"So how was your trip?" Ivy asked when we met a few weeks after I returned from country Y.
She had been busy with all the filming she's been doing
"It was great. The place is great. Skyler's parents are great. His sister is super awesome and his bandmates are cool." I replied enthusiastically.
"So what do you think?" Ivy asked.
I've consulted Ivy about my struggles with my relationship with Skyler and told her about my plan to transfer to country Y and why I went there. I wanna know her opinion. After all, she's someone who helped me get situated here in country Z. I'm very grateful to her and she's someone I would leave behind here in country Z, if I transfer to country Y.
"Honestly, I want to go there. I wanted to be with him." I told her honestly.
"Then go there." She said, and smiled at me.
"But…" I tried to tell her that I would miss her.
"No buts. If you're worried about me then don't worry. We'll probably see each other sooner than you thought. Country Z, wouldn't be able to contain my talent. Someday, I'll conquer the world." Ivy declared proudly.
This is what I like about Ivy. She's confident and straightforward.
"But you should not forget about me. Call me from time to time too. I'll miss you." She said cutely.
"Thanks but it's not gonna happen anytime soon. I still need to find a job there and I hope I'll be able to find one." I replied.
"You will. Have you started sending your resume?" Ivy asked.
"I haven't even finished updating it. I have been busy with my work." I replied.
"Don't worry. You can do it." Ivy cheered me.
I felt better after my talk with Ivy so when I arrived home, I started updating my resume and started looking for job openings in Country Y. To be honest, it's quite hard to find one that fits me but I still sent my resume, who knows they might hire me.
I received a notification for Stellar's new video. We've kept in touch and have gotten closer. I got a whole lot of fashion advice from her which was great since I terribly lack fashion sense. Skyler's parents have kept in touch with me too, they've messaged me and asked how I was and some small talk which I'm terrible at but I hope they felt my sincerity with my replies.
Skyler arrived here in country Y for our anniversary, we've got to celebrate it a little longer this time. He was able to stay here for 3 days with the help of his bandmates. We went to an amusement park, a botanical garden, and an aquarium.
He also came back to country Y for my birthday but he wasn't able to stay longer this time since he got another acting job.
After 4 months of job hunting, I finally found a company I can transfer to. I'm also lucky that my experience in Country X helped me. It seems like the project I will be joining was a project from Country X. The downside was I got a pay cut but I can deal with that.
Both the company and I decided that I would need to go to country Y for contract signing. I also would like to see how the company was like before I sign the contract.
Now in mid July, I'm back to Country Y. I've called Stellar and discussed with her my recent activities. She was beyond happy when she found out I'm transferring to Country Y.
"Fay! Right here!" Stellar called as she saw me coming out of the airport.
"Hello, it's been a long time." I greeted her.
"It was. Is this your only luggage?" She asked when she saw I was only bringing 1 small bag.
"I'm only staying for 3 days." I replied.
We walked together to her car. Skyler didn't know I was coming to Country Y. I would like to keep this a secret and surprise him.
"So you really have no plans on seeing my brother? You're both in the same country now." Stellar asked as we drove to her house.
She offered her house when she learned I'm keeping it a secret to Skyler and I was planning on staying at a hotel. She was actually offended when I said I'll stay at a hotel.
"He's filming now and if all things went well I'll be transferring here in 2 months. I can wait." I replied.
"I'm excited. My mom is too. I hope you don't mind if I have told her. She promised not to tell Skyler." Stellar replied.
"I don't mind. Don't worry." I said.
"So what's your agenda today?" She asked.
"I need to go to the company by 1 pm today and sign the contract then if all goes well, I'm planning on looking for a place to rent." I explained.
"You're not going to stay with Skyler?." She asked.
"I won't. I think that's still too early for our relationship. I know we stay at each other's house when we travel but it's still different to live together. I think it's better to have our personal space." I explained and Stellar nodded.
When we reached her house, she told me to go to sleep and she'll wake me up in the morning. She's more excited than I am about signing this contract. She said that Hobnob Inc, the company I'm going to sign with, is a good company.
She did some research about the company when she heard I got hired. Her research also helped a lot in deciding to work there.
I fell asleep quickly when I laid in bed. I'm very tired. I rushed here after I got off work and as always we were busy and I do feel bad for my upcoming resignation but I'm also looking forward to my new adventure here.
"Fay, time to wake up." Stellar woke me up to which I'm very grateful for because it seems like I slept through my alarm.
"Thank you." I said as I got up.
Stellar left me to prepare myself when I come out there was already a simple breakfast on the table.
"Thank you, Stellar." I said sincerely.
"No problem. To me, you're already a family." She said and I blushed.
"Hurry and eat. I thought it would be better for us to go out and have lunch near the company so you won't be late and you can mentally prepare yourself." She said and I nodded.
We left the house after eating my very late breakfast and we arrived at a restaurant a block away from the company.
I surveyed the surrounding area where the building of the company is to familiarize myself.
"Stop staring and eat your food." Stellar said when she noticed what I was doing.
"I'm feeling nervous." I replied.
"I know. You should decide for yourself, okay? If you don't like the place then don't sign there. We can wait for you. We will wait for you. Actually, what you're doing right now is already a great favor to my family so we really won't say anything if you decide you don't want to work here. It's totally okay so don't feel pressured, okay?" Stellar rambled.
I feel touched with the sincerity I'm receiving from Skyler's family.
"I know. Thank you." I said.
I started eating as much as I could but still I couldn't eat much due to my nervousness and Stellar felt helpless about it. Half an hour before 1 pm, I decided to enter the building. Stellar said she would be waiting in one of the nearby cafes for me.
When I entered the building, the place gave off a nice vibe. It's a place I can envision myself going to work in. The lady in the lobby inquired where I was going and I told her what the HR manager told me to say when I arrived here. The lady told me to proceed to the 16th floor.
When I reached the place, I went to the front desk and informed them of my schedule. I was told to wait for a moment while they check if the person I was looking for has arrived back from their lunch break.
I didn't wait that long before I was led to a meeting room. There were two people there, a man and a woman. The man was one of the people who interviewed me for this job and if I remembered clearly his name was Matthew Lim. The woman must be from HR.
"It's nice to finally meet you Ms. Lee." Matthew greeted me as he gestured for me to sit.
"I won't prolong this anymore so here is the contract. Please read and if you have questions, feedback, violent reactions, please let us know." He said.
I read the contract and paid attention to the things that Stellar had pointed out to me regarding the laws and regulations here. After reading through all of it.
I was satisfied and decided to sign the contract. We discussed when I would be starting my first day at work and I asked them for the necessary documents I would need for me to apply for a working visa here.
We ended the discussion with me going to start my first day on October 2. Matthew also gave me a tour of the workplace where I would be working. He also seemed to be a good manager. I was impressed by him when I had my interview before. There were some questions that I wasn't able to answer and he was patient in explaining how it would be solved and I found that interesting since he seemed like someone who's willing to teach.
When I left the company building, I felt satisfied and happy. I met Stellar and talked to her about my experience and informed her that it's official, I'm transferring here to Country Y.