Chapter 88

Overall, this new opportunity seemed perfect for quickly advancing my career. With my plans and Jada's enthusiasm, our conversation was filled with laughter and mutual satisfaction. She also seemed afraid I might slip away and immediately processed my hiring paperwork after discussing compensation. Not only that, but Jada even gave me a few days to prepare and asked me to start officially following Monday. I appreciated her thoughtfulness, knowing I had someone to turn to if work-related issues arose. After leaving the company, I saw several missed calls from Jerome and quickly called him back. "Bryce, buddy! Where have you been? We haven't grabbed a beer in ages!" Jerome exclaimed. I retorted, "Look who's talking. You ran off on vacation with some girl without a word, and now you're asking about me?" "Come on, I just got dumped. I need a friend. Do you want to come over for a few drinks?" he pleaded. Dumped? Please. All his past relationships barely lasted two weeks, and he c