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CHAPTER 2: "I'll have you"

The next morning I was the first to wake up due to my alarm ringing out throughout the whole house, I walked out of the living room to my room where I turned off the alarm before waking up everyone.

"Mom, Dad, wake up," I said as they all groaned, Victor got up and headed upstairs to his room, and soon everyone else followed. "WHAT ABOUT WORK?" I asked, but they all ignored me except for Valerie who didn't work, she did have a babysitting job.

She babysits for our neighborhoods from around 2 PM to 8 PM. My mom has her bakery, while my Dad owns a Deli. Victoria is a nail technician and does hair sometimes as for Victor he's a Tattoo artist. I work at a Diner from 9 to 5, then head to this Gas station where I work from 8 PM to 2 AM.

Valerie is the first home, Victoria is second, then comes Victor, then my parents and me last.

I begin cleaning which is my usual routine, I wake up at 6, clean the house, get ready for work, and then head. Sometimes I make breakfast if I have time.

Since we had Movie night last night I won't be able to since I gotta clean the couch and carpet. plus fold all the blankets back into the storage room.

While cleaning I played some music which gave me the energy to get everything done faster than I usually would with no music. At 7 my mom came down looking tired as f**k, "Good morning Lala" She said using my nickname, "Good morning Mom" I said as she walks over to me and kissed my forehead before hugging me.

"How was your sleep?" I asked, "Horrible, the carpet is soft but flat," She said as I chuckled. My mom is the type to sleep with 5 pillows under her head, and still not feel comfortable or high enough.

"Same shift today?" She asked, "Yeah, unless Johnny is on some bullshit," I said knowing how annoying and stingy my boss Johnny can be.

"Tell him to make sure he doesn't kill my daughter," My mom said as she began taking ingredients out to cook, "What are you gonna make?" I asked. "I'll make you something first so you can eat then I'll make for the others," She said as I smiled, "Thank you, Mom, imma going to shower," I said as she nodded her head.

I entered my room, grabbed my towel, and exited the room into the bathroom. I shut the door before taking my clothes off, I grabbed my toothbrush and added some toothpaste before brushing my teeth in the shower.

Me and Valerie are hygiene freaks, Our bedrooms are full of Victoria's Secret, Bath and Bodywork, Just lots of Perfumes, Lotion, and more. As for the bathroom, it's full of body scrubs, body soap, shower gel, and so much more.

Even if ours is finished we go buy more which is a problem with my mom but she doesn't complain anymore, She's used to it, and the crazy part is she is using them.

After taking a shower, I got out and grabbed my stuff, and, entered my room. I shut the door before drying myself up to put on my bra and panties set from PINK. I grabbed my black jeans and put them on a long with my black shirt which had my name and the Diners name on it.

Yep, this was our work uniform. I sprayed myself with some perfume before brushing my hair, I put it in a bun, grabbed my bag, put my charger, extra pair of airpods, Perfume, lotion, Deodorant, lip gloss, pads, and more stuff instead before leaving my room with my room perfectly fixed.

"Damnit, it's already 8:30," I said as I reached the kitchen, My mom was still cooking with my Dad now awake standing behind us and kissing her neck. "Too early for this," I said as I ignored them and grabbed my food, I began eating while my parents ignored me.

"I gotta go, Thank you for breakfast, Mom. It was delicious" I said as I gave them both a hug, "Be careful Lala," My mom said as I smiled, "Listen to your mother Peanut," My Dad said as I chuckled.

I got inside my car, turned on the heat, and began driving to work which meant 20 minutes by car which meant by foot it was probably an hour. I reached the employee's parking lot and parked my car before getting ready to walk in.

"V, Wait up" I heard a voice and turned around to see Chelsea, I smiled at her as I waited. "You look beautiful girly," She said as I chuckled, "Thank you, Chelsea," I said as we entered the Diner through the back door which took us straight to the locker rooms.

"You know who's working on this shift with us?" I asked as she nodded her head, "Dixie, Becky, Brianna, and Lori" She said as I groaned, Oh yeah..... did I forget to mention that this Diner only hires Women to attract Male customers more which works?

Every day we have some creepy guys coming in here trying to wife one of us, they know not to try that s**t with me though.

"Just ignore her," Chelsea said as we noticed Dixie walking into the locker, Me and Dixie have very bad blood, the only reason I haven't beat her ass AGAIN is because I'm trying to work on controlling my anger and not letting people get the best of me.

"Well hello Veronica, You don't have any manners," She said as I stared around me, "I know she not talking to me?" I asked Chelsea before walking towards Dixie with her Minions showing up. "Touch her and see what happens," Becky said as I chuckled before touching Dixie, "Enough, everyone gets to work. We already have 6 customers" Johnny's voice said as we turned to see him glaring at us.

