Falling for you

Chapter 2: Athens

Chapter 2: Athens

(Chloe's POV)

I tossed in bed half awake as sunlight filled my room. My foster father will be here soon to wake me up, so it would be better to get up now. I turned on my side and opened my eyes a little. The second I did, I bolted up in bed wide awake.

I looked around the hotel room dazed; last night wasn't a dream. I got out of bed and went to the window. The view of Athens from this height was amazing. This room also had a view of the temple of Zeus which was bigger than I thought. I smiled happy that I was no longer with my foster family, but knew if I wanted to stay here I would have to change my appearance.

I showered then got dressed in my clothes from yesterday. After I was ready I grabbed the envelope with the cash and went down to get breakfast. The food was amazing and I was very thankful that my meals were paid for, for three months. When I was done I walked over to the front desk to find out where the best mall was.

"Good morning," the lady from behind the counter said smiling, "what can I do for you?"

"Where's the nearest mall?" I asked

"The Athens Metro Mall," she replied, "do you want me to call a taxi for you?"

"Yes, thank you." I replied smiling then went outside to wait for the taxi.

The first thing I did when I arrived at the mall was find a hair salon. Luckily there was one near the Taxi drop off.

"Hello," a guy said from behind the desk, "can I help you?"

"I need a haircut and full coloring done." I said walking up to the counter.

"We don't have anything available until four." He said looking at the computer.

"I can do that," I replied, "can I pay now/"

He nodded looking uncertain, "a haircut and full coloring will cost three hundred dollars." He said looking at me. I nodded and paid him. After he knew I had money he was a lot nicer to me; typical. After confirming my appointment time I left to start shopping.

The first store I went to was called Bag Stories. I bought a purse and a wallet along with a small travel bag for when I need to leave the hotel. I learned that stores down here send what you buy back to your hotel, which really helped me.

After I had my wallet organized I started shopping at clothing stores. After shopping at H & M, Shana, and Sugar free; I had enough cloths to make several outfits. My next stop was the store Accessorize and I bought shoes and jewelry there.

After eating lunch my final stop was a store called Public which sold books, phones, and computers. I bought the cheapest phone and computer along with a couple of books.

"Are you hiring?" I asked the cashier after I paid.

"Yes we are," he replied smiling, "we need help with organizing and stocking the store. Are you intrested?"

"Yes," I replied then made up some story about living with my foster mother who was laid off and needs help making money.

"You can start tomorrow then," he said after I gave him my number for a way of contact, "you'll come in before opening and work until four in the evening with an hour break for lunch."

"Thank you," I replied grabbing my bag, "I'll be here at seven in the morning then."

"So what do you want to do with your hair?" Irene, the hair stylest, asked me when I sat down.

"Cut it and change the color to blonde," I replied, "I'm kind of done with my brown hair."

"Alright," Irene said, "I'll go mix the colors and you can relax."