Monday had come at last. It was a big day—a day for new beginnings. Bella stared at herself in the hotel bathroom mirror. Today was her chance to make a brand new impression in a brand new country. Her chance to meet new people and improve her trade. She could practically invent a new her. If only… She sighed as she wrestled her unruly curls into a messy bun and glanced down at her bottle of prescription pills. She didn’t have many left and only the powers above knew what would happen if she ran out. Yet she didn’t feel like visiting a new shrink. She wanted to leave all of that psycho stuff behind.
Taking one of the pills, she swallowed it down with tap water and then left the bathroom. How was one to dress for a day working with animals? Perhaps she should pack an extra bag. Yes... an extra bag sounded sensible. She headed back into the bedroom and tossed some clothes into a duffel bag before getting dressed. There were still a few hours left until her very first shift at the kennel started, so she figured she’d have some breakfast. In fact was that scrambled eggs she smelled? She walked out of the bedroom and immediately spotted Belie in the kitchenette. Of course… “Good morning,” said Belie. “I figured you’d be awake early on your first day.” Bella smirked. The girl knew her way too well. “Make sure you’re… nice,” Belie told her. Bella’s jaw dropped. “I am nice!” Belie giggled. Bella lowered her eyebrows at Belie but eventually she couldn’t help but chuckle. “Fine… I’ll be nice.” “And smile at people. Don’t give them funny looks—and don’t you say that you don’t give funny looks. You’re giving me one right now.” Bella immediately changed her expression. She rubbed her hand over her face. “I can’t be responsible for what my face does,” she said. She grinned again and stood to get some plates as the toaster oven popped up a few slices of toast. She placed two slices on each plate and moved them closer so Belie could spoon on the eggs. Following dinner, Bella handed Belie a small piece of paper. “This is the number for the agency that Nathan used to find his apartment. If you get the chance today, give them a call, yeah?” She grabbed her coat and slung her duffel bag over her shoulder. “Make sure you text me if you decide to go off adventuring on your own. I need to know where you are if anything were to happen. I don’t want to have to answer to your father and siblings.” “Nothing will—” “This is New York,” Bella interrupted. “Just be careful out there. This is no little village.” Belie nodded. “Stay out of trouble,” she added as she slipped her shoes on and got to the door. Belie nodded again and wished her a good day. Bella wished her the same and headed out, catching a bus to the park that was right across from the kennel. As she arrived at the building, she stood outside of the entrance and took a deep breath. This was it… But as she pulled on the door, she realized it was locked. She pulled out her cell phone and called Nathan but received a busy signal. Strange. She hugged herself, wishing she had a car to find warmth in, but then a black pick-up truck pulled up in front of the animal center. "Isabella!" Nathan called. He pushed the passenger side door opened and gestured for her to get in. As Bella climbed in, she realized he was on the phone. "Just don't force her out, alright,” he was saying. “I'll be there in fifteen minutes." He placed the phone back to his inner pocket and greeted Bella, smiling at her. "First day,” he said. “Let's start it with action."
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