Chapter 1

I woke up from nightmare. It’s had been a two years since the accident. I take a peek outside. Still raining. I took a deep breath in. I didn't see Julian's car. I think he had left for work. I was lucky that Julian already gone. I don’t want him to freaks out AGAIN.

I looked at the time, It’s almost eight. I rushed to bathroom. Brushed my teeth and had a hot showered. I searched for my work outfit, and take my purse. I don’t need to brush my hair or wear make up or something. Unlike other girl. I had normal skin with brown hair. I had a warm brown eyes. And a nice body shape. Thanks to my parents.

Me and Julian moved to Melbourne from Los Angeles since years ago. We moved to Melbourne after I graduate from college. Julian doesn’t want me to stay where the accident occurred. His job made us had to move here. He knows I always have a nightmare since the accident. I can’t speak about two months and that made him scared.

Doctor said that I was traumatized by the accident. He’s strong. He cares for me. He always do. So now he’s a head of the family. And he took every decision. His jobs need him here, and I need a diversion of the mind. So he sold our parents house and we moved here. He buy a two story houses. I think it’s a good decision. I love my parents. I still couldn't get out from this misery. He thinks that if we moved here I will be happy and started a new life and forget everything’s. All the pain. Not that I can forget about it. I just need to deal with the pain. Mom Dad. I remembered that incident again. It’s slip my mind.

I shake my head and walked out from my room. I look at the table there is a toast and scramble egg. Must be Julian. I ate quickly. I walked out and lock the door behind me. I warm up the car engine. I met Jane when I arrived at office building.

“Hey Jane.” I tap her shoulder.

“Hey Myszkowski.” She turn to me. She’s grinning.

“Morning. Fuh I’m late today.” I rubbed my forehead.

“Almost today.”

“Come on.” We rushed to elevator.

Jane Austen. The first friend I made since I was here. She is a carefree girl, beautiful, honest, agile, smart. I like her. The first time we meet during the interview. She have strawberry blonde hair. Hazel eyes. I adore her beautiful porcelain skin.

“Hey guys, I thought I was late.” He stopped the elevator. He ran out of breath. He is my another friend at work. His name is Aaron Flyer. He’s a funny guy, Romantic type, handsome, kind. He had a dark skin. A very fine face. He kind of have a thing with Jane. But Jane made it clear that she doesn't feel the same way.

“We just got here too.” I told him. He raised his eyebrow. And then we laughed in unison. We got into the elevator together. And talked about our weekend.

When we arrived to fifteen floor, we rushed to our own desk. Me myself work as Assistant of Sales Executive Manager here on Creative Advertising. And Jane work as Marketing here. She smart person. Aaron is different. He worked as IT. He’s really good at it. He’s a pro I think.

I start another day here. I check all my boss appointment. I log in to Skype. I open my group chat with Jane and Aaron.

Aaron Flyer : Let’s watch movie tonight!!!

Aaron Flyer : There is a new movie!!

Jane Austen : Sure, let’s meet up there

Aaron Flyer : Alright. Chris?

Chris Myszkowski : I don’t know

Jane Austen : Let’s hit ‘Chili Bar’ after that

Aaron Flyer : Come on Chris

Jane Austen : Chris????

Jane Austen : Are you coming tonight???

Jane Austen : Never mind,

Jane Austen : I won't take no for an answer anyway.

She’s so bossy sometimes.

Chris Myszkowski : I’m sure you are.

My desk phone is ringing.

“Chris, come to my office for a moment,” Elis Call me.

“I’ll be right there.”

Chris Myszkowski : I have to go.

Chris Myszkowski : See you at lunch.

I typed fast and walked to Elis's Office. She’s my Boss.

“Yes Elis, what do you need?” I asked her.

“Please sit down.” She busy as ever.

“I’m going meeting outside this afternoon, please send me the paperworks I told you to do yesterday, and I’m going on leave tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

“I will be back on Thursday, so like usually. Replace me when I’m not here. Can you do it?”

“Yes. I’ll do that.” I nod.

“I’ll have my lunch before I go, so can you buy me lunch when you go out? I don’t think I can walked out from these piles of works.”

“Yes of course. What would you like for lunch?” I asked.

“A sandwich will do. Thank you.” She smiled. And back to work. I walked to office kitchen and make a cup of coffee for her. Her favourite. I put it down on her table.

