A Blessing & A Curse: A Angel Read Online Free
Author: Dawn Davis
she let Barb, the short grey haired grandmother of six, take over. So where was she? After checking the stock room, and the break area, I walked to the office. She was sitting at the desk, going through papers. I wanted to talk to her now but I could see she was busy. "Ummm Helen, do you have a moment to spare?" I asked after knocking on the door.
"Yeah sure. I was just about to ask you to come in. We don't seem to have your social on the file. Happen to have?"
"Of course, just need to get my bag"
"Ok, I'll wait but please hurry I need to get your info in the system so you can get paid." I left the office to retrieve my bag. Maybe I shouldn't say anything, she seems fine. But then again, one of human flaws is to assume. For the first time ever I was confused. Just like fear, I didn't like that feeling either.
"Do you need anything else?" Handing her my social card that seemed to be brand new thanks to headquarters.
"No, everything seems to be in order. Was there something else you needed?"
"Well....." She gestured to a chair in front of the desk so I took a seat. "..... I hope I'm not upsetting you but I get the feeling you don't like me. Did I do something wrong?" I knew I didn't but I also knew that if I played to her will she would realize it too, and stop giving me the evil eye.
"Oh Mayice no, you did nothing to me." She came around the desk and sat on closer to me "Honestly I'm upset with my husband for not talking to me first. You've been doing way above standards especially on your first day. Which is why I wonder if he told you about your pay, benefits, and retirement?” She was right, he told me nothing. "And from the look on your face I'm going with no." We both laughed, but I was more relieved then humored.
* * * * * * * * * *
The last thirty minutes of work were spent in the office. Helen told me about the company, how pay would go to my bankcard instead of a check, and how if I kept up the great work, I could be the PM supervisor in no time. I was shocked; I could be not only making more but doing more. I was feeling proud of myself. I asked Helen how much I was making now and when pay was. I couldn't help but blink several times when she said 10hr plus tips. For just clearing tables and no work experience that was really good pay. I could buy some clothes and even upgrade my apartment to a full one-bed room. Not to mention she and I really hit it off. We talked about places to visit since I was new to the area, and how she and Rell got started in the cafe business. She even talked about how they me e t and how even after 19 years of marriage he still had drifting eyes. I understood why humans got married but I never understood why affairs happened.
* * * * * *
As I grabbed my bag and jacket to leave, I checked my phone. I hadn't looked at it all day. It was already 2:30pm and I realized how fast time went since I'm no longer an angel. I could no longer snap my fingers to get things done, or transfer myself from point A to point B. Though I missed Aussy, I felt proud that my day was spent making others smile while earning money with my own two hands. The good thing was, I wasn't alone either. I've only been in this form for about two days and I already made friends.
**beep**
I looked down at my phone to find I had a new message. Too bad I hadn't had time to fully figure out how to look at it. Maybe I can ask Kayla to help me later. Oh and ask Tony to help me cook. He did say he was good at it and since angels don't eat food, I have no idea what to do.
As I walked the way I came to work to go home, the many shops distracted me. Some for clothes, others for home decorating, and even some art places. Yet one place caught my eye. "Simply Chic" had cool looking clothes. As I walked in and tried to tune out the loudest music, I began to even wonder what my size
"Yeah sure. I was just about to ask you to come in. We don't seem to have your social on the file. Happen to have?"
"Of course, just need to get my bag"
"Ok, I'll wait but please hurry I need to get your info in the system so you can get paid." I left the office to retrieve my bag. Maybe I shouldn't say anything, she seems fine. But then again, one of human flaws is to assume. For the first time ever I was confused. Just like fear, I didn't like that feeling either.
"Do you need anything else?" Handing her my social card that seemed to be brand new thanks to headquarters.
"No, everything seems to be in order. Was there something else you needed?"
"Well....." She gestured to a chair in front of the desk so I took a seat. "..... I hope I'm not upsetting you but I get the feeling you don't like me. Did I do something wrong?" I knew I didn't but I also knew that if I played to her will she would realize it too, and stop giving me the evil eye.
"Oh Mayice no, you did nothing to me." She came around the desk and sat on closer to me "Honestly I'm upset with my husband for not talking to me first. You've been doing way above standards especially on your first day. Which is why I wonder if he told you about your pay, benefits, and retirement?” She was right, he told me nothing. "And from the look on your face I'm going with no." We both laughed, but I was more relieved then humored.
* * * * * * * * * *
The last thirty minutes of work were spent in the office. Helen told me about the company, how pay would go to my bankcard instead of a check, and how if I kept up the great work, I could be the PM supervisor in no time. I was shocked; I could be not only making more but doing more. I was feeling proud of myself. I asked Helen how much I was making now and when pay was. I couldn't help but blink several times when she said 10hr plus tips. For just clearing tables and no work experience that was really good pay. I could buy some clothes and even upgrade my apartment to a full one-bed room. Not to mention she and I really hit it off. We talked about places to visit since I was new to the area, and how she and Rell got started in the cafe business. She even talked about how they me e t and how even after 19 years of marriage he still had drifting eyes. I understood why humans got married but I never understood why affairs happened.
* * * * * *
As I grabbed my bag and jacket to leave, I checked my phone. I hadn't looked at it all day. It was already 2:30pm and I realized how fast time went since I'm no longer an angel. I could no longer snap my fingers to get things done, or transfer myself from point A to point B. Though I missed Aussy, I felt proud that my day was spent making others smile while earning money with my own two hands. The good thing was, I wasn't alone either. I've only been in this form for about two days and I already made friends.
**beep**
I looked down at my phone to find I had a new message. Too bad I hadn't had time to fully figure out how to look at it. Maybe I can ask Kayla to help me later. Oh and ask Tony to help me cook. He did say he was good at it and since angels don't eat food, I have no idea what to do.
As I walked the way I came to work to go home, the many shops distracted me. Some for clothes, others for home decorating, and even some art places. Yet one place caught my eye. "Simply Chic" had cool looking clothes. As I walked in and tried to tune out the loudest music, I began to even wonder what my size
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