A Heart in need of Healing

Chapter 1: thats life for you

As I sit on the park bench I think about what happens next. Where does my life go from here? With tears streaming down my face I just stare out into the water and wonder how did this happen? I lost everything in my life in one day. I started to dream about what happened.
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I was sitting at my desk finishing some things before heading to lunch when my desk phone rang. Before looking i picked it up like I normally would.
    "Lance Carters office, this is Breanna speaking." I said cheerfully.
    "Hey Bree, can i see you in my office?" I heard lances voice call. I said yes and quickly walked to my bosses office. He motioned for me to sit down.   
    "What can I do for you?" I asked with a smile on my face.
    "Ms. Parker, Im afraid I don't have good news," He said while sinking into his chair. I felt my heart sink before he continued.
    "Our company is downsizing and unfortunately they are getting rid of all personal assistant positions. They are offering three months severance as well as all your vacation time you are entitled to." He finished placing a paper in front of me. I looked at it with tears beginning to form in my eyes. Mr. Carter sat down next to me and handed me a tissue.
    "I know this is hard and believe me this is not what I want. You are the best assistant i have ever had and I don't know what I am going to do without you."
    "I know sir, It's been a pleasure working for you for the past five years. I will truly miss you." I replied signing the papers that lay before me.
    "Thank you Lance." I said standing up.
    "You're welcome Bree, take care of yourself." I walked out of his office and cleared off my desk. I looked around one last time and walked out.
The walk home to my apartment felt like the longest walk in the world. I stopped and picked up a paper to start the job hunt. I decided to be determined to find a new job right away. I didn't want to sit at home feeling sorry for myself. I walked up the stairs to my apartment starting to feel a little better.
I unlocked the door and noticed my fiancées keys sitting on the table, I wonder what he is doing home. I hoped he wouldn't be upset that I lost my job. I wandered the apartment looking for him, I saw that the bedroom door was closed, 'I hope he is not sick' I thought to myself as I slowly opened the door. When I looked in, I saw the most horrific sight. He was having sex with someone else! I stood there in shock for a moment before screaming at him.
    "James! What the hell!" He turned quickly and stared at me, then the girl he was with sat up, it was my best friend.
    "Emily? How could you!" I yelled again before turning and walking out of the room. A few moments later James comes out wearing nothing but a pair of boxers.
    "Bree wait!" He screams running after me.
    "WHAT!" I said at the top of my lungs.
    "I am so sorry Bree, I never meant for you find out this way."
I stopped and turned to look him in the eye. He looked like a kid who had just been caught sneaking out.
    "Were you ever going to tell me? How long has this been going on?"
    "I'm so sorry Bree, I swear we were going to tell you. This has been going on for a few months now. I never meant to hurt you, but we are in love." He said looking down at the ground. Those words sent my blood boiling.
    "You are in love? I thought you were in love with me! We are engaged to be married!"
    "I know, I'm sorry I never meant for this to happen."
I looked down at my hand and slipped my engagement ring off my finger and handed it to him.
    "Maybe you can exchange this for something for her. I hope you are happy. I will be back at a later time for my things. Goodbye James." I tried to keep my head held high as I walked out of the door, heartbroken.
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Now I sit here on this bench wondering what to do next, where to go? I didn't want to deal with my parents right now , and I no longer had a best friend. I decided to get on my phone and made a reservation at a local hotel for a few nights to clear my head.
Once I checked in, I went shopping for a few things to get me through until I went home to pack. When I got back to the hotel my phone rang.
    "Hello?" I answered quickly.
    " Hey Bree." The voice of my old boss rang through.
    "Lance, did you need something?" I asked confused.
    "No, listen. One of my friends is bringing his son on to work for him and they are looking for an assistant for him. I mentioned how we downsized and dI had to let you go and he wants you to come in for an interview."
    "Really? Oh my goodness." I replied quickly with excitement in my voice.
    "Yes, it's tomorrow at ten o'clock. Go get 'em Bree! I told you things would work out. I already sent over my recommendation just bring your resume with you in the morning."
    "O.K. Thank you so much Lance, this means the world to me." I replied with tears forming in my eyes.
    "No problem. Let me know when you get it."
    "Thanks, I will." I said with a laugh before hanging up. Knowing I already had an interview lined up was exciting. Now to go back out to find a outfit for tomorrow.