Lightning Doesn't Strike Twice!

Chapter 16

Oh man, I felt so sore from all the training that Baby had been putting us through. I was sure Micah and Beck probably was also sore. It was making my whole body stiff, I got out of bed and ready to head out to school slowly for our last day of school before spring break. 

Coming down the stairs and rounding the corner I could see my mother on the couch tumbling with some paperwork. I yelled back to her as I grabbed my backpack I started to walk out the door. 

Hey Mom I'm heading to school now I'll talk to you later love you. I said back as I looked at her exiting out the door. Just as I started to shut the door I noticed that she was crying. I paused and walked back inside shutting the door behind me. I know me and my mother don't get along much but I have never remembered her crying. 

What's going on why are you crying, I asked her. 

These bills are stacking up I took a loan out. I already had to do some extra overtime since your brother left and we are about to get evicted. 

Why don't I go find a part-time job somewhere since this is the last day of school before spring break? I could help you out with the bills at least for the time being. 

I couldn't possibly allow you to do that you are the child and I am the parent. It's my responsibility alone to come up with something. 

I completely understand that, but it's also my responsibility to keep this house going alongside you as your family. If there's any way I can help and contribute I will. On top of that if we lose our home it hurts both of us. A little work on the side won't hurt me any. It'll help build character and since it'll be part-time I'll be able to continue with school work when school's back in. 

As I headed off to school I was not quite sure where I was going to find myself a job. Once the day was over I figured I'd walk around downtown where all the stores, restaurants, and shops were, and see if anybody was hiring. 

When I got to school the girls could tell something was up and started asking me. I guess some of the training paid off because we've gotten a lot closer in our relationship with each other. 

Unfortunately, my mother's been struggling to pay some of the bills after my brother left and I'm going to go and find a job after school to see if I can help her get out of debt and back up to float. 

We could come with you in your search it could work as a good team-building exercise, Beck said. 

"I know of a couple of places that are hiring" Micah chimed in, one of them happens to be where I work.

Hold on, you have a job I didn't know that. 

Yes, I work at a little maid Cafe that my family owns called Tenshi-tachi. 

Oh that's cute your Cafe's name is Angel. How come you guys are used to a Japanese name? 

I have a family that is of Japanese descent. 

Okay, then that is the plan. We'll head over to the cafe after school and we'll put in our applications and go from there. 

When we got there we could already tell that the place was popular it was completely packed. I had a little bit of social anxiety as well as being nervous to take on my first official job, we went and filled out our applications and they had us start today because they were already understaffed. 

Becky was more than excited to start. Micah, I was just relieved that we were there to help her. We each were given our tasks of waiting on the customers. 

Micah knew the menu better so she took the orders. I was good at balancing things, whereas Beck was quite a klutz; so I helped with bringing out the drinks and some of the food. Beck helped to check out the customers by ringing them up or bringing them their receipts after their meals. 

I thought we worked pretty well together and made a decent team now. We made quite a few tips within the day because there are a couple of birthdays. Also the people there were very sweet and kind they understood that it was our first day they were quite patient with us. We made decent tips on top of our regular full-shift pay. 

Kaysi before you head home I wanted to talk with you in my uncle's office. 

Okay, what is this about did I do something wrong I was trying to be very careful, and not mess anything up.

No that's not the situation at all; you did very well on your first day. Most of us don't expect you to get everything down since we're new. And even over time, the people are kind enough here. They still work with you if you have a problem. I've been here for a long time and I still make mistakes. No one is perfect. 

What I wanted to talk to you about was that; I told my Uncle about you and your mother having a hard time. He said, that if you keep coming every day he will give you a permanent position as well as Beck. 

Thank you, but I don't know how I would be able to manage after the spring break was up and school started back up. 

It's not hard as you can see I go to school and I maintain a short part-time schedule here at the cafe. I can help you to budget and manage your time. As well as help you with some of your homework if you have any issues. 

I highly appreciate that right now really I do with my mom's debt and everything. 

Oh, and that's the other thing. Other than your tips my uncle wanted to give you a small bonus to help your family out. 

No way I couldn't possibly take extra pay without working for it. 

Don't think of it that way from time to time Uncle gives bonuses usually around the holidays. Our business did quite well with the couple of birthday parties that we hosted here today. He said, if your family is struggling your focus won't be on work it'll be on you worrying about your family. He wants you to be at the top of your game every day you come to work here. 

Oh wow, I can't believe this almost makes me want to cry. This is such a large amount even for the couple groups that we had. 

Yes well, I threw in my paycheck and so did Beck. What, no way, you can't do that. 

No, just like my uncle said, we want you to be able to perform at the best of your abilities without having to worry so much plus we wouldn't be able to work together if you moved. It makes things a lot more difficult and we just barely started training together.

I guess you're right about that I owe you guys one not quite sure what else I can say. 

I know we just starting truly getting to know each other. I want you to take it also as a thank you for the time that you saved our butts, Becks, and mine.

I cannot thank you enough for all that you guys are doing for me I am very much appreciative that this saves us a great deal. 

You're welcome now it's time to close we need to wrap things up and do some of the chores we do after the store is closed. 

Since it's late at night I will help you so we can get out sooner. We'll just tackle the rest of the work together. The last thing on the chore list is to take out the trash to the back alley. 

As we finished and got all our last chores done for the night. We headed out and left with the trash in our hands through the back alley, locking the last door. 

As we neared the trash can; I had an eerie sense coming over me. It was dark in the alleyway so maybe it was just superstition. I still decided to keep on my guard for whatever had made me feel off. 

Ummm? Kaysi, Beck are you seeing this here? 

No, I don't see anything do you Beck? No nothing at all what are you seeing? 

I know it's not my eyes playing tricks on me there's a little girl at the end of the alleyway standing right there. 

What, are you serious? We all have Seer powers so we would be able to see whatever you're seeing. 

Does it have something to do with the demon that dwells inside you maybe it's trying to play tricks with you. 

No, I'm not crazy Beck there's a little white-haired girl at the end of the alleyway. 

Okay, so what do you think we should do, Beck questioned. 

I don't know assuming she's a ghost or something should we try to approach her? 

I'm telling you Micah there's no one there. Not a soul in sight. This Alleyway is not very big so it's not like we wouldn't be able to see whatever you're seeing. 

Could this have something to do with the eerie feeling or was Micah's mind messing with her?

Okay haha, whatever you guys are messing with me trying to make me feel like I'm crazy. Let's just go ahead and head home, it has been a long day. If she's there tomorrow then maybe we'll figure out most of what to do. Or maybe we can ask Baby about this situation. 

Yeah, maybe she'll have a solution to this if you're able to see the ghost and we're not. Assuming I understand that is what you're saying.