Relocation

Lily Thompson

The next morning, I was woken up by Isabella as she was so excited about today, all because she was going to see Ryan. For the first time, I couldn’t share in her excitement

She went back to her room to get prepared for school after waking me up, while I went to the kitchen to prepare us breakfast. I made a simple sandwich for both of us and set the coffee pot to brew because I like coffee. I made tea for Isabella and set everything on the dining table and also went to get prepared. I had a long day ahead of me.

I took a shower and washed my hair and went out with my body and hair all wrapped in a towel. I dried up my body, put on some deodorant and applied lotion to my skin. After that, I blow-dried my hair and packed it up in a ponytail.

I walked over to my wardrobe, looking through my clothes and debating on what to wear. I finally decided to go with a pair of ragged skinny jeans and an arm-length blouse with some low heels. I grabbed my phone and my resignation letter and stuffed them in my tote bag before I went to the dining room

Isabella was already eating her breakfast heartily and I joined her. Within minutes, we were done and I washed up the plates. I helped her pack her school bag, and we headed out the door. I locked the front door and halted a taxi

We got in, and I directed the man to her school. Isabella excitedly chattered about her plans for the day, I struggled to muster up the same enthusiasm. We arrived at her school and she jumped from the car

“Mummy, don’t forget to come early today, I need to see Uncle Riri” she told me

“Yes, my love. Don’t get into any trouble, I love you”, I said to her

“I love you too” she shouted as she ran off into the school building

After she was out of sight, I directed the driver to drop me at the restaurant I worked at or used to work since I was now resigning. When we arrived, I went down and paid him before walking into the building.

Unlike other days, I wasn’t rushing to grab an apron or apologizing for being late, but I walked straight to the owner of the restaurant

“Miss Wayne, you’re late. What are you even doing here? Get to the kitchen and put on your apron, we’ll be opening soon” he said and I just smiled

I reached into my bag and handed my resignation letter to him. He stretched his hand and collected the envelope, tearing it up to reveal my handwritten letter. After taking time to read it, he looked up at me in disbelieve

“You are resigning?” he asked

“Yes sir. I am. I recently found a job and I want to pursue it fully” I told him

“Very well then, Wayne. You were a great employee. I wish you all the best in your new job” he said, walked away

I went to the kitchen to meet up with my colleagues and tell them goodbye. They were all emotional as they bid me goodbye and wished me well. I personally met the lady, Trisha, who gave me the flier for Denzol corporation and thanked her so much

After I was done with the restaurant, I headed back home to prepare to move to the Denzol penthouse. I received an email from the CEO of Denzol corporation stating that I had been credited with my advance salary to the bank account details I had provided. He also sent the address of the penthouse and reminded me to move in today.

I was so elated, I literally jumped on my couch after I read the email. I called my homeowner, and he came over in no time since he was staying very close to me. I paid him his rent for last year and told him about my plans to move out today.

I started packing up everything I and Isabella needed; our clothes, kitchen items, rugs and other necessary items. It took more than three hours to pack up everything. I slumped onto my couch and dialed the number for relocation services and ordered a truck to come take everything to Denzol corporation.

Within minutes, they arrived and started loading my stuff into the truck while I directed and watched them. They were very quick, everything was loaded an hour later. I looked at the empty house where I started my young life, the house where Isabella grew up and drops of tears rolled down my eyes

They were tears of accomplishment and survival

“Ma’am, we are done. Where are we taking your stuff to?” one of the men that came with the relocation service asked and his voice echoed

I snapped out of my thoughts and wiped my eyes with the back of my hands

“Uhmm, Denzol penthouse” I replied

“Denzol penthouse? I’ve never heard of that place” he replied, looking confused

What did he mean he had never heard of that place?

“Denzol corporation’s penthouse” I repeated

“Denzol doesn’t have a penthouse” he said, looking at me as though I were speaking gibberish.

I looked at the address that the CEO sent to me and showed it to them

“This is just a regular penthouse, it is not attached to Denzol corporation in any way”. he told me

That is weird. I’ll ask the CEO about it later

I didn’t want to engage in an argument with him, so I just told him to take my things to the address that I just showed him. He told me the price and I paid him off.

I stopped a cab and followed right behind them on our way to the penthouse. I was excited that I would be living in a penthouse. I was so happy that I had some money in my account. Indeed, there was a certain joy that came with having money in your account even if you didn’t need it for anything.

We arrived at the penthouse and I couldn’t help but look in awe at the magnificence of the building. The exterior was so beautiful and well adorned that I couldn’t help but wonder how the interior would look.

We had some difficulties getting into the building as the security men wouldn’t let us in until they could verify my identity. I showed them my employment letter and the email I got from the CEO, but they still weren't convinced

While I was trying to convince him, Ryan stepped out of the building, and I was reminded that I had to be here with him. Anger rose within me.