Chapter 594 Resignation Letter
Soon Anthony returned to the sitting room wearing an outfit whose colour matched that of Joanna.
"Hmm… my little rice ball is such a handsome prince," Joanna complimented and reached her hand towards him.
"That is a given!" Anthony exclaimed, beaming at her.
"Let's go," Joanna said. She stood up, grabbed his hand and together they approached the exit.
Meanwhile, as Joanna and Anthony left for their adventurous trip Audrey was seen diligently organizing hers and Joanna's stuff.
"Gosh, the silly girl is gonna be so happy when she returns and sees what I have done," Audrey mumbled as she arranged Joanna's clothes inside the brown backpack.
Just as she had promised, Joanna spent the entire day playing and doing everything Anthony wanted.
By the time they wrapped up their last activity which was going to the cinema to watch his favourite movie, it was already late in the night.
At the gate of Anderson's mansion, Joanna released the hands of the boy she had been holding onto ever since they left the cinema.
To be precise it was her excited Anthony who refused to release her hand.
"After tonight there is a possibility you won't see me again until a few days later. You might also not be able to get in touch with me on my cell phone…"
"Why? Are you going somewhere? Can't I come with you too?" He quizzed as he eagerly awaited her reply.
"No, you can't follow me," Joanna dashed his hopes with just this short sentence.
"But I promise that we will hang out more often when I return," Joanna added when she saw the disappointment on his handsome face.
"You promise, okay?" He asked as if he needed more assurance from her.
"Yes and I will make sure to keep my word this time around," She replied confidently.
Joanna spread her hands as she embraced the little boy who happened to be her number one backer in the family.
She has and will always be grateful to the little boy who was among the reasons her childhood was not entirely miserable.
"Make sure to always be a good boy while I am away. Always take your practice seriously so that you would stand a chance of winning Big Sis in a battle when I come back hmm," Joanna instructed, smiling.
"I will," Anthony replied as he wrapped his tiny hands around Joanna's neck.
"Take care of yourself Big Sis and tell me if anyone dares to bully you. I am here to handle them on your behalf," Anthony said confidently.
"Sure, I will do that, my Little hero," Joanna teased. She hugged him a while longer before she released him at last.
"Go on now. I know your parents are waiting for you inside," Joanna spoke as if she was a stranger in the household.
With great reluctance, Anthony approached the gate. Instead of walking in after the automatic iron gate opened, Anthony turned and looked at Joanna.
"Go on now, silly boy. You know I can't leave without seeing you enter the gate," Joanna said loud enough for Anthony to hear.
After Anthony walked in and the gate shut, Joanna lifted her eyes and peered at the vast building she had lived in all alive.
"Because I was caged in between the four walls of this house that looks like paradise when in reality it is a prison, I never had the opportunity to explore and spread my wings. Now that I have set myself free things are gonna change for the better," Joanna declared in almost a whisper.
"From now on I am gonna get back what the world owes me and no one and nothing can stop me. You are free like a bird Joanna Anderson, well done," Joanna patted her shoulders. She knew too well that there was none out there who would do it for her.
"The cafe is still open. I guess it's time to visit Mrs. Parker," She mumbled. She spun and strolled away without taking a second look at the brightly lit building.
Some minutes later Joanna was seen walking into the almost empty cafe.
Mrs Parker who was at the counter left what she was doing and went to meet Joanna as soon as she set eyes on her.
"You said you were gonna take four days off and the deadline hasn't elapsed so what are you doing here?" Mrs Parker asked after she and Joanna sat at one of the empty tables.
"I know I said I was gonna come back to work. I even promised to make up for the days I was held up by one thing or the other and so couldn't resume work. I remember all this but unfortunately, I don't think I will be able to return soon that is why I will give you this," Joanna muttered. She shoved her hands into her small chained handbag and pulled out a white envelope.
"Here!" Joanna pushed the white envelope to Mrs Parker's front.
"And what is this?" Mrs Parker demanded. Without suspecting anything she picked the envelope up from the table, unsealed it and brought out the contents.
"Resignation letter!" Mrs Parker blurted as soon as she saw the heading of the letter. Without reading the content of the letter she threw it back on the table.
"Joanna, I remember telling you before the cafe belongs to you while I am just a caretaker managing it on your behalf. And as such, the doors of the cafe will always be open to you. It doesn't matter if you can't come to work for a few days or months…"
"It matters to me," Joanna cut in abruptly.
"Instead of keeping the position vacant while waiting for me to return, why don't you allow others to earn their own keep?" Joanna suggested. Mrs Parker took a long stare at Joanna's face.
A look at her and one would know she had a lot to say but she decided not to go on with the persuasion after she realised that Joanna's mind was made up.
"Even if I end up not returning, I will still keep in contact and visit you often so don't worry," Joanna assured her with a sweet smile on her face.
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