Waiting for her call, hands shaking nervously, Rey couldn't help the tension in her nerves. That all she could do was take several deep breaths and shake her hands simultaneously to calm herself down. In less than a spare time, she'll be entering her most intense provocation yet. She couldn't believe to imagine that this would be the prospect of her, to be able to fulfill her dream career as a journalist. During her high school years, she spent half of her days each week in a small cafe after school, working to earn some bucks as auxiliary to her enrollment stipend to get herself in a journalism academy for college, to ameliorate her skills for a sure cause.

She had nobody else to lean on and gain trust, but herself those days. It was a very rough journey for her, felt like climbing a thousand-feet tall mountain. Especially when you were treated as trash by your family, and left you with someone you'll regret being with your entire life. Rey was left alone with her uncle, named Unkar Plutt. It was quite not the fairytale, but worse. Rey collects every scrap she sees in the streets, as a source of living. He did sent her to school, starting when she turned five. But only as recompense for her service. Rey was malnourished during the days she went to school. Her uncle doesn't give her any profit, even a nickel for a little snack to satisfy her hunger. That's why her teachers at school always try to catch her attention when she's in a blur. At times, she'll just go and ask for some leftovers at the school canteen and pretend she has a stray pet cat to feed when she gets home. There was even one day where Rey suddenly fainted during class and became unconscious for two days due to her condition.

After getting a job at the cafe, there were nights each week where Rey won't come home to her uncle, and resist the dark, uncomfortable spot in the back office, where she'll lay herself and let sleep claim her, just to get away from her uncle's manipulative behavior. She did regret this life she has, but it helped her build herself and have the courage to carry on with her dream. She still has the wanting for her parents, with a huge amount of light and hope inside her, hoping they'll come back for her and prove she's really not what she sees herself - as trash at all. Rey's been chasing shadows all her life. And at the end, there's always light.

Finally, after the long nervousness while waiting, her name was called-out.

"Miss Rey Kenobi?" the secretary went out the interviewing room, eyes wandering while calling out Rey's name.

"Uh.. Y-yes?" She was still shaking. It was finally her time. Unsure if it'll either be a day full of luck, or just not her luckiest yet.

"Oh, Miss Kenobi! Mr. Solo is waiting for you inside. It's your turn." The secretary flashed a small smile at her. Honestly, it did loosen up her tension a bit. So she smiled back and stood - up. Guiding her way, she at last, entered the room for her reckoning.

Rey could sense the office filling with agitation, not knowing what would happen at the end of the day. Her hands were cold, and became colder as she entered. She saw Mr. Solo standing patiently in front of his office's east side window, with his arms wrapped around himself. I think I don't deserve this. She thought, biting her lower lip, which she found dry because of the pressured state she's currently in. Mr. Solo was a huge man. His fitted black sweater curving his broad arms, with his dark, curly and messy hair just a few inches long, not passing below his shoulders. His physique seems to be attractive, even if she doesn't fully recognize his face, since he's still facing away from her. It was silent, so she decided to break it.

"Uhm.. Mr. Solo?" She uttered the words with her mouth starting to shiver. Out of words, she took a deep breath and cleared her throat. "I-I'm Rey Kenobi. And, it's a great pleasure to meet you, Mr. Solo."

Mr. Solo slowly turned around to face her. Rey quivered again, trying to see through him with his dark eyes, so she could have some thoughts of what he thinks of her. But he was too hard to read.

"Ms. Kenobi..." Mr. Solo has a cool but deep voice. Saying her last name made her feel the tension even more. "I have read your resume. And based on it, you don't have any past experiences in your career. So tell me, why on earth should I hire someone... I'm sorry for the word but, incompetent, like you?" Rey couldn't believe what she just heard with her two crystal ears. Incompetent? Her jaw dropped a little but she tried to control herself and calm down.

"I'm sorry, sir. But I presume you haven't read everything yet." Rey tries to boost her confidence and lessen the guilt. "I just graduated last year with a high degree in journalism at Yavin Academy of Journalism. I'm well - learned and have enough skills that can surpass your expectations. I can assure you that. And a piece of information on a paper doesn't fully describe a person as who he or she really is." She's very determined to get the position she knows she deserves. Rey tries to find a way to convince Mr. Solo and prove herself to him that he's wrong about her. She can handle herself, but with Mr. Solo's judgement, she couldn't believe what could go wrong.

