The Mirror

The next morning, it was Genesis who looked like crap.

"You okay girl?" Marla asked.

"Fine," She yawned, "Just a little tired."

"Okay," Marla said, not sounding convinced.

Jennifer poured Genesis a bowl of cereal. "Here. Eat. That drains the energy out of you, doesn't it?"

Genesis nodded and took the cereal.

"What takes the energy out of you?" Stacy asked suspiciously.

"Staying up late."

"If you say so."

It was Monday, so all five girls had to go to work. Jennifer, Genesis, and Marla were waitresses at Denny's, and Stacy and Janet worked at a bank.

All the girls got into their cars (Jennifer and Genesis carpooled) and drove to their jobs. Jennifer and Genesis took up their usual post in the kitchen to pick up and serve the food.

While they were back in the kitchen waiting for orders to deliver, Genesis shared some information with Jennifer.

"He said he likes me, or, the way I, uhh, *work*. He wants to see me again tonight. I can't. It's too tiring. I mean, look at me today! And that's just one night. I wasn't meant for this job. I can't live two lives. It's too hard."

Jennifer had noticed her friend looked very worn-out even after she had fully woken up.

"Why don't you just do what Vanessa did?"

"Huh?"

"Move."

"To Egypt? Permanently?"

"Why not? Just think of all the history you could learn. You could visit the pyramids, learn hieroglyphics."

"Be the Pharaoh's whore." Genesis added

"Who's a whore?" Marla asked.

"No one." They said together quickly.

Marla didn't look convinced but turned to pick up her order.

"Listen," Jennifer whispered, "It would work. You wouldn't have to worry about money or food and stuff like that."

"Why are you trying to talk me into leaving?"

"So you can talk me into coming with you." She smiled.

Genesis laughed.

"Genesis!" The chef barked, "Table six is waiting for their food!"

"Oh, sorry." She picked up her tray and carried it off, thinking about what Jennifer had said.