Alex:

I was getting ready in my room, I mean if you even want to call it that. My 'room' consisted of a bed, a dresser, and a small bookcase shoved to the corner. We lived in a big 5 bedroom house but my so called room was the attic. The reason why I live up here is because of my step-mother Patricia, and step-sisters Rosemary and Lavender. the both needed there own rooms and they both needed an extra bedroom each to serve as there closet. So yeah, here I am a 20 year old living in the attic because I am too scared to leave.

"Alexis get down here now! Why isn't breakfast made?" My stepmother yelled to me.

"I'm coming Patty, one second." I hollered back hoping she wouldn't be pissed.

"Now Alexis." She yelled once again. "You also need to get Rose and V's dresses ironed for their dates tonight."

"Ughhh...." I thought. Those two girls literally got all the boys back when we were in high school. Rose and I were in the same class and V two years younger.

"That's it Alexis. I'm done waiting. Come her and iron the girls' dresses and get out." My stepmother yells.

"No please don't do this. I have no where to go." I pleaded.

"Well if you weren't so damn lazy you wouldn't have to worry about this. I've done nothing but be good to you." She answered.

"Good to me?" I questioned. "Patty you've been nothing but a bitch to me since my dad passed." I finished.

My father died when I was 14 and I was left with his wife and her daughters. Patty had forced me to live in the attic and do all the household chores. If I didn't do what she said she'd either threaten me or beat me. I was so done with this. Besides I'm an adult now anyways, I shouldn't be treated like this.

Before she could answer I said "You know what Patty, I'm done. I'm leaving freely. I can't deal with this anymore." I ran up two flights of stairs and packed my belongings into my suitcase and walked out the front door hoping I'd never have to see the whites of her eyes again.

I ran out the door, not knowing exactly where I'd go. I decided to call my best friend Rachel.

"Hello?" Rachel said.

"Hey Rach, It's me Alex. I need a favor." I replied.

I told her what had happened between my stepmom and I. She basically praised me for finally standing up for myself. She told me I could stay at her place for a while until I found a place of my own and that she could help me find a job too.

"Let's meet at the cafe on Oak street for lunch." She suggested. "I will bring some job ideas and options with me."

"That sounds good Rach, Thank you so much. I am gonna drop this suitcase off at your apartment is the key still under the flower pot? I asked.

"Yeppers, and Alex, I'd do anything for you, see you soon. Don't get kidnapped." She joked.

I made my way to Rachel's apartment. She only lived four streets over from my house and I'd done the walk a thousand times before so it didn't take very long.

Once I reached her apartment and grabbed the key out of it's hidden place I unlocked the door and made my way into her guest room. Normally Rachel had a roommate but she moved out two weeks ago and she hadn't found a new one yet. I laid my things onto the bed and folded them nicely. I only had 7 or 8 total outfits and only 1 businessy outfit that I could even think of wearing to a job interview. I was thinking of what jobs she could bring to the table for me since I was lacking experience and I didn't have a college degree.

I arrived at the cafe at 11:30 for lunch with Rachel. She was already there when I arrived.

"I hope I didn't keep you waiting very long." I said with a smile.

"No Lex, I just got here." She replied smiling. "I've found a couple job options that you might be interested in."

"Go on, but know I am not wanting to be a waitress. I mean there's nothing bad about the job it's just I don't want to have to worry about spilling food on a costumer." I said defending myself.

"I know that, that is why I won't be suggesting and waitress jobs today." She said with a chuckle.

The waitress for our table came over and took our drink order and food order since we were ready to order.

"So what jobs did you have in mind?" I asked.

"Well, I have three right now that might interest you. The first one is a receptionist for this law firm on Grand Avenue you know Dallas & Hart Law you'll make like $15 an hour." She said.

"Yeah I know the one aren't they the ones who just got praised for winning that big tax fraud case?" I asked.

"Yep! They're the ones." She confirmed. "The second job is at a daycare for $12 an hour but i really think you're gonna like the next one the best." She started.

"Sloane & Steele Inc. are looking for a personal assistant to Mr. Daltin Sloane, You know the countries most eligible bachelor." She said winking at me and then finished her sentence.

"You'd make about $27-$35 an hour depending on how much they think you're worth and I already set up an interview with them for tomorrow morning. You're very welcome." She finished smiling because she was proud of herself.

"Wait you already set up a meeting? Thanks Rachel but what am I going to wear?" I questioned.

"I got you covered girlfriend... Come to my closet before I leave tomorrow, I work at a bank I have business attire." She answered.

"Thank you so much Rach, you have no idea what this means for me." I thanked her.

We said our goodbyes shortly after finishing eating and then I went back to her place and she went back to work.

DeleteCreated with Sketch.

I guess I didn't hear Rachel come in last night. I woke up bright and early for my interview and walked to the bathroom finding her brushing her teeth.

"I have an outfit already picked out for you." She said while scrubbing her teeth.

"I think you're more excited for this than I am." I laughed.

"Hey you're going to do great, just be you." She encouraged.

I got dressed and caught a taxi to my interview. Boy was I scared.

A/N: Another New story out... I now have 3 ongoing stories... I really need to finished one before I write more lol!!! =) So this story might not get as many updates as quickly as I want. Let me know what you guys think!!!

As Always be sure to vote, comment, and share!!! Thank y'all for all the love and support!!!