Chapter 33: The Pretend Model
William’s voice rang out from Miles’ phone, “Hey man, seems like you’re caught up with something. I haven’t heard from you in ages and I’m feeling rather bored. Any chance I could swing by your place? Perhaps we could explore the street food stalls tonight?”
Miles, inside a bustling mall, responded as he changed into his security uniform, “I’d suggest not dropping by my place. Ran into my dad there last night and it wasn’t pleasant. I’ve taken up a job that provides accommodation, so I’ve been avoiding home.”
Perplexed, William replied, “Wait, I thought you said your dad was gone?”
Miles explained, “Yes, he is. Hence the avoidance. My place has become a haunted zone.”
A gasp of surprise came from William, “You mean, your apartment is haunted?!”
Miles laughed, “Indeed it is, but I’d take ghosts over a destitute old man any day. I can manage. Anyway, what made you call?”
“Just feeling a bit of cabin fever, thought it would be nice to hang out,” William responded, wiping cold sweat from his forehead in relief of having not visited Miles unannounced. “So where exactly are you working now?”
“In a mall,” Miles responded.
Intrigued, William asked, “Do they have any vacancies? I’m on a school break and quite jobless at the moment.”