Fan Fiction ❯ Life As It Is Now ❯ Late Night Out ( Chapter 2 )

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To answer (sisi) I believe, the reason I have the age difference is for upcoming storylines to this plot, also, to me, age does not make a difference in a relationship, they are numbers, in my story they're both of legal age so I don't see anything wrong about it, but its mostly to show age doesn't matter, if you love the person…you'll make it work whether you're 2 months apart of 16 years apart. I hope that helps answer your question. (That's my view on it)

Chapter Two- Late Night Out

“I'm done for the night…” Erica said taking her apron off and throwing it on the bar.

“Alright, I'll see you tomorrow night.” The tall Italian man said to her from where he stood perched behind the bar.

“Goodnight…” She walked out of Reno's Men's Club, the gentlemen's club she waitresses at from six in the evening till closing time, two in the morning. She worked Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and on alternating Sundays. She didn't particularly like working there, she hated the skimpy, tight outfits they call uniforms, she hated being around drunk men all night and being hit on but she knew she needed the job and the pay is amazing on the night shift. Working the night shift also gives her the opportunity to see Emma more; while she was at work she had a nanny watching Emma. It cost her a lot, but she knew Mitchell wouldn't help; hell, she hadn't heard from him since he kicked her out. She sighed, walked to her car and absentmindedly rest her hand over her stomach thinking about the growing fetus. She smiled and pulled out of the parking lot heading for her home. When she walked into her semi filled living room, she saw Linda, Emma's nanny sleeping soundly on the couch. She was finally getting everything around the house settled. She made her way up to her bedroom and changed into her comfortable pink pajamas. After checking on Emma, fast asleep in her bed, she made her way downstairs and gently shook Linda awake.

“Linda…you can head home now…” She said quietly.

“Oh…you're home already?” She asked still asleep.

“Yeah, it's almost three…thanks for watching Emma for me.”

“No problem dear, that's my job.” Linda, now more awake stood and gathered her things. “She's always an angel when I watch her.” Linda smiled warmly. Erica walked with her to the front door.

“I'll see you again on Wednesday…” Erica spoke as Linda made her way to the car.

“Of course…” Erica smiled gratefully and closed the door. She sighed and leaned against the door. Quietly she made her way back up to her bedroom and gathered the raunchy, skimpy worked uniforms that needed washing. Placing them in the basket along with some underwear and other clothes she made her way back down the stairs, laundry at 3 a.m. she laughed to herself. Just as she was making her way through the kitchen to the laundry area of the house there was a knock that startled her. `Its 3 a.m., who in the world could that, be?' She thought to herself and cautiously made her way to the door. Peaking through the hole she saw her gorgeous neighbor, Caden standing there clad in his blue plaid pajamas. She opened the door still unsure what he could want.

“Caden…” She said surprised.

“Hey, I just saw a lot of movement going on here, and cars going in and out of the driveway, thought it was a weird hour of the night for that, I wanted to make sure everything was alright.” He said taking notice of the contents in her laundry basket.

“Oh yeah…perfect, I just got in from work.” He raised an eyebrow.

“Work…?”

“Yeah…you see…night shi…shift, it pays more and…”

“Wow, what kind of clothes are those?” He interrupted her bringing attention to her work uniforms. `Great…just fucking great.' Erica thought in her head. `Now he's going to know how low I have to stoop to afford anything.'

“Its…well it's…my work uniform.” She said, quieting the ending of her sentence.

“Work…? What kind of work do you do Miss Hall?” He asked now curious.

“Look, it's three in the morning, I'm tired, I've been around horny perverted men all night, I need sleep and I need to wash these damn uniform so if you don't mind, please go.” She said in an outburst, unsure where it came from.

“Whoa, okay…I just wanted to make sure you're okay…you can never be sure with the people out there these days…” He took a step back.

“Look, I'm sorry…I just, I'm tired.” She sighed and leaned against the door frame.

“I understand…how about I come back tomorrow? I've got work, maybe I could take you to lunch, I mean you are eating for two now, we have to make sure you're staying healthy and eating.” Erica smiled a little at his thoughtfulness.

“Thank you…that'd be very nice. I have classes at 9; I should be out by 12:30.”

“I could pick you up at the school?” He asked wondering if it was alright with her.

“That'd be very nice, thank you Mr. Bennett.” She smiled and he smiled back.

“Why you're quite welcome Ms. Hall…” She laughed quietly not wanting to wake Emma and after saying goodnight proceeded to wash her clothes. `He's going to bring it up again Erica…just admit what you do, just tell him.' She said to herself, turned off the light in the laundry room and headed up to her own bed, she needed sleep…bad.

*Alright, I know this chapter was short but I wanted to just have a filler in, and I wanted something for you guys to read because you've all been amazing in reviewing and everything for me. Thank you so much and keep sending in the reviews please, please!