He Saved Me

Chapter seventy nine

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Today was such a stressful day at work. The business has been increasing and there has been hardly anyone working with me. Most of the day I'm alone or have one co-worker with me.

"Hey, Sydney can I talk to you?" I knock on her door.

"Yeah, of course. What's up?" She motions for me to sit.

"I'm sorry, and I know it's not my place but it's getting very busy" My voice gets low. I can't afford to be fired but it can't go on like this.

"I know. I'm sorry, I have three people in for tomorrow and I'll take you off. Take the day tomorrow, please. I'll pay you your normal and send you the check in the mail. Don't worry about it. I've been trying to get dependable people on but no one's showing up. I did increase your pay for the last two weeks because of how hard you've been working" She gives me a sincere smile.

"Oh, no. I can come in tomorrow, it's not a problem. Thank you. So much" I nod.

"No, please take the day off. You need it. You look exhausted. Now go, watch a movie or hang out with your boyfriend" She smiles, turning back to her computer.

"Thank you, Sydney. Means a lot" I nod, feeling a lot better.

I quickly head home, feeding Bella and hopping in the shower.

Mason is practicing football with Brooks today. They want to keep it up so they are ahead when preseason starts. I respect the love and hard work Mason puts into football. He's going to go far.

He said he might stop by later so I prepare some extra food and leave it in the oven in case he does stop by and he's hungry.

Once I'm done eating I head into my room with Bella and sit in my chair, scrolling through Instagram.

Bella jumps into her matching chair and we hang out for a while.

I light a couple of candles and get into my bed, plugging my phone in and grabbing my book. I'm currently reading The Great Gatsby, a classic.

~Masons P.O.V~

I just finished practicing with Brooks. I send a quick text to Leah and head home, planning on stopping by her place after I freshen up.

I throw a blue baseball t-shirt and some grey sweatpants. I style my hair so it's a little messy and dries nicely. I've been trying to make it a little more messy instead of perfect all the time.

I slip on a pair of basketball sneakers, grab my keys and some chapstick and head out.

Le still hasn't answered my text, she might be showering.

When I pull up to her complex I walk right into her apartment, using the spare key she gave me. I'm hit with the smell of broccoli and chicken.

I laugh as I open the oven to see a plate waiting for me. Typical Leah.

When I walk into her room Bella is fast asleep, curled up next to Leah.

Leah is sitting upright, a cropped white tank top on her and some grey joggers. She has a book in her hands and is sound asleep.

I chuckle, knowing work has been kicking her äss and she needs this more than ever.

I gently remove the book from her hands, saving the spot and placing it on the nightstand.

I smile, leaving her door open a crack and heading out to the living room to eat and watch some tv.

A couple of hours later, Leah strolls out of her room, rubbing her eyes and looking around.