The Plane

Chapter 3: Athalia

Honestly it's the most foolish thing I did. Some hours ago i was complaining that my phone didn't work and now I am holding Dior bags.
I had to accept it. I couldn't come home again. I just want to stop that nightmare. I had to call Caleb to tell him that I will stay here for a few months. All I could do is to hope that it won't end like the last time. I put the bags down and sit on my huge bed. I pick up the phone as my hands were shaking. The phone started to ring. It was him. After a second I answered.
"Hey..."
"Athi how are you, darling?"
"Uh yea I am fine. I have to tell you something."
"Look if it's about the money..."
"No. I got a job here and they pay very well. I may stay here a few months."
Silence. I knew what's gonna be next.
"So you found another way to leave me huh?"
"No. You got it wrong I-"
"One day you'll come home and then nothing will be like this. You will beg for my forgiveness."
He hang up. I breathe slowly. For now everything is fine. I am in Milano and he is in Chicago. Nothing to worry about. All I have to do now is to concentrate on my job. I put my phone on the other side of the bed.
I started to get my clothes out of their bags. Tomorrow I will wear this black dress I think.
Good and now these YSL heels. This looks good. I don't think it needs to be extravagant.
I looked at the clock it's 6:47 pm I could go for a walk. Oh wait I didn't eat anything. I'm sure I can't even look at the hotel's restaurant's menu. Maybe I could go look for something.
I took my new jumpsuit. I got it. Only when you wear this you feel rich. I got my bag, my sunglasses and left the room. Even the elevator looked expensive here. I feel like I am dreaming. I arrived at the reception.
"Miss let me know if I can help you with anything."
So this is the advantage of coming here with the boss.
"No I'm fine."
I made a few steps.
"You know what? Can you help me with something?"
"Of course!"
"Where can I find a pharmacy or a store that has sleeping pills?"
"Ma'am are you ok?"
"Yes it's just um you know I didn't get used with the local hour."
"Oh! You can go to left as you leave the hotel and around 100 meters there should be a pharmacy."
"Thank you!"
"No problem."
I got out from the hotel and followed her indications. I entered the first pharmacy I saw.
"Hello. Do you have sleeping pills?"
"Yes! How many would you like?"
"Um. 10."
"I hope you know you shouldn't take more than one per day."
"Yes but they are for a longer period of time."
"Ok here they are!"
"Thank you!"
I got my pills and left. Now let's find a restaurant. I had 300$ so I think I could get something more since it's only me.
It shouldn't be so hard to find a restaurant. I mean we are in Milano. I wanted to cross the streed but I saw a man. A man that looked like Caleb from the behind. He came in Milano? No please this must be a nightmare. I stepped back until my back was next to a wall. This can't happen. My heartbeat went faster. I was close to make a panic attack but then the man turned around and I figured out it wasn't Caleb.
My breath came back to normal. At this time the last thing I cared about was food. So I slowly started walking to the hotel. I entered and I am sure my face didn't look happy because the girl from the front desk looked at me like she seen an alien.
I took the elevator and went back to my room. I looked horrible. My mascara went under my eyes. Okay I jusy needed some rest. This was just in my mind. I had to wake up early in the morning. I took a pill then fall asleep.