The Mistress's Gambit: Fated Game

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ost prestigious universities in Milan filled me with excitement and nervousness. The bustling energy around me signaled the beginning of a new chapter in m

en, the unfamiliarity of the environment hit me and I couldn't help but feel a mix of awe and

ny of voices and laughter filling the atmosphere. I felt a wave of nostalgia wash over me but I kept walking in

urse to have a roommate I barely know. She was nice whenever she was around but barely spent enough time in the room for us to get to know each other properly. She dropped by early in the morning after a night of what I assume to be a lot of partying, reeking of booze as the smell of marijuana lingered on her clothes. When I got back from cl

Milan in its bustling streets. It reminded me of Calabria but on a larger scale. The fish markets smelled the same, traders haggled over the prices of goods and services, and kids ran along the wharf. One afternoon, I stood by the dock and stared at the vast expanse of water that separated Milan from

en, I embarked on a mission to find a part-time job. I wandered through the busy streets of the Porta Nuova district, clutching my resume and wearing my best outfit. I went from one establishment to another, inquiri

iscouraged, I stumbled upon a small, cozy diner

indow caught my a

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n and stepped inside. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling bacon p

sphere instantly made me feel at ease as I approached the c

you doing? What can I

in customer service, and I am a fast learner. I would love the opportunity to work here." I added while the lady stared a

" She asked after a mom

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ated. Her brow creased like she was deep in thought and I f

of snacks and the free food occasionally brought in by the school board. That was not a life I was

in charge of employing the staff that work with us, but I like y

island, getting admission into the university, the journey to Mil

staff, but I'm willing to give you a chance. We could use an extra pair of hands here. Fill this

h gratitude as I filled out the form with care. As I handed it bac

each you everything you need to know about working here. I know you'll do gre

spect of getting a job. It was a first step in the directi

the school campus but they were from a different Diocese and had no idea who Father Yohan was. I had to find him somehow. Perha

pel, I wrote a letter to my mother and Matteo. I wanted to see the metropolis one more time before I got fully engulfed with work and activities at school

I stepped into the Taxi, I rolled down the glass and put my head out of the window as the cab raced through the city, feeling the wind in my hair as the racket of vehicles and people saturated the atmosphere. When I c

hired as a part-time waiter. Excitement bubbled within me as I