Out of This World Ch. 09

Job Interviews

21, September, 5018, 9:00 AM Friday

Lincoln, Nebraska Fire Drive, Castillo House

Three days after her firing from her old job. Shayna kept her old boss, Ms. Brown and her crony, Ms. Young as her sex slaves. This was in exchange for the of their silence. Shayna was being distant from her husband and children. She chose to seclude herself in her room, only to come out to use the bathroom and make something to eat for herself. Nicholas spoke with his children and said that their mother had lost her job and was taking it hard. He cooked for his children and read bedtime stories to his two youngest children. He talked to his other two children, Azizi and Gahji about their mother and told them everything would be fine. He escorted them back to their school bus for the last three days every morning. He made sure to paint a picture of the steady progress of their mother, to his children so they wouldn't worry.

Asking the chief for a day off from work. Nicholas spoke to his wife about a multitude of places he had in mind for her to consider working in. Walking into his bedroom, he found his wife laying down with the bed sheets thrown over herself. She was laying down on the left side of the bed, sniffling and tossing underneath the covers. Nicholas closed his bedroom door and walked over to the other side of his bed to get in and cuddle beside her.

"Shayna, baby it's been three days. It only gets worse if you don't make an effort to get past this. I know you loved your old job, but if you had to put up with that woman any longer—I wouldn't have been able to. There are many places that are hiring right now sunshine. All the businesses and people I've been talking to for the last two days would love to hire you. So please, get up and stop crying. I love you, Shayna. Who's my alien queen, hmm? Who is it? Tell me." Nicholas said.

"It breaks my heart to hear you speak like that, Nicholas. It shows me how much you love me and how far you're willing to go for me." Shayna said, poking her head from up under the sheets and staring back at her husband.

Lifting her bed sheets, Shayna pulled Nicholas over to her with her telekinesis. Resting firmly on top of her, Shayna wrapped and crossed her arms over his neck, and her legs behind his back.

"So what do you say Shayna, care to go out with me and interview for a new job?"

Shayna stared back at her husband face. Nicholas wiped the tears away from under her eyes and caressed the sides of her face.

"I am your alien queen, like your my alien king, Nicholas," Shayna answered him, leaning in to kiss him. Their lips locked as their tongues explored the insides of each others mouths. Shayna's tongue coiled itself around his tongue and squeezed.

"Mmmn, hmmn, mmnn, hnng, oh Nicholas." Shayna breathed and moaned inside his mouth.

Nicholas's hands caressed the sides of her thighs, running down and cupping the cheeks of her ass. Nicholas sat up on the bed and pulling his wife up with him. Pulling his lips away from hers and watching her tongue uncoil from around his tongue. He asked her, "So, you up for a couple of job interviews I have lined up for you? You don't have to say yes to any of them, I just want you to get used to going back out there. Besides, Fukayna and Rami worry for you. Don't forget about them sunshine."

Shayna rested the side of her head on his shoulder and allowed Nicholas to cradle her in his arms. "Okay, Nicholas. I'll do it. For my two youngest babies. No, for my whole family."

"That's the spirit Shayna!"

*****

Lincoln, Nebraska Downtown, Venus Apparel

The first stop on this whole day of job interview lineups was at a woman's clothing store in downtown Lincoln. Nicholas joined his wife after she stepped out of their car for her first job interview. He did so out of concern for her well being. After the events between his wife and the principal—Nicholas couldn't trust anyone in a position of authority anymore. Nicholas approached the clerk counter and asked for the manager of the store. The clerk pointed him to the manager's office. Shayna followed behind her husband as he led the way. Knocking on the manager's door. The manager greeted Nicholas who was expecting him. Shayna shook the manager's hand with smiles and kindness. Nicholas took a backseat while Shayna took a seat in front of the manager's desk.

"Thank you for coming today, Mrs. Castillo," The manager said.

"Oh, well thank you for seeing me today" Shana replied.

"Well, let's get this interview started then. This first question is going to sound ridiculous. But how familiar are you with women's clothing Mrs. Castillo?"

"Very familiar Ms..."

