Caught (Book 2)

Quick Chat

"(Y/N)?"

You looked over where you heard your name and saw a familiar face. John.

"Hi" your voice barely audible and gave a small wave.

He walked over to you, you felt uneasy and shifted a bit. "So... how's living in the factory for you?"

"It's... ok, still trying to get used to it"

John looked at what you were holding in your hands "Whatcha got there?"

"An Oompa Loompa gave me this gobstopper"

"Is it safe? Some of the candies in this room is unfinished and you'll never know what'll happen to you. The girl that chewed the gum was unfinished, of course , and even Wonka tried to warn her but she didn't listen and turned into a giant blueberry. It wasn't pleasant watching the juice come out of her."

It was silent for a while, the sounds of machinery filled the room along with Wonka's cursing in the distance, "S-sorry I stabbed you in the back" you said as you rose off the counter.

"It's alright, Wonka sent me to break in the shop and to rub the poison on the chocolate, but you came along and I had to attack you, it's my job to do that"

"How much does he pay you?"

"$800 a bar"

"How much bars do you do in a day?"

"Usually 3"

"Jeez I make $5 a hour at the shop, before it burned down"

"...Wonka... made me burn down the shop after your brother refused the offer"

"What a-" you got cut off.

"Dick, I know" John whispered the first word then he started walking away "See ya later (y/n) just wanted a quick chat"

"Bye" from the corner of your eye you could see Wonka staring down at John as he walked away. Wonka looked over to you and called you.

"(Y/N) come here please"

You walked over to him and looked at the candy he was working on.

He bent down to your height, turned you to face him, and stared deep into your eyes "What were you two talking about?" He said in a low voice.

"W-we talked about how living in this factory is and the d-dangers of trying the unfinished candies" you gave a small smile and stepped away from him.

He let out a 'hmpt' and rose to his normal height "alrighty then, you are no longer needed so you can go back to your room" he shooed you away and you did so.

You walked into the elevator and pushed a button to a room that was near yours and walked down the hallway. "Tomorrow can be better yeah?" You said as you entered your room and laid on your bed, falling into a deep sleep.