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The Entanglement

Chapter 4 We have a job!

Word Count: 1417    |    Released on: 15/07/2024

akdale Avenue. As I step out, a man who appears to be

rds him. "I don't think it should be difficult to locate the

rd displaying the company's name, boldly written. I respond with a sm

ng for Tanya after work so we could hang out, since that was my only opportunity to stay out for a long time, providing me a distraction from my thoughts. I did everything to take my mind off of everything, but despite my efforts, the effect it had on me didn't last. Tanya and I were having a discussion one time and she brought up the job opening again, this time I immediately agreed to speak with Mr. Berkeley, the manager. We concluded that I would start work right away and that brought a sense of relief upon me. Sharing the news with my parents a

appened," I pointed out dur

for me to know he was a jerk." she replie

ist who greets us with a warm smile, enter the elevator, and the doors close. We step out into a not-so-large office space with numerous workstations.

ium Logistics, Ms. Ava Steele," Mr. Berke

Thank

ge of handling client calls, typing, prep

iece o

es for his phone on the desk and pokes at the scre

owards me as the once busy atmosphere now seemed calm. Whispers fill the air, making me tense. Why are they staring? W

" the lady immediately says, check

t. Just don't l

pretty. I would have been staring too if Mr. Be

ling a little bit relaxed. We

h out if you need anything. My desk is right by the door," she in

their business, throwing curious glances my way as they passed but nobody walked up to me. Didn't they have some sort of welcom

irst day?" a male voice bri

ys smiling at me. Mariah takes a seat on

," I manage

ne of the guys remarks, loud

ck to me. I had never wanted to disappear so badly. Mariah seemed to be th

"Dylan and Aaron here are in charge of receiving new shipments so they'll always report

working together so let's have a proper in

. I must say, you'

iah says, smacking Dylan

ed on company policies. It definitely felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders and I was back to feeling like my old self aga

!" Mariah says and hu

t of many," Aaron also sa

together and pick up the phone, a s

perium Logistics. How

ratulatio

d manner. I freeze in my steps. The whole living room was decorated with balloons and a large banner hung on the wall which read "CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NE

exclaim, tears we

r. It was definitely an emotional moment for us,

f his voice as he opens a bottle of Chardonnay and pours into the win

nison, the sound of clinking glas

work went. I was really overwhelmed with happiness, knowing that the Brian situation would finally be past me and I had brighter days

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