Chapter 16. PP69

VENUS

Work resumed the very next day and I stood with the nine others, once again waiting for Naomi to show up. It seemed she enjoyed keeping us waiting but my foot was killing me. The previous day, we had been dismissed so that we could inform our families about our new job. I went to Emmaline's house and she helped me redress the wound after I had taken a hot bath. However, the aches were back, my feet feeling swollen and heavy.

There were seven girls including me and three boys. Every now and then, April would wink at me secretly. She had been impressive on the field and I had not gotten another chance to talk to her. Her friend, Jess was laughing with her over a joke I was too far to hear and the blonde had a quiet beauty. They appeared to be very good friends and that only reminded me of how alone I was.

The opening of the great doors announced Naomi's arrival and I tried to wobble onto my feet despite how painful it was to stand on the swollen foot.