believe it! How'd you get the money?"
"I got a scholarship. That's sorta why I was gone all this time. I was trying to get more information about it."
"Stan, I'm so proud of you." Sandy's mom said.
"I am too." Sandy said with tears. Then she backed away. "At least there's someone in the family who got into a good college even though he was 4 years late." She said as she wiped her tears. "But I'm still so happy. That means, I'll push myself harder and work also." Sandy said as she smiled gently.
"Hey, there's the Sandy I know." Stan went up to his younger twin sister and hugged her. "You better go to sleep. You're interview is tomorrow."
"Yeah, thanks Stan." Sandy went upstairs, into her room, got changed and fell right to sleep.
The Next Morning
Sandy woke up with the sun in her face. Then she suddenly realized today was a special day. She quickly went to the bathroom and washed up.
"Let's see, what to wear." Sandy was looking inside her closet. She ended up wearing a black skirt and a white blouse. "Well, mind as well make myself look professional." She said as she stared at her mirror. Sandy has tied her hair up with a white ribbon to match her blouse. Sandy grabbed her purse and headed downstairs. She went to look for Stan.
"Stan, one tiny important thing. Where the heck is this interview supposed to be at?"
"Oh yeah, I forgot, it's at Crystal Palace. You know where that is right?"
"Of course I do."
"Well, just say you have an interview and they should let you in."
"Okay. Bye Stan!" Sandy quickly hugged Stan and left the door. Sandy walked slowly to the building as she enjoyed the bright day. She entered the building.
"Welcome to Crystal Palace. Can I help you?" The counter-lady asked.
"Um, I'm here for the interview for the job opening."
"Oh yes, you must be uh…" The lady looked at her papers. "Sandy, correct?"
"Yeah"
"Here, let this gentleman take you to the interview room." The lady said as he pointed to a young man next to her.
"Okay, thank you." The Youngman was about Sandy's age. He also had dirty blonde hair; also he had deep sapphire eyes.
"So, is this your first time you came here?" The young man said as he walked toward the hallway.
"Yeah, it is."
"Don't worry. You should be able to get the job. There's looking for the third member of Bijou's group."
"Bijou's group?"
"It's the most popular group in this company. If you get this job, it's going to be paradise for you."
"Is it that good?"
"Of course it is! Well, here we are." The young man opened the door. "Good luck on the interview." He slightly winked at Sandy. Then he left. Sandy walked down on one of the red couches.
"This place is beautiful." Then suddenly another young man entered.
"Nice to meet you Sandy. I am Jon Torinan. I'm going to be the one who'll interview you today, and maybe your future boss."
"Nice you meet you also." Sandy said as she shook his hand.
"Now let's start with the questions."
"Thank you for your time Mr. Torinan." Sandy said as she stood up and shook Mr. Torinan's hand.
"Just call me Jon, but we still need to shoot pictures of you."
"Pictures?"
"Yeah, we take some pictures and see which girl we interview is the best."
"Oh sorry, my brother sort of just told me there was an interview."
"You'll be fine. Come this way." Jon said as he pointed through the door.
"Is this going to take a long time?"
"No, just a few poses, it might take about 10 minutes."
"Okay." Sandy got up and went to the other room.
Sandy posed the way Jon told her to. They only took about 5 shoots, and also Sandy got to look at the pictures also.
"I really don't look pretty." Sandy said jokingly.
"Sandy, I think you're capable to get the job. Now, you should head on home. The next interview is about to start in 5 minutes."
"Okay, uh, Mr. Tor…. I mean Jon. When do you think you'll give the results?"
"I don't really know. We'll give you a call right away."
"Thank you so much."
"It was a pleasure to meet you."
Sandy left Crystal Palace and headed toward the bookstore. Since she still had an hour left until she had to fill her shift she was looking around the cute stores around the bookstore.
"It's already time for me to go to the bookstore?" Sandy said as she looked at her watch, it was 5:00pm. Sandy quickly ran to the corner of Starlight Ave.
