onday morning rolled in like a bad storm. I woke up 30 minutes before my alarm was set to go off. I had a meeting this morning that I was surely dreading, but I had to be there early, Mr Gwen Maxfield the Director for Crenshaw Health Department was chairing the meeting.
I didn't want to be late like the last time he chaired the meeting, when I walked in he looked as if he swallowed a whole bee hive, he stared at me with his large black eyes like he wanted to pounce on me for being 20 minutes late.
It wasn't my fault though, my alarm didn't go off and my car decided it was not going to start that morning, so I decided to take the bus, which was the worst mistake, I should've gone with a taxi service.
I got up and went to the bathroom to complete my morning routine. I decided to go with the knee length gray, cinched waist dress, paired with sky blue pointed toe heels and my blue and gray waist coat, instead of my green dress and nude heels.
I stepped into the kitchen to make a cup of coffee, turning on the coffee maker, I moved away and made my way to the refrigerator to see what I can quickly whip up, I decided on toast. After breakfast, I hastily brushed my teeth and headed out.
Locking my door, I turned towards the elevator. My phone started to ring, taking out my phone, I looked at the screen, Gordy (Mechanic).
"Hello, good morning."
"Miss Banks, you can pick up your car today."
"Ok that's great, what time can I come by?"
"Bout 2."
"Thanks, I'll see you at two."
My mood instantly brightens, I could skip to the elevator, looking down my heels, I thought not.
I got to work at 7:30 am, feeling extremely proud of myself for getting there so early. I walk to my office, it was so quiet, felt like a walking in a cemetery. I put my bags down and got settled, looking at the clock, I have 20 minutes before the meeting starts, I power up my computer.
At 7:50, I walked towards the conference room, passing Marge and Thalia.
"Morning ladies."
"Morning Miss Banks." Marge said. Molly didn't answer.
Walking into the meeting, I prepared myself for the numbness my ass will have at the end of it. I sat in the middle and crossed my legs, Mr Maxfield walked in. He spotted me and I gave him the most perfect smile I could muster.
"Good morning Mr Longsville." I said cool and confident. I was feeling myself this morning.
"Good morning Miss Banks, glad you could be on time for this meeting, he smiled showing off his pearly white teeth.
Mr Maxfield then turned to everyone.
"Good morning everyone, welcome to another regional meeting, glad we could all be here on time, he said while looking at me. I felt like a deer in headlights.
My subconscious steps in,
I was late for one meeting does he have to rub it in my face.
The meeting went on for 5 hours, I fell asleep at one point, when the manager, Mr Longsville started talking.
1:30 pm, I stepped outside the building, the cool air dancing with the curls on my head, I walked the the curb to hail a taxi, I got in.
"254 Maclaren street please." The driver nodded his head.
I stepped out of the taxi and walked towards the office of John's Garage.
"Hi, I'm here to pick a mini cooper, I told it's ready."
"Hey, ok, let me check." She immediately started typing away.
"Yea, it's ready you can head on back."
I met up with Gordy the mechanic. We walked over to my car; 2018, teal Mini Cooper S, 3 doors.
"What was the problem?"
"Dead battery."
"Really?" When I thought about it its has been awhile since a new one was put in.
"Yea, I changed your plugs too and added oil. Everything else was in tip top shape."
"Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll go pay, I have to get back work."
"Ok. No problem. Thanks for coming in."
I got in my car and started it. The beautiful hum it makes when it starts, I grip the steering wheel pulling my body towards it. I missed my car so much, I will NOT miss the bus.
I drove out of the garage and connected the bluetooth on my phone to my radio. I called Dwight.
"Hey, this is Dwight, I can't come to the phone right now, please leave a message and I'll get back to you."
"Hey, I totally forgot that you'd be out at the reef today. Guess what? I picked up my car, finally. I'm so excited. Call me later when u get back."
"To send this voicemail, click on the pound key or hang up."
I hung up.
Got a quick bite to eat Pablo's then started towards the office. The day went by so swiftly, I was grateful because I was so tired.
Stepping into my apartment, I took off my coat and went straight to the bathroom. Took a shower and put on my pajamas. Went into the kitchen to make dinner, cooked baked sweet potatoes, salmon and tossed salad.
While eating dinner, I video called Fiona, Nya, Halley and Erica. Gave them the run about Saturday and everything that has been happening to me. Nya, Cyber Security expert, Halley, owner of Coffeehouse Express and Restaurant and Erica, a Medical Doctor.
It's hard to get everyone together, we chatted, laughed and cried for over an hour, we decided to meet soon, I gave them my love and hung up. After washing the dishes, I grabbed my phone leaning on the counter, deciding to call Dwight.
Hey, this is Dw-
I hung up. I sent him a message.
M: Her, I missed talking to you today. I hope you're ok and that everything is ok. I called earlier but I forgot you said you'll be at the reef today. Call me when you see this. Hopefully I'm still awake when you do.
Walking towards my bedroom, something caught my eye. I walked towards the iridescent light. I picked it up the object. A pendant that Matthew gave me a few years back. Staring at it, I wondered how it got here because remember throwing it at him when we had an argument.
I suddenly feel cold and numb, my mind takes me to another dimension and back.
"Omg, he was here."
I dialed his number. He picks up on the second ring.
"Why are you doing this Matthew? Is trying to scare me a tactic of yours?"
"I'm not trying to scare you Amelia. I don't need to do that."
"Leave me alone Matthew, I've moved on and you should too."
"What makes you think I want to move on?"
"Stop the mind games Matthew, please."
"I'm not playing mind games Amelia, I wouldn't stoop to that level. You know, I still love and want you, even though you parading around with HIM."
"Matthew stop, I'm finished, you need to let me go. This isn't good for any of us."
"THATS WHERE YOU'RE WRONG AMELIA, I'M NOT LETTING YOU GO. IF I CAN'T HAVE YOU NO ONE WILL."
"No, stop it Matthew. Stop it or I'll take out a restraining order against you. You don't get to do this to me. I deserve to move on."
"You think that will stop me from having you."
I didn't know what to say, so I didn't answer, instead I said something I shouldn't have said.
"I need my key back, I don't want you coming in here anymore."
He laughed at me, as if what I said was ridiculously funny.
"I thought you'd never ask. I'm at your door. Open the door and you can get it."
A knock sounded instantaneously, I turned my head so fast, I almost got a whiplash.
"Open up Amelia."
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