Some things never change: Chapter 4

CHAPTER 4: One too many choices

Adeline hopped off of the bus and ran through the bustling streets before stopping at a large white building which read "BOXES and sometimes PARAGRAPHS" it was a temp agency with an odd name but it was always busy. Adeline ran up two flights of stairs and rushed in the door as she slowed down to a power walk when she came across the security sitting at the desk "don't start" Adeline said, the man snickered as he scanned her badge and handed it back. Adeline quickly tucked it in her pocket and she continued through the lobby to the elevator at the end. She didn't find time to admire the sistine chapel like wall art and the marble floors like she normally did, however she did find time for it as she waited by the elevator. Once the elevator reached the first floor and opened up two tall business like men stepped out as they discussed what seemed to Adeline a meeting they just went to. She quickly stepped in the elevator and hit the 6th floor. She rested against the rails looking up at her reflection on the ceiling she continually made faces at her self to stay entertained on what seemed like the longest ride of her life. The elevator binged and the doors eased their way open to a long hallway that was covered in people scurrying about. Adeline sighed as she started making her way through the crowd in to the large double doors down the right. She slipped in around the corner as she pulled her badge out of her pocket and put it around her neck she stood on her toes to get a better view of the room considering she could never find her desk on days like this. To no avail she started making her way through the room "excuse me" she constantly repeated but no one paid her any mind as they were too busy with their paperwork.

On the right side of the room there was a receptionist desk and that always had the longest line, down the way there were other desks lined up where clients sat after talking to their workers abut potential jobs. The room was always loud and you could never hear yourself think however occasionally Adeline boss would come out with a large bell and tell everyone to quiet down if there was meeting taking place in the back. Once Adeline made her way through the crow to the other side where it had been mostly clear she eyed her desk. She rushed to sit down as she noticed there was a post it note on her computer which read "Lexi is out sick the next few week feel free to take over her clients thanks". Adeline snatched off the post it note and tossed it in the trash out of frustration, she was use to it though Lexi was always out sick. No one really knew why and they didn't really waste their time wondering but the problem was Lexi had the most clients she drew them in with her low cut tops and sensual pencil chewing. Adeline hated Lexi ever since she started to do less and less that and Lexi always called her by her real name, something Adeline loathed.

She pulled herself together and turned on her computer, while she waited for it to boot up she shuffled through a stack a papers that sat at the corner of her desk. It was all of Lexis' work for the day. Adeline was surprised to find the stack half of it normal size but she still frowned in its wake. Once her computer powered on she opened the employee portal to check the announcements for today nothing seemed to be new except that now they were going to hand out doughnuts at lunch time in honor of employee of the month. Adeline shrugged and closed the window as she pull up her client profiles she skimmed through the file before paging the receptionist "yes Adeline"? the operator said "yeah feel free to send Mitch cablesten to the desk please and thanks" Adeline responded "will do" the voice chimed back. Adeline leaned over to open the file drawer where she had everyones information stored. The files were in alphabetical order by last name so Mitch wasn't hard to find. Within moments of her plucking the file a tall man with short greasy black hair pulled the seat back and sat down. He smelled of axe ad motor oil it made Adelines' stomach churn but she hid it on her face well.

"What you got for me today" the man croaked, "well based on your resume I have a few things available" Adeline took her mouse and quickly through Mitchs' folder "Tyrex and Co have openings for warehouse truck loaders the pay would be 17.00 an hour with benefits and  you would work 5 days a week keep in mind its temp to hire" she continued "what else"? Mitch said "everything else would be minimum wage" Adeline folded her arms and leaned back in her chair as she waited for him to think about it "you're in need Mitch with 5 dogs to feed and a house payment do you think nows the time to be picky" Adeline asked "you're right ill take it" Mitch said without hesitation. "Smart" Adeline said as she continued to fill in his application. Once she finished and gave him the okay she pulled up the next file. It was then she realized it was gonna be a long morning.

Nothings worse then a sad sunset

The day was warm as the sun set and shined so elegantly on her face. Her sparkling blue eyes gave way as she stared intently in the distance. She took a deep breath and she inhaled the salt in the air. She listened quietly  as the smooth water caressed  her ears with the sound of sparse movement.

She looked down as tears flooded her eyes. She decided she was ready as she leaned out her right foot and stepped off of the bridge, with adrenaline rushing through her veins and her heart racing faster then lighting she lost her breath. She brought her leg back in and proceeded to close her eyes and with full force she kept from the bridge. 

Gravity was pulling her down closer and closer to the silent waves beneath her. She relaxed her arms by her side as she took a large deep breath one more time. She felt herself get halfway and with that she unknowingly braced herself for the few moments that were yet to come. Within those few moments she opened her eyes one last time to view the sun set over the horizon.

Her fall quickly came to a halt after that after, something sharply yanked her by the neck causing it to snap almost instantly. Her eyes remained open and fixed on the horizon as she swayed gently by the rope. Seagulls flew by squawking not giving anytime to the corps which lay in their path. The world continued on including the cars along the bridge as they drove along honking their horns at each other making their way to their many destinations. 

The ocean still swayed softly at the bottom however not close enough to splash the body. Tears were running down her face towards the end, as it was such a beautiful day for an unseen death. The world was remarkable as nothing or anything changed and that was the worst part. Who knows how long the sad girl would hang there until someone came around to notice and care about her. That will forever be the worst part.

Now as a disclosure notice the girl in the photo is still alive Its just a reference for the background. If you or anyone are having suicidal thoughts please talk to someone and get help as soon as possible the suicide hotline is always available and I am always here to talk as well as my contributor feel free to e-mail any one of us we are here for you.

It was only a dream

He sat there quiet observing the world. Out of a large window that was streaked with dry water when the sunlight came across it. On the other side it was silent as if the world stopped moving. He took a deep breath and let the condensation hit the window. He looked out sad and decided to walk away.

He opened the door and went outside a few steps in the sun decided to break through the clouds that resided behind him. He didn't think too much of it as he lit his cigarette and stood in the middle of the walkway. He kept walking forward until something stopped him in his tracks.

He seen her walking up the driveway with tears in her eyes. He watched intently as she pressed on. He managed to find a couple of seconds in the moment to ash his cigarette. She made her way across the grass in his direction and continued on until she was about a foot away from him. She looked down and wiped her eyes. All he could do is stand there and say nothing as he let her grieve.

She finally looked up at him and gazed into his eyes, as he continued to stand there cold and in thought, as he got lost in the world. She preceded t take a few steps to the side and continued to walk on breaking her gaze into his soul. He had promptly decided to turn around watching her press on to the porch, he noticed her strides were short and she occasionally looked around.

Once she reached the first step of the porch and stopped ashes looked back and caught him staring for the last time. The world had stopped again and the sun receded back into the clouds. Tears flooded his eyes forcing him to look away, only to find her gone as he quickly looked back. He continued with his cigarette and took a deep breath as he wiped his tears. All that was left was him and the silence.