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“I did it!
I got the job!”
Whistles and cheers resonated around the group as they congratulated me one by one.
Warner seemed as happy as I was as he engulfed me in a bear hug.
Finally, after so many days, something good happened in my life.
“Now that our dear Emerald got the job, it’s time for a double celebration!”
John yelled out.
“And you miss—” he pointed at me, “—no more gloomy face, enjoy now!”
Kate and Molly bobbed their heads as Molly passed me a glass of vodka.
And this time, I didn’t hold myself back.
After hours of drinking and spending time with everyone, I was swaying on my feet.
I couldn’t even walk properly without stumbling.
Once everyone called it a night, John and Kate offered to drop me and Warner off.
The couple was much sober than us.
“Careful, Em!”
Warner cautioned when I got out of the car with wobbly legs.
“Bye, guys!
We’ll see you soon!”
Kate shouted.
I cringed at her high-pitched voice.
Waving at them, I hobbled towards my house.
My eyes were about to shut down.
“You sure you don’t want me to drop you off at your home?”
I heard John ask Warner.
“Nah, my place is just two blocks away.
Thanks, man!
You guys can go now.
It’s late,” Warner replied.
Again, saying goodbyes, they drove off.
The sound of the car engine reverberated across the empty street.
Only one or two dogs barking in the distance could be heard, other than our footsteps.
“Hey, hey!
Careful there!”
He held my shoulders before I could fall on my face in front of my main door.
“I’m fine, Warner.”
I giggled without any reason.
“You don’t worry about me.
You go home, I will just fly into my room from here in no time.”
“I don’t think so.
You can barely walk straight, Em.
Let me help you to your room,” he offered.
“I can walk just fine.
And I’m already at home.
So, I will be fine.
You go.”
I insisted, fumbling with the keys.
“But… you sure?”
He seemed hesitant.
I bobbed my head without looking at him.
Sighing, he gripped my chin and pressed his lips against mine.
I stood there still, not returning the affection.
Something told me to pull away, but I didn’t.
Suddenly at the corner of my eye, I caught a movement.
Pulling away, I squinted.
There, at the furthest corner of the street, stood a shadow under the damaged streetlight.
Its body was angled towards us.
Goosebumps crawled up my skin as I felt his or her gaze on me.
Though I couldn’t see the person’s face due to the darkness, I could feel it.
Their stare.
“What happened?
What are you looking at?”
Just as Warner turned around, it vanished into the shadows.
“Is something wrong there?”
“I think I just saw someone there.”
“But there is no one, Em.”
Warner frowned.
“But if you’re not feeling good, I can stay the night if you want.”
My head snapped back to him, blinking.
“Uh, no, it’s fine.
It could be my imagination.
I think I drank too much tonight.
You go home, I will be fine.”
“All right, if you insist.”
Yawning, he gave me a hug.
“I will go now.
See you later.
And call me if you need anything.”
As he walked away, my eyes flickered to that spot where I saw the shadow.
There was no one.
Shaking my head, I opened my door, walked inside, and closed it behind me.
“Em,
you should sleep well, especially if it’s the night before your first day at job,” Mom chastised over the phone for me not sleeping enough last night.
Well, after returning home at midnight, I only had two hours of sleep until I woke up with another dream of a particular person.
And then the hangover came along.
Even though I got some relief after taking a pain killer, I couldn’t fall asleep after that.
Excitement and nervousness kept me wide awake.
It was six in the morning, and here I was, pacing the living room out of anticipation.
“Anyway, when do you start?”
“At nine.”
Three hours more to go.
And I already could feel my hands and feet turning cold.
“There is still so much time.
You could still take a nap for an hour, honey.
I don’t want you to look like a zombie on your first day.”
When I’d informed her about the job, she was over the moon.
She was way more excited about my job than I was.
And I was happy about that.
At least she wasn’t upset with me for leaving the way I did anymore.
“It’s all right, Mom.
I’m fine.
I can’t fall asleep even if I want to.
So, I will just make some breakfast for myself now and then get ready.”
“Oh, okay then.
Don’t forget to call me later.
And eat something healthy,” she said.
I smiled.
“All right, Mom.
I will.
Now can I go?
I haven’t even taken a shower.”
“Okay, okay.
Go.
Your father is waiting for me outside to go jogging, anyway.
I will talk to you later.
Love you!”
“Love you too!”
Blowing out a breath,
I checked myself in the rearview one last time before getting out of the car.
The huge building stood tall over me.
It felt like a d?j? vu.
But I just hoped today wouldn’t turn out like last time.
Forcing my legs, I raised my chin high and walked ahead.
But as soon as I crossed the entrance, my steps halted.
People were on a marathon around the lobby, coming in and out with boxes, racing around with loads of folders.
No one cast another a single glance as they ran like headless chickens.
Even the receptionist was having difficulties attending so many phone calls at a time.
A frown set on my forehead.
What was happening here?
“Hi!
Good morning.
It’s my first day here, so can you tell me where Lucinda is—“
The receptionist cut me off with her hand and picked up another call.
“Excuse me?
Can you please tell me—“
She ignored me again, too busy on the phone.
And then my gaze fell on the packed box on her left.
Was she—leaving?
Some other staff were also carrying those same boxes with crestfallen faces.
What was happening?
Then Lucinda came into my view.
“Oh, Ms.
Hutton.
You’re already here, I see.
Good that I found you now, otherwise I don’t think I’d have any time later to discuss anything with you.
Now, follow me.”
She didn’t even let me speak as she turned around and stormed away, leaving me with no choice but to follow her.
“You see, there is a lot of work today.
So, I won’t take much of your time.
Sadly, Mr.Cooper is not here right now, otherwise he’d inform you all newcomers himself,” she informed, not slowing down a bit.
It was good he wasn’t here.
I preferred my environment to be pure and breathable.
“Uh, what is going on here?”
I queried.
But the woman ignored me, walking inside a spacious office.
“Here!”