Ice Picked Hearts

Chapter-10

Juliet's POV

At 4:15 I was ready to leave for work. Mom was already out to make a living and I got myself ready to do the same.

Three hours ago I received a message from Paul asking to see me if I'll be less busy. I avoided him the way Jewel avoided me, she won't even pick my calls. I must have done something to upset her and that's why she won't talk to me.

I got to work exactly 4:50 in the rain. The rain had disappointed me and almost drained my clothes. I was welcomed my Katherine's smile, we always have the same shift. She has big lovely eyes and a bright wide smile that could keep you warm during winter and yes she'll drain you with questions anytime, any day. She's this church girl who reminds of how much Christ loves me and all blah blah blah.

"Why were you absent yesterday? Lemme guess, you took a break? cramps?" She started. "Guess who falls down the stairs miserably three times in a week"? She laughed at my horrible joke, just like she does all the time. "So, you better get your orders so you don't get late". I told her.

Soon, I started taking orders.

McBills Pizza Hut is a small pizza shop just down the block where I live in Georgia, and it takes me 20minutes to walk there. My salary is enough to make a living probably gather for college. I've been working in McBills for over three months. I resume at 5:00pm and close 10:00pm on weekdays and 8:00am and close 5:00pm on weekends.

I deliver orders on a scooter and it's one of my best moments coz the breeze blows away my worries and I get to smile at random strangers.

It was 10:10pm already. I do stay back to help clean sometimes if I'm not too tired. Katherine had left with her boyfriend who comes to pick her up every day after work.

"Juliet"? Miss Rose called. I shifted my head in her direction. "Juliet, I know you're tired, but please help me deliver this last order. I'll ask Ben to make you one to take home with you". I couldn't say no, I missed work yesterday and I should be ready to pay back.

She gave me three boxes and an address on paper. I got on my scooter, tired and wasted. I got to where I was supposed to deliver the orders. I stood on their welcome back foot mat soaked in rain and watched the droplets of water from the rain hang on the handle of the big metal door standing before me.

I knocked on the door three times before someone opened. Oh God what type of ill fate is this? Standing before me was Akeem, Paul's friend.

"Juliet?" He asked, he then took a moment to check me out. I was in my shirt that read "McBills Pizza". I should get out of here. "Hi Akeem and here's your order, feel okay to contact us anytime between 8:00am and 10:00pm!" Putting more pressure on the "pm".

He collected the boxes from my hands. "Sure... its 10:45pm that means you're closed for today".
"Yes, but I had to deliver your orders, so can I go now?"
"Hell no you can't, come inside, fate has brought you here". He pulled me inside.

"No, Akeem stop... I need to go back". He pulled me into his living room. "Pizza everyone!"

Wait, what...? Everyone?

I turned around and saw the hungry eyes of MountainsHighschool kids. My heart jumped in my chest. There was a small party going on, slow music, food and drinks. "Hey pizza girl?!" I rolled my eyes.

A boy named Brody called. He has bloodshot eyes which shows that he was under the effect of alcohol. Almost everyone had bloodshot eyes. Alcohol can do a lot.

"Here" Akeem handed me cup of liquid. "Don't worry it's just Pepsi and ice". There was another group playing a game of truth or dare in the dining room.

"Do it! Do it!! Do it!!!" Someone has been dared to do something crazy.

"Come on girl move around, it's a party and I think you should take off this shirt, work time is over". I walked into the dining room taking off my shirt and enjoy the cold air on my skin. Goosebumps to rose on my arm as it came in contact with the cold. I had only worn a simple green singlet under my shirt.

I worked in to see two teenagers sucking face and my heart broke. Teenagers that I feel I've known all my life.

"Jewel?!".

She turned her face in my direction. Paul had his hand stuck under her shirt while they kissed. I felt shattered and exasperated, like I have been stabbed in the chest with a knife.

I just wanted to run faraway from them.

Roar of rage filled my heart.

Without saying any other thing. I ran out, hopped on my scooter and left the party.

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