Chapter 6 What A Hectic Day(Liam's Pov)

• This is a really hectic day. I'm not sure what I'm going to do now. I have to rush to Dave's school to pick him up. I was going quickly, very quickly, examining the black little watch on my wrist when I realized I couldn't walk as quickly as I had hoped and time was running out. So I took to the streets instead. What a dreadful day. Elena had the option of picking Dave from school. Instead, she thrust the job at me; nonetheless, I recognize that the work she is doing is not simple. But she should at least understand that I have a fucking part-time job in an hour and will be fired if I'm even a minute late. I'm going to lose my job. When I arrived at the school, I noticed Mrs Rose sitting in the school compound with Dave.
• I strolled into the school grounds and towards where they were sitting. Mrs Rose saw me as soon as she saw me.
• 'Are you late, Mr Liam?' She stared at me with her arms crossed across her chest. She can be annoying at times, but she's a kind person.
• 'Hello, Mrs Rose,' I hesitantly said.
• 'Please don't say hello to me.' Did you notice the time when you arrived to pick up your brother?' She kept staring at me. 'I'm sorry, but I thought Elena was on her way to pick him up?' I expressed regret. I had no idea she'd be so busy until she called and said it was an emergency. She's unable to pick Dave up. 'Please accept my sincerest apologies. Next time, I'll arrive early.' Even so, I apologized.
• 'Please don't say anything like that to me.' 'Could you please tell that to your brother, Dave?' She expressed her thoughts.
• When I turned to face Dave, he smiled. 'Please accept my apologies for not being able to pick you up earlier.'
• 'Big bro, don't worry. I understand.' With a sweet voice, he said. Dave has brown eyes, black hair, smooth skin, and pink lips. He is six years old. When Dave is thrilled with you, he makes this cute expression. You are comfortable in your own skin. He's the best brother ever, and I adore him. He's just the cutest little thing.
• 'Alright. Now let's go home,' I replied, as he stood up and took my hand in his. I spoke to him while holding his water bottle. 'All right, Mrs Rose, I'm heading home. So thank you for looking after Dave?' I said.
• 'That's no issue.' She gave a slight nod of approval. 'However, when you get home, who will look after him?' she wondered. I'm not going to pick Dave up from school just for the sake of picking him up. I glanced at my watch to see who would be responsible for him. I looked at Dave and then at Mrs Rose. forty minutes left with my part time job on the line.
• 'Would you please assist me in looking after Dave?' I came up with the question. Mrs Rose, thirty-three, is a divorced mother of a twelve-year-old girl. I had the want to smack the man who had abandoned her.
• Mrs. Rose is a lovely lady. She has a great figure, light black eyes, and black hair put in a bun. Her legs are also appealing. Hold on for a second. I know what you're thinking, I don't like her, she's like an aunt to me, and I greatly respect her. She's a lovely lady, a good woman with a kind nature who looks after her child and others. And she can work and cook, so I'm not sure why her husband will divorce someone like her.
• She inquired, 'Have you called to see if your brother is at home?' 'He isn't at home,' I say. 'Is he at work and won't get home until around 8 p.m.?' I responded.
• 'All right, Dave, go home.' I'll come and stay with him after I'm done here, or he'll stay at my house till you guys return. Is that all right?' She remarked this as she walked towards the classroom.
• I shouted, 'Thank you, Mrs Rose!' She continued heading to her class, waving her hands at me. 'Thank you for coming, buddy?' She, too, shouted. That was reassuring. I dislike requesting such a favor from Mrs Rose, but I have no alternative because she is my next-door neighbor. She's a nice lady.
• We left school and began working on our way home.
• I'm Liam Williams, and I'd want to introduce myself. I'm nineteen years old, have graduated from high school, and work part-time at various locations. Two brothers and an older sister make up my family. We are the only ones left in the house. Three of us worked and paid the bills in the house. Everything, even Dave, was taken care of by us working our asses off. At the same time, I'm saving up money for college. Our father abandoned us when we were little, and how our mother gave birth to Dave remains a mystery. My mum never mentioned father or how she got Dave. We only noticed her tummy becoming larger by the day, and before we knew it, she was pregnant. Dave was conceived.
• I took care of Dave as we grew up together, and I adore him. He's quite helpful and, on sometimes, acts as an adult. One day, I tried to ask what was wrong with my mother, she would give me this sad expression. Nothing came out of her mouth. Even when I inquired about my father, she sternly advised me not to mention him again and to act as if he did not exist. I have no idea what my so-called father did to her, so we never brought it up again and went about our lives.
• I got my key and opened the door when we came home. Both of us entered the building.
