Everything Comes With A Price

Decisions = Sacrifices

Life is not easy where I come from, you have to work very hard for what you want. My dad always told me, "In life, we have to make hard decisions and sacrifice things we want in order to get what we need". He would lecture me all the time and nag about how important school was, I understood where he was coming from but I needed to find a way to make money. I was going to UB for Psychology and searching for a part time job. I tried applying to multiple places, even my school but things weren't working or turning out how I hoped. My dad would give me money here and there but I didn't want his money, I wanted to make my own and fast. My thoughts sometimes trailed to stripping, selling weed but honestly I didn't think I had the mind set for those type of things, let alone having my dad find out. I'd be dead before I could explain, I was trying to do the legal legit way of making money but it wasn't working out so well until one day.

"Hey Autumn lets hit the bar and buy a bottle later", Brandon said, pulling a chair up to me table. Brandon was a junior majoring in Law, Residents aid and occasionally did work study in the library as the front desk agent. He's been into me since I started here, always offering to take me out, help me study and take me home. It was sweet but I was focused on my studies and trying to make this money. "I'm good Brandon , I have to get this paper finished and be home for dinner", "Yeah yeah you just don't want to go out with me", "Not true, I'm just focused right now", I say closing my laptop gathering my papers. "Hey whatever happened to you helping me get the work study job", I ask looking at him while I cross my arms. He started smiling rubbing the back of his head and I laughed pushing him. "See what had happened was... all the spots are filled, you'll have to wait until next season or someone quits", "Uhhggg see I'm tired of hearing that, I have to wait wait wait, its driving me crazy, I need money and want to start making it now", I protest and he laughs as we leave the class. "See Aut, you have to be patient, everything isn't going to happen when you want it, give it time and something will come through I promise", he said and I huffed, rolling my eyes, "You sound like my fucking dad, it's scary", I said and he laughed. We walked to the library so he could start his shift while I continued to do my paper and study. Hours passed and I had finished everything, ready to go home. "Hey, I can take you home my shift is over", Brandon said grabbing his coat, walking over. "Aww thanks I appreciate it, it's too cold to be waiting on the fucking bus, I hate it", "When are you going to stop playing and get your license", "When you mind ya fucking business", I sassed walking away from him. "That mouth is going to get you in trouble", he teased opening the door for me, "I wish it could get me some money", I said licking my tongue out and he smirked, "Ooooo ok, what that mouth do then, I got 40", he said and I laughed punching him in the stomach. "I would never", "The way you talking, it seem like you would", "Fuck you Brandon, you will never experience this mouth or cat so quit it", I say walking ahead of him a bit. "Damn that's harsh, I was just playing with you girl", he said running up to me. "Yeah ok whatever", I say crossing my arms still walking toward his car. We hop in pulling off to my destination and as we were passing stores one stood out to me in particular. It was an all-white building plastered with silver glittery pokadot décor and a big beautiful sign that said 'White Crystal Bakery'. "Wow, I didn't know they built a White Crystal Bakery down here, they are very rare to find", "Maybe Baltimore got lucky", "I don't know why, this fucked up place, but I'm defiantly bringing the girls here tomorrow after class", "Why can't you take me", "uhhgghg you are annoying", I say rolling my eyes. We finally arrived at my house, exchanged goodbyes and he was off. I walked in the house being hit with the herbs and spices my dad was cooking with. "Dad im home", "Hey, how was school, did you finish the paper, did you..." "DAD, gesh can I take my stuff off first before you talk me to death", "Autumn don't do me like that", "No dad don't do ME like that, but yes im finished everything and ready for my project next week, is it ok for me to relax now, damn", "Damn?, don't be cussing in my house and im glad you are finished, also how's the job search?", "Terrible, Brandon said the school doesn't have anything and I haven't heard from that medical office", I said plopping on the couch. "Autumn, everything will fall in place, just give it time be patient and stay positive ok? I love you, dinner is in the microwave", he says walking upstairs. "I love you too", I shout getting up, I follow him upstairs so I could shower and eat. After doing all my duties, I hopped in bed going to sleep; I couldn't wait to see what tomorrow had ahead.

