"two children Missing, last seen at a 'fredbears family diner'-" the news reporter spoke in a monotone voice, cut off by the TV being shut off.
You were in the kitchen washing a couple of dishes, you turned around at the mention of your workplace. your mother was sitting on the couch, you had known about the missing kids already, it was hard to forget but hearing about it outside of the context of work was strange.
it had been a couple of days since you last went to work. It was said that the the police were investigating so nobody was allowed back in the building. Not that you were particularly sad about not being able to attend work.
Miah had been up in her room all day doing god knows what so it was just you and your mother in awkward silence now that the TV was shut. You knew how she felt about you working at that place anyway but now with all of the spotlight being on the missing children's cases she made her opinion quite known at every opportunity.
You sat on the couch and fiddled with your hands, you really had nothing to do but wait. Your life wasn't exactly excitement filled.
"So, when do you plan on going back to work," your mom spoke in a surprisingly malice free voice.
If I HAD a choice, I certainly wouldn't choose to go back any time SOON.
"...whenever they tell me to come back I guess," you made eye contact.
"You think that's a good idea?"She gives you a disgusted look.
You sigh and try to find something in the room to distract you and it ended up being your hands..again. Your knuckles were all scraped up because of how much you picked at them. You play with your hands mindlessly and try to come up with a rebuttal.
"It's my life, I need the money. You know I can't just quit now. You know I'm saving for college." You respond eventually. You knew you probably had no plans of going to college but it got her off your back sometimes so now was as good a time as any to try it out.
"It might be your choice but as long as you're living under my roof you're going to listen to my thoughts on the matter. Is it really that difficult to hear me out? I'm your mother for Christs sake." She rolled her eyes and sat up. She loved to remind you that she birthed you, you were convinced it was just to get a reaction from you at this point. But the more she said it, the more it had the opposite effect.
You bit your tongue and sat up straight. "I know." You managed to say despite your anger.
She looked away and turned the Television up. You assumed she'd gotten bored of the conversation. You started to head upstairs to avoid any more confrontation.
You walk upstairs and open your curtains, it was midday by now so the light shined in perfectly illuminating your room in an almost heavenly light.
You lay on your bed and stare at the ceiling , imagining what life would be like if you got out of this house..
you were interrupted by your phone ringing
it was Jen, you sighed, grateful for the distraction.
"Hey Jenna," you smiled and lay down on your bed
"Y/N! How's it going?" You could hear the cheeriness in her voice.
You smiled "going alright, how about you?"
"That's good, I've been good! Just calling to see how you've been with everything that's going on." you could hear her smile. You weren't aware of this information,
"I've been fine, I'm alive so that's good." You twirled your hair between your fingers, pressing them together.
"That's good to hear..ya know I passed by the diner the other day" She remarked, waiting for you to prod.
"Really?" You sat up,
"Mhm," you could hear her smirk, she wanted to spill.
"Well? What'd you see?" You sat on the edge of the bed.
"Well." She started. "The place was surrounded by cop cars. I don't think they've found anything yet."
"Really?" You questioned.
"Yup, not like they ever find anything." She scoffs. Surprising you."Henry sent an email out yesterday saying that if the investigation concludes today we'll have to go back tomorrow, yippie..." she says sarcastically
The way she spoke of this as if it was a common occurrence was a bit jarring but you continue.
You chuckle "oh..I haven't checked my email in like forever,"
"Yeah me neither I just thought now might be important." She laughs "anywayyy, I've been meaning to tell you," she pauses for dramatic effect.
"Yes?" You reply, trying to get her to continue.
"A couple days ago, I heard someone apply for a job at the diner" you swore her smirk could be heard through the phone
You look up to the sky, trying to recall seeing anyone new recently and then it hit you, the guy with the brown hair who walked up to the front desk when you were Babysitting,
"Really?" You tilt your head and hold the phone closer to your face, intrigued.
"Mhm, and he got the job" she laughed "not surprised to be honest..."
"Knowing what I know, I don't think I am either." You reply.
You open your mouth to talk again, but your phone starts to buzz.
"Yeah, hold on im getting another call-" you heard Jenna hum in response, not waiting, you hoped she'd understand.
Unknown number
Your face scrunches in confusion, probably someone trying to sell you car insurance or something. You picked it up.
"Y/n l/n?"
You paused, surprised.
"Yes? Who's speaking?"
"Your employer?" He said as if he expected you to recognize him based only off of two words.
William?
You were about to ask how he got this number before he cut you off mid thought.
"You're going to need to come into the diner this afternoon." You could hear his smug tone, even he tried to hide it.
"For what?" You did not feel like going into work today, especially with the investigations going on.
"I have business I need to take care of and i can't leave the children with Micheal." He scoffs, as if that was obvious.
You groan silently and sit up. "Did you think to...hire a babysitter?" You snip back.
"I did? That's why I'm contacting you." He says as if it's common knowledge.
You sit on your bed in a slight shock.
Well okay then.
"Well can I even be at the diner with the cops investigating?" You were looking for any excuse to get out of this.
"Hm." You could hear him contemplating.
"I guess you're correct. I suppose you'll just have to come to them."
Your eyes widen.
Shit shit shit shit- ughh this is not worth getting payed minimum wage.
"These will be counted in my hours, correct?" You remained calm.
"Of course they will. you take me for some kind of monster?"
"Fine."
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For everyone saying they want me to update this story!!! More coming :3