Elis is my boss. She’s great person. She’s almost forty now. But she appear to be like on her thirty something. She doesn't have any wrinkles on her face. She is very smart at her jobs. Someone who you can depend on. She’s always been good with me. I walked back to my desk and send the paperworks she asked me to do yesterday.

I text Julian. Told him I’ll be late tonight.

“Let’s go.” Her face was sullen.

“Alright. What is it?” I asked her as we walked towards the elevator.

“Nothing, I’m so tired. I just returned from meeting.”

“Owh.”

“Tonight we are going to Jack's place.” She smiled brightly now.

We’re having Chinese noodles for lunch across the street. And I buy Elis lunch as well. I put her lunch at her desk, while she was on the phone. I went back to my desk and back to work. I have to review a contracts.

When I’m done working on document. I sit for a while and stretched my body. My shoulder is numb. I only need to copy these files. And I’ll be done. I went to office kitchen to fetch a water. No one’s here. I looked at clock. It’s already six and my movie start at seven I have to hurry. I went to Elis office. Her room light still on. She is back.

“Excuse me Elis, I finished it. I only need to copy them, here.” I fetch some tea for her and her document back to her.

“Thank you Chris.” She sighed and taste the tea.

“It’s my job.” I smile at her.

“You can go home now.”

“Okay. See you tomorrow.” I smile at her.

“And thanks for the tea.” I nod and close the door behind me. Alright let’s go now. I went back to my desk. Get my purse. I take out my phone. Shoot, Julian. Five missed calls. I’m calling him back.

“Hi Julian, I’m sorry I was busy. I worked over time today, and I’m going to meet Aaron and Jane tonight we are going watch movie and grab a quick drink somewhere. I’ll be late.” I explain detailed.

“What?? Alright then. Take care, don’t drink too much.” He’s reply in short.

“What is it Julian?” I asked him. He sounds weird.

“No, go have fun.”

“What are you going to do for dinner?” I asked.

“I’ll figure something. Don’t worry. Go have fun.” He says brightly. I narrow my eyes.

“And be careful.” He continued.

“Okay then, bye.” I hang up. I walked to parking lot. I know Julian is worried. I climb in to my car. Jane is calling me.

“I’m on my way.” I said.

“Hey Chris, over here.” Aaron waved at me when I arrived.

“Let’s go.” Jane holding me. We walk to the theater 3.

“What kind of movie?” I asked Aaron.

“A horror.” he raised one eyebrow.

“I love it.” We are seated in a row.

Jane hold my hands while we watch. She can’t watch a horror movie. Aaron and I cool about it. I really feel much better since I move here. I feel much better since I meet Jane and Aaron. They are really a good friend. Julian is happy when I hang out with them.

“That was lame. When the demon came out and drag the girl out.” I told Aaron.

“It’s not that scary, Jane are you okay?” Aaron ask her.

“Yeah for now. Don’t ever suggest to watch a horror again.” Her face is pale.

“Let’s go get a drink. You’ll feel better in a minute.” I told her. I put my arms around her. We walk to across the street. We often comes here. It’s Chili Bar.

“Hey Jack.” I say hi to him. He’s the owner. His hair is light brown. He have a beautiful blue eyes. Neat face hair. He’s really tall, muscular, good looking. He is in great shape and kind. He’s around thirty something I think. Jane thinks he have a feelings with me. But really, he’s not really my type.

“Hey guys, what happen to her.” He pointed at Jane.

“Just now we watched a horror movie.” I explain.

“That’s something.” He laughed at Jane.

“Here drinks up.” Jack passed us three pint of beer.

“Thanks.” I just smiled back to him. I haven’t eat dinner yet. But I’m not that hungry.

“You look more fine now.” I told her. She is more cheerful now.

“Yeah I feel so much fine now.” She gulped down her beer. Some guy passing by. Jane looked at them with wide eyes. Some guys waved at her. Jane mouthing at me. Oh my god. I laughed at her.

“Oh my, Chris. They look so hot.”

“They’re just want what is in your pants Jane.” Aaron rolled his eyes.

“Don’t be so sensitive.” I rolled my eyes at her. I had my second beer.

“Let’s dance Aaron.” Jane pull Aaron to the dance floor.

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