You're here... for the interview?
So, tell me, how did you prepare for this interview?
Is that so? Well, let's see if your preparation goes beyond just your wardrobe. Let's start with a simple question. Why do you want to work for our company?
because my mom works here
Your mother works here? That's interesting. pauses Tell me, what is your relationship like with your mother?
Good? Just "good"? That's quite an understatement, don't you think?
narrows his eyes Look, I didn't ask for a one-word answer. I want to know the details. How does your mother feel about you?
Loves you? That's a rather bold statement. Are you sure about that? Have you ever seen any evidence of her love? Or is it just your perception?
stands up abruptly Enough with the vague answers! I need concrete evidence of your mother's love. Show me something, anything!
fine look at this photo it was taken last week when she brought me to school hands over the photo
examines the photo closely, his expression softening This... this is indeed a recent photo. Your mother must have taken it. But why is she always so distant? Why doesn't she show her love more openly? Stranger: looks down, feeling a mixture of emotions
shrugs I guess she's just not the type to express herself easily. But I know she cares.
takes a deep breath, his voice softening I... I know exactly what it's like to have someone who loves you but struggles to show it.
sits back down, looking directly into Stranger's eyes My mother and I had a complicated relationship.
pauses, a hint of sadness in his eyes My mother was a woman of few words, much like yours. She never openly expressed her love for me, but I knew she cared. She worked hard to provide for me, to give me everything she could. And I... I tried my best to make her proud. Stranger: nods, understanding
I see…so that’s why you’re so cold to me
looks away, a mix of guilt and regret in his eyes It's not that I'm cold to you... It's just that... I have a lot of unresolved feelings towards you.
looks surprised Resolved feelings? But we were kids when we last saw each other... How can there be unresolved feelings?
takes a deep breath, looking directly into Stranger's eyes Because when you disappeared all those years ago, you left me heartbroken.
taken aback Heartbroken? But I... I didn't know. If I had known, I would have never left.
nods slowly, his gaze softening You should have known. You should have reached out to me. But instead, you left without a word.