The day had been long and exhausting, and my arms were sore from all the lifting. Moving to Bloemfontein was exciting, sure, but it also made my stomach churn with nerves. It was never my intention to work for an electricity company. It wasn't quite on my list of desired careers.

However, after everything I had gone through, I wanted a new beginning, a fresh start, and life had a way of surprising me. A new career and a new place might be my ticket to escape the past that never seems to let go.

I balanced a heavy box in my arms, feeling the weight press against my chest as I made my way up the street to my new apartment building. It was nice enough modern, with large windows and a clean entrance, but something about it felt cold. 

Like the place wasn’t lived in yet. Maybe that would change once I unpacked all these boxes.