June 6th
My loud alarm rang as I woke up slowly. I rubbed my eyes and turned it off. I rolled over "Wake up sunshine time for daycare," I said as I shook my daughter. "Good morning," Amber said quietly. I slowly sat up on my bed and walked to the dresser.
After I got ready, I made two bowls of cereal. Amber walked into the kitchen. "Here you go!" I said as I gave her the bowl.
We arrived at daycare and we walked inside. I went to the front desk. "Sign in please," The lady said. I nodded and signed Amber in. I got one knee "Have a good day" I told her. "You too" Amber hugged me. The lady took her to her classroom and I went to my car.
I walked up my apartment steps and saw Eliza. "Hey, girl! How's your new life so far?" Eliza asked. I laughed "It's definitely going" I joked. She glanced over "You wanna come in and talk about it?" she offered. I thought about it for a second "Sure why not" I shrugged my shoulders.
We went in and her apartment was smokey. "Sorry I was doing...nevermind" She said as she sprayed her apartment. I knew what she was doing. "It's okay" I chuckled. We sat on her couch "So why'd you move in anyways?" Eliza asked as she peeled an orange. I sighed "I needed a new start and back home I was living in a hotel" I told her. She glanced at me "Sorry to hear" she spoke. I started to feel embarrassed "It's okay" I looked down. "If you need a job I can help you" She said as she ate. My mood lit up "Really? Where?" I asked. "You might not like it" She looked at me.
10 minutes later we arrived at the club. "A bartender? I'm only 20" I looked at her. "I-I" She looked at me "Not what I had in mind but sure". I looked out the window "If what you had in mind was a stripper I'll try" I nervously laughed. Deep down, I really didn't wanna try. I just knew it paid well and I had my daughter to think about. "Good because that's what I was thinking" She said as she unbuckled her seatbelt and we went in.
"Alaska this is my cousin, zay" She introduced me. I shook his hand "Nice to meet you" I smiled. "Pleasure's all mine" He smiled back, looking me up and down "Let's go into my office and talk"
"So looking for a job?" He asked as he sat down. "Yep" I smiled. He bit his lip and looked at me "Usually I don't do this but you look like you can dance...can you start working tomorrow night?" He asked. "Tomorrow? Sure" I said.
"Girl I told you I can get you a job!" Eliza laughed as she pulled off. "Thank you so much" I said, smiling. She looked over for a second "All I did was drop you off — you earned it" she smiled back. "I doubt my personality had anything to do with the job, but thanks" I looked out the window.
We arrived home and I knew I had to get Amber by now. "Thanks again I have to pick up my daughter but I'll see you later" I said as I unbuckled my seatbelt. She stopped me "Wait I can take you if you want" Eliza offered. "Sure" I replied.
"Mommy!" Amber said as she ran to me. "Hey, my sweet baby girl!" I held her tightly. Amber looked back at Eliza's car "Who's that?" she asked. "Our new friend" I told her as we walked back. I put Amber in the backseat. Eliza looked back at us "No car seat Mama, Buckle tight" she joked. Amber laughed at her comment "I'm a big girl I don't need one" She smiled. I got in the front seat and we rode home.
After we said goodbye to Eliza, we went into our apartment. "Do you want a yummy surprise?" I asked Amber. "Depends" Amber responded with a sly smirk "What is it?" She asked. I looked at her "Give me 30 minutes".
"PIZZA!" Amber shouted in excitement. I placed the pizza box on the counter "Shit we still need furniture" I whispered to myself. "Mommy, how long are we gonna be sharing a ballon bed?" Amber asked as she grabbed a slice of pizza. I looked at her "A ballon bed?" I chuckled. She nodded "Yea I thought I was getting my very own room" she said with her mouth filled. "I have to order furniture. But I don't have a lot of money and we need to eat before getting a lot the things" I told her. She frowned slightly "When will we get money?" She questioned. "I start working tomorrow actually! Meaning after daycare someone else will pick you up" I explained. "Our née friend?" Amber asked. "Let's ask questions later...bath time" I picked her up.
Whenever I put Amber down for bed, I went outside for a smoke. Which is weird because I usually don't smoke. I looked over my shoulder and saw a group of boys. I looked a little closer and saw Miles. He looked back at me and we made eye contact for a second. I looked back down at my cigarette, smiling. I saw him walk over to me "We talk one day and I never see you again?" Miles asked sarcastically. I looked at him "I'm a closed person" I chuckled softly. "Well if you wanna be more open, you have my number" He smirked. "Actually I have your address too" I joked. He walked off and still made eye contact with me.
I finished my smoke and went upstairs "Never again" I said quietly to myself as I threw out my cigarettes. I only smoked because my mom used to do it whenever we became to much. Unfortunately, it only works for some people. I got my phone out of my pocket and started texting my dad.
ALASKA: Hey Dad can you watch Amber? I have a job tomorrow night at 7
DAD: Can you drop her off? If so I would be happy to watch my granddaughter
ALASKA: I can! Thank you Dad I love you
DAD: No problem.
I got ready for bed and lay next to Amber. I kissed her forehead and cuddled her to bed.
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General FictionSome would say she chose the wrong path others would say she should have given up when she had the chance. Alone, with nobody to call on Alaska must navigate her new life. She must become her own person. Not only for her but for her daughter too. In...
