Ahh! So sorry it's been, like, FOREVER since I updated…this one is gonna be longer because I made 7H4ever a promise…Yea! So here is the first of roughly ten more chapters.
Chapter Twenty: Reality Check
Cecilia sat at their kitchen table, frustrated. She just couldn't figure it out. How did they get so far behind on their bills? And since when did their credit card overbalance? She threw the checkbook on the floor as she ran her other hand through her hair.
Castle-Lynn came into the room with her friend, Madalynn. She picked up the book and sat it on the table next to her mother. "Mommy, you dropped your book," she said.
Cecilia smiled wearily at her daughter. She had no idea what kind of situation they were in. She was only seven. She didn't know that they were so low on money that they were in danger of having to use food stamps and may lose their electricity. "Yeah, thanks, Castle."
"You're welcome, Mommy!" And with that, she and Maddie left the room. Simon came in next, only to find his wife with their new son and crying. "Cec, what's wrong, Baby?"
She handed him the checkbook. He looked down at it and finally kissed her forehead. "Baby, I got a job today. A really good one. It pays almost thirty dollars an hour."
"You did? Is that gonna pay off this $400,000 debt that we have?"
"No, but it will help."
"Maybe I should get a job, too," she said, holding Zachery close to her.
"No, Baby, my family is paying for your modeling classes, and you have to take care of our kids. You don't have time to worry about a job, let alone get one. I love you, Cecilia, and we're gonna get through this, I promise. You do your Mommy duties and student duties, and I'll bring home the money for now. Please."
"Okay, as long as it doesn't stress you out."
"We'll be fine. I promise."
"No worries?"
"No worries."
She smiled at him, knowing that they'd be alright. She just knew it.
Sorry it's so short, but I have about four others to update, so I'll probably be back either tomorrow or the next day! Thanks! Please review! Sharayah