Page 6 of Fated to the Orc

It’s my dream job.

I made the call, and scheduled an appointment for the very next day.

“You’re on the list,” the guard shouts. “Go in, hurry.”

As I walk in, I hear a lot of yelling, shouting, and abuse being thrown my way. When the glass doors close behind me the noise cuts off completely.

A sharp-dressed woman approaches me, her high heels clicking on the marble floor. Her dark hair is pulled back into a tight bun, and her outfit is absolutely flawless.

I feel instantly self-conscious about my outfit: A bulky coat covering my washed out jeans and my white t-shirt.

Why didn’t I think about dressing up?!

People in academia don’t care too much about appearances in my experience, but I feel very out of place here.

“Good morning,” she says. “How may I help you?”

“Hi! I’m Evelyn Carter, I have a job interview today.”

She glances down at her tablet. “Yes, that is correct. Please, follow me.”

Well, here goes nothing.

“And? And andand?”

“For the tenth time, Madelyn — once I get the message, you’ll be first to know! Trust me! Now please stop following me around the apartment like a damn puppy!”

The job interview was…

Strange.

That’s the only way I can describe it. Strange.

I’m used to talking shop with professors. Old hippy-types, with colorful sweaters and sandals.

This job interview? I was seated in an all-white room across two nearly identical men in dark suits. They had a grand total of zero questions about my previous work as a geneticist.

Instead, they wanted to know all about my past relationships. Including my entire sexual history. Or lack thereof.

To make things even stranger, I had to undergo a full physical examination as well. And I meanfull.

A bearded doctor looked at me from theinside.

Standard procedure for Off-World positions, they assured me. They want to be sure people are healthy before they slingshot them across the known universe.

I suppose that makes sense, but it all felt a bit invasive.

Still, if this is what it takes to land my dream job, their doctors can look inside my vagina every day for all I care!

I mean, I would strongly prefer they didn’t.

However, I just got another bill that I do not have the money to pay, and I amdesperate. If that is what it takes, so be it.

It’s not like my coochie is seeing much action, anyways. Might as well show it off to some interested parties!

“Ugh, I just can’t believe you’re going to Xavros! That is so awesome!” Maddy says. She’s been jumping up and down our couch all day, barely able to contain her excitement. “I’m like, so jealous and so proud of you at the same time. It’s a lot to handle.”

“For the… how many times have we had this conversation now?I don’t know if I got in yet.If you hype yourself up so much, you’re only going to get disappointed later. It’s better to expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised.”

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