Chapter 15 Blood Roses
I broke ties with my family, lost my job, but felt renewed, realizing how beautiful life could be.
Because I had a man who treated me sincerely, just like a father.
Jamie and I discussed our plans. He helped me find a position in his company, and we would work together. Once we saved enough money, we planned to return to his hometown.
For a while, Jamie took me to the cinema, coffee shops, and an amusement park…
We fed each other popcorn in the dark cinema;
We silently gazed at each other in a quiet coffee shop;
We screamed enthusiastically like two children in the amusement park.
These ordinary things for a couple were places I had never been before.
It was a brief yet shining chapter in my life.
After lifting my spirits, I also received good news brought by Jamie. He told me to attend an interview at his company next weekend.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.
On the evening before the interview, we went hand in hand to the mall to buy professional attire.
Jamie said the most attractive moment for him was when I was confident.
On the way home, passing by a flower shop, Jamie bought 99 red roses.
He remembered all my preferences.
The next day, I went confidently to Jamie’s company for the interview.
Although it was just a receptionist position, I was already very happy.
The interviewer smiled and nodded when he saw me, asked me a few questions, and it was clear he was satisfied with me.
I thought everything was going smoothly until he received a phone call.
After hanging up, the interviewer’s gaze became subtle.
That kind of look made me uncomfortable; I was too familiar with the way men looked at me.
He told me to go home and wait for the news.
I vaguely felt uneasy.
When I received the expected call that I failed the interview, Jamie comforted me, saying it was okay, and he would help me find another job.
But I knew it was Mr. Galer’s doing; only he had that authority.
Before going to sleep, I received a text message from an unknown number.
“Tomorrow night, at the Harmony Hotel, Room 307.”
Looking at the man sleeping peacefully beside me, I adjusted the blanket for him.
He had been tired lately, taking on a part-time job after work.
I deleted the message, not wanting it to trouble Jamie.
Only I knew how hard-won my current life was.