John didn't think he was a bad person, but he did treat women somewhat badly at times. It just wasn't a good time for him right now. He was out of a job, and knew he would be kicked out from his apartment soon if he didn't pay for another month. He couldn't ask his mother or father, because they were already so ashamed of him that he couldn't possibly let them know he was broke again. He was desperate for a job, but was too stuck up to do something like working at a restaurant or grocery store. He had to figure out something fast, or he would be living on the streets soon.
The thing was, John had a degree in nursing. It wasn't too tough for him, because though he was lazy, he was also very intelligent. He aced the classes without even studying, and then realized by the end, when he had started applying for jobs, that the field itself was a tad bit sexist. No one felt comfortable with a male nurse. He didn't know if the patients just didn't want him to touch them, or just felt uncomfortable with a guy taking care of them. All in all, it was impossible for him to get a job. No matter how hard he tried.
All of these thoughts were running through his head, and he was so done with everything going on with his life that he didn't even bother answering the phone, which was ringing for what felt like the twentieth time that night. This girl will not leave me alone. He thought grumpily. It was a girl that he met in a bar, he could barely even remember her name. Jessica maybe? They had met up a few times, though he wouldn't really call them 'dates' perse. She was too clingy and into him, and he just wasn't interested in a relationship at the moment. Not even close. He wanted a fling, and she wanted way more. He thought he was being kind by letting her go before she got too into him, but clearly he was a moment too late. Because she would not stop calling him. Over and over again. At this point, he considered changing his phone number so he wouldn't have to deal with her anymore. Good riddance.
Anyways, he had more important things to worry about. Like job hunting. He pulled up his old laptop, and began to scroll on the job website. Like always, there were barely any posts on nursing, though he was surprised to find one that seemed to have popped up out of nowhere. He pressed on it, and couldn't help but gasp. It was absolutely perfect. A good pay, walking distance, and it didn't specify if they were looking for males or females! He scrambled to fill out the application, making sure every detail was spot-on and perfect. He couldn't stop grinning as he did so. This was absolutely incredible, and exactly what he needed on this foul day.
It took him a few hours to make it spot-on, but after he pressed submit, he knew he had done a great job. It would suck for him to wait for a response, but he knew they would have to at least ask him for an interview, and he was typically pretty charming in those.
He only had to wait for a day for them to respond to him. He was mid-spoon when he saw his phone buzz, and he picked it up eagerly for the tenth time that day. It was finally the news he was looking for.
John Meyers,
We have received your application at the Health Institute of E.O.N. Are you available for an interview this Friday at 10:00a.m.? It will be with two of the nursing staff. A further interview will be conducted with the head nurse of the institute at a later date.
Sincerely,
Anne
Office Receptionist
Two interviews? That seemed a little excessive, but he knew about the institute. They were highly regarded in the medical community, and during his placements as a nurse it was heavily sought after to get a position there. Only a few girls in his class were able to get in, and ended up getting jobs there, though he didn't know them very well.
He couldn't stop his excitement, though, this was the first time he even got an interview for a nursing position. It was beyond amazing. He would have to work hard to look presentable and be his best for the interview, because he needed to get this job, no matter what.
He quickly wrote down a reply, telling them he would be available at that time on Friday, and then smirked to himself. This was going to be great.
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By Friday, he was a nervous wreck. This was it. His only opportunity. If he screwed this up, he would have to take a shameful walk home to his parents' house, and admit defeat. He would be a thirty year old man with no prospects. This was horrid to even think about. He put on a dress shirt and nice matching grey pants, combed his messy blonde hair a few times, and decided that he needed to just breathe heavy breaths and just deal with it. He would rock this interview, and they would hire him for sure.
The institute was mesmerizing. He had seen the outside before while driving by, but the brick building on the outside was nothing compared to the sleek design of the inside. The lobby had one of the highest ceilings he'd ever seen, and the walls were some sort of glass, making the light illuminating the floor even more mesmerizing. He awkwardly walked towards the receptionist, who smiled at him. "Hi, I'm here for an interview to be a nurse." He said.
She gave him a wry smile, like she knew something that he didn't. He excused it for the fact that he would be a male nurse. That always made people laugh, though he never found the humour in it. "Yes, we're expecting you. John Meyers, correct?" She had a soft and soothing voice, which he assumed would be perfect for making patients feel more comfortable.
He nodded, and she indicated for him to follow her. Her heels clicked against the floor as they moved across the large lobby, and she pressed the up arrow on the elevator for him while inclining her head. "You're looking for the 5th floor, they'll be able to help you there."
"Thank you." He said politely, and couldn't help but watch her ass sway as she headed back to the counter, where a few people were now waiting to be served. He would have to ask her out later if he got the chance. He was too nervous now to be very smooth with his flirting.
He tapped his foot while waiting for the 5th floor, and was happy to find another woman waiting for him right when the elevator opened. She was equally as beautiful as the receptionist, and he wondered how they found so many wonderful women to work here. She was wearing a classic nurse's outfit as well, with a white hat and scrubs with a red cross on it. It hugged tightly on her body, which he admired very much. "Mr. Meyers, is it?" She asked.
He nodded. "Please, follow me. I'll be one of the nurses interviewing you today." He smiled brilliantly and shook her hand.
"Nice to meet you. And your name is?" He asked in his most professional voice.
"Anne. Anne Lee." She seemed a little stiff and tough, and he knew he would really have to flirt his way to her good side. "Please, follow me." Her lip quirked up into a small smile, and he nodded to follow her.
She walked so fast it was hard for him to keep up, but it didn't really matter. He was still mesmerized by what was around him. The sleek walls, the beautifully framed paintings that looked like they cost a fortune, and the women. There were so many women - nurses, doctors, staff, patients. And most of them were just his type. It was weird that there were no men here other than him, though he dismissed this thought. It was probably a coincidence, anyways. And better for him, he could make his way through all of them, though he couldn't be too greedy. Women love to chatter, after all.
She stopped in a generic looking meeting room and he followed her in, trying to look as calm as possible. Another woman was sitting there, though he could barely tell them apart. They both just appeared to be beautiful women with long black hair, and had the same nursing uniform on. He wondered if there would be a mail version prepared for him. He looked good in a uniform, after all.