Olivia was peering down at him and as he looked around, he wondered where he was.
"Where am I?"
"Oh, thank God you're awake. I was worried. You're in a hospital", Olivia planted a kiss on his cheek.
"What happened?" He looked confused.
"You fainted while at the Boss' office. He told us you passed out right after he told you that you were fired."
“What! Unbelievable! All that ruckus?”
“What ruckus?”
"Oh, never mind." He looked pale.
“So, how do you feel?”
"Never been better." He smiled weakly.
“Sure? Even without a job?”
"Of course. In fact, I know it's a new beginning for me. I'm so elated Olive, super elated. I don't have it all figured out yet, but it's going to be one day at a time". Remembering his Victory brought a bright smile to his face.
"I love that you're this happy." Her eyes shone radiantly as she smiled.
"Thank you for standing by me, Olive. You've been an amazing friend". He smiled at her, taking her hand in his.
"Today, I decided to face my worse fears and I've overcome! Don't ever let fear hold you back. You're worth so much more than you can possibly know".
Jade's face was filled with so much peace.
"I'm glad that you are good Jade. I'll keep your words in mind." Olivia managed to hide her surprise, hearing Jade speak like this.
He made a mental note that he had to go visit his father, it's been 14 years after all, of being away and it was high time he rebuilt what was left of the almost non-existent relationship.
"So, what's next now?" Olivia asked.
He smiled! "I'm going to start up my own Tech company."
" Wow! This is so great!" Olivia was clearly impressed.
" Come and work for me!" he teased her.
"Oh, you bet!" Olive retorted. They bursted out laughing heartily.
It was indeed a new beginning!
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The End.
Written by Asher Esther Orohuchari