13

_KIMBERLY_

I stared at the bookshelf in front of me and hummed in thought. Despite me coming to the nearest bookstore to buy some books, I had no idea of what books to get. I was here in hopes of finding a new hobby. I wasn't much of a reader but the internet told me that reading was a good way to pass time.

Not wanting the usual experience of looking at my phone screen or laptop, I decided to buy a real life, paperback book and I felt damn proud of that idea. But here I was, at a loss of what to book to pick. 

Another reason why I came was to relax and get used to the environment. I wasn't new to this place but my past made it difficult to feel safe outside. Being with Oliver made me realize how lacking my life was. I left home to start afresh but I too caught up in my fears to realize that I was barely living.

Also, I didn't want to depend on him too much so, I had to find reasons to leave the house that were not Oliver or work relate