"This ain't over," Dixie said as she walks away with a smirk on her face, I wasn't scared of Dixie or her boring ass Minions. Nor did I care about her threats.

I ignored her weird stares and did my job. I walk to a table and smile at the customers before taking out my notepad, "Welcome Gentleman, what can I get you lovely guys?” I asked, of course, I was flirting a little for tips. It's what we all do.

"Well hello beautiful, Can we have two colorful Pancakes, one green waffle, 6 pieces of Bacon, and 2 eggs" He said as I wrote down his order. "Coming right up," I said as I walked away towards Dixie and handed her the note, She snatched it away as I glared at her before taking a deep breath and walking away.

I walked to another table and took the order, along with more tables. "Order 6 is ready" Dixie yelled as I walked over to her and took the plate along with the order note, I walked over to the guys and set the plate down along with the note which had their total.

"Thank you beautiful," They said as I nodded my head, I could sense them staring at my body so I turned around to see them quickly looking away, yep. nothing new. I continued to take orders and serve, Once some customers left I went and took the plates back to Dixie along with the money but kept the tip which was $10, Can't complain.

We always keep the tips, Johnny made that rule. The only money we put in the cash register is the one they paid for the meals.

Doing this wasn't boring because there was TV, some games on the side, and music playing.

Once it turned 12, the breakfast Menu was closed. It was time for Lunch which is when more Workers started coming, and 12 is also when my break started. from 12 PM to 12:45 PM.

"Damn, today was stressful," Chelsea said as she follows me down to the break room, I chuckled. "I dont get it, why come to pay to eat Breakfast when you can just cook that s**t," I said as we entered to see Dixie and her Minions again, I ignored them while they talk s**t.

"That's true, Maybe because our breakfast Menu is better, plus eating Colorful Waffles ans Pancakes is fire," She said as I agreed, It's not called "Colorful Waffles" for no reason.

Me and Chelsea sat down and ate our food while talking about social media with Dixie throwing stuff toward us, I didn't pay her any mind knowing the damage I could do it her.

Once my break was over, I went back to work. The afternoon shift is the hardest because people bring their dates or whoever they are with.

"Welcome, What can I get you guys today?" I asked this guy and his date. "Can I have three slices of chicken pizza please?" The girl asked as I smiled nodding my head, "What will you have sir?" I asked as he just stared at me, "Hello, what will you have?" I asked getting annoyed.

I walk away only for him to grab my apron, "What the f**k is your problem?" I asked as he smirked, "I'll have you" He said as I stare at his date, "Is this your nigga?" I asked as she shook her head no.

"I'll have a juicy Burger and some fries. Extra salt on the fries" He said finally letting go, I wanted to slap that smile off his face but knew better. I just fake smiled and gave Dixie the order.

Once his order was done I brought it over to him and the girl, "Here's your food" I said as I began walking away for him to stop me, "The fries are dry" He said as I groaned frustrated. "Add some f*****g ketchup then nigga" I said as he looks up at me, showing his evil smirk.

"Where is the Ketchup?" He asked as I glared at him before getting some ketchup from Dixie who brought it to him, "No, I want her to bring it" He said pointing to me who was standing by the cash register trying to breathe.

"Im not bringing you s**t nigga" I said as Johnny walks towards us, "Veronica what is all this cursing? What is the problem" Johnny asked as I pointed to the guy expecting Johnny to kick him out like he usually does with annoying or disrespectful customers but instead he asked me to apologize.

"Excuse me? I was harassed by this man" I said with everyone now watching the commotion. "Apologize Veronica or else you're fired," Johnny said as I glare at him, "Nigga f**k you and f**k him. I was the Victim here" I said as the man smirked while watching me.

"I QUIT" I yelled as I took the apron off and threw it at him, took off the shirt too, and threw it at the guy before exiting the diner only to go back in to get my stuff before leaving for good.

What was that about? Never in my life did I wanna punch someone so bad, and for Johnny to tell me to apologize is even more shocking.

As I get ready to drive away the guy gets inside my car and smiles before stealing the key. "WHAT THE f**k IS YOUR PROBLEM. GIVE ME MY f*****g KEY" I yelled completely upset, this is stepping Boundaries. "I'm sorry guys, my girlfriend is having a rough day," He said as I stared at him completely ignoring the fact that he called his girlfriend.

"f**k you," I said as I took my keys back and get back inside the car, and drove away from there.

I wanted to run him over with my car but something inside me wouldn't allow me, maybe the thought of him dying or me getting sued.

I turned on some music and drove home upset. It was only 4 PM right now, It looked like I had a couple of hours to myself.

I'm gonna take advantage of that.