I wake up to the annoying sound of the alarm clock and I hear Autumn get up and turn it off and then head for the bathroom to get ready for another day of job hunting. I was surprised she didn't ask Lorie or I if we needed to get in there but figured she was probably still a little peeved from last night. I look out the window after Lorie opens the curtains and decide it's much to nice a day to go hunt for a stupid job that just isn't there anyway. "Hey Lorie" "Yea?" "I've decided to take the day off. No job hunting for me today" Lorie stops doing what she was doing and turns around and gives me "the look"( you know, the one where they look at you like you have 3 heads and a horn in the middle) "What?" I ask her. I have a feeling as to what she is gonna say to me, but I had to ask. "Tre I know we've had a hard time finding a job but we've gotta keep looking" "I know that. I'm not a child where you need to explain things to me, I'm not a idiot" I say to her getting angry because I feel like she's treating me like one. "I'm sick of looking. I'm taking one day off, one DAY Lorie, big freaking deal. It's not like I'm never gonna look again." "I know but we have to keep going on this, we have to make this thing work" She says while looking for something to wear for the day. "Yep, your right we gotta keep going and I'll keep it going tomorrow for today is fun in the sun day." I declared just as Autumn walks out of the bathroom all ready for the day. "What's going on?" She asks us. "Tre has decided to take the day off from job hunting" Lorie tells her like she's narking on a little child. I roll my eyes and can't believe how she's acting like I'm going against the rules..what rules? There are no rules, at least there weren't any yesterday. I might of missed them tho..I am thinking to myself when Autumn starts in on me. "Tre I know it's been hard but.. I interupt her because I swear I have heard these exact words before..a couple minutes before..'We've gotta keep going, we'll find something soon'..blah blah blah, keep it to yourself Autumn I've had enough with the job hunting thing for right now and I've had enough of your positive bull crap! I'm tired of being told no, I'm tired of job hunting and I'm tired of having no fun. I'm bored to freaking death and I live in Florida! something's wrong with this picture. I want to have fun and today I'm going to. I don't care what you or Lorie says or how you feel about it. I'm doing it so lay off!!" with that I grab my swim suit and a pair of shorts and a shirt to wear over it and walk into the bathroom.
*Trelyn*
I get into the bathroom and slam the door. I get the water ready for my shower and get in and start thinking about what just happened -I don't care what they say or how they feel, I'm going to have fun today. I've looked for a job just as hard as they have and I'm taking the day off to have some fun I deserve it and I'm gonna do it forget them-satisfied with my decision I start to make a mental plan of my day.
*Autumn & Lorie*
Tre walked in the bathroom and slammed the door I look at Autumn "You know what, I think she's right. We do deserve to have some fun. We've looked everyday almost since the day we've got here for a job and nothing, maybe if we take a day off we'll have a better attitude tomorrow. I'm sick of having no fun. I think I'll take the day off too and start again fresh tomorrow." I feel Autumns eyes follow me as I walk over to my clothes and grab a suit and a short outfit to wear over it. I sit down and turn on the tv to wait for Tre to get out of the bathroom. I can feel exactly how pissed Autumn is at both of us right now but decide I don't care, I wanna have fun. My thinking that Autumn is pissed at me and Tre is quickly confirmed with the slamming of the door. -Oh well, she'll get over it- I think to myself. Tre finally got out of the bathroom and looked around the room. "Where's Autumn, isn't she gonna wait for you?" She asks me. I pick up my clothes and head to the bathroom to get ready to go. "Uhh, what are u doing Lorie", she asked me when she noticed the clothes, "I thought you were going job hunting?" "Well, I decided I needed some sun" I tell her as I start to close the bathroom door. I also noticed the huge grin on her face.
Lorie walks out of the bathroom and I decide to ask what happened between her and Autumn "So exactly what happened. I thought you were among the-we will search for a job til we find one or die trying-club?" Lorie looks at me shaking her head "Tre, be nice. You know Autumn just wants us to find jobs so we can really start our new lives here. They are kinda on hold until we do, you know." "Ok, your right. sorry. I guess I am just sick of looking and not finding. I wanna have fun today and then I'll search nonstop starting tomorrow, I promise. But today...it's FUN DAY" I yell at the top of my lungs. "You are soo strange" Lorie says laughing at me. "I know, but hey you gotta admit, there's never a dull moment" I tell her as we are walking out the room. "True, true" We are laughing and walking to Lorie's car and I decided I better ask Lorie "So, was Autumn pretty peeved when she left?" "Well, let me put it this way..I'm shocked we still have a front window" "WOW, that bad huh?" "Yeah, that bad." We notice Autumns car is gone. "Looks like she opted to drive today" I say to Lorie. "Yep seems so. I know I am sick of taking the bus. I know it is supposed to save gas and maintenance on our cars but I hate dealing with all the people that ride the bus. I know that sounds horrible, but I miss my car" Lorie says getting into her car. She lets me in and we head towards the beach for a day of sun and a whole lotta fun.