"Ah... Then, what can you do to prove yourself to me and to this company?" Mr. Solo twitching his eyebrows and eyes so cold that it made Rey somehow uncomfortable, that she didn't say anything.

"Don't worry, Ms. Kenobi. I don't bite. Unless you want me to." Rey found the words a little confusing. Is he flirting with me? Is this even a man I want to work for? Rey shook her head, denying the random thoughts in her mind.

"No, sir. I-I think it would be best if the decision's on you and not me. In fact, I'm just.. As you said, incompetent. And, anything you ask me to, I'll give my best to reach your expectations."

"If you say so. Then, I want you to work for me for a month. Once you proved yourself to me that I'm wrong about you and you deserve to be here, then I'll consider the decision to officially hire you. Do we have a deal, Ms. Kenobi?"

Rey was okay with their deal. She knows she can prove herself in a month. "Deal."

"Don't worry, you'll be receiving a salary during your 30-day trial work. Just don't expect it to be as high as a regular employee's." Mr. Solo walked towards his office chair and sat down with his one leg across the other, and his arms still wrapped around himself.

"Ms. Holdo? Can you please come in for a sec?"

"Uh.. Yes, sir?" The secretary rushed in to his office.

"Ms. Amilyn Holdo, my secretary will be the one to assist you at work. If you have any questions, you can go ask her. Your contract starts tomorrow."

Rey and Amilyn smiled back at each other for the second time since they first saw each other a few minutes ago before the interview.

"Are we all clear now, Ms. Kenobi?"

Rey nodded in agreement. "Yes, sir."

"Good. Ah, Ms. Holdo, I have an urgent meeting at 1 P.M. today. Please let the others know that I won't be able to meet with them later today."

"Don't worry, sir. I will."

"Thank you. You're both dismissed."

They both left the office. Rey can now breath with a tiny sight of relief, but still, it's just the beginning.

4 P.M. and it was time for Rey's shift at the cafe. She entered the cafe door and went straight to the locker room to change into her uniform. She found Rose, her co-worker and friend, pulling up her hair into a small bun. They greeted each other with a warm smile.

"Hey, Rey! So, how did the interview go? Tell me all the deets!" Rose was very excited to hear the news Rey was about to share with her.

"It went well." Is that all Rey has to say? Rose knows there's more than that. In fact, she's desperate to listen.

"Tell me everything, then." She walked closer to Rey and gave a pleasing look.

"It's a long story but, I'm in a one-month contract." After fixing herself, she closed her locker door and went out to the counter, ready to start her day with serving some customers. But of course, Rose followed her in doubt. A one-month contract? Is this even accountable?

Rose leaned against the counter beside Rey. "What's with the contract?"

"Well, my boss just called me incompetent."

There was a sudden pause. Rose was trying to gather the words Rey just said in her mind. She was unaware that her eyes widened. "He what?"

"It's not a big deal anymore. That's why we made that deal with the contract. With that, I can prove myself that he's wrong about me and I'm worthy of the position I claim for."

"Well, I'm here for you. I know you can do this, Rey."

Rey put an arm on Rose's shoulder, a gesture of how thankful she is to have her as her friend. "Thank you, Rose."

"You know you can always count on me."

"So, what about you?"

"What about me?"

Rey tried to finally change the subject and ask Rose about her and Finn. "You and Finn last night. What happened?"

"Oh, it was fun. Knowing Finn, he's the type of guy you won't get tired of hanging out with. He brought me to this fancy restaurant in Canto Bight. It was his favorite place. He thought I'll like it there, so he did. And he won't regret taking me there, as I don't regret it as well." Rey could sense how happy Rose was with Finn. Their relationship meant everything to them and so as her. She's glad Rose finally found belonging with the man she loves.

"As long as you're happy, I'm happy. And I'm so happy for you and Finn."

Rose couldn't help but blush. As she smiled, a small tear went down to her cheeks. What she heard from Rey was the sweetest thing. "God, is someone cutting onions here?"

They both giggled a little. And once they hugged, they found comfort. They're both pleased to have each other's backs.

"Thank you, Rey."