• 'Dave, take off your shoes and come eat. I'm off to work.' As I already stated,
• 'I believe you should microwave the food,' he advised. 'Big sis, already prepared the food,' he remarked in his cute voice as he removed his shoes. 'All right, I'll do it.' I removed the food from the dining room table and heated it in the microwave. When the dinner was hot, I served it to Dave after he had changed his clothing and sat down on one of the dining table's chairs. I have to leave right now since time is not on my side. I checked my watch once more; there were just twenty minutes left.
• 'Take care of yourself, Dave, and when you've finished eating, go meet Mrs Rose?' As I hurriedly put on my shoes, I said. 'All right, I'll meet her when I'm through.' He stated his case. 'Good boy, be careful. And make sure the door is locked?' I dashed out the door and began sprinting.
• I'm completely spent. Working at McDonald's is quite stressful, so I walked carefully home. However, they are well compensated. I took my extra key and opened the door when I arrived home. When I entered the house and saw Elena, Aaron, and Dave eating at the dining table, I became very famished.
• Elena greeted me with, "Hey, welcome back." I mumbled, 'Thanks.'
• 'Howdy, big bro?' Dave greeted me with a smile. I approached him and gently ruffled his hair. 'How are you doing, Dave?' I inquired. 'Are you sure I'm fine?' He responded with a smile. I strolled up to my seat and took a seat.
• Aaron added, 'You seem fatigued, bro,' as he ate a slice of hotdog with a fork in his mouth.
• 'Yeah, I'm quite tired.' As I took my plate, I responded.
• 'Seriously, I'd like you to leave that useless job.' But it wouldn't be worth it if it weren't for the good money. 'Wouldn't you have given up a long time ago?' Aaron continued to eat while rolling his eyes.
• 'However, it has been two weeks.' He's even forgotten about it, and I believe he's forgiven me, so I'll keep working.' Elena shook her head and shrugged her shoulders. 'I'm still a little scared, but I'll be more cautious this time but glad that won't happen?' Elena mumbled something while wiping Dave's lips with a tissue.
• 'What are you afraid of?' I inquired. What is going on at her workplace?
• 'Two weeks ago, her obnoxious boss was on the verge of firing her.' Aaron said out of nowhere and said something.
• Why,' I inquired.
• Aaron unwillingly said, 'Because she fucking woke him up from his dumb slumber.'
• 'Is that the only reason he'd want her fired?' I inquired with caution. I'm still perplexed as to what kind of supervisor would do such a thing.
• 'Yep?'
• 'Be careful what you say, Aaron. 'Not in front of the kid,' she says. Elena issued a warning.
• 'Are you all right, working with him?' I inquired, concerned.
• 'Yes, as long as the pay is adequate?' She proceeded with a smile.
• Aaron responded, shoving an entire egg into his mouth, 'Yeah, that's what I'm worried about, the money.'
• 'Yes, that is the most essential thing, but your health comes first.' I stated. Yes, I'm worried about my sister, but I don't give a fuck about her boss. I've heard of his pride, heartlessness, and arrogance. I've seen him on TV and in magazines. He's a very attractive young dude. And he's beauitful.
• I jump out of my thoughts and ask myself, What am I thinking?" 'However, be cautious?' I stated.
• 'Yep. Really cautious.' Before saying anything, he took some water from his glass cup. ' He's a creep, I heard he's gay,' Aaron blurted out.
• 'WHAT!!! I was surprised; I'd heard of him a few times before, but I'm not a fan of him.
• 'Calm down, dude,' I'm not sure if it's true, but someone on the internet claims he is.' With the tip of his finger on his lips, he shook his head and thought. 'Some people thought he was heterosexual, while others thought he was bisexual.' 'However, I believe he's straight?' He expressed his thoughts.
• Elena questioned, "Why did you say that?"
• 'Because he spends a lot of time with women and buys them things.' He expressed his thoughts. 'He's a pain in the ass,' Aaron said, sarcastically.
• 'He has business dealings with women a lot, so he goes out with them. They aren't worth dating, anyways. However, he does sleep with them.' Elena clarified the situation.
• 'I believe I also heard something similar?' According to Aaron, 'But, in any case, I'm glad you're quitting?' Aaron stepped out of his seat and muttered something.
• 'Why do you want to quit?' Why?' I came up with the question. Why didn't she inform me about this? I'm not sure, why am I the only one now learning about this.
• 'You asked a lot of questions. Which one should come first?' He entered the kitchen after saying this.
• 'However, why do you want to leave your job?' I persisted. I don't want her to keep going. Yes, I want her to keep her job for financial reasons. There must be a reason for her resigning now.
• She laughed and replied, 'I found another job.'
