The weight of desire

[Ma Cleo's

ntinued at a hastened pace. I carry on cleaning the surface of the table till it's squeaky clean making sure not to leave a single spo

laundry". I whispered to myself in a panicked state soon re

el my fingers anymore I was finally do

own accustomed to sounded from the front door. "Layla get your bony ass here this moment!" Ma Cleo al

ous gaze roamed around I noticed an awful trail on the ground that must have resulted when I finished tending

th those pathetic tears of yours and look me in the eyes when

d up and my eyes dried up of any

ng over soon yet you decided to make that horrible mess at the entrance of my house. You wanted to make a mockery out of

ush from upstairs n

othbrush and zoomed down the stairs making sure the sound of my steps wasn't too loud. Ma hates that so I've l

ke sure that everywhere is spotless when I'm back. I give you 30 minutes" she said as she exit

I bent down to begin the task at hand. Joining the tasks I did earlier in the day, any 16-year-

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sen

that just came in Layla" Samantha, my colleag

chocolate mocha, and Table 9 requested a pumpkin pie and a creamy latte" I replied to her reading out from the li

le with the best fake smile I could muster on an empty stomach. I've perfected the art over the years, wearing false emotion was akin to second nature for me. A smile can dissuade people from knowing what's going on in your life. Shaking reminisces of the past from my head I

Cheetos with a satisfied grin on my mouth. At least it's something to look forward to for the day. As I was heading over to the counter I stumbled upon Daisy, an awful awful awful reminder of my tragic past. My steps faltere

ure to see you," Daisy says with mock excitement in her v

nd Ma Cleo? Heard she's been in the hospital for a w

g health, and to answer ur first question I've been great actually, much better

it this conversation right now. Wouldn't want those awful frown lies marring my face like yours now w

s and got on my merry way. While waiting for the next bus to get here I heard my phone ping. I picked i

you just stop