The Beauty of One

Chapter 6

I woke up to the sound of birds chirping.
I blinked a few times to adjust to the sunlight pouring in from my window.

I rubbed my eyes as i lazily made my way to the bathroom.

The floor was cold against my bare feet and if my mom was here she would start nagging at me about how i would get sick and I laughed at the thought.

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It was 10:30 now.
Today felt nice. I wanted to get stuff done surprisingly. I noticed how dirty my apartment had gotten. The last time I actually took time to really clean it up was probably when Jennifer left to college.

I turned on some music on my phone and I grabbed the broom that I had locked away in a small closet and swept the kitchen, hallway and bathroom.

After I finished i sat on my couch and my phone rang.

I picked it up and read the contact name "dad"

"Hello?" My dad's voice rang through the phone

"Hey!" I say. "What's going on?"

"Hey darling I have some.." He paused "some news"

Worriedly, i asked "what kind of news..?"

He continued explaining and he finally said "Emma, work has been kind of slow lately, and i hate saying this but I need to stop sending money to pay for your bills. I know I said i would help you pay the bills until you found a decent job but I think you should start looking for a job now"

He was right. I didn't even bother in arguing with him. For God's sake I'm almost 20.

"That's okay dad you're right. Thanks for telling me and when I get the job I promise I'll send some money over there if you need it" I tell him.

"Alright Em, I'll talk to you soon. Love you bye"

"Bye" and with that i hung up.

I really need to get up and get a job. Christ, I breathe out as i sink deeper in my couch.

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It was 3:30 now and I've been walking around for almost two hours looking for a nice place that's hiring.

I was so close to giving up for the day and all that was in my mind at this time was food. I wanted to go home badly but I needed to do this. I'm practically an adult!

Just as I was leaving I saw a CD store. And on the display window was a Help Wanted sign
"Perfect" I think to myself.

I walk in and the little bell goes off. A guy around my age appears and smiles.
"Hello there how may I help you"

He had amazing hair. It was short from the bottom and got longer at the top. His bangs covered his forehead.
His eyes were bright and he was tall and thin.

"Hi, I saw the sign and i was wondering if I could apply for a job here"

His eyes widened for a second and then he sweetly smiled "Of course! You're like a miracle here. We just lost three employees. There's not much business here sadly I mean with all the technology now a days"

I smile at his reply.

"Wait right here I'll get the application" he rushed away.

I nod and look around. The place seemed old and there was dust on the CD racks. I actually liked it here. Maybe with a little redecorating and some cleaning we can get this place back to business.

The guy returned with an application and he handed it to me
"By the way I'm Alex" he said as he extended his arm towards me.
I shook his arm "I'm Emma" i say with a smile.

After filling out the application and the quick interview he said he would definitely call me back.
"I would be a huge idiot if I didn't hire you"
Was his last remark as i left the store. I smiled at the thought. I could actually enjoy this job. Alex was nice and being in the store soothed me in a way.

I went home and made some ramen noodles and later fell asleep after stuffing my face as usual.

(HAI. so this is my first "author's note"
I doubt anyone is reading but if you are vote and comment and tell me what you think c: I know it's boring right now but I'm planning something really good for this story hopefully you stick around for it cause it's gonna be a while ): I'm like always late in updating so if you're reading i apologize for the lateness(also sorry for these chapters being so short) ;-; I have school and a lot of homework and stuff but i try to write whenever I get the chance c: have a nice day or night! -Eturtle)