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CHAPTER 1
Saturday morning...
I woke up to the blaring sound coming from beside me... I turned and saw that it was my damn phone. "who the hell is calling me at this hour?" I muttered.
Still half asleep, I picked up the phone and swipe not bothering to look at the caller. Raising the phone to my ear, I heard the voice from the other end... "Hello, This is the manager of Brooks restaurant. May I speak with Miss Miller please?". My eyes flew wild up as I sprung out of the bed.
This was the call I have been waiting for the past two weeks, I honestly thought they weren't gonna call. But here they are..."Speaking" I said as a clenched my fist and held my breath.
"Miss Miller, I am pleased to inform you that you have gotten the job at Brooks restaurant. You start on Monday". I got the job?...I got the freaking job!!! "Thank you, thank you", I said trying to sound calm, but you could easily hear the excitement in my voice. " Of course Miss Miller, I hope to see you on Monday" he said as he end the call..." Me too" I yelled knowing that he has ended the call.
I tossed my phone onto the bed and burst into a dance, hoping all over the room. I was booming with happiness that needed to be shared. " I gotta tell dad this good news" I said as I ran out of my room. His room was just next to mine,since the house wasn't very big--just a two bedroom apartment with a small cozy living room, one bathroom and a small kitchen, but it was perfect for me and my dad.
We decided to sell our old house and moved here two years ago, right after I graduated. Even though it was hard letting the old house go because it's filled with memories of mom, but the circumstances was not in our favor.
I pushed open dad's door, and as my eyes swept the place--i realized he wasn't there. "Where did he go?... Dad!" I called out, leaving the room and walked towards the entrance as my eyes scanned the places, then it hit me-- it was the weekend, he was probably in the garage.
"I'll tell him later then" I said as I headed back to my room, just as I stepped into the room my phone was already ringing..." Today sure is a good day" I giggled and picked up the phone " Sophia" it was Sophie my best friend. I swiped the call as i lifted the phone to my ear, " Xup girl" her voice came through. " Hey, what's up? calling at this hour?" I asked with a confused tone.
"What's that supposed to mean? can't I call me best friend anytime?" She chirped. Sophie has always been a bit of a troublemaker. We've known each other since sophomore year of high school, and if there's one thing I can say about her, it's that she's truly one of a kind. She's always carried herself to be carefree, nonchalant--but beneath that laid-back exterior is one of the kindest and sweetest souls you'll ever meet.
Her family isn't extravagantly wealthy, but they're well-off enough to take care of her and her brother. Still, she remains incredibly modest. We graduated together, and when I couldn't go to college due to financial reasons, she chose to stay behind also--even though I begged her not too, but she Sophie once she's made up her mind, there's no going back. That's just the kind of person she is. Honestly, she's the best friend anyone could ever ask for.
"Ofc not, I'm just saying, it is so unlike you to call this early, giving that you practically sleep till noon on a weekend" I said teasingly. " Whatever, I actually wanted to tell you something, but since you don't wanna hear it , it's fine" she muttered lightly as a whisper trying to sound hurt, but I know her too well. " Gosh! you are so dramatic girl, right! I also have something to share" I said as my mind went back to the call from earlier... I giggled with excitement. " Guess what'
" What" she voiced calmly. " I got the job" I answered with a smile curved at my face. sophie screamed so loud that I had to pull the phone away from my ears. " That's great news girl, we should celebrate". she said fully excited. I laughed at her silliness then remembered she also had something to share, "What was it that you wanted to tell me?" I asked.
"ohh that, it's nothing." ..." what's that supposed to mean?" I raised an eyebrow not that she can see me all anything.
" Girl forget that, i'm heading over right now we have to celebrate yahhh" she said ending the call and left me hanging on the other side. I smiled at her cheeky act and dropped my phone on the bed, then I got up to start my day afresh as I heard my dad's voice coming from the living room
Dad!!!....