Okay I'm on to the next chapter :D
I am not as depressed as I was after writing the first chapter lol
I thought I failed badly,but I'm continuing anyways hehehe
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WolfAmongRoses this ones for you buddy :) you are the first person I told about the story,but more than that you are the coolest Aussie I know *gives an awkward hug*
On to the next chapter everyone :)
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Erica had almost made it to the fuzzy state of sleep,the one where she would dream about her childhood pet rabbit "chocolate", even though he was as white as snow,and pretty unicorns but not remember any of those in the morning, the keyword here "almost",as the episode of Castle continued playing on her flat screen television.

She jolted awake from her sleep,
at the sound of her ringtone,a chorus of "Hallelujah"could be heard in her apartment.

She involuntarily let out a scream and clumsily fell to the carpeted floor.

The ringtone was "its raining men",it was assigned to her mothers contact, by Jessica as Erica's mother was a strong believer in Jesus.

Erica had asked Jessica what this song had to do with Jesus ,while unsuccessfully stifling her laughter,Jessica simply explained that "hallelujah is a religious term, which has something to do with Jesus,so of course your mom will love this",and winked at Erica because she knew that "love"was so not the word to describe what Erica's mom would feel or say to this.

Erica jumped to her feet and ran across the living room, to her room to reach the phone before the call ended.

Rebecca Jones did not like to have her calls unanswered,she was VERY dramatic when it came to her children,although she meant well and loved her children with all her heart.

Erica typed her password and unlocked the screen and proceeded to to chant the word "damn damn damn"in her head,5 missed calls!

Oh she she could already hear the lecture from her momma,at how this was irresponsible and she was too "fragile"to be ignored at such a daunting age of 55 years,and the fact that Erica was living in the awful awful city.

Erica smiled lightly,at his well she knew her mother while she called her,not even two rings later,Rebecca Jones answered the phone and screeched through it,

"Erica Jones how dare you not answer your poor old mothers calls!I have been worried sick about you!oh I was telling your father to take me to New York this instant!"

Erica waited for her mother to let out her frustrations before she began in a calm voice,

"Momma you don't have to worry so much,I'm a big girl now,and I was sleeping,you know I'd never be stupid enough to not answer your calls,now quit worrying and tell me his are you and papa?"

"Quit worrying?!I'm your mother I cannot quit worrying,and you are not old young lady,24 is not old in my language"

She paused and continued,

"I'm sorry Erica, I've just been worried and I miss you a lot, so does your papa,but we are fine,how are you sweety?"

Erica knew her mothers way of caring so of course she didn't mind,and answered

"Oh momma,I miss you too!and I miss papa so much,I've been busy unpacking you know how I hate unpacking,I slept early tody because I was tired,I had a long day."

"Well honey,don't stress yourself too much,your dad has just fallen asleep he's been asking about you,I'd wake him up but he's been stressing so much lately that I don't have the heart to do so."

Erica quickly started,

"No,no!let him sleep,with his retirement coming up he must be busy,I'll call him in the morning,maybe Skype him to show how I've settled in so his nerves would finally leave him haha."

Rebecca smiled and Erica could feel it all the way in her apartment,

"Now that I've checked up on you I'll be sleeping too,and you go to sleep as well young lady,I recently read in a magazine that working women should rest and relax whenever they get a chance,it helps to make them more efficient,I though it brilliant so j had to tell you,now goodnight honey"

Erica yawned and replied,

"I will momma,I will thanks for the advice I'll be sure to tell Jessy also,goodnight".

She switched off her phone as soon as her mom ended the call .Then she went back to the living room and turned off the television,she put away her dishes in the sink .she brushed her teeth and got comfortable in her bed and was in deep sleep,in a few minutes.

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The next day Erica Skyped her mom and dad and showed her apartment,and all that she'd done it had been a week since she had talked to her father so of course she told him about what she had done,and the places she visited,since her father treated Jessica like his own daughters they talked about Jessica and laughed at how Jessica was giving her boss a hard time,as they all knew she would.

As afternoon approached she,started doing her chores such as cleaning the house and laundry pile, was getting bigger so she went to the washing area of her building, which was located at the basement as most buildings had.

She socialized with some of her neighbors also doing laundry and found she liked Lilly a single mother of one,who lived in the same floor as she did after she promised to invite her over once she was settled,she went back and took a relaxing shower and ate her left over spaghetti for lunch.

She was on a roll to be productive and because she was trying to get over her past she decided that she had to do her groceries, since her job was starting on the coming Monday,she should prepare as she understood with such a well paying job she wouldn't have much time to do her chores regularly and the fact she didn't want to starve or eat take out every day.

With that in mind she took purse with her necessary items,including her apartment keys,cell phone and of course her wallet,which included her ID,she still very paranoid about the city and didn't want to take risks.

She didn't want to take the car as it was only a ten minute walk to the closest yet very convenient super market, but since she was doing grocery for two weeks,she knew she wouldn't be able to hold all the items in her hands and then walk back to the apartment,and she didn't EVER want to take a cab unless she had NO other choice,Erica went to the supermarket in her car,which took 15 minutes as the traffic was absolutely horrendous.

