After changing into a pair of shorts and oversized t shirt I grabbed my phone heading back downstairs. This time the girls were present, "Lizzy you're back?" "Yes I am" I took the spot beside Sarah facing the twins. "Sorry for showing up uninvited Lizzy" Stuart blushes probably embarrassed unlike his brother who looked smudged. "It's okay I overreacted. You guys caught me off guard that's all" I waved off. "Lizzy we invited them over to celebrate," "celebrate?" I questioned. "Yes I got the teaching job and we never properly celebrated your job either". "Oh! Okay congratulations Gera you deserve it," "thanks". "Let's party!" Gladys yells, "I'll turn on the music" Sarah jumps to her feet. "Lizzy come help me bring out the cake," "you baked? That explains this lovely aroma in the air" I giggled following Gera to the kitchen.
"So how was you're first day?" "Okay nothing serious happened. I just attended a bunch of boring meetings with my boss". The other office turned out to be a conference room atleast it was sound proof. "Atleast you didn't get on anyone's bad side this time" she laughs and I joined her remembering the incident with Olivia it feels so long ago but it has only being seven months. Shaking the bad thoughts off I helped Gera transfer the cake to the center table in the living room. "This smells amazing" Shawn leans in taking a sniff then his eyes met mine as he licked his lips. I gave him a bored look if his trying to seduce me he can forget about it. I need atleast a year before I can sleep with any one or even have a relationship. We all took a slice before seating back down as the music played in the background. We shared embarrassing stories and had a good laugh. From the corner of my eyes I catch Sarah and Stuart having a lover's conversation. He hasn't made a move on her yet but Sarah swears his into her I seriously don't see it maybe I'm just feeling bitter towards relationships in general.
"We have to get going it's pretty late" Gloria stretches with a sigh it was almost ten. How did time fly so fast? "Yes" Stuart jumps on his feet looking relieved like always I'm the only one who noticed it. Shawn doesn't object helping Gladys to her feet, "bye guys I'll escort you to the door". Now that I think about it how did I not notice the extra cars parked in the garage? "No problem we'll see ourselves out" Gloria hugs me and Gladys follows. Shawn stretched out his hands and I chuckled giving him a quick hug in this few hours I got to know he wasn't a total jerk and I think he gets that I'm not looking for a relationship. "Bye!" "Bye!" They chorused back before the door closes. "I should head to bed" I whispered, "we need help cleaning all this Lizzy" Sarah waves at the table. "You're right" I frowned before gathering the plates and Sarah takes the cups following me. The music stops so I'm sure Geraldine turned it off,we should just wash this off now Sarah murmurs. I nod thinking it's also a good idea no one likes seeing dirty dishes. After cleaning up the whole place, even sweeping the floor clean I called it a night wishing the girls goodnight and taking a jug and glass with me. Shutting my door but not locking it I pulled my desk drawer open taking the pill bottle out. Popping two into my mouth I drank the water helping me swallow. Keeping it back and placing the glass on the desk I got under the cover letting the pills take their effect.
The next morning I didn't need a Gera alarm to get up myself. Seeing as it was two minutes pass six I decided to make breakfast. Spaghetti looked the quickest to make and I was craving it. Gera joins me few minutes later, "good morning" she calls out. "Morning" I turned to stare at her. She wore a blue skirt and white button up blouse her red hair was tied in a bun giving her a mature look. "You look nice and older" "well I need those students to take me seriously" she shrugs running a hand through the skirt to straighten a non existent wrinkle it was a nervous habit of hers. "Gera you will do great" I smiled and she huffs, "I hope so Lizzy you know primary school students are nasty" she frowns. "What's the worst that can happen? They'll place a chewed gum on your chair and let you sit on it" I laughed stirring the food. "That's not funny talk Lizzy this is my favorite skirt" she chuckles, "well let's pray they like you, children are way too easy to please". She nods in agreement helping me set the table. "What smells so heavenly!" Sarah calls. From the distance I guessed she was walking downstairs. "WOW Gera you look like my mother" she teased. "Fuck off" Gera groans, "if you're here it means Lizzy cooked yes!!!!!" She yells in excitement. I shook my head with a chuckle, I'm a really good cook or so they tell me.
"Good morning love" Sarah pecks my cheeks an excuse to sniff the aroma. "It's ready can you serve it? I need to go shower," "sure" she waves off eyes on the price.
Shutting the bathroom door I decided to go like Gera grabbing my blue pencil skirt that stopped slightly above my knee and a black blouse. I tied my hair up into a high ponytail I'm no fan of buns. I applied only a lipgloss not feeling up for a makeover. The usual bags under my eyes were non existent. Swinging my black purse over my shoulders I head down.
No conversation was made as I joined in on the breakfast and Gera left first. After helping Sarah with the dishes I uped and left not before she informs me of going to visit Stuart. I didn't try to remind her he was a college student and was probably attending classes she'll figure it out. Parking beside a blue Mercedes I immediately wondered who drove the car. I'm not trying to put them down but no one looked rich enough to drive such a ride.
Greeting some colleagues I took my spot behind my desk I had already placed a cup of coffee on my bosses desk. My neighbor avoided looking in my direction. Someone doesn't take rejection well. Few minutes later my boss walks by and you won't believe who was behind him, Silas Fisher.
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️Do you guys remember the trip to Malibu, that is where Silas Fisher turned up.
