Chapter 2

Hazel Kennels^o^

Hazel

  "Louie"i screamed trying to catch up with the thirteen year old boy running towards the bus stop.

"You gotta run faster than that, the bus is almost here"he yelled back.

"Stop there mister or I'll spank your nose"i yelled again. I finally caught him by the arm.

"Oh men! "he said giving up.

"Naughty kid"i said handing him his lunch bag.

"Whats in it for me? "he asked opening the bag.After a good scan,he let out a sigh. "Bread? "he said with a brow up.I wish it could be more. "it'll be better next time"i promised.

"You always say that"he said rolling his eyes. "C'mon we wouldn't wanna miss the bus"i said pointing to the school bus just arriving at the stop. "Okay"he said and started running towards the bus. "Bye sis! "he yelled getting on the bus.

  I waved him until the bus was out of sight. Now the real hell.

I walked back to my torn apart apartment. The ceilings were old and draping, the handles doors creaked, the floors had holes in them, the sink had ejected itself from the counter, all the fans were bad and the standing fan I had purchased from scratched up savings was having mishaps. It had to come to this.

My dad had passed away in an accident when I was 10.We were almost a well to do family... almost. My mum was in the hospital after giving birth to my little brother. When she head the news, she followed suit. My uncle and aunt said we were bad luck didn't even let us keep the house or the insurance money. I carried a seven day old baby around when I was 10,who does that?We were taken to an orphanage. The world showed me its wicked side. We stayed at St James orphanage for 8 years. Yes, 8 good years of torture. All I dreamed of was getting good schooling and someday be able to train Louie myself and I have to say Louie being the smart kid was doing great in kindergarten.When I turned 18,Madam Wilson, the orphanage manager told me I had to start fending for myself and my brother so we had to leave the orphanage just when life was becoming a better place to be in.

I met a girl of my age who was quite helpful to me. Her name was Vera. She invited me and Louie to stay at her place till we got ours. She also introduced me to Mc Donald's where I got a job as a waitress. I also got a government apartment at a little high rate but it was okay but now it isn't cause the government increased the rent. Unfortunately I couldn't finish medical school unless I wouldn't be here. I was this close to getting my degree.

  I started feeling a little dizzy and I rushed to the cabinet to grab some pills. I quickly took them and started trying to calm down. I glanced at my old clock getting shocked at the time.

  9:15.Shit!, I gotta get to work.

I put my messy black straight hair in a bum with some hair bands,slid into my old black flats and quickly exited the door.

  "Hey Vee"I said entering the back of the counter.

"Hey girl, how's the kid"she said following me to the back room.

"It's good you're here, I don't know how much more I could handle those business tycoons,they are all the same,trust me"she said with a woof expression on her face.

  I laughed as I put on my apron.

"Helen, late again I see"a man with googly glasses spoke up.

"Its Hazel"I retorted.

"That not a very nice apology you know"he said adjusting his glasses.

"Sorry Troy "I said trying not to roll my eyes.

"it's Mr Troy"he said "and you better get back to work,table 9 and 11 are waiting"

   This guy was unbelievable.He was 1 year older than me for Gods sake.We got back  to serving the tycoons. At Mc Donald's, handsome men and beautiful women.

Time flew by fast and before I knew it,darkness had taken over. It was just around 7pm by thus time.

  My vision suddenly became blur. I eyes were twitching as I tried to keep my self balanced.

  "Hezel,table 8,get going"Troy called out to me.

This was sick. The busgirls were totally invisible that I had to do the cleaning and serving although I was hired to be a waitress.

  "On my way"I said swaying with the tray of plates and cups. I almost dropped the tray when Vera caught it.

"You okay"she said the tray in one hand and helping me keep my stand with the other.

  "It's okay"i said"Just a little blur"

"Be careful she said leaving for the washroom. I sighed and walked to get the latte and cappuccino ordered by table 8.

When I was through with the brewing, I started staggering towards table 8.Just then my vision started getting blurry again.

Then... Splat. The tea spilled on a figure in front of me... oh no.. that did not just happen... I'm gonna get fired.

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