Like Nobody's Business

Finer Things

Neyali Binns

The annoying sound of my alarm echoed through my room and I almost regretted setting it in the first place. Had I not been on the phone with Alexander all night long I wouldn't be this tired, neither of us seemed to care that we had to be up early for work the next day. I spent about ten minutes contemplating if I wanted to move or not, eventually I did and not by choice either, I have to get to work.

I swung my feet off the bed and made my way to my bathroom. I flicked the switch while looking in the mirror and took a deep breathe before releasing it with one big blow. Now I can't help the smile that's formed on my face, I am in a great mood today. It's like reality had just hit that things are finally going my way, I finally got to move into a new and better apartment. It isn't anything fancy but it's certainly way better than where I was before. I finally have my own space and so does my mother and not to mention her recent medical bills are slowly being paid off.

I was finally ready to head to work and Stormi has reached just in time, she would come over sometimes to spend time with my mother. I love the bond that they made with each other.

"I'll see you guys later" I hugged them both before making my way through the door heading for the elevator. The new environment felt so much more comfortable. As I walked through the lobby I couldn't help but to laugh at the security guard who always seems to be asleep.

"Good morning." I said loud enough to wake him causing him to jolt out of his sleep.

"Good morning to you too Ms.Binns," he waved at me.

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"Wearing sneakers again Nayeli?" Adivia greeted me as soon as I stepped off the elevator.

"Don't be so surprised, you know how I am," I fixed my bag on my shoulder. I wasn't dressed like everyone else. Not that I stood out or anything but I definitely did not plan on showing up in heels and a dress everyday. Most of the employees would flash me looks as if I had no right to be here.

"By the way you seemed to have gotten someone's attention today. Wonder who could it be," she flashed a devious smile. I looked at her confused as to what she meant.

"What are you talking about?" I reached for my office door and my questions were answered when I saw the answer sitting in my desk. It was a vase filled with roses. I don't even know why I'm surprised when I read Alexander's name on the card attached.

I'll see you at 8-Alexander

He won't be in his office at no time today, he's going to be busy all day with meetings at another firm located in another state. I won't even mind because we are with each other everyday, he always checks up on me at work, steal a kiss or two and he always takes me home in the nights.

The day was just the same without Alexander except there's no one to occasionally check in on me. I miss it, I wish I didn't but I really do miss him. Now I'm checking the time for what seems to be every 15 minutes.

10:04

10:19

10:34

I start to wonder if he's alright at the moment and now I feel the urge to call him. I quickly dismissed the idea knowing that he's doing something very important. It's not that serious therefore I can wait. That moment I convinced myself to leave him be my phone rings from my bag and grabs my attention. I quickly search for it with the hopes that it is Alexander but when I finally saw who was calling it was Stormi.