Caged

Chapter 4

I sat in Big W's office with Ryder, waiting for her to return. My legs were jumping and i sat on my  hands to stop me from biting my nails. "Why are you so nervous?" Ryder asked me. Big  W's threats rang in my head as I was about to answer truthfully.

"I'm not." I lied. "I'm excited!" I turn to face him with a huge smile.

"Oh really? Excited that I'm leaving you?" He asked me and I change my expression to an odd one.

"What do you mean? I always have fun with you!" I answered and looked at Big W's desk again.

"What are you so excited about?" Ryder asked me and I cursed to myself in my head.

"Gah, fuck. I umm..." I muttered.

"Pardon?" Ryder cupped a hand to his ear to show that he couldn't hear me.

"I'm excited to talk to Big W." I lied... again...

"That's utter bullshit, but it's okay. You don't have to tell me everything." Ryder gave me an adorable toothless grin, and I smiled back.

After another five minutes of random chatter, Big W walks in and sets a few folders and a binder on her desk and takes a pen out from behind her ear and readjusts the flower crown i made for her. "Thank you Ryder. Here's your paycheck, see you tomorrow." Big W waved goodbye to him as he left, and I waved as he walked by the large glass window that lets Big W see into the hallway. As soon as he was out of sight, Big W stood up and reached for her trash can, placed in on her desk and put her glasses beside it. "Don't make this utter fucking bullshit again, got it? It's ugly, wilting and a waste of time to make. I don't give a fuck what you do out there, as long as you come back with your guard and don't give me any more fucking 'presents'. got it?" Big W asked as she took the flower crown off her head and set it on fire, then placing it into the trash can. I looked at the floor and Big W tossed the trash can to where i was staring. Every flower but a dandelion was on fire. Soon enough, it joined its friends with the fire, and all turned to ash and black weeds. Big W dumped her glass of water into the trash can and pit out the flames. "Understand?" She asked and i nodded. Big W sat back in her chain and folder her hands, resting her chin on them. "Well, lets get this over with." Big W sighed. "we have a few matters to discuss today, but they're brief so we'll be over quick, and you can get the fuck out of my sight."

"Yes, I don't wish to burden your busy night." I respond and fiddle with my thumbs.

"Well, number 1, you won't get to leave... ever. Sad, I know. Believe me! I don't want to be near you forever, let alone 10 minutes. Your parents were murdered. Sad, yes, get over it quickly please. Also Joseph is leaving in two days. Okay now get the fuck out of my office."

"Will... Will there be a funeral?" I asked.

"What?" Big W didn't look at me, she just stared at her paperwork in the folders and put on her glasses.

"For my parents. Will there be a funeral?" I repeat.

"Uh, yeah."

"Can I go?"

"No way."

"But they're my parents!"