Un-Ordinary Girl: New Start

Chapter 11

          After I cleared out all of the junk, I went to the library to order some things. I found a bunk bed, some dressers, and lamps. I ordered black and white lamps. I had a feeling that they will want to spend the night a lot if I don't get custody. If they felt the need to, they would always be welcomed. I also needed to look for some bed sheets. I knew from looking at Kiara's clothing choice, she liked purple and red. Kendra seemed to like purple and black. So that made some things easier. I then went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond to get them some things for their new bedroom and the bathroom.

          I brought it all home and put it all in the living room. I had the things I ordered be shipped for next day delivery. So I knew I would need help. And I knew someone who would be eager to help me. I looked at the time and started getting ready for work. I planned on going in early so I could ask Mrs. Wong to drive me. Then I could have Jackson drive me home. After I was dressed properly, I went down the hall and knocked on the Wong's door. This time, Mr. Wong answered.

          "Hi Mr. Wong. Can either you or Mrs. Wong drive me to work?"

          "Sure. I can do it. Let me just tell Chenguang where I'm going. She already started prepping for dinner." I nodded and looked at my watch. She must be making a special dinner tonight. Or maybe she is having guests tonight. I guess I won't find out because Mr. Wong came back out. He quickly drove me to work.

          "Thank you Mr. Wong. I'll see you later."

          "Bye Tiger cub." He waved goodbye and drove off. I went inside and greeted Mr. Roberts.

          "Good evening Mr. Roberts. I'm here early today."

          "Yes. I see. Are you feeling better sweet pea?"

          "Yes. Very much so. I have calmed down and reset myself. I am now ready to begin again."

          "That's great! I am really glad to hear that. Well, we have an hour before Jackson gets here. Also, you two will be closing the store. Your copy of the key is on the table in the office. So, are you gonna clock in or are you going to keep smiling like a crazy person you happy sap?" I smiled even harder at him.

          "Yes sir." I went and got ready to start my shift. I was feeling comfortable. But today would be the day Mr. Roberts would finally let me and Jackson close the store. I was super excited but needed to be calm and mature. I couldn't let this new found responsibility get to my head. I worked diligently until Jackson arrived. "Hi Jackson!"

          "Hey Katelyn. Glad to see that you are feeling better."

          "Me too. I did not like feeling like that. But I am better and have something that I need your help with tomorrow." I talked to him as he prepared himself to restock the shelves.

          "What is it? If there is something you need me to do, don't hesitate to ask me."

          "I need you to help me set up some new furniture that is coming tomorrow for the twins room. Even if I don't get custody of them, they are going to need somewhere to go when they turn eighteen. And they will always be welcomed at my apartment."

          "Okay. I'll be over around 8." I nodded and we began to get to work. I was working register as usual. I was ringing up a customer when Mr. Roberts finally left.

         "Okay. I'm heading out now you two. Don't you start canoodling while I'm gone." He winked and I blushed. Jackson laughed.

          "Goodbye Mr. Roberts." He grinned at us and walked out the front door. I sighed when he finally drove off. I didn't think I could take anymore of the poor mans bad jokes or his sneaky little comments about me being in a relationship again.

"Well. He seemed really lively tonight. I rolled my eyes and kept working at the register. After closing, he drove us home. He kissed me goodnight before I walked into my apartment. I sighed happily and got dressed in a plain white tee and my painting overalls and started painting my moms old room. The color that the room originally was white. I painted it a beautiful midnight blue. After I was done, I repainted the living room. It was white. So I put on a fresh coat of white paint. After I finished with that, I opened windows in both rooms, showered, and went to bed. I was really excited. For the first time in a long, I had something to excite me so much that I had trouble trying to get to sleep.

It took me a few good tries before I finally drifted. I smiled as I fell asleep. That is, until I started to dream. I had the same dream I had earlier this week. I was defending the twins from this lady. Only tonight, her face was much more visible than last time. She had the face of Mrs. Chesterfield! I could tell that she was yelling at the twins. They were cowering in a corner but Kendra still had a fierce look on her face. I was on the floor. I tried to get up to protect them but something was stuck in my shoulder. I turned my head and saw the knife that was almost used to kill the twins in my last dream!