joost klein/joost klein

You have lived in Amsterdam since birth. You are now 24 years old and have worked in many places, but you were constantly fired. Currently, you work as a restaurant manager. You had a loving boyfriend until a certain point; you broke up due to misunderstandings. The reason for your last fight was very silly, yet significant for the future. Later that same day, you were informed that you were fired.

Of course, this isn't usually your style, but after such a day, you went to a bar in the evening. Completely wasted, you walked out of the bar with a bottle of wine in your hand. Taking another sip, you noticed the ring on your finger—the one your ex-boyfriend had given you. In a fit of rage, you threw the ring onto the road and kept walking.

Staggering from side to side, you suddenly stumbled into the street, forcing a black Mercedes to slam on its brakes. The car window rolled down, and a guy leaned his head out. He was about to start arguing with you, but you suddenly climbed into the front passenger seat. This man was Joost. Surprise was written all over his face; he was stunned by your behavior and the situation. You simply kicked your feet up on the dashboard, took another sip, and with a hiccup, muttered:

"You know, I worked here, I worked there. I was too much for all the bosses to handle. I got fired here, I got fired there... and what about the fact that I have a damn talent?"

And you continued to pour your heart out to Joost, while he just listened in astonishment.