When Two Worlds Come Together

8. Finding work and a home

Harry

Sam and I  have reached a new place that at least I know I'll try to call home, I'm just hoping that she meant what she'd  said when she said she wasn't going to leave me.

I honestly don't think I'd fair well if she did that right away. I know that makes me sound weak, and yeah, I probably am, but I can admit it to myself at this point.

So I had to bite my pride and tell Sam how I was feeling...but how will she react? Will she laugh at me? Will she want to get away from me?

Here goes I guess...

"Sam?"

"Harry?" She smiled at me

I took her hand "Can I...Can I please talk with you?" I asked her

She looked a bit confused by the way I'd asked, but said "yes, of course Harry, is something wrong?"

I said "I know I've asked you before, but I'm kinda freaking a bit, and I'm looking forward to calling this new area home, but I'd like to do it with you by my side. So I guess what I'm asking is..."

Sam cut me off saying "Harry, if you want to know if I'm staying, yes, I'm staying. I've no plans to leave. So ease that running mind of yours, I'm not going anywhere, except maybe to find a job...okay" she then gave me a tight hug.

"Sam, you've no idea how much you just set my mind at ease, thank you" I kissed her cheek. "Oh and Sam, I think we should continue as a couple, ya know for safety and all, and to try to get a sleeping space easier"

"It's cool Harry"

I took her hand as we started down the block. My heart was full. We quickly came to a small restaurant with help wanted sign in the window. I thought this might be a good day yet, we went inside and approached the counter. I asked what kind of help they were in need of, the young girl said to hold on she'd get the owner. A woman in her mid thirties I'd say came out to talk to Sam and I. She said she actually needed a waitress and a busboy/dishwasher both for second shift. She stated that they usually wanted the busboy to wear black Jean's or slacks and white polo type shirt. As for the waitress they prefer a similar type outfit, but skirt or dress. She asked if we might be interested.

Without hesitation, we both smiled and  said "yes" she then said she thought she might have a shirt in both our size to start us out.

She went to her office, I thought. Came back with one for each of us and said we could start the next day.

Turning to leave, I quickly turned back and asked her about if she knew of a place with sleeping quarters. She looked us over and smiled, saying "it's your lucky day" smiling "I've just gotten a vacant one bedroom place just around the corner. It runs $300 a month if you're interested"

Sam and I looked at one another "does that include utilities?" I asked. She simply said "yes" I said "uh..there's just one problem...we're short on money, that is until we get paid of course, but you'll know where we live and we're not going anywhere" she nodded and said "fair enough, it's yours. See you tomorrow"

Sam and I walked out and Sam took my are and spun me around to her. She grabbed my face and kissed me. I was stunned needless to say by her sudden actions. "Harry, I'm so happy, things are looking up"

I thought to myself, that they are, Sam, that they are.

I said "yes they are, so shall we go look at our new place? I mean we have a job and place in one stop, we must not look that bad...right?"

"Harry...I told you that already, you gotta stop thinking like that"

"Yes, I know, you've told me Sam. It's just hard when you've been told that for so long"

"Well, I'm here to change that"

We went to the apartment. It wasn't the best I've heard about, but better than the place I'd had been and better than the hotel. Overall it was a good deal. Street level, utilities included and not far from our job, of which we got to work together, another plus in my eyes.

The place had some furniture, but I was hoping that we could get a bed, of our own, new very soon and sheets. I'd brought a couple and a blanket in the bike bag, but that's not much. We're going to have to get a few things in time, but at least we aren't on the streets.

I kept telling myself, it's all going to be good. I'm with an amazing girl, she's a great help for me. We can do this, we will be good, together.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sam and Harry have found a job and gotten a place.

Do you think his protectiveness will get in the way of things?

Like ☆

Comment