Finding Home by Jamey Moody

Author:Jamey Moody [Moody, Jamey]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2020-06-18T22:00:00+00:00

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Movement caught Olivia’s eye. She saw a couple leaving. Was that Frankie and Laura? She couldn’t be sure; they were too far away.

“Do you like the wine,” Elizabeth said following Olivia’s stare across the room.

Olivia brought her attention back, “I do.”

“Did you know them?”

“No. I thought it was someone I know but, it wasn’t.”

“I wanted to have dinner with you as a way of thanking you for taking this trip. I know you don’t usually travel and stay with a project to the end, but this is important.”

“I’m glad to do it.”

“I also wanted to tell you that I’ve seen a change in you.”

Olivia looked puzzled, “A change?”

“Yes. You’ve always been excellent in your designs and responsibilities, but something has changed. You seem more confident; not afraid to step up and give your opinion. Which is usually on point.”

Olivia’s cheeks reddened with the praise, “Thank you.”

“I’m not trying to make you uncomfortable, Olivia I just wanted you to know that I’ve noticed. I know I expect a lot, and I’m pleased with your work.”

“Thanks Elizabeth. But you didn’t have to take me to dinner.”

“I wanted to. So tell me, what’s changed? I’m not trying to pry into your personal life, but we professional women have to stick together.”

Olivia couldn’t believe her ears, she had no idea Elizabeth thought of her as anything but an employee; someone she supervised. She considered her words as she took a drink of the exquisite wine. “This may sound a bit ironic but, I think my work has improved because I’m not focused on just work all the time.”

Elizabeth smiled nodding her head, “That makes sense. So, what else have you been spending your time on then?”

Olivia considered how to answer but decided to be honest, “I joined a gym, and I’ve made several commitments that have become, quite surprisingly, wonderful.”

“Tell me more,” Elizabeth said, interested.

“Well, I completed a strength program that gave me a boost of courage every time I went. I could see my fitness improve that also improved my attitude. It’s still unbelievable to me.”

“Unbelievable? What do you mean?”

“I’m not one to commit to things outside my comfort zone. And not only did I take the class, but I signed up to do a triathlon,” she said, shaking her head.

“A triathlon? That’s impressive. So, you’ve been training?”

“Yes. Actually, I bring my bike to the site sometimes and ride there or run after work. It’s a great place with no traffic, so it’s safe.”

“And that’s what’s given you this new attitude?”

“Not only that, I’ve made friends there too.”

“What made you decide to join?”

“Ego, vanity.”

“What? You’re not like that.”

“I didn’t like the way I looked or felt, and I was tired of just working. It sounds so vain now, but it was more than that. My self-image was terrible.”

“You hid it well and your work never suffered.”

“Yeah, but if I’ve learned anything it’s that work isn’t everything,” she said cringing. “I know you may not feel that way.”

“Oh, but I do. When I was your age, I almost lost my wife.

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