The next day started off pretty decent, I got ready for work, and we all sat down to breakfast. "So you ready to be working with your little friend?" Dad teased as he took a bite of his eggs. Internally rolling my eyes I looked at him, "Vic isn't really a friend he's just a classmate that I'm helping out." I say. "Edie got a boyfriend Edie got a boyfriend." Alana tried to tease but I just shook my head. There was more idle chatter before we all finished eating and before I knew it me and dad had left for the shop.
My dad owned a flower shop, I mean he didn't grow just flowers, we also grew fruits and vegetables. Standing around as he unlocked the door I saw a balloon float by across the street, I scrunched my brow in confusion. It wasn't floating up and away but more in a straight line. Weird. I turned away as my dad opened the door and stepped inside.
It didn't take Vic much longer to get there, even showing up early. "Victor it's good to see you." My dad greeted from behind the counter. "Hey Mr. Richards." was Vic's simple reply. We started our work day with each of us rotating from behind the register, and me and Vic hauling bags of fertilizer. It was hot and I realized that it probably wasn't my best idea to wear skinny jeans. "Keep working like this Vic and you could work here through the school year." I heard my dad say from the back of the store. It had only been about 4 hours but I guess Vic was a really dedicated worker.
I was at the register again when I heard the front door open and in walked Maria Hockstetter with little baby Avery. "Hey Mrs. Hockstetter." I greet with a smile, I met Mrs. Hockstetter through her husband after she had given birth and he came to the shop and got her a bouquet to take her. After a while I even started to babysit. "Eden dear it's so good to see you, I wanted to ask you something." She says as she walks up to the counter. I give her a nod to go ahead. "I was wondering if you could watch Avery while me and Eli went out of town for the weekend." She says. I think about it for a minute before deciding on my answer. "Sure thing Mrs. H." I say.
"Oh thank you so much Eden, I think Patrick had plans to go out this weekend so it should just be the two of you." She says looking nervous. Something I learned about the Hockstetters is that they didn't trust their oldest son one but when it came to the new born. I mean I couldn't blame them Patrick seemed out of sorts.
A short talk and two hours later me and Vic were off work. Stepping out o the shop I see Belch waiting out front in his mustang. "Hey Eden." He says politely. "Hey Reggie." I reply, I refuse to call dude Belch out loud. Walking down the street I see Bill, Richie, Eddie and Stan riding through the streets on their bikes. "Guys!" I call out after them catching the attention of Richie.
"So we ready or the barrens." I ask after I catch up to them. "No, we're going to the sewers." Eddie said with obvious distaste in his voice. "Um why?" I ask not sure if I wanted to go on this adventure of there's. "I-it seemed like a better place to start our search." Bill stuttered. I gave an unsure nod. "Alright. Mind if I ride with one of you guys." I asked. Richie grins. "Sure if you don't mid riding bitch." He says. I roll my eyes and give him a light shove. "Don't be a fuck ass Richie." Was all I said before hopping on the back of Stan's bike.