Little Tomlinson™ [✔] Completed

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Audrey's POV

Over the past week, I was back at school and working as usual. Katie started babysitting again. Well, if Louis didn't have plans he would take her. Anyways, today Madison told me that the restaurant we work at is cutting hours and laying people off. I'm absolutely terrified of losing my job. It's all I have for money.

I took my keys out of the ignition and hopped out of my car. There was a meeting at the restaurant today. Yeah, it's weird right? I mean, what restaurant has meetings?

I walked inside and sat down in the empty seat next to Madison. She gave me a half smile before turning to look at our manager who was sat at the head of the table.

"As most of you know, this is a critical time for money. And as a result we have to cut hours and lay some people off. Jennifer, Stacy, Brian, Joey, Don, and....Madison, you can go home." our boss announced.

Once everyone who's name was mentioned had dispersed, there was still five people left at the table, not counting the boss. "Billy, Shana, and Lisa, your hours will be cut short by 3 hours." the boss said. "Now you may leave."

Oh god, please no. "Bret and Audrey..." he paused. "I'm sad to say that I'm going to have to let you go."

My jaw dropped. "What? But I've been here for almost two years! I'm never late or get people's orders wrong." I started to ramble.

"Precisely. The fact that you've worked here longer means that we have to pay you more. Therefore, I have to let you go. But, on the bright side, you can get unemployment money since you're not being fired."

I clenched my jaw and nodded before standing up and walking out furiously. This can't be happening. I can NOT lose my job.

When I got home I went straight to my room and told Annabelle to play in her room for a while because I didn't feel good. She couldn't know about this. I don't want her to see me like this.

I took my jacket off and threw myself onto my bed, stuffing my face in the pillow. I wanted to cry and hide in my room forever.

Louis' POV

Today was the day I went to see my mum, Lottie, Fizzy, Daisy, and Phoebe. They were all very happy to see me, and I tried to be happy around them, but something didn't feel right. By the time my mum brought up Eleanor and marriage, I couldn't handle it anymore. I told her things were complicated and I felt a bit under the weather. She told me to go home and get some rest, like all mothers would.

When I was stopped at the light my phone began to ring. I picked it up and looked at the number. It wasn't one I recognized right off the bat, but it did seem familiar. "Ello?" I asked once I placed the phone up to my ear.

"Daddy?" a little girls voice asked. It was Annabelle. I remember giving her my number for emergencies, but I never thought she'd actually call.

"What's wrong, sweety?" I asked.

"Mummy is upset. She came home early and told me to play in my room alone. Then she went in her room and closed the door. Do you know what's wrong with her?" Annabelle explained worriedly.

"I'm not sure...but I'll come over right now. Go downstairs and I should be there in five minutes." I instructed. "I'm driving, so I need to hang up. See you soon." I said before hanging up the phone.

Once I arrived at the house, I knocked on the door and a little girl opened it up. I smiled at her. "Annabelle, you just wait down here okay? I'll be back soon." I told her before heading up the steps.