Only The Strong Survive (Sequel to Survival)

Chapter 14- 911

Days Later

I'm almost late. I switched my shift today so I can go in later and have the extra rest. But I overslept and I have to get ready for work and still take care of Aidan.

For the last few days, Aurora backed off. She hasn't talked to me but still has tried to mess with me. I really don't need this with everything else going on.

I haven't slept. Aidan still wakes up in the middle of the night, and when I finally put him down I have a few hours to try to sleep, then I have to get him ready in the morning while I do the same. By making sure he's fed, changed, clothed, and cleaned. Then I drop him off at daycare and go to the diner where I work two shifts for almost twelve hours. With a one hour break, but it's not enough. I bust myself and clean and clean until I go back home to pick up Aidan. Then I get home, bathe him, feed and change him. And the cycle repeats.

Also, I haven't seen Mr. and Mrs. Corona for a while. I see them a few times when I get home but with my crazy schedule, I hardly see them. Or anyone for that matter. So it's just me.

And I'm exhausted. I feel like I'm drowning.

"I'll be right back Aidan." Right now I've placed him in his crib while I change into my washed uniform. I run to the bathroom to brush my teeth and do my hair.

When I finish, I grab him and head downstairs and place him on the highchair. In a hurry, I fix myself a quick breakfast because I don't take lunch to work. I don't have time.

As I eat a bowl a cereal, the thought of still having to clean everything up has me groaning. Basically, all of Aidan's items are all over the place, mainly in our room, then the kitchen and living room.

My eyes scan the clock and I jump from my seat. I have to be at work in less than ten minutes!

Putting my dish in the sink, I pick up Aidan and look back at the uncleaned kitchen. Maybe I'll clean when I get home. I hardly sleep anyway.

Before I leave to the garage door where the car is parked, I balance Aidan in one arm and reach over to a cabinet to grab my old medication from last year. I need this. Otherwise I wouldn't get through the day without breaking down.

I open the cap and quickly swallow two of my anxiety pills. They don't even know I'm taking them.

After I put it back in it's place, I'm already tired. The hot weather has probably have to do with it. It's been getting warmer the past week, but today it's going to be at 90°. Right now it's around 80° because it's still early. Still, that's too hot.

I bounce Aidan in my arms and quickly open the door to the garage with a key that's hanging by the hall. I've never really been here before, nothing but boxes and shelves filled with old items like clothes, smaller boxes, vases, etc.
In a hurry, I place Aidan in his seat and buckle him in. He fusses, most likely because of the heat. I did my best to dress him so he wouldn't be as hot. When I finish I wipe the sweat from my forehead with my arm. It's really hot in here!

The remote to open the garage door is in my hand. But before I press the button to get out, I put the remote down on the seat next to me and pull out my keys and remember I forgot my bag where I have my ID and papers that Tiana needs today.

"I'll be right back Aidan." I rush out of the car and slam the door shut as I run back inside the house and have the door from the garage close behind me.
Quickly I search the living room and check under the pillows for my bag. Nothing.
I run upstairs and basically tear my room apart even more. Nothing. I scream out of frustration at the 7 minutes that pass and my bag is still not shown. So I go back downstairs to the kitchen and spot that my bag has been hanging on a chair. Reaching for it, I double check to make sure I have my papers. Quickly, I go back down the hall towards the garage door.