For a Moment at Least (Age Gap)

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

"Ellis Belrose." A petite blonde poked her head from behind the large wooden door. I immediately stood, smoothing out my blouse and grabbing my bag.

Alcast's office was smaller than I expected. I was used to working in Cornell's building, which was much bigger. I was glad I have yet to return Deacon's generous birthday gift, it saved me from a long boring bus ride.

I decided against calling Deacon that night. After my conversation with Carlos about this job opportunity I realized I needed to focus on myself. Saving for college, and gearing up for the school year.

I didn't realize how much I'd miss him though. Each night I fell asleep thinking about him, honestly every spare moment I had to myself was spent pondering Deacon and what he was doing. I couldn't avoid him all summer. I said I would to get to know him and I intend on doing so.

"I'm Alice." The nice girl voiced, stretching her hand out for me to shake. I smiled and shook her small hand. "Ellis." I responded.

"So I read over your email, and saw that Mrs. Aldrich was one of your references?" She spoke as I followed her down a narrow hall past many small offices. I couldn't help but notice the small glances I was getting as I past a couple of strangers hard at work.

"Yes. I don't know her very well, but she seemed to take a liking to me." I piped up. Alice lead me to a large conference room. I felt my nerves rise as I noticed a male and another female seated chatting to themselves. Their heads turned in my direction as Alice and I entered the room.

"Well that's impressive. The Aldrich's don't take a liking to just anyone." She smiled and pulled out a chair on the opposite side of the two strangers. I returned her smile and sat next to her.

"Ellis Belrose, I'm Andy and this is my co owner Elizabeth." The nice man greeted. He had light brown hair, specks of grey peppered his sideburns. His piercing blue eyes analyzed me a little too closely.

"Nice to meet you both. I'm truly grateful for this opportunity." I spoke, letting my gaze land on Elizabeth. Her hair was dark and she looked much younger than the man next to her.

"He likes to maintain the formalities with new comers. I'm his wife." She chuckled. I smiled and nodded. Looking between them. They didn't seem visually compatible to me.

I thought of how Deacon and I must have looked together. Not only was he quite larger than me, but it was obvious that he was older as well. My heart ached for a moment as I thought about him.

Andy talked to me about the job opening as if I were already hired. I was surprised at their willingness to bring me on, barely knowing me.

I would be a Data entry clerk, by the sounds of it I would be on a computer most of the day. Updating account information, resolving simple problems, filing and sending important documents.

I was grateful for the job, just not excited. I would have much rather continued working for Cornell, doing what I loved.

"It was nice meeting you Ellis." Andy said standing from his chair. Everyone els followed suit. "Likewise." I smiled to all of them. Alice showed me out of the conference room and back down the hallway.

"So I was thinking you can start tomorrow? As of now this position only requires 20 hours a week and two days of the week your allowed to work from home." I nodded and thanked her. This job will work perfect with my school schedule in the fall.

I left in a better mood than when I came in. I decided to stop and grab a coffee on the way home.

"Ellis." I heard my name as I entered the coffee shop. I quickly turned around to see Lenon smiling in my direction. I held the door open as he jogged towards me. His messy blonde hair fell over his forehead, I couldn't help but smile back. Lenon was a good-sized man but the way he moved almost looked childlike and corky.