Chapter 12--Searching
As they pulled into the parking lot, Lily said, "I call you later Seren." Serenity nodded her head as she got out. Lily and Mai then drove away. When she opened the apartment door, she was surprised to see her brother, sprawled out on the couch, watching Charlie's Angels. "Joey, what are you doing?" He sat up quickly. "Uh, watching a movie." Serenity raised an eyebrow. "Charlie's Angels?" Joey searched for an excuse. "I uh, wanted to watch something different," he said scratching his head. "Uh-huh. Well anyways, I'm going into town to look for a job." Joey jumped up. "A job? Why are you looking for a job?" He looked worried. "Well, I need some extra spending cash. I have to save every ounce I get for college. Plus, I need to be more independent." Joey shook his head. "I don't want you to be independent. I'll take care of you Serenity." She shook her head. "Joey, I'm growing up. You'll have to accept it sooner or later." He folded his arms across his chest. "Later would be nice," he said grumpily. "Don't worry big brother, I'll be fine. I'll be home by four." She rushed upstairs to change out of her church clothes and put on a long light blue skirt and a peach tank top. Then she tied back her hair with a ribbon. "Seren, you want me to drive you?" Serenity shook her head. "I'll walk." Before he could say anything else, she shut the door.
She passed by the park and stopped to watch three little kids play. There was two boys and one girl pretending they were Duel Monsters. "Look at me! I'm the all-powerful Blue-Eyes White Dragon! Whee!" The dark haired little boy ran around flapping his 'wings' and roaring. The other boy shouted that he was the legendary Slifer the Sky Dragon. The younger girl announced that she was Harpie Lady. "That's not a dragon!" The blond boy yelled at her. "You have to be a dragon!" The girl's eyes filled with tears. "But I like Harpie." The two were irritated. "Fine. Go play by yourself then." The girl sadly walked over to a swing. Seeing this broke Serenity's heart. She walked over to her. "Sweetie, are you okay?" The little girl looked up, tears glistening in her eyes. "I don't know any dragons!" she sobbed. "I like Harpie." Serenity struggled to remember some dragons. Finally, she figured it out. "Well, you could be Harpie's Pet Dragon." The little one's eyes widened. "Harpie has a dragon? Are you sure?" Serenity laughed. "Yes I'm sure. My friend's sister has all the Harpies and her pet dragon." Serenity could tell she was excited. "Oooh. Thanks miss." She ran off to the other two shouting, " I'm Harpie's Pet Dragon!" They accepted her into their dragon club. Serenity smiled and walked on.
As she wandered into town, Serenity began looking for people hiring. She saw a few fast food places, but didn't go in. Grease just isn't her thing. Then she passed by a building. Its sign read, "Help Needed." That's odd. Needed, not wanted. So she walked over to it. It was Domino Orphanage. An orphanage! That was more her style. Serenity realized how much she enjoyed children. She loved seeing their faces and eyes light up. Serenity opened the door and went to the front desk. " Hello," a woman greeted her. "Would you like to adopt a child?" Serenity shook her head quickly. "Oh no. I'm only sixteen. I'm here for a job opportunity." The woman looked overjoyed. "Really? I'm so glad. We've been really short on staff. I'm Veronica, second in command." She reached for Serenity's hand. "Pleased to meet you. I'm Serenity Wheeler," she replied shaking it. "So you like children I take it." Serenity nodded enthusiastically. "Oh yes. I love them." Veronica was delighted. "That's great. We have children 2-12 years old. The department we could use you in is the 4,5,and 6 year olds. Possibly seven. How does that sound?" Serenity was excited. "Great." Veronica was relieved. This girl is very easygoing. "Let me set up an appointment with the man of this building." She made a brief phone call and then hung up the phone. " 3:30 tomorrow." Serenity nodded and said good bye. "Oh and Serenity?" She turned around. "Yes?" she asked. "Tomorrow, be very cautious. Our head man is a bit…um…strict." Strict? How strict can you be if you're in charge of an orphanage? "All right," she said and left. I am so excited! Hopefully, by the end of tomorrow, I'll have a job doing something I love!
Since it was only 3:30, Serenity thought that some tea sounded good. She went across the street and ordered a tea drink. Sitting outside at the tables, Serenity was at ease. This is so relaxing. I wonder why it's not so busy. Well, it is Sunday. Some people are getting ready for evening service, some are with their families, and the rest of us are here. After she finished, she gathered her garbage and went home.
sorry it was so short. I'm just getting impatient.
Konnichi wa (good afternoon) ohaiyoo gozaimasu (good morning) konban wa (good evening)
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