I had only been at the company for three days when I was summoned to the director’s office.
He — my new boss — was tall, with serious eyes, and a low, cold voice, which conveyed respect and nervousness at the same time.
“I have a business trip abroad this week,” he said calmly.
“Come with me. I need a secretary.”
Time seemed to stand still.
I was a newbie, not used to the people in the office — and then suddenly I had to fly abroad for a week? And just the two of us?
Hundreds of questions ran through my mind:
What if I didn’t go? Would I lose my job immediately?
But if I did go… what if something happened? Who would believe me?
That night, I couldn’t sleep. I kept thinking about the two options — work or fear.
In the end, I chose to go. For my career. And …
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