"Really? Where are you? I will come over now." Aspen said to the agent. He had called her to inform her that he found an apartment already and that it has been finalized. She got into her sandals and took a cab to meet him. She finally saw him and they exchanged pleasantries and began to discuss about the apartment."This is really a nice place for the money." She noted and he nodded his head."I am glad that you liked it." He said and she turned to him."All that remains is my signature, right?" She asked and he handed the files over to her. She went through it and signed in the place she was supposed to."Thank you so much for your help." She said and he gave her a curt nod before leaving. She exhaled and looked around the place.It is time to spend some money. She thought.In the following days, she made sure to get the necessary things for the apartment. Although she had lodged out of the hotel, it was still not easy for her to move in. With bothering on how her kids will come ove
(1926)"Hello, Benny." She picked her phone and held it in place with her shoulders as she cut the cabbage."Hello, beautiful sister. How is your investigation doing?" He teased her and she rolled her eyes."Be careful." she warned him, her eyes were hardened. He snorted a laughter and took a seat in his office."So what is up?" He asked."I... I got a new job at the bar." She said and his brows twitched."You did? Wait, a bar? Why not apply in a company?" He asked.She exhaled deeply. "I did but I am yet to get any reply. Anyway, it is just for the time being so... It is nothing much." She replied and he nodded his head understandably."Okay, so when are you resuming?" He questioned."Tonight." She replied and he sighed."Wish you good luck." He said and she smiled softly."Thank you." She mumbled and disconnected the call.She had gone through her email only to see that they had accepted, even though it hardly brought any excitement to her, she still tried to make it work out. In th
To say she was confused would be an understatement. How the hell did this person know she got a new job? Okay, she was beginning to be scared and this was beginning to look ridiculous. This person knew how she was living her life. Even to this extent, did he also know she had kids? Maybe they should not come home yet? She picked the flowers and twisted the door knob and entered the house, cautiously looking around to see if there was any shadow in the house."Hello?" She called out and her voice resounded and echoed through the house. Her forehead turned sweaty and she could not help but dab the sweat off with the back of her right hand. It was too early to be this agitated. Too early in the morning.What the heck is really going on in her life right now?She pulled off her sandals and walked into her room then back into her kitchen. She let out a harsh breath and slumped on the couch. This person was driving her crazy. And she would not lie he was not doing a good job at it. Her pho
Days later, she has been finding herself busy and it seemed like after that night, her stalker had taken a pause. "Hey," Anna patted her on her shoulders and Aspen blinked her eyes before to turn face Anna."What are you thinking about?" She asked her as she dropped the tray. Aspen exhaled and shook her head. She still did not fill so comfortable enough to tell her about her problems or worries so she just gave her a small smile."Was just thinking about life." She said and Anna arched a brow at her. They have gotten close that Anna sometimes drop her off at her house and that made Aspen want to have her own car too."I see. Life has been treating you bad. Well not as bad as mine, my mother finally moved in with my father after six years of being separated, the fact that I will have to live with him cringe me a lots." She said and Aspen looked away."Waitress No. 17?" A voice called from the outside and Aspen looked up instantly."I am here." She signified. She smoothed her apron and
"What?!" Aspen's ears rang as she heard what the manager said as she stood before him."You heard me right. You are fired." He repeated again and her shoulders sagged at what she heard. What the hell happened? How did it happen?She swallowed down the lump in her throat and managed to ask him. "Sir, I deeply apologize for what happened last night. It was a slip of tongue coupled with the fact that I was angry. I know I should not have spoken to high customers like that but...""None of this explanation is going to help the fact that I am firing you." He cut her off and she could not help but fall on her knees."Sir, please. I am begging you. I promise you I will behave from now on. I...""Miss Aspen, please respect yourself and walk out. Unless you want to have the dignity of being carried out by the security guards." He said and Aspen knew that moment that it was over. That her new job was over. It was even yet to be a month and she already got fired. Why? How? Why is all this happe
29 Aspen stood before her mirror and her eyes stared back at her reflection. She could not help the sigh that escaped through her nostrils. She picked the necklace and wore a pair of brown sandals before stepping out of the house and locking the door. She looked around for any of the stalker's shadow but she saw nothing. She snorted and walked down the street to get a cab. It was evening so it was really easy to see one, after signaling one which ignored her. She shook her head and signaled to another and finally that seemed to notice her. It drove towards her and she got into it. Ignoring the fact that she does not have any cash to pay for her coming back. Well, Anna will have to deal with that. She thought ."Where to, Miss?" the driver asked and Aspen passed the sheet of paper she had written the address of the place to him and he nodded his head ."I know the place." He said and ignited the car's engine. She relaxed against the chair and looked through the mirror.It did not take
30 1579**DAYS AFTER, AT EVENING** "Please God, as I open my laptop. Let an acceptance letter from a company welcome me." Aspen said,1 closing her eyes as she joined her hands together and she opened it. She let out a cool breath and typed in her password beige scrolling through the spams in her dm. She clicked on one only to see a message that made her heart skipped a beat."You dance pretty." the email read.She hardly open her email to check on anything since she was positive there will be no reply but now... This stalker managed to get into her email. She checked the date and time and saw that it was after she had stepped in he had sent the message.She gritted her teeth and wanted to type back but she stopped. If she replies him, it will be like she acknowledging that she knew he was stalking her and he will enjoy it. She should ignore him, he will be frustrated and show his face.She hissed out and clicked on another.spam and saw something congratulations. She did not bother to
Aspen was a nervous wreck as she stood in the reception of the building. The receptionist was busy typing away on her laptop and she was yet to be summoned by the whosoever was supposed to. She swallowed lightly and glanced around for any image of a person waiting for."Miss, you are called. Follow me." Someone said from the glass door. Aspen stared at the lady and hurriedly stood up to follow her.She met with another lady who seemed like the person in charge of recruiting workers in the company."Our boss will be visiting today and I advise you to be on your best behaviour. The days being your first and you being the executive secretary. I have read through your CV and I will say it is quite impressive. You can start work today but there is a meeting going on now and I will advise you to follow the rest of the people." The lady whose name Aspen came to realize is Liza, said.Aspen nodded and gave her a quick bow. "Thank you so much." She said and made her way to the conference hall.