Welcome To Sophie’s Diary

Chapter 12: Back To Work

I slept like a new baby through the night. No mosquitoes singing their lullaby in my ear, no stupid alarm to wake me up when I’m enjoying my sleep. I don’t have to mind the way I sleep or turn over to avoid falling off the bed.

Oh, this is luxury…

I opened my eyes and checked the time. 7:10 a.m. This is the longest I’ve slept on a Tuesday morning without waking up panicking.

I stretched out my body on the bed and loved the cool breeze coming through the AC. Jason really got me good this time.

Edna was sleeping in the next room. It was a three-bedroom apartment, so there was no need for us to sleep together. We’ve slept together for months now, so a little privacy wouldn’t hurt.

After stretching for five minutes straight, I checked my phone again. No message from Jason.

Maybe that’s where our paths end, I assumed, not knowing what the future had in store for me.

I brought out the clothes I’d be wearing for today. Jason had changed my entire closet, starting from the tops, jeans, everything.

“Wow, this guy is good,” I said out loud.

Selecting the clothes wasn’t that easy when you’ve got to pick the right one when everything fits and suits your body.

“How did he know my exact body size?” I wondered.

Ahh, yes. We’ve slept together, so why wouldn’t he?

I shrugged my shoulders.

After hours of selecting, choosing and picking, I finally decided what to wear: a pink mesh top and black leggings. That’s casual enough for a normal Tuesday morning, paired with black sandals and a black bag.

There’s no need to wear my work clothes from home to work anymore. I’ve got a change of wardrobe, so I’d be taking them with me in a spare bag.

People at work have already assumed the worst of me because every day you see me, it’s the same work clothes. Today, they’re going to see another side of me.

I giggled while looking at myself in the mirror.

I hurriedly took my bath, had a quick brush, styled my hair, put on my clothes and went to check if Edna was done.

“s**t, this is 9:05. Edna, where are you?”

“I’m right here, almost done!” Edna shouted from her room.

“Whew, please hasten up.”

I wanted to call D but remembered that Jason had already told me to quit working at the lounge, and I didn’t want that. So I called the taxi driver instead.

“Hello sir, good morning.”

“Hello, good morning.”

“Please, can you come down to Haven Apartments? I need you to take me to Obsidian Lounge.”

“Okay, I’ll be there soon.”

The call ended.

“Edna!!!!” I yelled, but there was no response, so I went straight to her room to see what was holding her up.

Opening the door, she was still selecting clothes.

“Girl, you can’t be serious right now.”

“I know, I’m sorry. I woke up a bit late. Which one should I go with?” She turned, holding up two outfits. “The dress or the tank top and shorts?”

“Uhm, go with the tank top and shorts. It’s a casual Tuesday. No need dressing to kill.”

“You think so?”

“I know so,” I replied. “I’ve already called the taxi. He should be here any minute.” I gestured for her to hurry up.

“What about Big D? Why didn’t you hola at him?”

“You know why.” I looked at her. “If he takes me to the lounge, Jason would know, and you know he told me to quit there. I don’t need any spoilers.”

“Oh, that’s true. But have you heard from him?”

“Nah. No message, no call, nothing.” I shrugged it off. “Please, whatever.” I brushed it off with my hands. “Have you had anything for breakfast yet?”

“No, I haven’t checked the kitchen yet.”

Edna signaled for me to go check so she could finish getting ready.

I entered the kitchen.

“Holy crap!” I exclaimed.

“Edna! Edna! Get your ass here. You need to see this!” I screamed in excitement.

“What… what’s happening?” she rushed in.

“Holy s**t,” she said.

“This is crazy.” I started checking everything in the kitchen. From the first cabinet to the second, everything was stocked up.

I mean, this guy literally gave me a new life, and I don’t even know what to say.

I quickly made a milkshake for Edna and me before the taxi driver called to say he was outside. I took the milkshakes and headed outside.

“Come on, Edna. Let’s go.”

“Okay, I’m right behind you.”

It took her another five minutes to finally come outside. She locked the doors and the car took off.

“Whew, that was a close call,” I said, giving her the bottle of milkshake.

“What’s that?”

“It’s a bottle of poison, specially made for you,” I said, eyeing her with a laugh.

“Oh really? I think that’s a lovely way to die, as long as I’m dying with you,” she teased back.

We both laughed it off.

The drive to Obsidian Lounge was quiet.

“I didn’t know you’ve moved to another place,” the driver said while driving.

“Oh, I just moved in yesterday, so…”

“Okay, congrats then. Don’t hesitate to give me a call anytime you need a cab.”

“I won’t. I’ll keep that in mind.”

The conversation ended there.

Edna had already finished her milkshake and was going through her phone to see the calls she’d missed.

“Oh my God,” she said.

“What’s that? What is it?”

“Have you checked the group chat? Julian appointed a new male staff.”

I quickly opened my phone to check.

To my surprise, it was Aiden.

Yes, the Aiden Hydes from school.

That’s the guy.

I gasped in shock.

“Edna, that’s the guy I told you about.”

“What guy?” Edna asked, still checking through the group chat.

“The Aiden Hydes.” I signaled with my brows raised.

“The hot guy from college?”

“Yeah, that’s him,” I replied in disbelief.

“You must be joking right now.”

“I kid you not. I’m being damn serious.”

“Whew. Things just got messier.” She blew a raspberry with her mouth.

I slumped back into the seat.

“I don’t think I can do this,” I said between words, nodding my head in disagreement.

Thirty minutes later, we were in front of Obsidian Lounge.

“Thank you for the ride, sir.” I paid him, and he drove away.

I stood still with my heart beating nonstop.

Pum. Pum. Pum.

It continued repeatedly.

“Come on, let’s go.” Edna signaled me from the entrance.

“Okay, I’m coming.”

I took a few deep breaths, touched my hair, applied some gloss to my lips and smacked my lips together before entering.

“Hi, boss,” we chorused together, smiling at Julian.

“Hey, look who we have here. Welcome back to work.”

“Thanks, boss. How are you?” Edna asked.

“You know me, always balling. That’s by the way. How was y’all’s weekend? Hope some d***s gave you money?” he asked, imitating the sound of money.

“You know the vibes, boss. Your girls ateeeeee!” Edna replied.

I was busy looking around to see if I would spot Aiden, but I didn’t.

“Um, Peach, you said you wanted to continue at the VIP, right?”

“Yes.” I nodded in affirmation.

“Alright, here is your upgraded ID and apron. Welcome to VIP, baby.”

“Thank you, boss.” I collected them, smiling.

“See you ladies at lunch.”

He snapped his fingers in a rhythm and left.

“Let’s go get that money, girlll!” Edna said as she walked in to change.

I followed behind.