"Like starry nights
Rain soaked afternoon
And sunday mornings,
You were gone too soon. "
-Perry Poetry
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Unedited. (I decided to put this chapter up without editing it, I'm sorry. I'll edit it soon.)
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I stared at my phone dumbfounded. Many thoughts running in my head. My heart and head both were a mess and my eyes filled with unshed tears. I pulled my knees closer to me. How could he do that to me? I thought as a lone tear rolled down my cheeks. The warmth of my bedsheet couldn't comfort me anymore. He fired me. First, he molested me and then he fired me. I was the one at fault when I did nothing but tried to save myself.
Why did you do that Thomas?
I wiped my tears away and shook my head. I had a few dollars left in my purse, I had nothing more, nothing less. I didn't even know if I still was welcomed at Asher's place.
Welcomed? I chuckled bitterly thinking about that word.
What now, Sophie?
I had absolutely no idea what to do next but I couldn't spend my time crying. I sighed loudly and got up.
My first morning at my old place after a really long time felt weird. The place seemed to small compared to Asher's house. I felt like I was squeezing myself into the cubicle as I stood under the shower.
20 minutes later, I was done. Luckily, I had a cupboard full of my old clothes. I slipped on a yellow sweater and faded Blue Jeans. My eyes were drooping as I slipped my clothes on. I had dark bags under my eyes. My stomach grumbled and I frowned. I haven't had anything since last night.
15 minutes later, I found myself in a park nearby. Why was I even here. All those smiling faces were too much to handle. I felt like crying again. there was a slight ache in my head. I felt annoyed, then frustrated.
Ugh Sophie!! What is happening with you?
Maybe I was PMSing... or just hungry. My stomach grumbled and I closed my eyes and sighed.
Just hungry...
I had a few Dollars they weren't enough to feed me three meals a day. I could only buy myself a proper dinner every night so that I don't have to go to bed empty stomach, that's it. I pushed my hair back and looked down at my wrist watch.
12:35 pm.
A few more hours. I reminded myself. My eyes roamed around the park, everything felt weird. My emotions were all over the place, I couldn't even cry. I didn't want to. I was so done.
I looked down at the gorgeous ring on my ring finger and frowned. Is this still mine? I thought. Funny, I had such an expensive thing on my hands but nothing much in my pocket to feed myself. Life can be such a bitch sometimes.
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Two days have passed I was feeling so weak, physically and mentally. I didn't attend class, ignored all the incoming calls. I had no clue, yet. I didn't know what to do.
And then suddenly someone popped in my mind.
West!
My lips were curving up in a smile as I reached for my phone quickly and scrolled down my contact list for West's number. He was the one who could help me find a job. I bit my lower lip and dialled his number.
My heart was beating so rapidly, it felt like my heart was going to explode anytime now, "- Hello?" And then it stopped, everything stopped my eyes widen.
"Hello?"
"Hi- Hey, Uh...West."
"Yes. who is this?"
"It's Sophie, Sophie Callister." I tapped my fingers on my thigh.
"Sophie!" West chirped and I smile. "How are you?"
"I'm good," I tried not to sigh. When I'm sad I sigh a lot. "I just wanted some help." I finished and tugged on my lower lip. I was hoping he wasn't busy.
"Of course, anything. Just say and I'll do it. Is there something that you need me to deliver at your place?"
West thinks I still live with Asher.
I shook my head looking down at my fingers. "no, I need a job."
The line went quite.
I blinked, I could tell he couldn't comprehend what I said.
"You need a job?" He sounded surprised. Well, why wouldn't he not be surprised. When I first met him I was living in a grand house with almost everything I wanted.
"Yes, a job. Can we meet and talk about it? "
"Uh, sure. to be honest, I'm surprised and confused."
I chuckled softly, "I can understand. "
"Where do you want to meet?"
"Anywhere you're comfortable with. " I quickly said. I felt so needy and helpless, at the moment.
30 minutes later, I found myself looking nervously at West, who was sitting across me grinning like he had won a lottery. Was he normally all rainbow and sunshine kind of or was he try to be sweet and friendly with me right now? I've never seen him frown. That's strange. Or just my days are strange these days.
You need to smile more, Sophie.
We were in a cafe that was just two blocks away from my apartment.
"Again, you want a job? West asked for the fifth time. One of his eyebrows rose in surprise.
I nodded quickly and laced my fingers together.
"Sophie Grayson Callister wants a job." He laughed like he couldn't comprehend anything.
"Yes, I sophie callister." I corrected him and my heart fluttered Sophie Grayson callister I wasn't that. I would never be that.
"What kind of a job are you looking for?" West leaned towards me and his eyes roamed all over my face.
"anything but a stripper or anything of that sort."
West threw his head back and laughed out loud. "I'm amused." He winked at me.
"I have no idea what is going on, why you asking me for a job or about anything else related to your situation but there's only one job vacant at the moment that I know about." he exhaled loudly.
"I really need a job, I'll do any decent job. "
He tapped his fingers on the table. It seemed like he was in deep thoughts.
My breath hitched as he looked up and grinned.
"Okay then. Congrats! You're officially the new dish washer of Jumpstart Cafe. You can join from the next Monday."
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A dish washer. Wow, I didn't expect that. I don't if that was good or bad. Don't they have dish washing machines?
Anyways, I sighed. At least I have a job. I sighed loudly as I stuffed the hot dog in my mouth. I was hungry like hell.
I wonder why he was so into my business when he made it clear that he got nothing to do with me. Was he playing mind games with me. Funny. No games anymore he just kicked me out.
I looked down at my ring and frowned for the millionth time today. Am I still married to him?
Never in my life I've come across a man so cruel. And out of everyone in the world Scarlet chose me as his son's wife.
Shaking my heads I sighed. My thoughts were never ending. I need to get going. I finished the hot dog quickly and started walking towards my apartment.
I threw myself on the mattress and sighed loudly.
I took my phone out. I had some unseen messages.
Friday, 2:07 pm
Unknown number
;)
I stared at the screen for one good minute. Winky face from an unknown number, that was weird. I tried to make out if I knew that number or not. Unfortunately, no. Shaking my head I decided to ignore it.
When my eyes fell on the next text I wanted to pull my hair out, scream and thrash Asher the fucking dick. I rubbed my hand on my face.
Deep breath Sophie, you're better than that I reminded myself.
And then I broke down, I did what I wanted to do the most, I cried to take out my anger, my sadness. My hands were shaking as I read the last text and then switched of my phone. fuck Sophie.
Friday, 6:30 pm
Scarlet
I hope you're doing okay. Just wanted to inform you that I'm planning on visiting Asher and you again.
Friday, 7:54 pm
Alina
I never thought you would destroy the cafe just to hide what you did, slut.
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