The Holiday Help

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Jimmy's Auto Repair
12:45 pm
Sept. 27, 2019
Jay's Pov

"Go ahead and take your lunch break when you're done with this car. Be back by 2 o'clock" my boss, Jimmy said. I hurriedly finished up and rushed to my car. Since I'd forgotten to eat breakfast I was hungry as hell. I pulled out my wallet and counted up what I had which amounted to only $23 and I found 59 cent In the cup holder. Since I would be out of a job by October, I only allotted $50 to spend on myself out of my paycheck. Due to Ty basically taking care of my kids I didn't have to worry about feeding them, I just had to feed myself and keep gas in my car. I headed to Wendy's to get a 4 for 4 since that's what's in my price range.
I sat there eating my spicy nuggets thinking about my current situation when my mind drifted to Rose, the kids mother, and the love of my life. Well, was until she just up and left me with three kids under ten. We'd been doing good in my opinion, Laila had just turned two, we had stable jobs, and we were in love. Then I lost my job and things went down hill, Rose became distant and she was now the main breadwinner. She began coming home at 2 or 3 in the morning and at that point I knew she was cheating, but what could I do about it? She was paying the bills so it's not like I could've left her, I couldn't afford to take care of three kids by myself, hell I can't afford it now. She ended up disappearing three months later saying that she couldn't do it anymore and that she'd found a real man, basically saying "fuck them kids". Of course I was hurt but I can't say I don't see it coming. Luckily, I'd found a job at the car shop I work at now and even though it kept us afloat for a while it wasn't enough to keep paying the rent at our apartment. I'd bitten off more than I could chew as far as maxing out my credit cards trying to support us , that my credit was completely fucked up and useless. With no other options I sent my kids to live with Ty while I tried to figure it out on my own. No bank would give me a loan with the credit I had so that idea had been shot to hell. Unlike Rose, I'd never abandon my kids so I still stopped by Ty's every weekend to spend time with them until I finally swallowed my pride and moved in too.
I glanced at the clock and decided it was best to head back now, although I have about 30 minutes left I get paid by the hour. Time is money.

Bey's Pov
Knowles Enterprises

"Sooo what's this year's costume for the Halloween party?" One of my best friends, Nicki asked.
"I don't know, I was thinking maybe Flo Jo" I replied with a shrug. Halloween is my favorite holiday behind Christmas of course, so every year I throw a party to celebrate.
"You always outdo everyone else, I don't know why I even bother at this point" Nicki said laughing.
I mean she has a point, but how do I look not having the best costume at my own party?
"Oh I almost forgot to tell you, Meek told me to tell you that TyTy's bringing a friend along" she said before pausing "I heard that he's possibly looking for a job too" she slid in. I was looking for a new receptionist considering my current one is less than incompetent. At the same time, Thanksgiving and Christmas is coming up in a few months so I decided to give him another chance. That as well as my father telling me I couldn't fire my assistant and receptionist at the drop of a hat. I actually don't mind my assistant she efficient when she does her work, but you have to tell her things twelve times for her to remember. Her grown ass acts like she's Dory. "I could schedule an interview once I meet him if he's up for it but I don't necessarily have any openings at the moment." I responded before my Assistant barged in.
"Ms. Knowles, you're needed in conference room 12"
I looked at her before standing up from my desk gathering my things, "Next time knock before you barge into my office, thank you."
Once she caught my dismissive tone she excused herself. "I guess I'll see you at the party" I said turning to Nicki giving her a hug. "Alright, give Benji a kiss for me" she laughed heading toward the door. "You could have his bad ass if you want" I replied heading down to the conference rooms prepared for the migraine I was bound to get.

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