"Nia, I hope you not busy after class we going to White Crystal Bakery", "Says who", "Me bitch", I say closing her notebook. Nia was my long-term best friend who always supported me knew what to say, she was a complete asshole but cool as fuck when you got to know her. She was going to school for Business management so she could open her own hair/nail salon which I thought was so perfect for her. "Don't be rude hoe and how we getting there", "Braaannn..don", I say unease and she rolls her eyes. "You didn't ask did you", "No, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind", "Girl if you don't stop using that man and just date him already, you know he want you so stop playing", "I'm not using or playing with him, I'm really trying to focus on getting this money so I can move out of my dad's shit, I want my own space so bad and just live free", " I get you but shit take time Aut, chill", "Please shut the fuck up, you sound like him and my dad", "Maybe because we right bitch, but im down to go check this out with you", "You better, I'll see you at 3", I said getting up. I made my way to the RA's office before class when I bumped into my WRIT101 professor. "Good afternoon Mrs. Myers how are you today", "I'm good professor, how can I help you today", "I wanted to inform you that our class schedule will be moving to overnight 5pm-10pm", "Ok that's no problem at all, thank you", I say and he nods walking off. I finally ran into Brandon, persuading him to take me and Nia to the bakery and he agrees. I rush to class getting it over with in an hour and a half's time. After class I met up with the gang and we head to the Bakery.

Walking through the doors you were hit with the sweet savory smell of cookies, donuts, cakes, cupcakes. It was like walking on a candy land board except it was all pastry and cookies. My eyes fell on a pure white snow flake cake that sat perfectly on the counter; I gravitated toward it bumping into someone. "Oh my bad, I wasn't looking", "Its fine cutie, all my cakes get those type of stares", "Your cake?", "Yes, I'm one of the bakers here, this cake is going to my sister's wedding", "Its beautiful work", I say looking at him and he smiles, "Thank you, not as beautiful as you though", "Aww shucks thanks and hey while you handing out compliments, you should help me get a job here", "That shouldn't be a problem, we are currently hiring, but for someone like you, I'll see if I can push up your app, I'll go grab you one", he says going to the back. Nia and Brandon walk over to me and I shoot them an excited look, "What you so excited for, he giving you his number or something", Brandon says sarcastically and I roll my eyes, "No dick, he's getting me an application", "Oouu how nice", "Will you 2 shut the fuck up, are we here to buy some shit or what, I'm glad you job hunting and shit but I got hair appointments soon", "Ok bitch damn, what you want, I'll treat yall", "Oh word, you got money today", Brandon joked and I kicked him. "Haha its all fun and games until my fist in ripping out your throat", "Damn you so evil, cant nobody play with your sour ass", he said and we started bickering until the guy came back. "Hey, by the way my name is Michael", he said handing me the papers, "Nice to meet you, I'm Autumn", "Pretty name, I'll be sure to give it to my boss, his name is Aaron, you can leave it on the counter when you're done", "Awesome thanks", I say smiling at him, he winked at me before boxing the cake and leaving the store. Brandon gave me shit the entire time we were there and once I was done the app, he took us home.

That night I got acall from the Bakery saying I got the job, I was so excited and happy that Michaelpulled through for me, the only problem that came with it was the time. They offeredTuesday – Friday 4pm-11pm but my WRIT 101 classes were those exact days 5-10 and I really needed to pass the class. Of course I accepted the offer because I neededmoney but I would have to sacrifice the class I really need... or maybe not its always loopholes right?

** WHAT WILL AUTUMN DO???**

This chapter shows how autumn made 2 major decisions without thinking it through. In this scenario its money vs important business for potentially getting her more money. lets hope she makes the right decision in chapter 2 Buck Up

Thank you so much for reading , chapter one is usually long and boring but trust when i say it will get very interesting.... STAY TUNED!!!!

~Sunnie <3