*Autumn*
After what both Tre and Lorie said to me I slam the door and take off to search for a job. I take my car instead of the bus because I just don't feel like dealing with people right now. I head downtown towards the restaurant where the waitressing job is that I found in the paper last night. I pull up in front and it is a really nice place. I walk into the restaurant and look around and realize that I would never even be able to afford to eat in a place like this and with that little bit of knowledge going around in my brain I get nervous. I'm so deep into my thoughts about the restaurant that I don't hear the person walk up behind me. "May I help you ms.?" I jump and turn around to acknowledge who spoke to me and I am greeted by a man in a nice tailored suit around 40 or so. "Uh, yes I am interested in applying for the job that was in the paper" "Oh, ok. Follow me please." And with that he turns around and heads to the back of the restaurant. I follow him while checking out the place. He sits down and I do the same. "Do you have any experience in waitressing? "Yes, I worked as a waitress in Kentucky for a couple of years" I answer him getting even more nervous, I hate interviews. "Well, it seems today just might be your day then. We are in a kind of a hurry to hire someone. We've had a few people come in and apply but none of them had experience and we want experienced help here. We do not tolerate insubordination at this restaurant. We run a tight ship and we expect our help to have manners and respect, not only for the customers but also each other and of course their bosses. Can you do that? Can you have respect for other people and be pleasant even if we are busy and people are calling for you in all different directions?" He asks me this and I am shocked at what he is asking me. Does this mean he is gonna hire me, can this actually be the day that I get a job? He is looking at me expecting a answer and I must of been taking too long because he is getting a look of doubt in his eyes. "Yes, of course I can sir. I believe in being polite and courteous to my fellow workers and of course to the customers. Without the customers, I wouldn't have a job." I answer him and practically hold my breath waiting for his reply. He gets a huge smile on his face and stands up and reaches his hand out to me to shake. "Welcome aboard, ms? I forgot to ask you your name" He says to me with a little chuckle. I smile at him "Autumn, Autumn Hemingway sir" "Well Miss. Hemingway, congratulations you have yourself a job. My name is Mr. Wilson. You can start tomorrow. I expect you to be here by 9:00 AM sharp to start to learn the ropes." "Oh yes sir, no problem sir, I'll be here" I say to him totally excited at the fact I finally did it, I got a JOB! "Good, we will see you tomorrow and make sure you bring 2 forms of id with you so we can get the paperwork done, ok?" "Yes, I will be here and I won't forget the id. Thank you sir, so much" Smiling he follows me to the door "Your welcome Autumn, welcome aboard" "Bye I will see you tomorrow morning Mr. Wilson." I leave the restaurant walking on cloud nine. I can't believe it, finally it happened. I decide to go out and grab a bite to eat, now that I have a job I don't have to worry about spending a little on eating out. I get my food and drive back to the room. I'm looking forward to telling Lorie and Tre about the job, amazingly enough after this morning, but when I pull into the lot I see the room is dark indicating that they haven't returned yet. I unlock the door "Great, I get a job and there's no one to tell, isn't that typical!" I sit down to eat and decide to watch some tv.
*Lorie and Trelyn*
"WOW, what a fun day. We definitely need to hit the beach more often" I say to Lorie when we get to the car "Yea we do, but after we find a job. Today was a break from hunting, we have to start again tomorrow or we'll be living at the beach" Lorie says while trying to back up and not hit the jerk that parked to close. "Yea, yea I know. I just hate looking and I hate hearing the word 'NO'. but I know we gotta find one. I wonder if Autumn is back yet?" "I have no idea if she is or not, bigger question is..what kind of mood is she in. I'm hoping maybe the hunt went good for her today" "Yea I hope it did too. Hey you wanna grab some food?" I ask when I see a McD's "Tre you know we don't have the cash for that" Lorie says to me in her 'we have to responsible' voice. "I know, but dang I'm sick of baloney sandwiches" I whine as I watch McDonalds go by. "I hear ya there, so am I" We pull into the motel parking lot and see Autumns car. "Well, I guess we get to find out what kind of mood she's in" I tell Lorie as we get out and head for the room. "Yep, lets just hope its a good one. I don't wanna play referee between you two." "I'm hoping too. Hey, we don't need a referee, a ring without one works just fine" I tell Lorie as we open the door. And of course, she rolls her eyes at me.
