A Way Back

Chapter 9

Elizabeth POV
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"Good morning!" I said with an excited voice. "How are you doing? I missed you so much. My mother told me you moved to London. Don't I deserve a  quick visit from you" Sarah shouted at my face like old days?
"If I had time I would have visited you. Believe me, I'm drowning in papers since the plane landed in London. I think you understand what I mean " I stood up near the window.
"Excuses Like every time. Anyway, we have to meet today and I don't want to hear any rejection. My Husband's restaurant at lunchtime. ".
"But ... Sarah. Wait" She hung up the phone. My sister has always been the big-headed one. I doubt how her husband Jack could handle her all these years. When The time comes, I took my purse along with my jacket. I passed by Chris's Office on my way. It was empty, Thought he left a while ago. I told my driver about the destination before sliding into the car. My phone beeped showing a message from Sarah. My sister is going to freak me out. I put on my black glasses and get out of the car. I moved towards the big door of the fancy restaurant. I gave them my name and they let me in in a very fast way to be welcomed by a huge change in the restaurant, It becomes fancier. They actually changed a lot of things. Honestly, it's better this way. I can see that my sister and her husband had developed their tastes. As I was searching for Sarah I heard a voice calling me from behind. I took off my glasses and turned around. Sarah was standing in tight jeans along with a white top matching the outfit with a pair of cat heels. Her hair was short and blonde. She looked so pretty. I approached her with a wide smile hugging her tightly. She returned  the gesture " Omg! Elizabeth you look very classy " She hugged me again"I miss you so much ".
"me too, You have no idea" She pulled back gesturing for me to sit at a table near us. "Well ! I see many  changes in both the restaurant and you. Tell me what's there? ".
" The restaurant becomes famous, And we start welcoming some important people. So Jack and I decided to grow the business since the income is so high. " She smiled looking straight to my face. "Concerning  the new style, you know I started getting annoyed with my boring look so I decided to add some fun. What do you think? did it work?"
I was watching her amazed " Of course it does . you look gorgeous, You really do" we both share a laugh together, remembering the memories. Also, She narrated to me some funny scenes that happened here in the restaurant. I missed her, She is not just my big sister, She is my secret keeper and best friend. I'm so grateful to have her in my life. I forget about this gift when I was busy with my job and dreams. I didn't see her for 3 years in a row. My work had stashed me away.
"Tell me How are you doing with the new company? are you comfortable? " Her question shocked me and it's like My brain stopped working. I looked down playing with my fingers.
"Elizabeth;" I looked at her with sad eyes "Tell me what's going on?".
"Actually  ... My new boss happened to be Chris Richardson  "  She thought for a while then her eyes went bigger.
"You mean Chris Chris !! your ex Lover and childhood friend?!"She asked surprisingly, I nodded then she placed a  hand on her mouth "Oh my god! This can't be happening Elizabeth. It must be hard for you to meet him again"  I nodded  with my head down "How he is treating you? Did he say anything about you and him ?" I shook my head occupying my gazes around
"he is treating me like every other employee in the company. Like we haven't shared anything, But it's his right NO? He even has a new girlfriend..." Sarah moved her chair towards mine and set beside me giving me a side hug. "It's hurting you isn't it?"
"Yeah, I don't know why? My heart is ripped out seeing him every day and talking to him in a monologue way."I felt a tear skipping my eyes.
"Tell me what did he say when he first saw you? " I kept silent for a while then I narrated the whole scene to her, She was shocked as well.  We had lunch together then I returned back to the company after biding Sarah  goodbye promising her that'll visit her more often .

After a week filled with events and memories, the weekend finally comes. Chris and I talkings were brief and only about business stuff for the past 3 days. Sometimes I pass by his office stealing a peek at him. I started acting like a teenager who is sneaking on her crush. If I won't  find a solution to my struggle, I will lose my mind for sure. I wanted to spend Saturdays in the hotel room watching Netflix and eating Pizza however I should move to my new apartment which was ready 2 days ago. When I visited the apartment yesterday, it was completed and everything was perfect except for one thing. The refrigerator was empty. It took me less than one hour to complete my move-out things. Likely, I didn't take out my books and some decors from the boxes.
When I finished I called the servers to carry my boxes as I carried my small bag and leather jacket. They   place my stuff in the car. On the way,  Sarah called. She was asking if I needed some help, It took me one hour to convince her that I'm fine. She has a grand restaurant and a kid to take care of. I didn't want to bother her with my things. My apartment is in a building of 4 floors. Mine is at the fourth one. I've always liked my home to be far above the ground. It's just my personnel philosophy. Everything seems quiet and beautiful from the top. I opened the apartment door giving consent to the security  to lay the boxes inside the house.
"So here we are. Classy, comfortable, clear colors on the walls and  a lovely view of the city. PERFECT" I thought. Before changing anything I changed my clothes into sweet black pants and a white top. I put my hair in a messy bun and start unpacking the boxes.  as I was busy with the discharging thing  I heard the doorbell. I left my eyebrows in confusion. No one was meant to come at this time. I shifted the thoughts away and went to see who decided to pay me a visit.