"Hamilton, sorry I should have introduced myself properly. You're very familiar with women's clothing. Uh huh, and do you have any experience with retail Mrs. Castillo? How well of a saleswoman do you think you are?"

"Well I'm not shy, that's for certain," Shayna explained, "and I can be very persuasive when I want to be. I have no experience in retail, but who does when their first starting out. Work, like life, is a continual learning process of effort. If I was comfortable in a room of loud students before, then working a sales floor should be a walk in the park."

Shayna's interview dragged on for a solid thirty minutes. When it was all over, she stood up from her seat and leaned forward to shake the hand of the manager who felt good about the possibility of hiring her. Nicholas stood up from his seat to also shake the manager's hand. The married coupled walked out of the store with women and men turning their heads. The women couldn't believe Shayna had such a handsome and loving husband. The men couldn't believe Nicholas's wife was a real buxom space beauty.

*****

Greek Clouds

Their second destination was in downtown Lincoln. Nicholas had arranged a job interview for Shayna at a real estate firm in need of a full-time receptionist. He approached the secretary at the lobby and informed of his wife's appointment. The security guard gave the president's office a call to tell him of his appointment. Giving the security guard the green light to allow them inside. The married couple called an elevator down, boarded it when one of the three stopped at the lobby. The president's office was in the fifteenth floor. Inside of the elevator, Nicholas held Shayna close to him. Stepping out of the elevator when they arrived at their floor. They saw the president waiting for them at the receptionist's desk. Nicholas shook the president's hand, who also glanced over at his wife. The president shook Shayna's hand, smiling kindly back at her. The president of the real estate company was a man in his early forties. He was Italian-American, and married given by the wedding ring on his ring finger.

"Thank you for seeing us Mr. Giovanno. I know these job interviews are hard to come by." Nicholas said.

"Well, when you told me your wife lost her job that she loved, I empathized with her. Please, come into my office and let's get this interview going."

Nicholas sat beside his wife who crossed one leg over the other. She wore a pencil skirt and white blouse with low heels. Nicholas kept his eyes on where the president's eyes. Jealousy was a hard beast to keep back, like trying to keep a hungry bear back with a body leash.

"Now Mrs. Castillo, I need to ask you something first. Do you know what a real estate receptionist's job is?"

"I do. A real estate receptionist's duties are to coordinate communication between clients and employees. Additionally, a receptionist can also function as a secretary. They are also tasked with clerical and organizational tasks."

"That is correct. Okay let's begin then." the president said.

The interview went on for a solid forty minutes. The questions were difficult and tricky—and although Shayna did not have a proper response for some of the president's questions. He generally seemed to like her personality and calm confidence. Nicholas enjoyed watching and listening to his wife speak. Sitting up from his seat to walk around to his desk, the president shook Shayna's hand and shook Nicholas's. He told them he would keep Shayna in a list of potentials, but that he could not promise them anything at this point. That was more than fair enough for Nicholas and Shayna. Showing themselves out of the office. The president stood back by his desk, watching Shayna's ass cheeks rise up and down behind her pencil skirt. When they were out of the office, the president let out a sigh of releif.

"Hard to believe that she looks that good, even after six children. Good lord."

*****

Happy Stomach

"A fast food restaurant? Really baby?" Shayna said surprised.

"What? They were hiring, and it's not like you have to say yes Shayna. Besides, it's in a nice spot in the city. It's safe and they pay well. Let's give it a shot. It's just a shot Shayna."

"Fine. You are too good to me Nicholas. C'mon."

Nicholas stepped out of his car with Shayna. He walked inside of the large fast food restaurant hand in hand with his wife. Nicholas told the cashier clerk behind the cashier counter, that his wife had a job interview. Waiting together at an empty booth, Nicholas sat with his wife. She waited whilst looking around inside the restaurant.

He held onto her hand that was resting on top of her lap to comfort her. Shayna looked calm and patient, yet still a little distant.

"You know something Nicholas? I've never heard of this particular fast food restaurant till now. You think our kids might like some meals from here?" Shayna asked.

