Chapter 1

Chapter 1 : Just a glimpse.

I let out a big sigh before making my way inside the terminal of the airport,  I didn't turn to look back at my parents because I know that it'll just give me a reason to stay.

Leaving this country is what's best for me and my family. Andrea, my best friend, moved into Sanford three years ago. She then offered to help me look for a job, and so I accepted it. I don't want to waste a good opportunity.

I made my way inside the terminal and patiently waited for the call. While waiting, I was just scrolling through my phone.

After what felt like almost an hour of waiting, I just found myself making my way towards the plane. I sat down at my designated seat and stared at the window while waiting for the plane to take off.

I shut my eyes close and smiled nervously to myself as the plane took off, leaving everything behind and to start anew. I must admit that I feel nervous, it's a new place which means I'll meet new people. But what excites me is the adventure and risks that I'll take. 

Here's to a new beginning.

As I arrived at Sanford, my eyes roamed around the city.  It's one hell of a big city, which made me much nervous. But instead, I sighed and  hailed a cab to bring me to my apartment that Andrea had prepared a week ago, shaking off any nervousness in my nerves.

I couldn't take my eyes off the road, there were a lot of people chatting and walking. Some are alone while some are with a dog and their lover or friends, maybe.

I noticed that the cab stopped, I thought I already arrived but we were just stuck at a traffic. 

Forty five minutes later and the cars where slowly moving. And a few minutes later, I just found myself standing infront of the apartment. 

I walked towards the front desk but my eyes linger around the lobby, it was nice. I greeted the person infront of me and she in turn smiled.

“Hi, what can I do for you?” she asked politely, I flashed a smile at her before answering.

“My friend, Andrea Rodriguez had prepared and took a room for Genesis. That's me.” I told her, she then nodded and looked something at her computer screen.

“Your room is at room 405.” she said and handed a key card, I took it and walked towards the elevator.

I was about to press the button when I heard someone call me from behind.

I turned to look at him, and my lips parted as I faced to see a guy who has pointed nose, thick brows, and a red nice lips. I also noticed that he is someone who has broad shoulders. My eyes surveyed his whole body and noticed his brown hair. Our eyes then met and there I saw his hazel brown eyes.

I felt my knees buckle as I took a sight of the guy that's infront of me. He then flashed a smile that I'm sure would make girls swoon.

“That elevator's out of order, you could take the-” he paused and roamed his eyes on me, he then frowned and pointed at the bags beside me.

“You can't take the stairs like that, you have to many bags.” he pointed out, I nodded.

“Nope, it's okay. I can do it.” I told him and was about to pick my trolley bag with me when I noticed a set of hands take it.

I froze on my spot and just watch him lift my trolley bag on his shoulders. But my senses was then awoken when I heard him call me.

“Uh, miss. What floor are you at?” he asked, I cleared my throat and composed myself before answering him.

“Probably at the third floor, I'm at room 405.” I answered, he then nodded and started to climb his way up while I trailed behind him.

We then arrived infront of my room, he then let go of my trolley bag and turned to look at me.

“Well, here you go.” he said and flashed a smile, I in turn also gave him a sweet smile.

“Thank you.” I told him, he then nodded and turned to leave but 

the smell of his perfume lingers and even after that tiring walk all the way downstairs, his scent was still pleasing that I would hug him if he gave me the permission to. I then lightly slapped myself to go back to my right senses and just opened the door to my new apartment.

I brought in all my bags and admired the whole room. I took myself a tour around the whole room to know where the kitchen and bedroom is.

When I finally know everything inside the room, I started to unpack my clothes and placed them at the cabinet.

After an hour of doing so, I lied down at the bed and face timed Andrea.

“I already arrived at Sanford, where are you?” I asked her.

“Still at work, I'll pass by later. So, what do you think of Sanford so far?” she queried, “There are a lot of hot guys around here.” she then waggled her brows.

I rolled my eyes, “So far it's great. And about that last thing you've mentioned, yes. There was one hottie that helped me earlier today.” I told her, she then giggled and leaned closer to the camera.

“Tell me about it.” she said, I laughed and started to describe the guy who had helped me earlier.

“Ooh~” she then squint her eyes and waggled her brows, “Wait, what's that? Do I hear wedding bells ringing?” she teased.

I rolled my eyes and shook my head, “I'm not looking for a boyfriend, Andrea Cianelle.  I'm looking for a job.” I told her, she in turn rolled her eyes and snorted.

“You're no fun, what happened to that Genesis who was so eager to be loved and to give love?” she asked, I pursed my lips and shrugged.

