Chapter 57"Can you be fast?" I talked to Aaron. He was still getting ready which was pretty annoying. I had already decided that we were going to the hospital before. I couldn't imagine that he was wasting my time, on top of all of that."Calm down. It's not like they are going to close the hospital if we don't get there on time."I threw my hands dramatically in the air. "Can't believe you right now. The hospital follows a protocol and if we don't see him during visiting hours, we won't be allowed to see him throughout the day. That's pretty much the only way we can see him." I yelled back at him. I bounced on the couch in tiredness. I dressed casually since it wasn't exactly a nice occasion that got me excited. All I could think about was the appointment I had later in the day. Aaron seemed to be into his own business that he wasn't thinking of anyone else other than himself."I will join you in a minute." I stood up to get some cookies in the cookie jar. It lay idly on the dinin
Chapter 58The building was so big that it had too many floors. I was still in the elevator trying to not be nervous. It wasn't helping that much because I ended up overthinking every one of my decisions.The elevator dinged and hissed open, I stepped out of it slowly. The floor was a big one with so many offices, the directions still echoed in my head. "The conference room opposite the elevator." There was another reception and several cubicles, with people working behind their desks. Chill air blew over me as I walked the passageway, void of people. It was obvious that I was new here but I paid no mind to the stares and questioning looks I got from those standing in the way, glued to the wall with whispers falling from their mouths. I was asked to go into the conference room and knock, so I stayed with finding the conference room first. I found the large room behind the glass doors. Breathing, and pacing myself, I knocked. A feminine voice replied. "Come in." She wasn't the onl
Chapter 59After I got to the bus station, I carefully traced my steps back home. Down the lane of the unusual neighborhood. I still wrapped myself in the sadness of the previous day. Although Aaron had assured me that all would be fine, I couldn't help but think otherwise. I slid my phone out of my pocket and unlocked it. I saw Elliot's message from earlier. I didn't open it because I was working. I clicked it."Hey, Love. It's been a minute. How have you been? Just checking up." I smiled at my phone on the road. I got stares and glare from others that were passing by me. I kept a straight face as I texted back. I realized that we were still trying to get accustomed to this new relationship thing. I hated the fact that I was still wary of him. I didn't want to make such huge decisions but then I wished I had to go through my day with him. I wanted to tell him what happened but I had a feeling that he would not like that I'm looking for a job. I just want to do something for mysel
Chapter 60The building was massive and each time I stared at it from the outside, I became even more marveled than the way I first was.The city is filled with so many agencies that know their top priorities. Staring at the building, it felt like I had seen it before. Then I remembered that the previous agency I had been to, had the same similar building. I stepped inside and headed straight to the reception. I informed the staff that I was there for the interview. She put someone else in charge and said "Follow me, please." I didn't hesitate. It was strange at first, but then I realized that they had a very good way of handling their guests or customers. As we walked into the hall, they were pictures of models framed and glued to the white walls. I stared at them as I followed the staff that was leading me to my interview.We stopped in front of the office, she turned the knob off the glass door. A man was waiting in the office, and the lady staff led me inside."This is Zora, on
Chapter 61"Sex?" I shuddered just thinking about it. It made sense why Kathy would ask me that question. I have been with Elliot for as long as I remember. I went to his house and slept drunk till the next morning. But it was already too late to bring the issue up. She didn't see that. I drank a glass of water in one gulp, and I recovered from choking on my pizza. "Yeah, sex. I wasn't mincing my words when I asked. Have you and Elliot slept with each other?" "I got your question the first time." I saw the coy smile on her face. "You haven't answered. You are stalling." She carefully sipped her tea with a smile that refused to fade. It was creepy. I breathed.I forced a grin on my face and took a seat at the dining table. "Okay, let's get things straight. Elliot and I are just taking things slowly. We don't want to rush on anything."She was about to say something but I cut her off. "What about your decision? Have you made up your mind?" She glared at me. If I didn't deflect fro
Chapter 62We were heading home after a fun-filled Sunday. Kathy and I spent a lot of time on the way, hitting on every joke we found on the internet. As much as I loved the fun, her words of tease still left an impression in my mind, a feeling I couldn't shake off. We got home sooner and Kathy went ahead to fix dinner. Kathy was indeed cheerful and I didn't want to ruin her moment. "I would have left the kitchen for you but you might end up burning the whole house. Besides, I am a better cook." She bragged. I just shook my head not wanting to reply her. Just when you feel she is being all nice, she would bring something up that would change the mood. "You do, you. I don't mind. I already know that I do not know how to do these things, you don't have to rub it in."She smiled as a knock on the door distracted us. Kathy was about to get it, "Don't worry, I will get it."I went to get the door and I saw Fred with a huge smile on his face. He was looking all neat like he was going so
Chapter 63Morning came very quickly, it seemed I didn't get any sleep at all. When I woke up everything seemed foggy until yesterday's event played in my mind again. I checked the bed and Kathy wasn't there. It took a while before I could get her to sleep and she was up early again. I knew her well and if anything, she feels things a little too deeply. I knew that the squabble between the three of them was going to crush her because she ended up hurting both of them. I had an interview so early, so I freshened up. I dressed a little casually because I had a feeling it was going to be a quick one. I came downstairs to make coffee and eggs toast, I saw Kathy holding a mug in her hands. She was alone, staring into blank space. I sat down close to her. "You don't have to think about it too much. Everything will play out just according to its will."She stared at me with sad eyes. "It is already acting out according to its will. I lost the one I love and hurt the one that I care for.
Chapter 64The last few days were still foggy but I remembered Elliot took me back home after the charity event. Seeing Sharon Myles reminded me of the interview that was sabotaged because of her silly questions and her hatred for me. I had to keep my cool although Elliot thought I was just trying not to get pissed because of the time she came to the restaurant. I didn't tell him about the interviews because he would have interfered and I didn't want that. He knew something was wrong but he didn't stress it out on me which I appreciated. It was a reminder from the previous night that woke me up, going ahead to do my regular morning routine. I had to promise myself not to skip work anymore because my paycheck at the end of the month would be minced to crumbs None of the interviews proved to be successful and although I feigned nonchalance, it actually did hurt a bit. A lot. Maybe the reason I haven't been successful in that way is that it wasn't what I was meant to do. I stopped dr