Chapter Eleven

Warning: Sensitive Scene Ahead. Contains language as well.

Lyla's Point of View

"I'm late I'm late I'm late." I said over and over as I grabbed my coat and slipped on my shoes.

I took a quick glance in the mirror and fixed my tie.

My boss is going to kill me.

"Nalla, watch over everyone please. Don't let Sammi eat Peter. Watch out for Elisa trying to eat your feathers. I love you guys!" I grabbed my purse and slung it over my shoulder.

I glanced over and saw Sammi eyeing Peter.

I threw Sammi her little mouse. Immediately, Sammi put all of her attention on the mouse.

I smiled and picked up Jameson who kept hopping on my feet. "I'll be back at lunch, okay? Ill be back." I hugged him gently. I sat him down on the floor next to Nick.

Ben barked and wagged his tail.

"Bye Sweeties!" I shut the door and locked it.

Then I started running.

"Crap crap crap." I looked at the time on my phone.

I'm supposed to be there in 6 minutes.

Jameson kept following me, and Sammi kept trying to eat Peter. Nalla was 'fighting' with Ben. Elisa was chasing Ben around the apartment. It was utter chaos. But, a good chaos. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of the seven of them going everywhere.

Hopefully everything will be okay. I have a shift at 7, but my boss wants me there no later than 6:45 so I can set everything up. 7-11:30 Then 12:30-4:55.

The outfit I have to wear is pretty simple. Black dress pants with a tucked in white dress shirt. A black tie and a black waitress pocket skirt thingy.

4 minutes.

Ok ok ok. I can make it.

I got stopped at the pedestrian cross walk.

Tapping my foot, I checked the time again.

1 minute.

The restaurant is just across the street.

"Come on." I bounced on the balls of my feet.

Green.

Go.

I sprinted around the people and ran to the restaurant. Grabbing my keys, I realized that it was already unlocked.

"Oh no." I whispered.

He's in there.

I opened the door slowly, trying not to make any noise.

Silently, I closed the door as well.

I tiptoed throughout the restaurant towards the back room.

I walked through the door and I was pulled to the side by my hair.

"The fuck have you been?! You're late!" He screamed in my face.

"I-I'm sorry." I mumbled, looking down, trying to ignore the fact that he was digging his nails into my arms as he held me in front of him.

"Like hell you are!" He spat as he punched me.

I fell to the ground, holding my cheek.

My tears splattered on the ground.

I closed my eyes tight as I watched my boss get ready to kick me.

"Boss." A voice spoke.

I looked up, fear shaking me.

Jose pulled me up from the floor. "I think she learned her lesson." He defended quietly.

My boss huffed in annoyance and stormed off.

"Are you okay?" He whispered, looking me in my eyes.

I nodded and sniffed.

He grabbed me a tissue.

"Thank you." I smiled gently at him.

My boss is a horrible man. But we all need the money, and he won't let us quit. He threatens us. He knows our addresses. We're forced to stay here. Everyone is too scared to report him. I'm his punching bag. He throws insults at everyone else, including me.

I straightened my tie.

"Let's get everything set up, shall we?" I asked Jose with a small smile.

Peter's Point Of View

"You almost killed me!" I shouted at Sammi.

"No I didn't." Sammi yawned, stretching.

"Yes you did! Nalla! Tell her she almost killed me!" I whined, turning to Nalla.

"I'm staying out of this." Nalla told me, flying around with her tiny bird plushie.

"Jameson, come play with us." Elisa called out.

I turned my attention to the younger three (Nick, Elisa, and Jameson) .

It looked like Nick and Elisa were playing, and trying to get Jungkook to join. But I noticed Jameson sitting in front of the front door, staring up at it attentively.

"I have to wait for her." Jameson said, determination shining through his voice.

"Welp," Nalla sighed. "I'm turning into a human."

"What?!" I shouted, whirling around to face her.

"You, you can't do that! What if she catches you!" Nick stuttered, his and Elisa's game long gone from his mind..

"She won't be back till noon or something. Besides, it's been years since I've been a human. I miss my beautiful face." Nalla landed on the ground and ruffled her feathers.

"I wanna be human." I heard a whisper.

I turned towards Ben.

He had his head down.

"I miss being human." Elisa added, joining us all.

"Well then." I smiled. "What are we waiting for?"