Free Sister Girls 2 by Angel M. Hunter Page B

everything is going to be fine, come on, follow me.”
    Harmony stood up and Elsie took in her black pants suit. At least she knows how to dress for an interview.
    Harmony followed behind Elsie and tried to think of something intelligent and witty to say. Nothing came to mind, so she figured it was best to keep her mouth shut and speak when spoken to.
    Elsie took a seat behind her desk and Harmony sat across from her. “So,” Elsie started and asked the dreaded question, “tell me about yourself.”
    What should I say, should I say I’m a single mom, or should I talk about what I want to accomplish? Freak it, I’m just going to wing it. “Well, what is it you would like to know?” Harmony asked.
    â€œWhatever you want to tell me.”
    â€œWell, I’m a mother of three.”
    â€œThree?” Elsie was surprised to hear this, for some reason she thought Harmony was a mother of one. “That must be a challenge?”
    Harmony sat up straighter and said, “Sometimes it is, but they’re my babies and I’m up for the challenge.”
    Elsie nodded. “Do you have a significant other?” Elsie knew these were not the type of questions you asked someone when you were interviewing them but then again, she felt that it was okay because she wanted her office to be like a family. She needed to know as much as possible about the people she was going to be surrounding herself with.
    â€œMay I ask you what that has to do with the job?”
    Elsie didn’t respond immediately.
    Scared that she messed up her chances, Harmony said, “Listen, I don’t mean to be smart or anything, it’s just that I really want this job and I hope that my having three kids won’t jeopardize you considering me. I’m responsible, dependable, and my children have never interfered with any job I’ve ever had.”
    Damn, this girl reminded Elsie of Jewell and her approach when she was first interviewed at the law firm. “That’s not why I was asking. It’s just that sometimes you may have to work in the evenings and when we have fund-raisers I’ll need your assistance. Of course, that’ll be later down the road but you should know this in advance. I don’t want it to interfere with your family life.”
    â€œIt won’t interfere,” Harmony let her know. “I have a great support system. I’ll be available whenever you need me, if I’m your choice.”
    â€œWhy this job, why should I hire you?”
    â€œI know what the agency stands for and I would like to be a part of it. I’m trying to change my life and better myself and the way I figure it is by my being in the type of environment that promotes growth, it will make it that much easier for me to do.” Inside Harmony was smiling her ass off. She impressed herself with that answer.
    Elsie leaned back in her chair and Harmony could tell she had her attention.
    â€œCan I keep it real with you?” Harmony asked.
    â€œYes, of course.”
    â€œI’ve been through a lot and for a long time I blamed other people. Nothing was ever my fault, my getting pregnant or my dropping out of school and now I realize that I have choices, that my past is just that, my past. It’s time to leave it behind and move on. My future is up to me and I really hope you consider me for this position. I want to surround myself with positive women and according to Jewell, you are just that.”
    â€œAre you in school now?” Elsie asked.
    â€œI’m studying for my GED and once I pass it, I’ll be registering for college.”
    Elsie really wanted to hire someone with at least a high school education, but she was taken by Harmony and she felt like she could help her.
    â€œGood for you,” Elsie said. “Can you type?”
    â€œYes.”
    â€œHow fast?”
    â€œOver fifty words a minute and I’m getting faster every day. I’ve been