"I've heard of it since I patrol the downtown area a lot. The reason why there aren't restaurants like this in the suburbs. Is because unlike other restaurant chains. Happy Stomach cooks from fresh supplies. The meat is fresh. The potatoes are fresh. The greens picked each morning and ripe juices squeezed and on and on. I could grab the children something to bite from here, on Saturdays or Sundays. Listen, Shayna, I know the places we've been to wouldn't be your first choice for jobs, let alone a career. But believe it or not, the first place I talked to when I went job hunting for you—was the University of Nebraska-Lincoln."

"Wow!" Shayna said, gripping her husband's hand tighter, "What did they say?"

"The chancellor told me he would be willing to help me, but at the current year, there wasn't much that he could do. All the professors currently working at UNL have worked hard to earn their spots. Unless one of the professors resigns, there's no way he can create a space for you. But I gave him your contact information, and when there is an open spot; he'll give you a call."

Disappointed that her husband was unable to get her a position as a professor at UNL. She was still touched that he went this far for her. When she thought about it, she remembered the many times how he said he was the luckiest man on earth. But she was the luckiest female mariner on earth, for having married such a caring and kind human man like him. And she was hopeful, because if any professor resigned in this year. She would receive a call from the chancellor himself and receive a cherished spot. Any of these jobs she might land would only serve as temporary for her.

The manager came walking out of a backroom and into the main dining area of the restaurant. The manager was a woman, a mariner female. She was of similar height to Shayna but looked a little older.

"Ah, Mr. Castillo and Mrs. Castillo, it's nice to meet you two." the manager said, approaching them.

Nicholas and Shayna stood up from their seats and shook the manager's hand. The manager asked if she could conduct the interview outside, in the same booth they were sitting at. Nicholas or Shayna found no problem with that. Nicholas and Shayna sat together while the manager sat across from them in the booth.

The questions came rolling in immediately. Questions such as "why do you want to work at happy stomach?" and "how would you handle an unhappy customer" and even "where do you see yourself in five years?" Shayna had answers for every question. Though whether her heart was in it or not, was pretty evident to Nicholas. Thirty minutes later, the manager checked her mental notepad and shook Shayna's hand.

"Well, I must say you were an amazing woman to talk to Mrs. Castillo. You took your time answering every question. You didn't appear or sound antsy. You're very composed and sound very genuine. Currently, happy stomach has every position filled. But if there is an open spot available, expect a call from me. Is that okay with you Mrs. Castillo?"

"Yes," Shayna said. She and her husband stood up and moved out of the booth, and shook the manager's hand.

Shayna and Nicholas walked out of the restaurant together.

*****

"Wow, today sure has been busy, huh Nicholas?" Shayna sighed.

"Yeah but its all for the better. Aside from the possibility of working at UNL, Shayna. Do you feel comfortable working in any of these places for the time being?" Nicholas asked her, curious.

"Well, I got some serious pervy thoughts from that manager from the real estate company. So working there is a big 'NO.' The other two places sound decent. But if I had to choose only one, it would have to be the clothing store. Hey Nicholas, what do you think about me becoming a stripper?"

Nicholas stared back at her with a 'Are you serious' look on his face. "Your joking, right Shayna?"

Shayna grinned back at Nicholas, "Yes I was joking silly. You're silly for even thinking I was being serious. My body is a temple, with only you having full-time access to it. Friends and neighbors are only guests."

Leaning back in his seat, staring out of his windshield at the people walking by on the sidewalk. People walking their pets and Inter-species couples with their children crossing the street. It all gave way to an unusual epiphany for Nicholas—an unusual one indeed. From the idea of stripping, his mind imagined his wife dancing on a stage. She was joined by her female friends and neighbors. They danced seductively, undressing out of their clothes for him. Had Shayna not been trying to invade his thoughts, he would have allowed her to see what he was daydreaming of.

"Nicholas, is something the matter?" she asked him.

"I—I was actually thinking of something. An idea you might think is a little sleazy."

"Tell me, Nicholas!" she said, curious but excited at the same time.

"We could start a channel on any one of the hundreds of free porn sites, and upload some videos?"

Shayna started back at him, surprised at his idea. Nicholas waited for Shayna to say something. She blinked once, then twice and finally three times in quick succession.

"Sounds like fun. We could make some side money off of it too?"

"That's what I had in mind Shayna. That's what I had in mind."