Melissa adaptsto her new life and goes back to work in her new role. Lots of otherthings happening between Victoria and Jess.Chapter 39 - AdaptingOn ...onday I dressed casually and spent time fiddling with my hair andmake-up. Jess came over for a couple of hours and gave me somepointers. It seems that her relationship with Clare was not going to goanywhere. Jess had discovered that she had been seeing someone else aswell. "We never said that we were exclusive but I did expect a bit. I have been single for quite sometime now. I have been in a few relationships in the past. If one could term, then I am that “Urban High Society Independent Professional”. I had my first break up when I was 22. I mourned for quite a long back then. Subsequently, I never have too much of an emotional involvement in any of my relationships.I am extremely particular of my personal hygiene. I ensure that I am always clean. I take time out particularly for personal grooming.I wax myself twice a week. Julie sat down, crossing her feet at her ankles, trying not to let her nervousness show.Yes, its Julie isn't it?" the middle-aged woman looked over her glasses at the young girl sitting nervously on the other side of her desk. "Seventeen, first job, impressive exam results in care for the elderly," Pamela Jordon flicked through the report on her desk. "Well Julie, as you know we run on a three-shift system; days, evenings, and a night shift. For your first week, you have drawn the short straw. Gemma looked a little fidgety as she sat on the lounge chair, “I won’t keep you from your day Mister Clark.” “That’s okay Gemma,” I replied. “I have done all of my work for the day.” “Oh okay,” Gemma said, “I was just hoping to borrow some cream if you have any. You see, it’s my Dad’s birthday today and I am making him a cake. But I don’t have any cream for the icing.” “You’re a good daughter,” I said sincerely. “Maybe,” is all she said smiling. “I don’t have any I’m sorry to say,” I let.