The Married Life | Sequel

2

Lauren

I walked back into the kitchen and resumed making breakfast. I placed the bacon in the oven and began mixing the pancakes.

Once everything was finished, I made everyone a plate a sat them on the table.

"Come eat!" I yelled

They all ran into the kitchen and sat down.

"Ya'll greedy." I laughed as I put Kody in his high chair.

"Bacooonnn!" Kody squealed as he held a piece of bacon in each hand

"You are too much."

"So where is this interview at?" Jay stuffed a piece of bacon in his mouth.

"It's at the big fashion studio downtown. You know the place where all the designers go."

"Oh ok." He nodded. "I hope you get it. You know how to put stuff together. Be walking around here looking like a model."

"Thanks." I smiled

We finished up our breakfast and I got the kids ready to go. I let them watch tv while I got myself ready. I searched through my closet for something to wear. I decided on a pants suit. I brushed my hair into a sleek ponytail and grabbed my bags.

"Come on. Let's go." I picked up Kody. "You have all of your work?" I looked at Lyric and she nodded. "I'll see you later." I kissed Jay.

"Good luck."

"Thank you baby." I smiled and left the house.

Thankfully Lyric's school and Kody's daycare are right next to each other. I dropped off Lyric first and then walked Kody inside. He never wants me to leave him at first but then he's good once he starts playing with the other kids.

I got back into the car and drove downtown. I looked up at the tall building before walking inside.

"Well looks like they really need help." I commented to myself as I looked at the empty receptionist desk.

I peeped down the halls looking for someone.

"Can I help you?" A woman approached me.

"Yes. I have an interview today."

"And your name is?"

"Lauren Taylor."

"You're actually interviewing with me." She smiled. "I'm Kathy but everyone calls me Kat. Nice to meet you." She held her hand out.

I shook her hand and followed behind her as she began to walk.

We stepped into an office and she shut the door. I sat down and she sat across from me and placed her hands on the desk.

"Before we even begin, you look nice." She smiled

"Thank you."

"So what made you pick the fashion industry?" She picked up her pen

"I've always been artistic and since I am able to express myself now, I've been putting together alot of outfits and designs. I really love everything about fashion."

She nodded. "Have you ever worked in this industry before? I know its just a receptionist position for now but you never know."

"I haven't."

She took her glasses off and looked at me. "Usually that would be kind of iffy." She paused. "But I'm going to take a chance with you. It's something about you. I feel you may go far. I need you here at 8 am tomorrow."

"Thank you so much."

I exited the building with the biggest smile on my face. A receptionist position isn't all that great but to me, being that it's in a fashion designer's building, I think it's a step in the right direction for me to become a designer myself.

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I sat down in my mother in law's living room. I decided to check on her since I didn't have anything to do while the kids weren't at home.

"How have you been ma?"

"Fine." She smiled. "You?"

"Im good. I got a job today. But I'm talking about since dad died. Are you ok?"

She sighed. "Yea. I'm making it. JJ is worrying me the most though."

"You and me both. He won't even talk to me about it. He keeps himself so busy with work."

"I know." She nodded. "It was unexpected for everybody. When the doctors found the cancer it was already spreading through his body, it was nothing they could do." She paused. "I need to tell you something." She grabbed my hand. "I'm not in the best shape myself. I'm sick but I've been trying to be strong for JJ and my grandbabies. I just don't know how much longer I can go."

My eyes began to water.

"Listen, don't tell JJ yet. I'll do that but I know he's going to shut down completely. Losing both parents is hard but my body is tired of fighting. I just need you to promise me that you'll be there for him. Make sure he's ok."

"I promise." Tears fell from my eyes as she pulled me into a hug. "I promise mama."