The Stories of Leah Clearwater - (Book One)

Chapter 32 - Things are flowing smoothly. This is what I needed.

The week had passed too quickly. Between school and work, I was living off of coffee. I had just pulled into the driveway. Charlie was over parked behind my mom’s car. I shut off my truck, and let my head fall back. I was so tired at this point. I just wanted to rest my eyes for a few minutes. Instead of resting I dozed off. Charlie’s cruiser sat in the driveway behind my mom’s car. I was startled awake by Charlie knocking on my window. I sat up and rubbed my eyes.

He opened the door. “Hey kid. You alright?”

I yawned and covered my mouth. I reached over grabbing my backpack. “I’m just really tired. I’m supposed to work 7pm until 11pm tonight.”

Charlie nodded, “Well it’s 5:30 p.m now.”

My eyes went wide, “You’re kidding. I pulled in my watch said, 4:45 p.m.”

Charlie chuckled, “Well your mom thought she heard your truck. When you didn’t come in, I came to check.”

I climbed out sliding my backpack over my shoulder and shut the door. We both walked inside.

My mom looked up, “How long have you been home?”

I yawned again, “Since 4:45 p.m. I fell asleep in the truck. I need to eat something quickly. Maybe do a little homework then head out.”

My mom nodded, “There’s a sandwich in the fridge for you.”

I smiled and grabbed it and then went to my room. 

I sat down, devouring the sandwich in seconds and got to work on my homework. I had to leave no later than 6:00 p.m to get to work on time. It took me (without any traffic or bad weather conditions) 40 minutes to get to work. The house phone rang and I didn’t even pay attention to it.

“Leah phone.” I reached over and picked up. My mom hung up.

“Hey beautiful. So tomorrow what time should I come?”

I yawned again, “Oh excuse me. How about 11am? If that’s not too early.”

Hunter smiled, “Sounds good. Are you alright?”

I sighed and leaned back in my chair, “Yeah. I’m tired. I dozed off in my truck in the driveway. It was off thankfully. I was out cold for about 45 minutes until Charlie woke me up.”

Hunter spoke softly, “Can you call out? You’re exhausted.”

I sighed, “It’s only a four hour shift. I have the whole weekend off. I don’t have to work again until Tuesday.”

Hunter listened, “Well then do I have you for the whole weekend again?”

I laughed, “Of course you do. I may just need a nap.”

He laughed, “That’s fine. We can take a nap together.”

I smiled, “Well Mr. Emerson, I need to finish this paper then get ready for work. I will call you tonight when I get home. I should be home by midnight.”

Hunter smiled, “Alright sounds good. Be safe. I love you.”

I blushed, “I love you too. Talk later.” I hung up. I went back to my homework. I just finished one assignment. I rolled my eyes. It was 5:50 p.m. I quickly changed, grabbed my keys and backpack and took off out the door.

 "Wow, not even a good bye.” Charlie commented.

“Yeah. It’s bothering me a little. She’s so tired. She’s busting her butt at school. She’s up until all hours doing homework. Then she’s working 3 days a week. I know they’re short shifts but it’s a lot on her. She leaves here by 5:00 a.m and doesn’t get home until almost 5:00pm. Her first class is 7am.”