We walk into the room and we don't see Autumn but we know she's around cause the tv's on and there is a McD's bag on the table. "HEY! I thought we couldn't afford this stuff?" I look at Lorie with a annoyed look and holding up the bag. "You can't" Autumn says as she walks out of the bathroom. "What do you mean 'You can't' We're all supposed to budget our money together" I say to her in snotty voice, because that was her idea and I had to throw it at her. "Don't be getting snotty with me Tre. I say you cause you two are the one's who instead of looking for jobs went out and worked on your tans. I, on the other hand, went out job hunting like we were supposed to, and I found a job" Autumn informed us with a air of superiority in her voice while she walked over and grabbed the McDonalds bag from my hand and put a couple fries in her mouth to emphasize her point. "Wait, you found a job?" Lorie said to her before I could open my mouth and say the smart ass comment she knew was on the tip of my tongue. "Yep, and I start tomorrow. I got a waitressing job at a really nice place." "That's great Autumn, congrats, I'm so happy for you" Lorie told her as she gave her a hug. "Thanks Lorie, at lest someone around here is happy for me." Autumn says looking at me. I know I should say something to congratulate her but being the stubborn pig headed person I am, I don't. I smile at her with one of my smart ass grins and grab my night clothes and walk into the bathroom.
*Trelyn*
'DAMN! why did she have to find a job today of all days! I say to myself as I get into the shower. I know why I'm so pissed but to proud and stubborn to admit it to anyone but myself- I was jealous-I didn't want her to find a job first, I wanted to be the first. I know that's stupid and I know I should apologize and congratulate her, but I can't. DAMN! I scream to myself again and punch the wall in the shower. Ow! f....!!I yell, this time out loud, as I feel something crack. I look at my hand and it's already beginning to swell. I know I broke a couple knuckles, 'stupid idiot' I mumble to myself., 'that's whatcha get, you have to remember that walls just don't give' I get out of the shower after rinsing off. Getting dressed was a real treat in itself. I finally manage to get my clothes on and walk out of the bathroom.
*Lorie and Autumn*
I watch as Tre gives Autumn her, fast becoming infamous, 'eat shit and die' grins and then walk into the bathroom. Oh great, didn't I just tell her I didn't wanna play referee tonight, I think to myself. Autumn turns and looks at me. "Didn't you guys have a good time today?" "Yea, we actually had a blast. Specially Tre, she played volleyball and went swimming with some hot looking guys. Got their numbers too, I believe" I add chuckling. "Then what's her problem? I tell her I found a job and she gives me attitude" "Well Autumn you didn't exactly walk in here giving off the air of sweetness ya know." "What do you mean by that?" But before I can answer her we hear 'Ow F.... yelled from the bathroom. "What in the world?" Autumn says and walks to the door. She starts to knock but then changes her mind and walks back. "Why didn't you knock? She could be hurt" I ask her, as I start to walk to the door. "I heard her moving around, she's fine."
Right after she says this Tre walks out of the bathroom with her hand wrapped in a towel "Gee guys, thanks for your concern" she says to us. "Oh my gosh Tre, what happened?" I ask her as I get her to sit down. "I forgot walls don't move" she mumbled. "Kinda reminds you of yourself, huh Tre?" Autumn says to her. I couldn't believe she said it, Tre was obviously in pain. "Autumn give her a break she's in pain" "Naw, it's ok Lorie. Look Autumn I don't back down or apologize very often but this time I will, but this will be the last time. I'm sorry for being a witch this morning and not going job hunting. I will go tomorrow and I won't stop until I find a job. ok?" I was shocked...Tre backing down AND apologizing. WOW I gotta write this down I think to myself. Autumn smiles at her "Ok Tre apology accepted. I know it's hard for you to stop being stubborn and pig headed, even for a minute." After Autumn said that, I thought for sure Tre was gonna explode but unbelievably, she smiled. "Yea it is. It's another one of my curses, but another one I'm proud of. You'll have to learn to deal with it" She said to Autumn in a very dead serious voice and looking her straight in the eye. 'Oh boy' I think 'here we go again..round what now uhh..4 or 5? I look at Autumn hoping she doesn't say anything to set all of this off again but instead of it all starting over she says "Ok, now that all that is over, lets take a look at your hand" I take the towel off and her hand is all puffy and purple around her knuckles. "Oh Tre, why in the world did you punch a wall?" Autumn asks her "You weren't there, it took your place" Tre answers with a smile. Autumn looks at her and starts laughing, "Well by the looks of your hand, you lost" Tre starts laughing "Yea but darn it, it won't mess with me again" At that we all 3 laughed and things were ok again. We got something to put around Tre's hand and went to bed, Tre having a little more difficulty moving around of course. We went to bed early to get ready for the next day, Tre and I job hunting and Autumns first day at work. 'Things are looking up' I think as I drift asleep, 'finally'.
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