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"Go kick ass, Hannah.”
I felt energized after hanging up. I could do this.
I immediately sat down and replied to Magda's email. The interview was tomorrow, so I didn't have a whole lot of time to prepare, but the job would also start at the first of the next month, which was in just ten days. That would mean I would have my first paycheck in the bank quicker than I thought.
The second I sent the email, I realized I should thank Chase. Even though I hoped I’d get the job on my own merits, I still had a foot in the door because of him. I picked up my phone and immediately texted him before I lost my nerve.
Hannah: Hey Chase, Magda just emailed me. Thank you so much for forwarding my contact information and for doing this.
Chase: My pleasure.
I couldn't believe he'd already replied. I was giddy.
What the hell? Turn it down, girl.
Chase:I've gone through your resume. It's impressive. You'll be an asset to the company.
Chase: I can't wait to see you.
My stomach somersaulted.
Hannah: Will you be there?
Chase:No, I'm not in charge of hiring.
Good, because I wasn't sure I could focus if I knew he was around.
Chase:But I'll drop by and wish you good luck.
Hannah: Maybe it’s better if you don’t. Might make others suspicious.
Chase: I’d just stop by to say good luck, not kiss you against the wall.
And there went my concentration already.
Hannah: Chase, remember your promise?
Chase: I do. I wasn't going to break it, but it’s interesting that that's where your mind went.
I grinned, deciding to tease him a bit.
Hannah: Word has it you're not good at keeping your promises. Just spoke to my sister and Josh.
Instead of replying, he called me. I licked my lips and held my breath as I pressed the green button and brought the phone to my ear.
"Whatever Josh said, don't believe him," he said as soon as I answered.
"Really? Your best friend is lying?"
"No, but he doesn't always talk about me in good terms."
"Oh, right, and you don't deserve all that trash talk?”
"What did he say? I need to have a word with Josh. He's my best friend. He can't keep bad-mouthing me."
"He's not, really," I said. "It feels like he's looking out for me, and that's nice. I haven't had that from a guy. He's mostly just emphasizing that you don't do relationships."
He cleared his throat. "He's not wrong."