TO bring some back laras korigin,” I sejled
Ate parking of Mum’s things at hona I sent a message to my work group chat, “Hey guys, let me know if there are any temples of night shifts. Appreciate it.”
I lively chat, the response was erly silent. Even by the time Jated to the hospital, there were only a few casual conversations but no replies to me.
1 digstad everyone probably knew what had happened and did not want to get involved. Nonetheless, I did not blame them–they were all just trying to make a living and did not want any
In the end, I quietly left the group. A that mom, ulyde file had hit rock boton. But compared to when I had one foot in the grave three years ago, I knew I could grit my teeth and
Just schern despair was seming in, I received a message from Halston, “Thaddeus, I’ll keep an eye out for work opportunities for you. Sorry, I missed your deliveries. Don’t be hard on the other, you know how it is.”
My eyes grew micry as i read his message, and it took me a moment before I could reply. “Thanks, Italston.”
message earlier, I was doing
I got a temporary cot in the hospital ward hallway and stated into the sight. When I reached into my pocket, I found nothing to hold onto. All 1 had now were my faded memories.
While I was out jobhunting the next day, I received an urgent call from the hospital. “Mr. Parker, your mother’s running a high fever that won’t break The situation is critical. Please com back as soon as possible.”
By the time I reached the hospital, Mom had already been moved to intensive care. Lasked anxiously, “How’s she doing?!
The doctor’s expression was serous as he explained, “We need to start treatment immediately, but it seems your previous credit is nearly used up. If you want to continue, you’ll need to make another depositas soon as possible
understand. Please begin the treatment are something out,” I replied, trying to stay calm.
1 had emptied my entire bank account into the hospital payment system, afraid they might stop eatment if the
went unpaid All my savings from the past few years were gone in an
I was not enough, so tried calling Mom’s relatives to borrow
tow money. They all retused, each claiming their own financial difficulties. I could not force them.
With
her choice, I realized I needed a job that paid fast. Soon, Halston told me about a nightclub looking for servers for the evening shift.
“You could try that and maybe pick up a day job too,” he suggested “I heard they offer commission for entertaining guests and selling drinks, which could add up nicely.”
The Gexibility and caring potential stemed better than other jobs available. “Send me the address. I’ll go apply”
r for the interview, and they hired me quickly, partly due to my appearance. The manager explained the basic rules and requirements
sember, the customer is always right,” he emphasized “No matter what they say or do you have to put up with in–they’re the ones paying your bills.”
I understood the nurture of service work and nodded. Tunderstand, nie.”
“Good. You’ll want with a two–www probation period, and we increase your pay after that,” he said.
“Noted on chat. Thank you,” I replied
After spending my morning taking care of Mom, I went to the club at night. The server work was not unamiliar as it was mostly delivering and promoting drinks.
appearance sentted to work in my favor customers were generally friendly and chatty. Things were going smoothly at hest, and I managed to sell several bottles Then, the shift manager called over Tudeus, take this bottle to MP from 12
As I took the bottle, he stopped me with a warning. “Just so you kom,
The Jefferson Corporation’s heiress‘ birthday. Drop off the bottle and leave immediately–don’t linger “
I noticed his strange expression and asked, “Are the people there dangious or just difficult?”
Jie Drowned. “Let’s just say they like to mess with people, especially good–looking ones
I knocked on the door and entered, finding a group drinking chatting, and singing inside. They seemingly did not notice my
as placed the boille on the table,
e, planning to make a quick exit to avoid any incidents. Just as I opened the door to leave, a voice called out from behind
Trapped animand but kept my head down, trying to and eye contact. However, she insisted and said, “Lock up. I want to see your face
My body beard, but could not refuse a customer’s request looked up seluctantly “Yes, Ms Jefferson? Is there anything else you need?”
Her eyesla up when the towny lace. “You’re new here. I haven’t seen you belour
I nodded simply “Yes, it’s my first day”
