OFFICEMATE
Prologue
Graduation music playing.
Katrina
Yes, finally we've graduated!
Katrina
Jace, you okay? put some energy.
Jace
Oh, sorry. I just don't feel much energetic I haven't sleep properly.
Katrina
Wait, WHAT? You haven't sleep properly? Too excited, huh?
Katrina
Come on, let's celebrate! Our boring student lives is finally done.
Jace
Hello, this is only the beginning.
Katrina
Uhm, Jace, I've said our student lives.
Katrina
I guess you really did not sleep properly because of your excitement.
Katrina
Yeah, you really did.
The both of them decided to celebrate at a restaurant.
Jace
So what will you order?
Katrina
I'll order three pieces of chicken legs.
Jace
I'll go the same with you.
Katrina
Everytime, Jace, everytime.
Jace
Haha. I guess you really know me.
Katrina
Of course, you are my best friend.
Katrina
*munch* So what will you do since we've graduated?
Jace
Find a job and move to a new apartment.
Katrina
I'll go find a job near my parents house.
Jace
[WHISPERING] parents...
Jace
Let's just eat and celebrate since we ended our boring student lives you say, huh.
Katrina
Now that's the spirit!
They finished the food and leave the restaurant.
Jace
Well, I'll see you next time. Take care, K!
Jace
I should be ready for next week. Job hunting, hoo.
A notification on the phone showed.
Katrina
📨 Are you already at home?
Jace
📨 Yes, I'd just arrived
Jace
I...want something...comfortable.
Jace
I want to rest. So I'll be job hunting next week, this week is just for me to chill and relax.
Jace falls asleep on the bed peacefully.
Chapter 1
A few days after the graduation.
Jace
*stretch* another day to happen.
Jace
I should wash up now.
Jace
Ahh, I feel like my soul is rinsed.
Jace finished taking the shower.
Jace
So what should I have?
Jace
Now let's look for a job.
Jace looks through the web for jobs available.
Jace
ISJM Group has 3 slots.
Jace
The salary is not bad.
Jace clicked to Apply Form.
Jace
Now for some qualifications for this job.
Jace entered basic information, his email, and job qualifications.
Jace
The job interview will happen in June 23, 201X at 10 am.
Message from Katrina notified.
Katrina
📨Did you find a job?
Jace
📨Yes, I applied a form online for ISJM Group.
Katrina
📨That's good! Let's celebrate when you got accepted!
Jace
📨How about you? Did you find a job?
Katrina
📨Nope. I'm just helping my sister with her business.
Jace
📨Well, I'll text you next time.
Jace
Yes, today is the day!
Jace
I don't have a time to have a breakfast at home.
Jace
Where's my resume...WHERE IS IT?
Jace
Just under the bed...
Jace
*rushing* near café here.
Jace
SHOOT I'M GONNA BE LATE.
Jace
I'm just gonna go to use expressway.
Jace
Hoo, luckily people are not that much into expressways this time.
10:10 am.
Jace arrived at his destination.
Jace
Busted, I'm super late.
Inside the ISJM Group building.
Jace
Woah...it's like a whole new world here...
A sudden realization that he is late.
Jace
Oh gosh, gotta hurry.
He asked where is the job interview was being held.
Jace
*rushed through the elevator*
Jace
*walking* keep calm self, keep calm.
He saw a lot of people with their resumes.
Jace
What? I'm not the only one who's late?
A worker replied to Jace's question.
Kenny
A-actually...a l-lot...of people applied.
Kenny
We still have 3...slots no o-one was hired s-so far.
Kenny
Please just wait u-until it's your turn for your interview.
Jace
Only one slot left, wish me luck.
Jace
I'll be starting in a few days.
Kenny
W-what team did you got in to?
Kenny
O-oh... I guess will be working together.
Jace
It's a pleasure to work with you!
Jace
Now let's look for some apartments near here at my first job.
Jace
"Goldengate Apartments."
Jace
Lemme take a look inside.
Jace
The building is big though, looks like a lot of people are living inside.
Jace asks for the cheapest price.
Cheapest price is 10,000 bills are not included.
Jace
A bit pricey...but it's fine
Jace
The rent should not be a problem much. 5,000 per month I can work on it since I have a plenty of savings. Gonna spend my money wisely!
Jace
Also I can prevent myself being late, how convenient.
Chapter 2
Jace started working for the CEO's team.
Jace
Yes. First day of work.
Jace
Can't afford to be late this time hehe...
Jace
Glad I woke up early.
Jace
Ahh. Good morning sunshine!
Jace does his morning routine.
Jace
Secondly, Dress up because it's the first day of my long-waited job.
Jace
Lastly, eat foods to restore my energy for the sake of good performance at work.
Arrives at the ISJM Group building.
Jace
Breath deep Jace, breath deep.
Jace
Ahh. Wait is that Kenny...?
Kenny
*waves back* H-hi, Jace!
Jace
Let's go together, shall we?
Kenny
First, I-I'm gonna t-tour you a-around.
Jace
Don't be so shy to me
Jace
Stop stuttering, I'm not a monster.
After wandering around the building.
Jace
This building is super huge.
Kenny
I-I remember m-my first d-day...I g-got l-lost.
Jace
So this building is like a labyrinth.
Kenny
It's a-almost time for w-work.
The two of them rides the elevator.
Kenny
We're going t-to the top floor, 20th floor.
Kenny
G-good morning e-everyone.
Kenny
W-we have a new t-team member h-here.
Anton
Woohoo, Welcome to the club!
Kenny
E-everyone this is Jace.
Kenny
That g-guy just shouted is A-anton, h-his very l-loud so I-I suggest you t-to get u-used to it.
Kenny
He's one of the three applicants that got accepted. The other two is in different teams if y'all going to ask.
Jace
It's a pleasure to work with all of you!
Kenny
[WHISPERING] N-now we're all s-six employees in this t-team.
Jace
[IN MIND] Wait isn't it that guy in my interview? he does not talk on my interview and even right know where I was introduce.
Jace
Uhm, Kenny who is that guy over there?
Kenny
I-I bet y-you saw h-him in your i-interview?
Kenny
He's v-very a-a quiet and mysterious p-person. Also very serious at a-any work.
Kenny
But you w-will be s-sitting next to him.
Kenny
B-because t-that's only t-the vacant seat and it's next to him.
They go to their chairs to start their works.
Jace
Guess I'm gonna focus to work.
Damiene
Here, finish this.
Jace
W-what are these papers...?
Damiene
Reports of our clients.
Damiene
And our funds for them.
Damiene
We have company shares for our company partnerships.
Damiene
Did you say something?
Damiene
Finish the papers.
Damiene
I need them, so hurry.
Jace
[IN MIND] Woah, he's really serious about work. It's so early in the morning and yet I have a lot papers to do. And this just the first day.
Download NovelToon APP on App Store and Google Play