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Next morning

Luke

At seven o'clock in the morning, I was already awake, ready for a new day of work. I just got ready, looking at myself in the mirror, I was wearing black high-waisted dress pants and a white bodysuit, my hair was loose and I was wearing very simple, non-flashy makeup and pink lipstick the same color as mine. lips. I went to the kitchen, just to get my espresso from the machine. As soon as I finished, I grabbed my bag and left my apartment, straight to the garage, where I parked my car that had arrived the day before at night. When I moved here, I took care of and brought all my belongings. I soon arrived at the company and was introduced to my new boss and my co-workers, where I was well received and welcomed. TrI had worked at the company for many years, I already knew what the rules and perks were, there were 6 organizers in that branch's office, including me, as well as employees from other sectors.

I entered my room with a small box in hand, left my small belongings on the table, along with my laptop and soon I had a bunch of tasks to do. At the same moment, I received a phone call.

I heard the voice of a woman who introduced herself as Anne James, stating that she was engaged and would like to hire our services. I was attentive, as always, and was enthusiastic, thanking you for your interest. Over the phone I realized that the woman was demanding, because before we even signed the contract she already said what was essential and made a point of saying that she wanted something different. After a short conversation, we agreed on a meeting time to close the deal. It was scheduled for Saturday at 3 pm.

I looked at the calendar, it being May 16th, and I frowned. Yes, I had a bad feeling about that date, as it reminded me of the day I was left at my wedding. Not in the month of May, but on the 16th, so that day, I gave it the nickname unlucky day. The day that I didn't schedule or plan something very important or that my happiness depended on it. I knew I shouldn't think like that, but it stayed in my subconscious.

...

Saturday

After a long week of work, I took advantage of Saturday morning to take advantage of the amenities in my building. It was sunny, I didn't think twice about going to the pool to take a dip and sunbathe. I put on a bikini, accompanied by a beach dress and got into the elevator, going to the area where the pool was. Arriving at the place, I greeted some neighbors who were also sunbathing and in the middle of it, I saw Ursula who smiled and waved at me, giving me a signal to come closer. I smiled back and walked over to her, sat on the chair next to the umbrella.

" Hello dear. “ She smiled, being welcoming.

“ Hello, Ursula. “I smiled back.

“Starting the first day in the pool, the water is great... “Ursula smiled, fixing her wet hair. She must have just taken a shower.

“ Then I go for a swim.

" You will not regret.

I stretched out on the chair and put on my sunglasses, taking advantage of Helena to get a tan. From afar I saw a couple entering with a child of around two years old. They seemed very flustered and were in a bad mood.

“Every time I see that couple, I'm grateful for being divorced,” Ursula commented to me. “They just argue, all day long.

I just looked at her, not knowing what to say.

“I was once married and it was the worst mistake I made, my ex was a piece of shit, who only bullied me and got me into debt! Luckily I'm an intelligent person, in addition to having a joint account with him, I had a private account, where I kept my extras. “ Ursula laughed.

I laughed, finding the story interesting, as a wedding planner, I knew the couple until the wedding, but afterward it would always be a mystery.

“It was a waste of time, the only good thing I had was a son.

“So maybe it wasn't a waste of time,” I said smiling, enjoying the possibility of her having a child. I wasn't a mother and never was, even though I had complicated parents, I wanted to believe that children were love for their parents.

Ursula stopped for a few seconds, thoughtful.

“ Yes, it was... My beautiful boy died in a plane crash.

“I'm sorry,” I said, seeing a sad gleam in his eyes.

“It’s okay, it’s been many years” Ursula said. “I've already come to terms with it.

I just smiled, but at the moment I felt a gaze fixed on me, which made me look back, seeing a man staring at me in a strange way.

“This is Marvin, be careful with him, he has already been arrested for domestic violence, all the women who have been with him have only had problems” Ursula whispered, making me look at her in shock.

“He seems calm.

“Only in appearance. “ Ursula sighed. “ I know almost all the neighbors, I can say that I was one of the first to come and live here.

I just smiled and spontaneously looked to the side, seeing a middle-aged man sitting reading a magazine. Even though I was looking at the magazine, I noticed that his gaze was on me.

“Ah, that’s Charles,” Ursula commented and it seems he realized she was talking about him, as he turned his attention back to the magazine.

I didn't comment, but I had a bad impression of him.

“He's a bit weird, he doesn't talk to anyone. Anyway, each one is as they are... “ Ursula said.

" I understood.

“Now that's our Greek god... “Ursula sighed, opening her mouth.

I looked at the entrance and saw a blond man, 1.90m tall, his beard marked his features, shaping his face and his hair had a military style cut. He wore black shorts, a white t-shirt and had tattoos that covered his entire arm. I completely agreed about Ursula opening her mouth, because he was appetizing... I mean good-looking.

“ Jackson... “Ursula smiled and looked at me. “You must know him, he is your next-door neighbor in apartment 78.

“No, actually, I haven't seen him yet...

“Ah, he must have traveled then and arrived today, he loves traveling! He has lived here for a few years now... “Ursula stated.

I just took a sip of my orange juice and stared at Jackson, which made me thank my sunglasses for hiding my shamelessness.

“ Just out of curiosity, what does he do for a living?

“Hmm... “Ursula smiled. “Guess what, he has incredible hands, which...

My cell phone rang, interrupting our conversation, I looked at the device and saw an unknown number.

“Make yourself comfortable” she commented looking at Jackson who was currently sitting in one of the chairs and playing on his cell phone.

I nodded and answered the cell phone, I immediately recognized Anne James's voice. Yes, we had exchanged numbers, but she called me from a different number, stating that it was her fiancé's, as hers had run out of charge. Anne asked us to schedule the meeting earlier, instead of at 3pm, at 12pm, which already made me change my plans, but I still accepted.

“Ursula, we continued our conversation the other day, I have a work meeting today,” I announced, getting up from my chair and getting ready to leave.

“But today is Saturday!

“Yes, I'm an event organizer, so Saturdays are practically my work days,” I said, raising my shoulders. As an event organizer, I tried to be as agile as possible, facilitating communication with clients and event partnerships.

“Ah, I see, see you later... I'll see you for sure.

“Enjoy the day... “I smiled and took my bag, put on my beach clothes and went back to my apartment. I was happy with the call and looking forward to a new contract. At the client's request, I scheduled the appointment early, so I only had an hour to get dressed.

I wore formal high-waisted pants and a bodysuit with scooped sleeves, black high-heeled shoes and made a bun. I said goodbye to Wiskas and left my apartment. This time I decided to take a taxi, to be faster and not have to deal with parking, so I walked to a taxi rank, which was a few meters from my house.