Chapter 5: Chapter Five — I’m Sorry Too

Irene’s POV:

I can’t believe I missed my first therapy session all because of that jerk. I can’t believe I even cried to sleep because of him. Maybe he’s right, I’m actually still obsessing over someone who hurt me, but that’s normal because I loved him and trusted him, so moving on is going to be very hard. Now that I think about it, I said some mean things to him, but he also went out of line when he said I was acting miserable.

I stared at the application form on the table in front of me, I don’t know why I’m even bothering to still apply to big organizations like this, most of the time they select candidates based on connections and not their qualifications. If they were looking at qualifications alone I certainly would have been selected. I have a master's degree in international relations, and I have a couple of certificates in other relevant areas. I was running out of my savings and needed a source of income as soon as possible. I picked my CV up and swiftly went through it again. I made a lot of edits on it this morning before printing it out. I really hope I get selected. I doubt I will be but I still hope I am.

I was ordering an uber when I heard the doorbell ring. I wasn’t expecting anyone so who could it possibly be. “Coming” I said as I placed my CV on the table with other documents and walked towards the door. I opened the door to see Will, The last person I was expecting. I didn’t even know what to say to him. I felt embarrassed about what happened last night. Maybe he was here for the money of his scotch.

“Shit, uhm, I am so sorry, I’d bring the money now” I said and turned back in.

“Wait” he said. Making me turn back towards the door.

“What, money what are you talking about?” he asked.

“For your drink. You know, the other day when I drank your scotch,” I gestured my finger back and forth trying to make him remember.

“Ohhh, come on, that’s fine. It was meant for the guests and you had your fun. I don’t have a problem with that” he said.

“Oh, well. I wouldn’t call that fun,” I chuckled. “So, why are you here?"

“Yeah, about that…uh, do you mind if I come in?” he asked.

“Oh, my bad. Come on in” I stayed by the door and gestured my hand for him to go in.

“Wow, you have a lovely setting. Did you furnish it yourself?” he said as he made his way to a couch in the living room.

“There’s no way I could go through all that stress. The house was furnished already. I thought all the houses here are that way?"

“Yeah, I was just asking 'cause yours is really beautiful,” he said. I laughed in my mind, I mean of course my apartment was beautiful and I knew it and was grateful for it.

“Oh, yours isn’t bad as well” I said “So why are you here? And do you care for a cup of water?"

“Yes, thanks” he answered.

I walked over to the kitchen to get him one and for myself as well. I got back to see him snooping through the documents on the table.

“You want to work at ADseen?” he asked as soon as he noticed my presence.

“Yeah, why? It’s a tough shot right?” I cleared the documents from the table and placed the tray on it.

“No, it’s not, you have all it takes,” he said. Did he actually go through my CV? He’s such a snoop!

“Do you also want to work there,” I asked. I didn’t even know why I did, what business would such a carefree party thrower have with such a company.

He scoffed “No. Not even if they begged me"

I laughed out, Even if they begged him? Okay. He has such a huge pride. Why would they want to beg such an unserious person like him to work with them? I’m pretty sure he didn’t mean it and was only joking.

“Okay. So you still haven’t said why you’re here” I smiled.

“Right. About last night I am really sorry about what I said. I didn’t mean any of it, I had a lot going on and I just lost it” he said.

Wow, he really came over to apologize. Now I feel even worse for the things I also said to him.

“I’m really sorry too for the things I said, I…as you already know am having a hard time healing and moving on” I scoffed.

“Were you able to talk to your therapist?” he asked.

“No. I missed the session and somehow instead of it getting rescheduled the therapist cancelled it, I guess he/she got mad at me for missing it. It’s all good though. I already signed with another doc, and will be having a session this evening. I really hope you don’t burst my eardrums with your speakers again,” I said.

“Oh. Sorry. What platform did you sign up on?” he asked.

“Services,” I replied.

I saw the look on his face change to a surprised one “He’s not angry at you. I mean he/she didn’t cancel because they are angry at you. Maybe something came up? You know, people have a lot going on in their lives, including the so-called therapists. And about the speakers if I end up throwing a party today I promise you wouldn’t be disturbed” he drank a bit from the cup of water and placed it back in the tray.

“Okay. I should head out already. I want to get to ADseen before 11,” I said.

“Alright. Thanks for the water.” He pointed the glass cup towards me and took a gulp as he stood up and headed towards the door.

“You’re welcome Will. See you around."