We enter our small but cozy apartment. He takes off his coat and does his best to hang it on the coat rack. I chuckle at his futile attempts. I take the coat from him and hang it up.
He bolts to his room to play some new video game I got him while I stay in the kitchen. I sit down at the table and pull the mail out from my purse.
Bills, it's always bills. I open them. Electric, FINAL NOTICE, Phone bill, FINAL NOTICE, rent, FINAL NOTICE.
I slump in my chair putting my head down. I don't know how I'll ever come up with the money to pay all of this. Even with this new job I still won't have enough, let alone food costs.
I groan and stuff the papers and their big red lettering back in my purse. I stand up and start cooking dinner. I open the can of beans and pour the liquid out. I take the beans and dump them into a pan along with some spices and canned chicken. I mix it around and grab a pot and put in water and rice and set it to boil.
While waiting and occasionally stirring I hear the small Pitter patter of feet. I look behind me to see Aiden shuffling into the kitchen. he struggles but eventually he climbs on to counter next to the stove. "What is it?" he says pointing to the food. "It's a stir fry of sorts." I reply. He nods his head. We talk for awhile while it's cooking Our conversation being interrupted by a knock on the door.
"You think you can watch and stir these for a sec?" I ask. He nods his head and takes the wooden spoon out of the rice pot and salutes with it. I chuckle and shake my head. I walk over and answer the door.
When I open it I'm shocked to see Arron. "What are you doing here, how'd you know where I live?"I ask slightly creeped out. "Umm well, I wanted to apologise for earlier. I'm sorry for questing you as a mother, I know mother's take offense to their parenting skills being questioned. And I asked your work where you lived." He says. Ok that's very sketchy. "Moomm, it's smoking!!!!!!!" I hear Aiden yell from the kitchen. Without even thinking I leave the door wide open and bolt to my son. I pick him off the counter and place him away from the hot steam. I pick the pan off the stove and turn off the heat. I move the pan back and forth like one of those professional cooks do on TV to try and let out some heat before I place it back on the stove. I turn off the rice pot and tell Aiden to wait in the living room.
I start to go back to the door to see it closed and Arron in my house. "Umm, sorry I kinda just let myself in, You have a lovely home by the way." He says complimenting my dumpy home to make up for the fact he let himself in. "Umm, thank you but if you'll please show yourself out, your visit is unexpected and quite frankly a little creepy because my work doesn't have any of my information because I started just today." I say somewhat Rudely. "Oh, umm, I uhh, I'll umm see you around then." He said stuttering.
He turns and leaves the apartment. Feeling satisfied I return to the kitchen. I portion out the food and bring it over to the table. I set his plate in front of him and I go grab the silverware.
I bring it over and we start eating. Again our conversation was interrupted by a knock at the door. I get up aggravated with the door and stomp over. I fling the door open and come face to snout with my landlord.
I gulp. "Good evening sir, is there something you need today." I say as politely as possible. he clears his throat, "Yes actually, you have 3 days to give me your rent. In 3 days I will be at your door to collect. If you fail to pay I will kick you and your little brat out. You might want to pay up or I'll start calling social services." he says heavily.
I gulp and nod my head rapidly. He nods and walks away, I close the door quietly. I sit back down at the table and we eat the rest of our dinner in silence.
After dinner Aiden sits out in the living room doing his homework while watching TV and I do the dishes. About 30 minutes later I tell Aiden to go and get ready for bed as it was almost 8:30.
He does his thing and I search on my phone for quick jobs I could do to get a lot of money fast.
Once he's done getting ready I tuck him in and whish him a good night.
I go back scrolling when a new one shows up.
!Pose as an Intern!
I need a young female to pose as a new intern for a day so I can get some info about the company. This job requires minimal effort and pays big bucks!! Apply now and receive an instant reply!! Just put your name, Address, and phone number and we'll contact you right away!!
Hmm, I suppose I could do that. I type my info into the boxes and submit my application. A few minutes later I get a text from an unknown number.
🎉CONGRATULATIONS 🎉
!!!Your Hired!!!
You qualify for the job. I will show up to your house tomorrow morning at 9am. sharp. I will tell you the details and you'll get paid as soon as the job is complete and done well!!
See you tomorrow!
I sigh in relief. I really hope it's big bucks like the person says otherwise I'm screwed. I text Tom and tell him I've fallen ill and will need to take tomorrow off. I know I'm lying but I really needed the money especially since that's my first pay check and I won't get enough in tips.
I go to bed happy to wake up tomorrow because I knew I'd get paid and I'd pay off all those bills and keep my landlord satisfied until next month. And I'd have enough money to buy Aiden a new toy or video game or something.
I was definitely in a very happy mood.....