"July the first 2 weeks we're going to the Maldives." She muttered with a big grin. I rolled my eyes and began to relay that information back to Della. The phone call ended and I screamed.
"I've got a fucking job Chlo!" I laughed as she cuddled me tightly.
"Well done!" She was like an excited school girl in front of me in her little pink pj's. I grinned and gave myself a moment to take in what had just happened.
"I've got a job..." I smiled as an overwhelming sense of pride flooded me. "I've gotta tell my mum!" She nodded as I started to call her. The phone rang for what seemed like an eternity before she finally picked it up.
"Mum?"
"Yes Avaya?"
"I got the job!" I giggled excitedly as she screamed down the phone. Her excitement for me resonated from the other end of the line.
“Oh Av I’m so pleased!” The sound of pride rang through my ears and I smiled broadly. “You’ll be working with me probably.” She laughed and I frowned to myself, excitement now completely dissipating.
“Are you joking?” I chimed.
“I was a little bit yes. I suppose you’ll see me in the office though which will be nice considering you don’t come home anymore.” I cringed as the words left her mouth.
“Oh mum don’t make me feel bad, I was excited…” I heard her pause and sensed her smiling.
“I’m pulling your leg Avaya. Well done. I’m very proud of you.” I smiled inside a little as her warmth made its way through the phoneline.
“See you later mum.” I placed down the phone and grinned at Chlo who was dancing to whatever music she had put on the television and tried my best to suppress my excitement. She was clearly vibing my happiness.
“So Mrs Executive assistant of Finance,” I giggled as she glanced out the window “you’ve done so well on getting that job. Honestly, do you know how many applicants they interviewed? It was ridiculous.” I smiled to myself and shrugged.
“I just must be that good.” I laughed as I began to feel suddenly hot.
“What’s your plan for the day?” She questioned as she lay back on the huge bed, I took my place next to her and tilted my head towards her. She seemed so much more relaxed than she had done in a while.
“I was gonna go and dance for a while I think? There’s a class down in town.” She sighed and turned her head to face me. Her eyes that are pools of mud brown were glazed over as she smiled unconvincingly at me. I frowned slightly as I watched her.
“That sounds like a great plan.” She stared at me for a while and I began to feel slightly uncomfortable. “Would you mind if I came to watch?” I shook my head in an automatic response and I watched as she shut her eyes, sighing heavily. She looked saddened now after our earlier sudden outburst of excitement.
“What’s wrong Chlo?” My voice was low, her eyes were still shut and I stared at the ceiling.
“I’m just wondering what I’m gonna do with the rest of my life. I don’t have a long term plan. My brother is a bloody drug mule and my other relatives are just fucked up and if anything happened to Jay I’d be like a lost puppy…” her sudden outburst of feelings shocked me and I felt unable to speak. “You know when I was younger, everything was just a laugh, I’m nearly 23 and I’ve got nothing to show for it. I’ve got a shitty literature degree, no stable relationship and a druggy as a best friend.” She laughed slightly as she poured out her feelings, though there were tiny water droplets trickling from her eyes.
“You don’t need a man to be happy?” I stated bluntly. She opened her watery eyes and I shrugged. “I’m being serious. I didn’t expect to be in this crazy situation either but here I am? Being in admin was never my plan Chlo. I wanted to travel the world with my friends.” I now felt uneasy. “Look my family is fucked too I wouldn’t know my dad if he smacked me in the face.” I laughed to myself and pulled myself up. “You’ve got loads of time.” I pulled gently on her arm to ease her to her feet and watched as she smirked at me.
“Well when you put it like that we’ve all got it a bit messed up.” I laughed to myself as I ruffled her silky blonde bob. She left me alone in the rather barren looking bedroom and I made my way towards the huge sliding door looking out over the sea. The sun was beaming through the windows and even in the minimal room that was usually cold it seemed warmer. I wandered into the ensuite to brush my teeth with Harry’s toothbrush and smiled to myself as the bristles scratched the surface of my teeth.
Sweat dripping from my forehead and my clothing was not a flattering look. The choreographer was amazing as he stepped through the routine. It quickly became apparent that this was not an easy class after all. I spotted Jamane and Marley in the back and Nance was stood next to me with a look of shock written across her face. Arianna’s God is a Woman played through the hall and I grinned. I loved this song. We stepped through the routine and eventually I picked it up. My heart raced after the class and as the gym emptied of bodies, I glanced at the floor which was covered in water from the amount of people who were just there, reaching down to grab my bag off
