Lips Of An Angel

Chapter 4

Ivy 

Opening the door for the bank I walked in. 

"Gosh it always smells like a hospital in here. Maybe I should go to a different one next time." I mumbled.

Walking towards the front desk I asked If I could cash my check in.

"Yes just one second miss and I will get you all set. Just fill out this small form and I will take your check when your done." The lady at the desk handed me the form and a pen.

"Thank you." Walking towards an empty desk and starting to fill out the form. I don't know why I was even filling it out when Mr. Bennet said he was cutting my pay I didn't think he was really going to make it so low. He didn't even count the hours I worked for Zack. Looking at my check I saw sad little numbers on it. Just two hundred and fifty dollars is all that I have. I'm never going to be able to pay my bills with a check this low.

After finishing the form I walked towards the lady and handed her both my check and form.

"Just a few moments miss and I will be right back with your money." Walking towards the back

When she came back she smiled and it wasn't a genuine smile. It was the ones where it was a sad smile where he eyes showed what her smile did not. It was something I was used to from lots of people. Taking my check I said thank you was turning around when she grabbed my wrist.

"Things will get better hun, just keep your head up high and stay strong."

 Saying thank you again and telling her to have a good day as well I walked out of the bank. I was half way home when I couldn't hold it in anymore. My life is such a mess my boss is honestly the worst  person I have met, well besides Eve but still. My co-workers are just rude and sometimes the customers are rude to. I'm making barely any money now and I have to pay the water bill and phone bill soon. Where I'm going to get the money is beyond me but I will do what the lady said and from now on I will keep my head up.

Getting closer to my apartment I couldn't wait to get inside to make a grilled cheese and ham sandwich. I was hungry if you couldn't tell but man that is what i'm craving.

Walking towards the door I put my key in and turned the lock to open the door to get in. When I walked inside I set my things on the counter and headed straight for the kitchen and washed my hands so I could start lunch.

After drying my hands I went to the stereo and plugged my phone in and set up my R&B station. Nothing like some R&B and cooking at the same time. Heading for the fridge I took out the cheese, butter and ham. Setting them all on the cabinet I walked towards the pantry and took out the bread and set it on the same cabinet. Crouching down I looked in the lower cabinets for the grill and after a few seconds I found it. Plugging it in I got started on making my sandwich.

Starting off I opened the bread and pulled out two slices. Getting a knife and putting it in the butter I spread it on the outsides of the bread I set them on the grill. Quickly putting the cheese first I watched as it was melting on the bread. Next I added a slice of ham and then put another thing of cheese on top of it. Lastly I put the last piece of bread on top with the butter side up. 

Hearing it sizzle let me know my food was getting cooked and cooked well. I loved when the sandwich was a smooth brown color. When it was rich in color and juicy in taste.

Taking the spatula and turning the sandwich over I watched the same thing happen over again. When I saw the other side was done I cut the grill off and put my sandwich on the plate and was heading towards the table when my phone started to ring.

Putting my plate on the table I walked over to the stereo and picked up my phone to answer it.

"Hello."

"Ms. Hamilton I need you to come in early." Mr. Bennet said

"Mr. Bennet I work in five hours, how is coming in now coming in early?" Asking softly

"Ms. Hamilton I realize that but no one is here today, at this point in moment. So I need one of my workers to come in to help around." 

"Did you ask some one else Mr. Bennet? I was just about to eat my lunch." Looking over at my lonely and slowly turning cold food.

"No need I called you first or would you like another pay cut?" Asking calmly

"Another pay cut and I will be close to dead broke Mr. Bennet." I told him

"Then you should come in Ms. Hamilton." 

Sitting down on the floor I looked up at the ceiling, "Mr. Bennet, I have to pay my electric bill today I can't come in." Looking around my little apartment I wanted to cry.

"Ms.Hamilton I don't think you want a pay cut do you?" He questioned me like he did not just hear me say I have errands to run today.

Standing up I thought about what I need and this treatment going on for years now was going to have to stop. I couldn't live like this any longer I needed something new. Looking at the map on my wall I knew what I wanted to do.

"Mr. Bennet I am going to say this once and once only I quit. I am done have my pay checks cut and being disrespected. Thank you for my time at the job but I quit." Hanging up the phone I looked down at it thinking about what just happened.

I just quit my job and was about to make a rash decision that was probably going to affect my future more now then ever. Putting my phone back on the stereo and cutting the music up loud I walked towards my USA map. Taking it off the wall I walked towards the table my food long forgotten, which was sad because it looked really good to.

Laying it down I remembered a game me and my mother used to do when I was younger. We would spin three times and then put I finger anywhere on the map and where ever your finger went you had to name a face or state the capital. Its purpose was not what we did when I was younger it was about to decide where my future was heading and where I was to live.

Taking a deep breathe I really hoped what I was doing was the right thing. I know I need a change and changing where I lived and lifestyle was a good first start. I need new faces and really new everything.

Closing my eyes I took another deep breathe and started to slowly spin in a circle three times. 

"One" 

"Two"

"Three"

Felling slightly dizzy I clumsily put my finger on the map and counted to ten. My heart was beating a so fast I felt like I had just ran a marathon. Opening my eyes I saw where my finger had went.

Smiling softly I actually was happy where my finger had went. I always wanted to go there and now i'm going to live there. Hopefully. Picking up the map I walked up to my desk and opened my lap top. Waiting for it to boot up I smiled up at the ceiling. 

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