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Chapter 22: First day on the job

The next day.

I wake up and get dressed in the best clothes I must go to work. Although I am not in the mood to go to work with everything that has happened to me, I gather strength from where I have none and leave with a few dollars that Mr. John gives me.

“You only must walk a short distance to find the bus stop. On the way back, you should take the same route and everything will be fine," says Mr. John and I smile as I watch him walk me to the bus stop.

“You don't need to accompany me, Mr. John. The directions you gave me are enough.” I say, but Mr. John denies.

“This place is new to you. It's better if I come with you at least for today.” Mr. John says and I smile feeling lucky.

My father never accompanied me to school or even made sure I was okay when I left for college or high school. But, remembering my past, Mr. John always did.

“Thank you for always being here for me, Mr. John.” I murmur in gratitude.
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