Whispers from Beneath

Part 1 - Jim's Orphaned Odyssey (Cont.)

In the beginning, moving to the city was not easy for him. It was his first time being in a city surrounded by tall buildings, bustling streets, and an atmosphere he never experienced before. 

For the first few nights, he had to survive by living on the streets because he had no friends or relatives.

Indeed, the city was so bright on the surface, yet it sheltered darkness within. But those streets were unaware that Jim's emptiness inside was far more profound.

He started dropping resumes to different companies, hoping to receive interview calls for a white-collar job. On the other hand, he also began doing small jobs to survive and find a place to live. 

After days of struggle and waiting, he finally found a small room that perfectly fit the description of a shithole, with scattered used condoms and empty food cans everywhere. Due to his circumstances, he had no choice but to accept it.

At least it was better than living on the streets. 

His life was not going in any direction. Days passed, and he did not receive any response to interview calls. Yet, Jim was still hopeful, though he was not praying for any response to come because he did not believe in God. 

In the first place, if there was a God then he might not have put him in this situation. Since his childhood, he believed in no God, or if God is out there then he is not looking after him.

Yet, in due time, after Jim savored the taste of life and made his peace with the past that made him realize there is a Big Boss up there who is pulling all the strings.

Then one day strings were pulled and he received a mail.

To be continued...