• This piqued my interest. 'Wow! Excellent. 'When are you going to start working right away so you can quit and leave your arrogant boss?' I inquired, still smiling.
• 'Today is Thursday,' She emphasized. 'So I'm going to tell the boss tomorrow that someone else will be replacing me.' She stated her case.
• 'Replacing you. Why should you do that if it isn't your job? Isn't it possible for the company to do that instead?' I said, frowning. I was taking my second plate to eat something else, and I was really starving. Aaron then sat down after emerging from the kitchen with a jug of juice.
• 'I just...decided to do it,' she says. 'I still don't want to lose my job,' she says. She muttered something and averted her gaze. 'Listen, Liam, this is for our own good.' She said that with a worried expression on her face.
• 'What exactly do you mean when you say for our own good?' I inquired, folding my arms across my chest and leaning back in my chair.
• 'Don't you look at me that way?' She stated her case. 'Whenever you're serious, you always do that,' she chuckled. She started laughing, when she realized I wasn't laughing with her. She became solemn. 'Would you mind taking over for me?' She stated her case.
• I let out a sigh. 'I was expecting you to say something like the boss wants you to sleep with him or something?' Just a moment.
• 'What!! I screamed.
• 'Your voice is very loud, please turn it down,' Dave remarked as he walked over to the television to watch his cartoons. Regardless, he became bored with our conversation.
• 'Reduce the volume, huh?' Aaron made a joke.
• 'Aaron, this isn't the time for jokes. 'I'm serious about this.' I shifted my gaze to Elena.
• 'You're being serious, huh?' What exactly is there to be concerned about? It's simply a fucking job that pays the bills.
• I scoffed, 'Job, that pay the fucking bills.' 'Do you think working for him is easy? She now wants me to assume the position.' This is insane.
• 'Of course she wants you to take the job because you have to. That company is one of the largest and pays handsomely, and we are even more fortunate that Elena was offered that position. Elena's money pays the rent, the water and electric bills, it buys us clothes, and we all eat from that money dummy?' He grumbled angrily. So, why aren't you taking the job? Elena worked her ass off under him, and she had to make sure she did everything correctly every day so we could eat. We won't be able to eat like this if we don't get this job?' He shouted.
• Why are you fucking yelling right now? Elena isn't the only one who brings cash into the house. I'm bringing money, and you're doing the same. So it's not just her money that makes a difference. 'Can you please stop telling me this nonsense?' I yelled angrily.
• 'Now I'm telling you nonsense. She's offering you a chance that anyone would be thrilled to have...'
• I jumped in with a comment. 'It doesn't matter to me; I don't want that type of chance. Perhaps she should give it to someone else.' I stated.
• 'Are you sure you understand what you're saying right now?' Aaron shouted at the top of his voice.
• I slammed my fist down so hard on the table that it trembled. 'I know what I'm saying? I'm not going to take that job?' I stated emphatically
• 'Oh, really?' So you want to keep doing those pointless part-time jobs that make your bones hurt? Look at the black area that has already appeared under your eyes. Is this how you want to spend the rest of your life?' He said this while looking at me.
• This is completely messed up. 'At the very least, it's better than working for that jerk.' I stated.
• 'What makes you so obstinate...'
• 'I'm not being obstinate; why are we even discussing this?' There's no guarantee I'll get the job, and the so called boss won't let me do anything like that anyway.' I cocked my head and smirked. 'Keep in mind that he's arrogant, and he'll probably want to find someone else?' When Elena said something, I said something and turned to face her.
• 'I don't think so,' She stated her case.
• Then she turns her gaze to me. 'Right now, you're acting juvenile. I know it's selfish of me to put you in a position where I don't feel at ease, but you have to take that job. I don't like it, but I have to put up with it. It's because of the money it brings in. Because of the pay, many people wish to work for that company. We require funds, and have you forgotten that we require funds for Mom's operation?' She said that with a worried expression on her face. 'And for you to be accepted into college as well?' She stated her case.
• 'It's simply a secretary job, and my friend claimed she'll assist you get in even if you don't have a college diploma.' So that's why I took the position that Sarah offered me; I saw it as a chance. Aaron is unable to work there, Because he also has a well-paying job. You, on the other hand, do not own it. There are only part-time jobs available that will pay less than Aaron and I earn. We require funds, particularly for Mom's procedure. As a result, I accepted the job offer from Sarah, which required a college diploma, and Aaron is also a college student. He also uses the money he makes for college. So I advise you to think carefully about it; now is not the time to be picky?' She gave me a cold stare before getting up and walking away.
• 'Think about it,' You appear to be really anxious, and your mind appears to be scattered as well. So get some rest and think about it. Motherfucker?' Aaron brushed passed me, hitting my shoulders and walked away, enraged.