Chapter 89. Life in California

"Miss Gladys speaking," Gladys said immediately as she picked up the phone call.

"Oh... See who's getting professional." She heard Naomi's voice and a smile formed on her lips.

"Naomi. How are you doing? I'm sorry that I didn't call you. I didn't even phone my mother." Gladys said, telling her friend that she completely forgot to phone them. "In short, ever since I arrived in Los Angeles, I've been so busy. Yesterday was me arranging my new room, and I was too tired to think of anything. You won't believe me when I say I'm working right now." She stated to the phone, while Naomi tried to catch up with her. Almost thinking if she was speaking to the Gladys who had left Washington looking so moody, and dumb as if she would never get back to herself. But seems like it's the right choice to make the lady relocate to another city because she seems to be moving on quicker than expected.

"So. Tell me, I can't believe you already got a job. Was this prearranged?" Naomi asked, eat