Lauren London has spent all twenty one years of her life fighting through every obstacle thrown her way. Navigating through life, she's only had herself to rely on. The only family she has is her son Kameron, who is her pride and joy. For the past f...
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Pulling out my phone to look at the time, I noticed that it had been more the twenty minutes since Lauren had went inside. Where was this girl at?
Stepping outside the car, I began to make my way inside. Looking around the foyer, I started walking around looking for Lauren. It seemed as though no one was even inside, with how quiet and empty it was.
Just as I was about to walk back outside, I heard a thump and what sounded like someone groaning. Stopping, I looked back to see if I would hear the same noise again.
I was met with silence. Maybe it was all in my head.
But just as I turned back around, I heard the same noise again. Walking further into the building I began to walk towards the back. Thats when I noticed a door that said Building Manager.
Lauren must be in here.
Knocking on the door I was met with silence, so I began to knock again. I could hear hushed whispers on the other side but I couldn't make out what they were saying.
Tired of waiting, I was just about to leave when the door swung open. "How can I help you?" Some short man asked as he adjusted his shirt. Looking behind him I could see Lauren with her head down in embarrassment.
Looking between the two, I took in their disheveled appearance, and thats when it clicked. "Nah, I don't need nothing. Just came to see if Lauren was ready, I got places to be." I said rolling my neck.
"Well, we can definitely finish this conversation when you get off work Ms. Lauren." He said looking back with a sly grin.
Not responding, Lauren walked passed both of us heading outside towards the car.
Seeing her already sitting down in the car I hurried up and started the engine. Glancing at her, I couldn't help but shake my head. " I didn't know you got down like that." I said as I began backing out the parking lot.
Waiting for her to respond, I was met with silence. Shaking my head, I couldn't believe I let this girl get under my skin like that. I didn't even know her like that for her to be having me feel some type of way. "Look whatever you do, that's yo business."
Glancing back at Lauren, it looked as if she was in a daze. Reaching out to tap her shoulder, she jumped back, broken out of her trance. "Sorry." She mumbled.
The rest of the ride back to her job was quiet. The tension in the air was so thick, you could cut it with a knife.
Just as we pulled back up to the diner, Lauren turned her whole body towards me. "You know, not everything is what it seems." She said not looking me in the eye. "Thank you for the ride."
Watching her walk back into the diner, I took in what she had said and let it sink in. What's that supposed to-
