The day that came after felt so much better and lighter than the days before it. It was like a heavy backpack had been taken off my shoulders.
Maybe this good feeling came from the holiday. Holidays are usually happy, right? Or maybe it was because of Josh.
His excitement was like a happy little spark that kept jumping over and touching me, making me feel excited too.
But honestly, it might have been the simplest thing of all. For the first time since I started working for Mr Knight, I wasn't rushing.
I wasn't fighting against a clock, or strict house rules, or even Mr Knight's very high expectations, the second I walked through the front door. It was just a calm, free day.
Josh was already outside waiting for me, and he looked like a super bouncy tennis ball. He was practically bouncing up and down on the tips of his feet, ready to explode with energy.