"Mr. Brown! Sorry I'm late!"
"Sandy dear, what brings you here so early?"
"Mr. Brown, my shift starts at 5."
"Yes, I know, but it's only 4:00 right now."
"What!" Sandy looked at the watch and it said it was 4:00. "I'm an idiot. Mr. Brown, can I browse around the stores outside until 5?"
"Sure, go ahead."
"Mr. Brown. I'm sure it's time to fill my shift."
"You're right this time. I want you to go Twinkle's cash register and take over."
"Okay." Sandy walked over the cash registers and went to Twinkle. Twinkle was about Sandy's same age, she has blonde hair and beautiful emerald eyes.
"Twinkle, Mr. Brown wants me to take over your shift."
"Finally. Sandy, do you want to come over to my house today? I still need to repay you for saving my cat last week."
"Sure. Should I come by right after my shift? That's at 8:00."
"Maybe you can spend the night then. I mean, if your mom said it's okay."
"She'll say yes. I see you later, I'll bring my stuff too."
"Okay, bye Sandy." Twinkle said as she ran out the store.
"Bye Twinkle." The Sandy started to work at the counter. "Twinkle is really cute, no wonder every guy liked her when we were in high school." Sandy said to herself.
"Mom, is it okay if I spend the night at Twinkle's?"
"Of course Sandy. But first have some dinner. You had a hard day today, your interview and your job."
"Thanks mom, but I already bought a hamburger on the way home."
"Okay then, you go on to Twinkle's."
Sandy was about to go upstairs until her mom called out for her again.
"Remember to pack your pajamas, toothbrush, hairbrush, and…..and…."
"Mom, I'm a full adult now. I didn't even have to ask you go spend the night."
"That's right. It seems like yesterday you were still in middle school."
"Yeah, the good old days."
"Go pack your stuff, see you tomorrow Sandy."
"Okay." Sandy went to pack her stuff. In no time, she was done and headed out the door. "I wonder what Twinkle's house looks like. I bet it's a decent home, at least better than mine." Sandy arrived at Twinkle's house and rang the doorbell.
"Sandy! You came!" Twinkle said as she hugged Sandy.
"Yeah. You're house is really big!"
"Thanks, let's go inside." Twinkle led Sandy into her room. "Put your stuff here. I want to show you something. Did you bring your ribbon?"
"No, why?"
"You'll see why. Let's go." Twinkle led Sandy downstairs and into a room.
"Oh my gosh! This room is the kind of room that I've always wanted!" The room was filled with ribbons, clubs, hoops, jump ropes, and rubber balls. It was the perfect place to train for rhythmic gymnastics.
"This used to be the place where I trained for all the competitions."
"No wonder you used to be so good at the competitions we entered."
Sandy and Twinkle were rhythmic gymnastics rivals, but they were great friends. They would always train with each other and help each other. Right after high school, both of them stopped gymnastics realizing they can't depend on their skills but went to college.
"Thanks, do you remember our last competition?"
"Yeah, we ended up as a tie on first place right?"
"Yup." Twinkle and Sandy fooled around with the stuff until it was time to go to sleep. When they went to Twinkle's room, they didn't sleep yet.
"Twinkle, do you only work at Mr. Brown's store?"
"No, I work at Pure Swan."
"Oh, I don't know what that is…"
"Nah, I don't think you'll be interested."
"Ok….."
"I'm getting tired." Twinkle said as she said as she lied down on her bed.
"Same here, well, good-night."
"Good-night."
"Thanks for having me over."
"It was fun! It's been a long time since we spent this much time with each other."
"Yeah, it was fun."
"I'll see Monday?"
"Yep, see you then." Sandy left Twinkle's house and started walking home. Bring Bring! Suddenly Sandy's cell phone rang.
"Hello?"
"Sandy, it's Jon Torinan."
"Mr. Tor….er.. Jon. Did you decide on who's going to get the job opening?"
"Yes, we've decided that….."