At the supermarket she took out her list of items and starting finding them and putting them in her cart,Erica knew Jessica would probably crash in her place probably this Sunday and they'd be having a movie night,or well evening, to help Erica from fainting from nerves because of her new job .So,Erica started getting her favorite completely unhealthy snacks,those included her favorite chocolate MnM's and Jessica's gummy bears(this was a proof Jessica was a complete teddy bear),and other "important"snacks.

The rest of the day continued with her putting away groceries and wanting to do research on her new boss,but she was terrified that her boss would find out,even if it was rather a silly fear so,then she started fretting about what outfit she'd wear on her first day .It was a leading boutique and well a fashion factory on its own .Mellisa Fox the widow of Riccardo Fox had made her mark on the fashion world with her absolutely magnificent styles and designs,people had speculated that she was too "old" and would never make her mark on the fashion world at the age of 45, when she had started her boutique "Fox Valley",

but Mellisa had proven all her critiques and haters alike,that she was one woman who would not back down and then her blank face at interviews and straight forward answers to hosts also made her very popular among people.

Mellisa unlike many designers didn't work to please the rich upper class,instead her designs were something any one could wear,she made clothes for all kinds of people,and had started a chain of stores called "Fox's Castle"that had her designs and of the designs,she selected, by her workers,but for the middle class,of course they weren't completely cheap but they were something you would be able to buy once in a while,if you weren't that well off.

Those were the things that Erica knew,but she had first hand experience that all you see is not all there is,so,she spent her time fretting and nervous about what life was going to bring her on Monday, she hoped and prayed it would be something nice...

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Sunday arrived far too quickly in Erica's opinion,it was evening and she and Jessica were currently sprawled on her loving room floor in blankets with a wide variety of snacks all part of their movie evening,

Jessica was chewing on a hand full of gummy bears,and Erica was too terrified to move,as 'The Grudge' played on her TV. This was the worst idea ever! She thought.

she should've known that Jessy was gonna turn her nerves into fears in her attempt to her 'relax' "I got the 'perfect movie' " she had said. This was the most horrible movie,especially since Erica was a complete scaredy cat.

"Oh c'mon Erica its not half bad"

Jessica exclaimed,it wasn't bad for her,she loved horror movies

"Not bad for you!you know I hate these scary movies!and I have work tomorrow,how do you expect me to sleep when I'll be thinking some crazy ass witch is gonna pop out and kill me?!"

Erica wasn't angry just a combination of scared and now nervous again because she remembered that tomorrow was the day to her possible doom ,or if she'd be lucky,a trip to success.

"Oh shut up Erica,you know you love me,and no one's coming to kill you,plus she's not a 'witch'she's a poor lost soul"

Jessy easily replied,to Erica's mild outburst .Erica just narrowed her eyes at her best friend and then maturely stuck out her tongue .She got up a few seconds later when the screaming got to realistic for her and went to the kitchen to grab the box of pepperoni pizza they had ordered she took out two slices and started eating .No way was she going back to living room.

She had just finished a slice when she heard Jessica turning off the TV . Aha,was Erica's thoughts,you want the pizza don't you?
Jessica came to the kitchen but instead of lunging for the pizza as Erica had supposed,Jessy looked quite guilty

"What's wrong with you Jessy?"

Erica questioned as she finished off her slice.

"Oh,nothing I'm just..I just ,I'm sorry"

Erica's eyes widened in surprise
"Sorry?sorry for what Jessy?"
She questioned

"I ruined your day didn't I? I bossed you into watching the grudge and you have your first day at the Fox tomorrow.I should be helping you not making things worst ."

"Aww stop being silly Jessy you have cheered me up,I mean sure I hate your movie choice but this was a gun day,stop beating yourself all the time,we're best friends,and I'd be crazy to hold a "grudge" about this ."
She finished with a chuckle to her own silly joke.
Jessica looked relieved,she truly loved Erica like a sister she never had. Now that this was over she lunged for the pizza ,and Erica just shook her head at her, best friends antics.

They finished the pizza but since they still hadn't watched something they settled on Erica's all time favorite "Home Alone".

They laughed and giggled until it was getting late and Jessica had to leave .she had work the next day,Erica tried to make her stay but Jessica gave her a good luck hug and a small pep talk to be strong .She left shortly after helping Erica with the mess they'd created in the living room with all the wrappers strewn about.

Erica performed her nightly routine of brushing her teeth and hair,she got in to her pajamas made a short phone call to her parents to wish her luck for  the next day.

she made a small prayer ,and went to bed for her much needed sleep. Tomorrow is going to be one heck of a day was her last thought before she drifted in to a peaceful sleep.

Indeed she was right tomorrow would be one heck of a day.

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Okay so two down and God knows how many more to go,I tried the whole chapter in third person perspective,next chapter probably in Ericas point of view.

I'd like the constructive criticism and of course votes and comments are appreciated :)
BTW does any one like scary movies? I am too much of a coward to lime them :p
Until next Saturday everyone!