“She's gone, I guess.” I said, my voice lowered and there was a minute of awkward silence.

“Gen, don't let him change who you are. It's his lost, not yours.” she told me, I let out a small smile.

“I know, Drea. But, was the love I gave not enough for him that he had to look for it in a different woman?” I asked her, I noticed that my tears are started to flood up at the corner of my  eye.

“No, hun no. You gave him more than enough, in fact it was too much. It's just that, that scumbag Lucas just doesn't see it.” she said, trying to cheer me up. 

“It's been five months, but it still hurts.” my voice broke, and I just found myself crying my heart out.

“I can't say that it's okay, because it isn't. But eventually, it will be.” she paused, “So stop crying, I'm almost done with my work. Dress up nicely, and wipe that tears cause I'll take you to a famous bar later tonight. 6 pm sharp, oki?”

I let out a small laugh, “Okay. Anyways, thank you Andrea.” I told her before ending the line. I decided to take a nap but before that, I set up an alarm at exactly 5:30 since it doesn't take too long for me to dress up.

I placed my phone beside me and after a few minutes, I just felt myself dozing into a deep sleep.

I was interrupted in my sleep due to the loud ringing of the alarm, I reached for it to turn it off and remembered that I have somewhere to go tonight.

I stood up and picked up my towel before rushing towards the bathroom. After taking a shower, I pat myself clean with a dry towel before wrapping it around my body and headed where my drawer is. 

I took a bunch of dresses and clothes and laid it flat on my bed to see what would look nice on me. After some time of thinking, I chose to wear a red turtle neck that hugs my slim body paired with a short black skirt that has a slit at the side. I then pair it with black heels but not to high, just so that I still can bring myself home incase I head out wasted.

I applied a light amount of make up and was still fixing myself when my phone rang. I checked to see who's calling, it was Andrea.

I pressed the answer button and pressed loud speaker and waited for her to talk while fixing my hair.

“I'm on my way, you ready?” she asked, I hummed and tied my hair up into a messy ponytail revealing my bangs that are not that short.

“Hm-mm, I'm all good.” I answered.

“Good, I'm waiting downstairs.” she said before ending the line. I checked to see myself at the mirror before taking my purse and left my room.

I locked the doors and headed downstairs. I then saw Andrea inside the car playing with her phone.

I knocked at her window lightly, she then turned to see me, her lips turn into a very wide smile and she then waved. Andrea opened the door to her car and stepped out of it to give me a big and tight hug. I hugged her back in return, I missed this b*tch.

“You look so good, Gen.” she told me and surveyed me from head to toe.

“You don't look so bad yourself either, Drea.” I complimented her back, I also noticed that she had again dyed her hair purple and blue ombre.

“Let's go?” she asked, I nodded and we both got inside the car. On our way to the club, we both were just talking and catching up.

“I can't wait to show you around town but I can't tell when, I'm kinda busy. Especially with the heavy workloads my boss gives me. I'm starting to think that he likes me, well I can reciprocate. I've liked him since then.” she said and chuckled.

“So should I warn your boss not to give into you?” I teased her, she then scoffed. 

“And why would you do that? It's not that I'm gonna hurt him.” she snorted, I rolled my eyes and laughed.

“Oh, please Andrea. We both know that instead of the guy's making you cry, you're making the call first.” she then hit me lightly on the shoulders.

“Hey, I'm not that bad.” she defended herself, I rolled my eyes jokingly.

“Yeah, right.” I scoffed, she started laughing and I also did.

“Fine, whatever. But my boss is different, I wouldn't hurt him so I just hope he does the same.” she said and sounded as if she was the main lead of a movie.

“So you do like him? The problem is, does he feel the same?” I queried her, she shrugged.

“I don't know, but he's giving me motives so maybe.” she answered, I pursed my lips before answering her.

“I'll send him an email, I'll tell him to man up and confess what he truly feels. Or maybe you should do it, yeah?” I suggested, she shook her head. “Why?”

“I don't know, what if I'll get rejected?” she asked.

“Well, atleast you tried.” I assured her and gave her a small smile.

The rest of the ride was smooth, we were talking about this and that and laugh when we remember those times where we did shitty things just for the name of love. 

When we arrived, I got out first and waited for Andrea at the entrance while she parked her car. While waiting, I decided to go through my phone but noticed that someone arrived just now and my attention diverted from the phone towards the new comer.

I stared at him and I felt like the world stop spinning when I saw that the new comer was the guy who helped me earlier. I then caught a glimpse of him staring at me having a mall smile drawn on his face and I did too.