Chapter 2: Paying Bills.
" Oh? Are you saying you didn't like it. Be honest, I'm sure you love it when people do this to you right." Without care, he grabbed my right chest while snickering.
" There's no need to hide it, just say the word and I promise I won't treat you badly. If you're as eager as I am, A hotel room is but a thought away." He said yet his eyes widened when two dots enlarged before his eyes.
' That's it!' This finally went past my breaking point.
" You b*tch, how dare you–!" He winced in pain when I stabbed his eyes with two of my finger's but I didn't stop there. The man behind his shivered when I grabbed the fools hair and slammed his face against the counter, smashing his nose in.
I let go of his head, watching as he slid into the floor, leaving some smeared blood and teeth on the counter before I shifted my attention to the next customer.
" May I take your order now..." I returned to my cheery smile, not caring whether the fool was still conscious or not.
The man in office attire seemed more frightened than I expected, while the woman at the back, ran out of the store without wasting time. My colleague finally behaved like a living person, running into the back, probably to rat me out like she always does.
Well, I at least took the remaining customers order. With him gone, I noticed that Mr sticky hands was still lying on the floor.
Coming round the counter, I squatted next to him, using my fingers to check if he was still breathing. Fortunately for me, he was.
" Sigh... I knew this would happen." I said to myself as I tossed the trash out of the store. At the same time I heard footsteps which could only mean one thing.
" Maple!" Like I expected, it wasn't long before I heard my bosses signature scream, which meant that my blasted colleague had in deed rated me out.
A skinny man with a balding head came into view, though small, he looked every bit annoyed like I expected.
" This is the 5th time this week you've harmed a customer. What Is wrong with you! Do you have any idea how much it takes to pay for medical bills." He shouted yet I couldn't be bothered with him.
This was the same old scene I always witnessed, he wouldn't hesitate to talk about medical bills when I've known for awhile now that he never payed anything, infact, on the outside, he would've even threaten to sue anyone who tried to involve the officials into this. He didn't need anything since the store was planted with CCTV cameras 24/7.
' This wretched old man simply implores me getting into fights just so he can keep extorting them, all why behaving as if he's some type of saint.' I gnashed my teeth at the thought.
" What? What's that supposed to mean?" He froze when I stretching out my hand in an impatient gesture.
" Don't play coy with me, Hand it over. It's time."
" What are you talking about, can't you see the trouble you've caused?!" He shouted yet stiffened when he stared into my cold dead eyes, realizing that I wasn't playing, he reached into his pocket to pull out a slightly thick envelope which was my salary.
I tore it open and counted the paper bills right in front of him. Of course what I was doing was rude but I couldn't care any less, I'd rather be rude than trust this snake of a man.
Having counted all the money and concluded it was up to count, I nodded before taking off my store apron, tossing it to him.
" Wait, Maple, let's talk about this."
" No... There's absolutely nothing to talk about. I'm done, finished!"
" ¡Estoy acabado!"
" J'en ai fini !"
" Ich bin fertig!"
" 끝났어요! (Kkeutnasseoyo!) "
" Я закончил! (Ya zakonchil!) "
" Saya selesai! "
I stared at my ex boss who looked both frightened and confused but it was to be expected since I literally just rejected him in over 6 languages.
It was silly to think I learned a bit of 6 languages just for this but, seeing his expression made it all worth it.
I left the coffee shop and headed home, on arriving home, my mood dampened when I saw my land lady standing at the top of the stairs, right outside my room, waiting for me.
" Finally decided to come back have you now?" Seeing her signature disdainful sneer almost boiled my blood, it was the same look she always had when looking at me, acting as if I was some dirty weasel.
" Here's your money. That's 3 months of the due rent I owe you and an additional 3 months."
" H-Huh? Where on earth did you get all thus money?" A look of disbelief crossed her face. I was satisfied with, finally I didn't have to see that disgusting sneer of hers.
Instead of answering her, I went around her, and went into my room. I didn't need any additional drama that was for sure.
' One face bashed in was probably for the best.' I joked to myself, slumping onto my bed with ease, not taking of sneakers because I couldn't be bothered.
' Now that rents taken care off, I need to figure out what to do about food...' I said to myself, sitting up straight before pulling out the remaining stack of paper bills I still had left.
' Just about enough to last my feeding for a month or so, but after that, I really need to find another job.' I said to myself before slumping back onto my bed.
' Guess we're back to square one again... I wonder what nauseating job I'll get this time.' I smiled helplessly.
Just then, my phone began to vibrate within my pocket. I raised a brow, feeling curious. Taking out my phone, I groaned when I saw who the caller ID belonged to.
Your Loving Mother.