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Chapter five
Brielle
Standing before the stove, I cooked some eggs for me and Delilah. Usually, I wouldn’t be home at this time, but Mr. Burkley called me this morning and said I could only return to work if I didn’t get the job. Madam A also called me and stated that Mr. Burkley told her to notify me not to come in as well. They’re basically forcing me to get this new job, and it made me want to strangle both of them. But since I couldn’t do that, I started cooking eggs.
I turned the stove off and put the eggs on two plates with a side of toast. Going into the fridge, I grabbed some vanilla almond milk and poured it into the cups. I grabbed our food and walked over to the living room before setting Delilah’s food down in front of her as she sat on the floor and watched one of her little shows.
She grinned up at me. “Thank you, Bribri!” I smiled and kissed her head.
“You’re welcome, baby.” I went over to the couch and sat. I grabbed my laptop and opened it. Waiting patiently as the screen loaded slowly, I typed in my password once it did. Even though I get the rent bill in the mail, I still have other bills to pay online. The first one was utilities and food costs. The next was Delilah’s savings and college fund; what little I had left was used for our rainy day fund.
Mind you, this is when it’s not freezing cold, and we’re stable for the time being. I have no money left afterward. I also have to pay for costumes for the winter show this December. Even though we can get free classes, Madam A can’t pay for all of our costumes and expenses. Mr. Burkley had already paid my phone and internet bill, so I couldn’t ask for much more from him. As of now, I only have $170, and the bills are coming in quickly.
On top of that, I need to find some money for the holiday season, which begins in less than a month. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, DELILAH’S BIRTHDAY FOR HEAVEN’S SAKE! I’m happy she doesn’t attend school yet because I would practically tremble. I opened the next tab and sighed as I saw the ad for KR Inc. The interview was tomorrow, and I would have to RSVP by today for a spot. Grabbing my phone, I bit my lip, dialed the number, and held it to my ear.
After a few rings, someone picked up. “Anna Wilson, secretary to the CEO of KR Inc. How may I assist you?”
I cleared my throat as I spoke, “Hi. I’mum- c-calling for the personal assistant job opening..”I heard the clicks of her keyboard in the background.
“Name?”
“Brielle Newman.”I heard the keyboard’s clicks stop, and Anna said nothing. “Um.. Is everything alright?”I questioned and as if she was awoken from a trance, she continued to type on her keyboard and spoke again as she cleared her throat.
“Yes, everything is fine. Now, Brielle, the interviews, as you know, are scheduled for tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM sharp. You must arrive with your résumé, identification, and application forms. Since it is too late to mail the forms, if you could give me your address, I could send one of our drivers to hand deliver them to you.”One of our drivers? Hesitantly, I gave her my address, and she typed it into the computer.
“Alright. His name is George, and he will be at your home in less than 20 minutes.”
“Thank you.”
She paused again.“You’re welcome, Brielle. Hope to see you tomorrow.”I hung up the phone, and Delilah walked over and sat in my lap.
“N-new j-job?” She whispered as tears formed in her eyes, and I stroked her hair.
“I’m afraid so, baby.”
“B-b-but why? You can’t stay with M-Mr. Burkley?” I shook my head.
“I love Mr. Burkley, sweetie, but Auntie is having a hard time with some things, and a job at the library just isn’t enough.” She looked down and traced patterns on my stomach.
“You leave Dede?” She asked softly, and my heart shattered.
“Of course not, baby. I know I haven’t left you alone for a long time, but I would never leave you. If I do go to my new job, I’ll leave you with Mr. Burkley. Wouldn’t you like that?” She shrugged and looked back up.
“I guess so.. Will Killy still visit?” My cheeks reddened slightly.
“I don’t know, baby, but I’m sure he will.” She nodded her head and laid her body on me. I stroked her hair as she continued to draw patterns on my stomach. After about 10 minutes, I heard a knock at the door.
Picking up Delilah, we made our way over, and upon opening it, I was met with a man with black wavy hair and glasses. He looked to be in his late 30s. He wore a white button-up shirt, a dark jean jacket, black fitted jeans, and brown Chelsea boots. And like every guy I know, he was taller than me.
“…Are you George?” I asked as he looked at me for a second as if he was examining me.
He nodded his head. “Yes, miss, my name is George. Secretary Anna sent me to give you these.” He handed me a yellow folder, and I took it out of his hand as I thanked him. He stared at me for a few more seconds and then looked at Delilah.
“He doesn’t usually do this type of delivery…”I heard him mutter under his breath, but I didn’t quite comprehend his words.
“I’m sorry?” I said, and he shook his head.
“…I’ll see you around, Brielle.” He looked at Delilah for a split second. She looked up at him, smiling as if she knew who he was. He walked to the stairs, and I closed the door.
