chapter 4-

this isnt done yet. chapter 4 is still in writing process.

 

"Don't say that Layla. That doesn't mean you actually lose them." Mckenzie said facing me in math. I was having a hard time concentrating on the class due to the previous night. "yes it does. Kenz, my dad walked in on us. MY DAD." I just shrugged then, and turned around. I felt a slip of paper underneath my arm. I grabbed it slowly and opened it.

 

 

I looked at her and gave her a glare. I took out my black pen and wrote smoothly on the thin paper back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I pulled up into the parking lot, and sighed at the sight of the grocery store. My first real job. My thoughts were going in every single direction and I felt fuzzy in the mind. I walked in and walked straight to Customer Service not knowing where to go. "Hi. I'm Layla Reedman. I work here now. Where do I start?" I asked. "Uh, well since you are a new employee you start by being a bag-girl. You can bag grocries. Sounds like fun eh?" The girl behind the counter said sarcasticly. I nodded in a rude way and walked to a register. I walked register to register till my shift was over. Helping as needed, it wasn't so bad. I was at the easiest place to start, and I was honestly hoping it would not get any harder for me. I was still so captivated in my own thoughts, that I did not notice I was being called. "Oh, sorry. Yes?" I said coming back down to planet Earth. "Your shift was over ten minutes ago. You may leave now. We can't pay overtime if you just stand there and daydream." The same lady from customer service said. I nodded and slowly made my way home. When I came home, there was a dinner only for me on the table and a purple post-it note.

Honey,

I'm sorry about the other night. I love you. Enjoy your dinner. I will be back in the room, probably sleeping. Hope you had a good day. XOXO.

-Seth.

I sighed and smiled. I couldn't even help it. I came out so unexpected. This was my boyfriend, and he felt sorry. I could not be mad at him. I loved Seth way too much. Wayy wayy too much. I eat fast, so I could join him in my room. I walked back to my room, and he was not there. So I went straight to his room and didn't see him. I went to my kids' room next, and surely he was there cuddled up with Clara. I smiled and let out a small giggle to myself. "La-La-Layla?"Seth said rubbing his eyes sleeply. I nodded and put my finger up to my mouth to shush him. He moved Clara swiftly but softly. I smiled and tip-toed to my room. I hugged him with my arms around his waist, and let my arms linger there. "I could stay here forever." I whispered. He hugged me tighter, like it was the last time he would ever get to hug me. I smiled and felt my cheeks to red. "I am really sorry about last night. I truely am Layla. You have no idea." Seth said a hint of remorse in his voice. "Seth, it was both our faults. Don't put it on yourself." I said saying it as honest as I possibly could. He didn't say anything for a few mintues, and I loosened my grip and his reaction was almost instant. "Layla, no." He told me. I shook my head and ran my fingers through my hair. In a moment of despair, I leaned in and kissed him and then said,"Seth, I am going to bed. Goodnight." I started to walk away, and did not hear footsteps behind me what-so-ever. I sorta sighed to myself, but continued with my walking. I made it to my bed, and pretty much collapsed. I collapsed into my bed, pulled the covers close to my body, and rested my head upon my pillow. I drifted into sleep rather quickly, and my body went limp.

She folded the note and placed it in her bag. I did not want to upset her. I just wanted her to see the truth. We didn't talk much the rest of the day. After school, I called Seth to check up on the kids. I got the babysitter who said he was not there. I got confused in my mind and asked her if she knew where he was. She didn't know. I thanked her, and hung up the phone. I got into the car, and headed towards my first day of actual labor.

 

 

 

 

Kenz, you don't understand.That does mean I lose them automatically. My dad walked in on Seth and I kissing. And I was kissing him willingly. He didn't see the previous events. And that is all that matters. My kid had to answer the door. You don't have kids. You don't understand. I love having you as a friend and I love your vibe. You are the first real friend I have ever had besides Seth. I do not hate Seth for last night. I don't hate anyone for it. I just regret it. If I lose them, I don't know what I will do. You don't understand. I don't want you in this situation. You are my first real friend and I'm not losing you to this. And you wouldn't understand. You would be in the way. No offense. -La.

 

that does not mean you lose them automatically layla. you need to stay postitive!- k

chapter 4- Back to Old Times

Reviews

[Mary Greenwell]

This chapter is a really hard to keep up with. Which parts are what she wrote to Kenz and which are what is happening? I think if you could separate those events a little more it would improve this chapter drastically.

I still really like the concept of the story. It's a great read and worth the time it takes to read it. I think you are a very good writer and you should continue writing.

Good job with this story.