Chapter 8

I woke up early today and it didn’t take me long to get ready. I had about thirty minutes before work officially started.

I knocked on the Nevaeh’s door but she didn’t respond.

“Nevaeh”

“Coming” she shouted from inside. Her voice sounded much better so I felt at ease.

She opened the door and I entered.

“You didn’t open yesterday” I said in an accusing voice.

“I’m sorry Paisley. I just… we have only four days until they come for me”

“Stop talking about leaving Nevaeh. I’m going to see Silas today”

“Promise me Paisley. That you’ll get me out of this”

“I promise Nevaeh” I squeezed her hands. My phone rang and I reached into my bag.

“Patricia. I’m awake and already on my way”

“There’s no need for that” I frowned.

“Why? Did I get fired”

“No. The boss asked us not to come in today”

“What? Are you serious?”

“Yes. He said we should consider it an off day”

“I can’t believe it”

“What’s that?” Nevaeh asked.

“The boss gave us an off day” her eyes widened.

“I’ll talk to you later Paisley. I have