Valtorian: A Sticky Business

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Nefera Applewood

Its was dark. It was 30 Minuets past 12:00 at night. I had my truck all packed with the things that I need. I was moving to a small town far away from the hustle and bustle of New York. I couldn't be there anymore. All my life I was groomed to be the perfect daughter, but I am not. I never was. I never will be.

I just arrived here in Valtorian, it seems to be quite the charming place. So much nature and beauty with all the buildings. It seems just the place that I can restart my life and have it just the way I want it to be. I have no dad telling me what to do and how to behave.

I have arrived here not that long ago, like literally ten minutes ago. Its the late afternoon and I am already getting stares from the locals. I'm not nervous I'm used to it. If only my dear brother was with me but he is not sadly.

I arrived last night and staying at Paradise Motel. Where the sign says "A place so beautiful you might never want leave." The place is disgusting. So, here I am at Ron's Diner. It reminds me of the old school 1950's dinner all you are missing is the poodle skirts, greasers, and the classic cars. The place does have an old juke box filled with hits from today.

Yes you can see the daughter of a successful business man sitting in a diner in some small town with her laptop looking for a place to live. The reason being I can not stay another day in the Paradise Motel.

"Can I get you anything ma'am?" A man in his sixties asked.

"A coffee with two sugars please." I said kindly. Just because I am wealthy doesn't mean I am rude to the lower class.

The bell to the diner rang and in came a guy with light brown hair and a beanie . He walked past her to the booth behind me. It looked like he was a hipster and had a laptop bag. I think he noticed me I don't really know he must be in a rush.

"Well, hello there Reggie the usual for you?" The man asked the guy.

"Hello Ron, I f course but my breakfast one. I need a good breakfast to help think about what I am writing about." The boy said.

"Of course what are you writing about this time?" The waiter asked.

" I have no idea. "

"Of course you don't. I will be back." The waiter said then walked away.

I decided that I can't stand the silence of the diner that I put in my headphones and went searching for a place to live and find a job.

Few hours later.

Many people walked in and out of the diner but me and that Reggie guy stayed in our seats. I did find a place to stay and I did get it with furniture so I don't have to worry about that. Now I just need a job. I never had one before, but I need money. As I was looking I saw the man from earlier place a burger in front of me. I took an earbud out to hear him say.

"Its on the house. You must be new here, where are you from?"

" New York. I have a question? "

"Sure not me with it."

"Are you hiring?"

" Of course let me get you an application. I can always use help here. " he said with a sweet smile.

"Thank you."

With that he went to get an application and serve the other costumers. The bell rang again and some one with blonde hair came in and walked up to the guy behind me.

"Hey Reg, can we talk?"

"Hey Char, what about?"

" Well you might be in a dangerous situation with Jason. He called me asking where he could find you. He tried the drive in. You weren't there he will be here soon. "

"I haven't done anything to him."

"Well you must've done something to piss him off.. Anyways I have to get going I'm hanging out with Bella and Jj. "

"Whatever."

With that he  left. I wasn't eavesdropping. They just so happened to be talking loudly.

"So, you are from New York? What's your name? Mines Reginald but people call me Reggie." The boy said behind me.

"Nefera." I said loud enough for him to hear.

"What brings you here?"

"Just moved here to start a new life." I

"You are hiding something I like that." He said while moving to the empty spot across from me.

"I guess people can tell."

" Yeah you are an open book. "

Just then the bell rang and voice can be heard.

"Firebrooke!!! We need to talk."