Chapter 7

Anna Pov,

Waking up to the chirping of birds, feeling the warm sunlight streaming through the window and hitting my sleepy face, all while lounging on this luxurious multi mattress bed, fills me with an overwhelming sense of excitement. The soothing melody of the birdsong combined with the gentle touch of sunlight instantly lifts my spirits and energizes me for the day ahead. My relaxed body melting into the plush comfort of the mattress only adds to my overall feeling of bliss and contentment.

I opened my eyes and sat up straight, greeting myself with a lazy "Good morning" as I stretched out my limbs with a satisfying groan. The morning sun filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room and filling me with a sense of calm. As I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, I couldn't help but smile at the simple pleasure of starting a new day. With each stretch and yawn, I could feel the tension in my muscles melting away, leaving me feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead.

I couldn't help but be drawn to that extravagant clock hanging on the wall, its intricate design and polished finish catching my eye. As I glanced at it, a wave of relief washed over me when I realized I still had a good two hours before I needed to get ready,

"This is it!! This is my new journey and I ain't going back, no matter what!!", I said to myself and made myself to the bathroom, with one goal in mind: to take a relaxing and well-deserved warm bath. The thought of sinking into the hot water and letting all my stress melt away was pure bliss. After indulging in a luxurious, warm hot bath, I emerged feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. As I gazed at my reflection in the mirror, a wave of excitement washed over me. The steam from the bath had left my skin glowing and hydrated, my muscles relaxed and tension-free,

"Let's get it Anna!!!", I was about to get ready and But just as I was about to dive into the fun of getting dolled up, it hit me like a ton of bricks - I had forgotten to pack some of my favorite makeup items! Panic momentarily set in as I frantically searched through my bags, but then a wave of determination washed over me.

"I AM A LIVING SHIT!! HOW COULD I FORGOT COMPACT AND LIPSTICK!!?, PLEASE SOMEONE DRIVE A TRUCK ON ME!!!!!", I got so irritated! Like how could I even forget something so important!! Wait!! Did I carry sanitary pads or not??

"My life!!! Someone sue me please!!! Am I even a girl??!!!!", I kept complaining to myself As I found myself once again faced with the consequences of my own neglect and recklessness, a deep sense of self-loathing washed over me. How could I have been so careless???!!!!!

— "Dang my life!!! I should have thrown myself at those dogs last night", yeah....last night....that guy...not that guy but that guy! There is a man, who shall remain nameless, that came dangerously close to being involved in an accident because of my actions. It was a moment of pure panic and fear as I realized the potential consequences of my lack of attention.

—"Wait!! Not nameless! That girl.....her name was-- Emily Jones!! Yeah!!! And she told me his name.....ughh what was that name!!!!!.....mmm....it was something like a hamster.....- let it be!!! I can't seem to remember", As I sat there, racking my brain trying to recall his name, frustration began to seep into my veins. How could someone so captivating slip through the cracks of my memory? His handsome features danced in my mind's eye, teasing me with a tantalizing allure that was just out of reach. The truth was, I didn't want to admit that his name had escaped me, leaving a lingering sense of unease and mystery. It was as if he existed only in that moment of time we shared together, leaving behind nothing but a ghostly imprint on my consciousness. And as much as I tried to push it away, the thought lingered like a whisper in the back of my mind - a secret destined to remain hidden and unspoken.

"Oh!! It's almost 10:00!",

I again analysed the clock and it was time for me to start my shift, I ran to the main lobby and, the manager came up to me and handed me this uniform, like he's some kind of fairy godmother or something. I throw it on and head out onto the sales floor, feeling like a million bucks. I start pushing those templates like they're hotcakes at a county fair. The customers are eating it up, and before I know it, I'm raking in the sales left and right.

After an hour of plugging away at my work, I started feeling those familiar hunger pangs - well, more like tiny mice inside my stomach knocking on the walls. It was as if they were saying, "Hey human, feed us!" I knew it was definitely time to take a break and grab a snack. Ignoring those little guys would just lead to distraction and decreased productivity. Plus, who wants hangry mice running around wreaking havoc in there? So, I listened to their plea and went towards the manager and asked him, "can I go and have my breakfast?", and he gave me a very polite answer, "don't bother Ms., but you must get here within 20 minutes", After agreeing with a slight nod, I made my way out of the hotel to satisfy my growling stomach. The thought of a delicious meal waiting for me somewhere in the nearby vicinity was enough to motivate me to step out into the busy streets. I got out of the hotel and was on the staircase, My eyes met that soul who helped me last night- Joe Wilson!

His familiar face brought a wave of relief over me, and I couldn't help but smile at him as our eyes met. He had been so kind and helpful, going out of his way to help a stranger in need.

And he said something which made my heart skip a beat 

"Where? Missy?"