𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐄: 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄 𝐱 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐑 [18+]

Part 63: Paydays & Getaways

VERO TREJO
November 23, 2018
Freeridge, California
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"ALRIGHT BITCHES! IT'S PAY DAY!"Jamal's voice loudly rang through my ears from where I stood at the table in the back, helping label the orders. I sucked in a breath as I finished writing the name on the sticker not bothering to look up from the unfolded bag. "Now when I call your name please say I and collect your monyun when I make my way to you. And yes before any of you ask, my pops included tips."his words instantly made me look up now and I saw him holding a stack of envelopes in his hands. Olivia popped a fried piece of cauliflower in her mouth from her basket and jumped to sit on the empty side of the table,"Did he include all of them this time or only half? Or did he not decide to include the overtime?"

"He did. I watched him count."Jamal said, holding out the first envelope. "And lucky for you, Olivia. You're first on our list."

Olivia smiled dusting off her hands, quickly grabbing the envelope from him. "Let's see—"her lip twisted and she ripped it open eagerly, smiling from ear to ear taking out her check.

"Dalie."Jamal called.

Odalie put her slushie down,"I." he handed her the envelope and made his way over to where me and Paula were.

"Paula."Not even bothering to look at her he chucked her envelope and she caught it but frowned at him,"Seriously?"

"Anyways, Vero here you go."

I closed the marker in my hand and grabbed it from him, and he moved to hand Theo hers next. I quickly snatched open my envelope with everyone and let the paper with my name fall on the floor. The amount of bills that were already piling up for the baby was insane and I really needed this. All of the hours I've been working should be able to cover the first couple of ultrasound's that I had so far but one day it wouldn't be enough.

I stared at the amount on the check and frowned when I realized it was less than I expected,"Um Jamal?"I looked up.

"Yes ma'am."Jamal hummed holding his check up, admiring the amount he had by the big grin he had on his face.

"This isn't right."I shook my head and everyone looked at me now including him."I did nothing but work overtime all week or the week before. This can't be all I have to show for it."

"Well it is so deal with it."Paula rolled her eyes and I frowned at her now,"Paula I wasn't talking to you."

"But I was talking to you, all you do is bitch and fucking whine every day."Paula cocked her head giving me a annoyed look,"It is bad enough your face is annoying but your attitude is too."