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It’s that same thing again. Thought I found a way Thought I found a way out (found) But you never go away (never go away) So I guess I gotta stay now A few boxes left to load it up on the truck. I am on my way to move out from my so-called “home”. It honestly is just a house. A escaped my lips when I carried one of the heaviest box, that contains some appliances, to the back of the truck. “Can’t believe you’re really going though.” My father greeted, his arms crossed. “Yeah, I have been planning it for a while already.” I bit back as I dusted my hands off before I did my clothes. A small box was left behind and I was about to get it when it was stepped on by my spoiled brat of a sister. “Might want to give me that iPhone though before you leave.” I scoffed and pulled the small box away from her before boarding the truck, not even bothering to look back at them. Beautiful scenery satisfied my eyes as the truck went through a road going to where I will be living. It was a long ride going to the apartment but it sure does pay off if I am going to work near there. For about three hours that we were on our way to the apartment, I have thought, was this a good idea to begin with? Should I really be moving out at this time? I grasped on to the door of the truck before opening it and jumped off only to land down and face the beautiful apartment that I will be living in. It’s nothing much. Just a simple apartment with one bedroom. I helped out in lifting the boxes out of the truck, waited for them to leave before bringing my things in. “So I guess this is it.” I murmured under my breath. I immediately unpacked my things and fixed it around the small apartment just so I can go ahead and relax. I donned on just a baggy shirt and shorts before getting some snacks on my food stash to heat up with water before plopping down on the couch available. A phone stand was also available so I set up my phone for me to be able to watch anything while I eat. Makes it less lonely. A knock thumped on my door only to see the landlady standing and greeted, “How are you doing up here?” I nodded and replied, “I am doing fine, just fixing up my things and eating.” She only nodded as a reply before going to the direction to the stairs. “Alright, if you need anything, I’ll be downstairs.” I closed the door and went back to the couch. ‘Well, at least I am already out of my misery.’ I thought. The next day was no special but I needed to go and attend the first day of work. I pulled out a corporate attire for me to wear. Just a simple short sleeves in white and black corporate pants along with doll shoes or a flat shoes whatever you call it. I took a quick bath as well. Isn’t it so calming under the shower? I drifted a bit before I stopped the shower and got out of the bathroom to fix myself up and get dolled for work. I get the keys and locked the door before going downstairs, my back pack swinging slightly as I swiftly go down. Hopefully, this is a new day because I have already got out of my problems at home. I was never comfortable in that house. I took a cab in for me to get to work then my phone beeped, only to see a message reminding us that we should be there within 30 minutes or we’ll be out of the program. I paid the driver and thank him before getting out of the car and get inside the building where I will be working. I got a few stares as I got inside the building, presented my ID and went to my designated floor which was the 7th. I got inside the elevator and went to the waiting area. So I guess there are a few people aside from me who is going to be launched today. “Hey! What’s your name?” A bubbly lady approached me. “Well, I can’t say it if you did not introduce yourself first.” I mumbled while staring at her. “My name is Leah. I’ll be working as an accountant for this company.” I nodded so as to acknowledge her and lightly shook her hand. “My name is Alison. Aly for short. I’ll be working as a graphic designer for this company.” I put my hand down and stayed quiet still as I wait for further announcements. “Why are you so quiet though? Have some time to mingle around.” I thought I was already done dealing with people who just can’t seem to stay still but I guess workplace is another thing. “I really am not comfortable yet and I prefer working alone as of now.” I bluntly said. Leah is quite persistent though. “Well, we’re just around here. You can approach us if you need something.” I nodded and looked around instead while I am just sitting. Few people are pacing around, going to their stations and fumbling with their things to get started. “Hi everyone.” A tall woman greeted us with a very intimidating demeanor. She was well presented and sure did put on some make up as well, which I forgot to do. “Please follow me as I will be leading you to the training room.” I picked up my bag and stood up to follow her. Everyone got quiet and the she spoke up as we walk toward the training room. “Please make sure that you are willing to work here for a long time. Enjoy your training.” I only looked around, not minding her, as I try to absorb in the feeling of the people working for this company. I went inside the room only to be greeted by a much more intimidating person. He smiled though and I don’t know, looked quite happy. “Hi, my name is Chris. I’ll be training you out.” We sat down and honestly, it was a pain that I had to sit there for eight hours with just an hour break in between four hours. I took my belongings right after he had dismissed us before I dashed out just to get out of there. My heart was beating fast and it felt like it was very constricting. It’s that same feeling again. I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down before I went out, grab a cab to go home. When I arrived at the apartment, I shut the door close and locked it down before I went in to change my clothes before plopping in the couch. “Oh jeez. The people are draining me.” I grumbled before huffing it out. I took out my phone to scroll through the internet when I saw a post of my sister. Finally, she’s gone. Everything went slightly dark and I shut my phone off before setting it aside. I do not need this kind of emotions right now. My heart beat became unsteady and my eyes were about to well up in tears. ‘You’re going to be fine, Aly. At least you were out of there. You already got away from them.’ I thought and yeah. I did get away from them but I just hope they do not haunt me all over again. My eyes just started closing and I sure do feel sleepy already so I took in a few deep breaths to calm myself down. It was the next day and as I did my routine of fixing myself up, I went to work a bit early just so I can go somewhere else if ever everyone is there, at least I have already settled down. I took my time walking around the training room since I was already allowed to go in. It was not more than an hour when I heard people speaking outside the room. I strutted back to my seat and unintentionally hear their conversation. “Apparently, she’s a weird person. I do not want to deal with her.” “What’s her name again? Alisson Ezquion?” “Yeah, I don’t even know why she’s here.” Words struck me one after the other. I can’t help but to stay down and rest my head on the table, overhearing their conversation. The door opened and my head perked up a bit so I can see who came in. “Oh hi Alisson! Didn’t know you were here!” Trainer Chris chuckled and settled down on his desk. I only hummed as a greeting. I just lost my respect for this guy. “Yeah, I’ve been here for almost an hour.” I muttered. “Aren’t you a bit early though?” He asked and I nodded. ‘You mean early enough for me to hear what you have said to your colleague?’ I sighed softly and after a few while, the other trainees bombed in with their noise. “Aly! Why are you here so early?” I just smiled. “Nothing really, I just want to be early.” “Alright, if that was it, let’s get started.” It was one hell of a day. These people won’t leave me alone and I am starting to get pissed off. Just right after the shift, I ambled my way out just to make sure that they do not creep in again just to force me to join into something I do not want to do anything with. I took a peek back just to make sure they’re out of sight when I bumped into someone “Watch where you’re going!” I yelled once I fell down on my behind. I ruffled my hair a bit before gently massaging the areas where it hurts from my fall. “I’m sorry miss.” A man said and tried to offer his hand which I did not accept. I immediately went away from the scene before I took a cab and have said to drove off immediately, not bothering to look anywhere else. I bolted inside and just locked the door before I sat down on the floor. This feeling is overwhelming. I was about to suck it up and get it in before my phone rang. “Why did you get out? You’re supposed to be staying here!” “Mom, I am old enough to get out of there. I am not a child.” “BUT YOU STILL HAVE NOT PAID EVERYTHING! YOU THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH THIS?” I just shut up and waited for her to stop before ending the call. This feeling is crawling in. I thought I got away from it already. But why is it still haunting me?