Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 "Back to this hellhole" Whined a worker bee. His name was Tom, He just moved into a new town, trying to build a life away from his parents. Things were going subpar by Tom's standards. the only job he could get was a low level worker at some random big name store. In all honest he hated every second of his time there. He thought Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The new customer was named Haley and she was in her late 30s as she walked in and smiled at Tom. "Hey. Could I get some boxes? I need to pack up some stuff at home." She said Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 "Yeah sure" Tom replied as he lead the way to the boxes. He gave his new customer a genuine smile. She was kind and sweet, something Tom wasn't use to at work. Once he got them to the boxes he bent down and began to grab a few for the kind lady. "Hey you are ma'am, is there anything else I can help you with?" He asked sweetly. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 "Um well..." She looked at Tom. "You remind me of someone.." she said and looked at him. "Oh wells, might be my imagination." Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 "I just moved here, so I'm not to sure how I would remind you of someone" Tom replied as he help his customer to the checkout. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 "Oh well.. it's just that I lost my son long ago. He was kidnapped as a baby and then they just couldn't find him. They found the kidnapper dead but my baby went missing still.." she started to tear up a little. "I'm sorry. I must sound like some crazy person." Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Tom was heartbroken. He wished he could help her further, but didn't know what to do. "It's alright" He said trying to comfort her. He looked at the clock and noticed how long it has been. "I'm getting off in a few minutes if you happen to need help packing" Tom replied. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 "I just... I wonder how he is. Or if he's still alive. Really? You do seem like a nice young man.. I'd love for you to come to my house. I'll even cook you a home cooked meal." She said happily Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 "That sounds great I haven't had home cooked food in a month" Tom replied as he rushed off to clock out. "I'll be back in a minute" Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Haley nodded as she waited for Tom. She started to smile a little as she didn't feel so alone. Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 After clocking out and saying goodbye to the few other workers he actually liked Tom meet up with Hailey at her car. "I never got your name" He said with the same smile on his face. He didn't know why he was smiling so much, but didn't bother to question it. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 "My name's Haley. How about you, dear?" She asked as she drove back to her home. Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 "Tom, but a few people call me Tommy" Tom replied looked over Hailey's car. He loved tech and liked taking things apart with his eyes. He was going to college for it. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hailey nearly stopped the car but kept her cool as they arrived at the house. "That was my son's name..." She said as they entered the house. "Well here's my home." It was a nice cozy house with a few bedrooms to spare. Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 "What a coincidence" Tom replied back as he looked at the house. "This is a beautiful home. My apartment is maybe only one of these room is size" Tom continued on. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 "Oh well it's a little too big if you ask me. I'm packing up some stuff for charity you see. So how are your family doing without you?" She asked. "You still seem quite young to be moving out." Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 "They barely noticed me while I was there. I was more of a chore horse to them." Tom replied before shaking his head of the bad memories. "Nevermind that lets get to work on that packing" Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 "Oh well.. Alright dear." She said and got out the boxes and her stuff. "This is what I need to be packed." She said Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Tom began packing away a few things. "If I'm being rude please say so, but what were you planning on doing with the extra space?" Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 "Well I was thinking maybe I could rent it out. I don't need the money though.. I just want some company." She said and sighed. "I really do get lonely." Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 "Would you like to stay with me? I won't charge rent as long as you can just help with me a few chores around the house." Hailey said excitedly Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 "Yeah I would like that. Link to comment
Anon17a Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 "Oh of course you can stay with me! I really have enjoyed your company so much." She said and smiled back. "You can move in anytime you like. I work from home." She said Link to comment
Sephy Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 "After we're done here and dinner, I'll walk to my place and get my things" Tom replied as he taped up a box. Link to comment
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