Chapter 2 - Trying for a new life
[Knock..tok]
The knocked door repeatedly woke Adelia from her sleep. Her body felt heavy and in pain. She got up from her shoes, realized she didn't have time to get into bed last night, and collapsed as soon as the apartment door was closed.
The chaotic face and the smell of alcohol bravely met a food delivery man with an unsightly look. He wanted to comment on her. She was annoyed by her body's odor and handed over the luggage to him.
Adelia put the package on the kitchen table and went to the bathroom. Seeing the blood running down the sink made her aware of last night's events, removing attached to the body.
She tried to eliminate her fear and annoyance while in the bath, enjoying the warm water to refresh her mind. Tidy up all the things in his apartment and got ready to go to work.
Despite entering the office feeling embarrassed, this was her last chance.
"She came..."
"What a pity."
Adelia went to the manager's room while carrying a large envelope to be handed over to her.
"Oh, you, Adelia, how was your wedding?" he asked without noticing the look on Adelia's face holding back anger after bothering her.
"Failed, sir." Without hesitation, answer.
"I want to volunteer like yesterday's offer." Connect again.
"Is that true? Then, starting tomorrow, you've moved to the central department."
"Yes, sir." With little to say, she left the place and packed all her things at work.
A male employee came to bring him a cup of coffee.
"Thank you very much."
"Were you accepting the manager's offer yesterday?" he asked, trying to distract himself.
Talks about Adelia's marital betrayal spread widely. However, her co-workers were all present except the manager. They wanted to comfort Adelia, who was heartbroken, but that would touch on her life problems.
"Yes, and thanks for sympathizing with me." The answer is enjoying the drink.
"Don't worry, Adelia. He will get his karma later." said a girl sitting across from her desk.
The woman just smiled bitterly.
"I'm sure you will get the best in the future. The proof is that you can get promotions and promotions even though you've only worked for two years here. Unlike the people here." She said while glancing elsewhere.
"Hello? Yes, fine then." Adelia hangs up.
"I'm sorry, guys. It looks like my vehicle has arrived." The connection is rushed.
"Next time, stop by here if on duty later." Another scream.
Adelia ran and waved. Rumors that she was promoted to pursue her ex-husband in Las Vegas did not catch her attention.
"Please take me to this place first." In comparison, showing the place in question through his cellphone.
"Miss… miss… miss." Adelia woke up from her sleep and then got out of the car.
"The adults still believe in magical things. Her life must be a mess." He said, looking into the shaman's house. Ten minutes later, Adelia carrying five large bags of bags, limped into the taxi.
The driver looked in the mirror. Then they headed for the airport. While on the trip, Adelia felt uncomfortable, but she was relieved because she would leave her small town first.
She was now old enough to travel the world alone, though just across town was enough for her.
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"Miss .. miss ..." a soft voice woke her from sleep. The people who were nearby were worried about her condition.
A flight attendant brought a glass of warm water and gave it to Adelia.
"Are you okay?"
"Ah, yes, I'm sorry." The answer.
"Please be patient. The plane will land soon."
"Okay."
People returned to their activities, although they were a little anxious and still stole glances at him sometimes. Adelia went to the bathroom, refreshing her eyes so as not to look pathetic.
"I've been tired a lot lately, maybe because of the pressure I've been under."
"Remember, Adelia, God has given you a second chance to live. Don't waste your new life." She said while looking in the mirror.
She sat back down, and the plane landed safely. The foreign air she inhaled was utterly different from where she had lived. She stopped the vehicle and put her luggage in the trunk.
After arriving at her new residence, Adelia immediately installed all the deterrents she had bought earlier. Be it a cross, amulet papers, or even statues of guards in every corner. Don't forget she also prays spells every time she puts these things in the house.
'Hopefully, this is the beginning of a new life, get a new position, a partner who does not betray and save me from death. Amen.'
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This morning Adelia was at her new workplace. She was already wearing the usual uniform used before.
"Adelia Thomson." She greeted the receptionist.
The officer deftly told him to go up to the 5th floor immediately. She hoped to meet the manager, who was none other than a relative from where she worked. They said the two parents were twins.
Adelia is increasingly curious to see the similarities between one and the other.
'People say those who have worked at the center usually get promoted to lead themselves in the branch.'
His enthusiasm was getting hotter.
[Knock..tok]
The manager, who immediately wanted, had his back turned. While holding back Adelia's curiosity, she started a conversation to greet her new boss.
"I came as a promotion employee in City X because the previous manager had ordered me to be an intern here."
The person still had his back, left to her, and didn't utter a word. He was busy exhaling thick cigarette smoke towards the glass window. Until the cigarette was finished, he still didn't answer Adelia's statement-making, the girl awkward.
"Then I'll go first." He said, looking at the clock on the wall showing 11 o'clock. Still no response for Adelia, and she left from there. Passing through the same lobby, Adelia met a familiar figure when she gave her. They stared at each other.
"Mr. Gerry?" The boy laughed after seeing Adelia's appearance.
"You must be the person Gerry sent here. Ah yes, introduce me, Derry." He rubbed his hands on his jacket and shook hands with Adelia.
Adelia was speechless. She was confused to see the person who dared to enter her manager's workplace. She didn't dare say it.
"Yes, right. Nice to meet you."
"Have you met 'he?"
For a moment, Adelia tried to digest what the word 'he' meant.
"Already." The answer.
"Then you wait in the lobby room here. That person will come down in a moment, and there is no need to introduce himself."
Adelia followed her advice without asking much, accompanying an outstanding assistant manager. She looks busy completing her task. Adelia, tired of the situation there, which felt boring, had no one to talk to her, almost fell asleep on the soft sofa.
"Lady." Again Adelia was awakened at that crucial moment. The woman showed her hand that the person was out and far away. Adelia clumsily followed him from behind.
'He hasn't spoken a word since earlier. At least ask how you were or how you worked before.'
Adelia's hair immediately stood up, finding that the shadow of the man in front of her was dim while she was far away from the reflection. His breath suddenly turned heavy. She couldn't see the face reflected from the human.