Unsaid

Chapter 1

Lauren's POV

*Beep* *Beep*

My phone started buzzing, I blinked open  my eyes slowly. It was my boss, Charlie.

"Sorry , no off today."

 I sighed and moved off the white sheets from me. I maneuvered towards the bathroom, took a quick shower wore my black jeans and white shirt with black converse. Tied up my hair in a ponytail and rushed downstairs.

I sneaked out of my house quietly , cause my dad was still sleeping and mom was at work, breakfast wasn't my thing.

Did I introduce myself?

My name's Lauren Campbell, just turned twenty last month and yeah a pretty girl but I have a nerdy look. I was unfortunately broke ; so no college. My father is a good man , but he met with  an accident a few years ago and lost his legs, yet he still helps my mother in house chores. My mother supported us and ran the house along with me, by working at a school. I on the other hand had two jobs, I was a waitress at two diners. It was pretty tough at first, now I'm kind of used to it. My family was a bit messed up-but happy.

I took a bus and reached the library within fifteen minutes. I still got time before my duty calls,  so I spend my leisure time reading books. I loved studies ;  always wanted to be a lawyer or a business woman but I couldn't become one . So I often came here, and read different books: either related to law or business.

I checked time, it was almost 11. I walked towards Charlie's diner place , as it was near the library. I entered through the door which was specified for the staff. I wore my apron and went up to Charlie.

"Hey." I smiled.

"Hey Lauren." He grinned at me.

"So whats up?"

"Okay. You have to take order for the table 4 and..6." I nodded and he handed me a notepad and a pen. I sighed and walked over to table 4 first with a smile plastered on my face.

"Hi, welcome to Tim's Diner. I'll be your waitress. What would you like to order?" I looked up and was shocked, my jaw dropped when I saw Seth ; the same dark chocolate hair and brown eyes. His gaze bore into me. The popular bad boy of school- I bet he doesn't remember me. I quickly averted my gaze and asked,  "Order?"

"Cheese burger with fries." His heavy voice echoed in my ears. I nodded and wrote it down. I turned to his best friend,  another spoiled brat, Caleb. I raised my brows at him.

"Same what he said." I nodded.

I went up to Zach , the chef and repeated the order to him. In the meantime, I went up to take the next order. After like fifteen minutes, I went back to Seth's table with their order . "Enjoy." I said with a smile and left. I could sense Seth's eyes on me .

Did I do something wrong?

I neglected him and concentrated on my work. They left after I gave them their bill , and they gave me a generous tip. How nice of them, I thought.

I've known Seth and Caleb since Kindergarten. I kinda had a crush on him but that gradually faded when I found he was a player. Actually both of them were players. Seth and I had few same subjects in high school, but he never acknowledged my presence. That was actually a good thing ...I don't like being around those rich people , who only cared about themselves. 

I remember when we were in middle school Caleb used to tease me a lot , as in bully me. Well he was a type of person to bully every weak person. I wonder if he still does. It was a relief that they didn't remember me.

After I was done with my shift I checked time it was 5:30, Ugh! Half an hour left for my second shift. I needed to rush to my second job. I said my goodbyes to Charlie as well as to the other co-workers. 

I was pacing towards the bus stop , when I heard feet shuffling  behind me ; like someone was following me. I ignored it and started to move faster. I sensed a presence behind me, someone grabbed me by my elbow. I sucked in a breath and shut my eyes close.

"Please don't kill me! I don't have any money!" I shouted at the top of my lungs. What I heard next was quite unbelievable.

A laugh.

What?

I opened my eyes slowly and saw Seth laughing still holding me by my elbow. What in the world is he doing here?

When he was done making fun of me. "Who are you and what do you want?" I pretended like I don't know him.

"Okay. Stop playing dumb Lauren. You must be thinking , that all of a sudden- a really charming guy came up and asked for you. Huh?"

He remembers me!

I sighed audibly , "Look Mr so called Charming, I'm getting late for my job and way too uninterested in you. So leave my hand." I snapped.

"Where does all that anger came from? I thought you were an easy catch." He gave me a stern look and tightened his grip.

"Seth let go off me!" I shouted.
He loosened his grip, and I quickly retreated back. I glared at him and left.

What is wrong with him? And what did he mean by all that?

***

"Mom I'm home!" I hollered,  when I entered my house.

"Sweetheart , why are you late?" I heard dad, he was sitting in the living room. I pecked on his forehead, "Dad I'm a busy woman. And the bus was late." He just bobbed his head.

"Are you hungry Lauren?" Mom asked coming out of the kitchen.

I shook my head and went up to my room. I changed into my over sized shirt and sweat pants ; jumped on my bed and tried to sleep , but couldn't ,  because Seth was pretty much on my mind.

What's gotten into him?