Where Does Sodapop Work Novels & Stories

Sofia carried two cups of tea to the table and handed one to Bea. “You don’t know for sure that Ed will lose his job as well,” Sofia said. “And it’s not as if the chili factory is the only place to work. There are a lot of jobs at that mall in Silver Lake.” “Those jobs don’t pay anything,” Bea protested. “And they don’t have health benefits.” “As long as Ed is working at the factory you don’t have to worry about health benefits,” Alex said.

“Do you still remember you have a mother?” I laughed weakly. “Of course, Mom. I’ve just been… busy.” “With what?” she pressed. “Your friend Sophia says you haven’t been at Red Coffee for months. She said she thought you moved away.” I blinked. Sophia. I hadn’t heard that name in forever. My throat tightened again, and I forced a small laugh. “I… yeah, I left Red Coffee. Got something else. Just been working.” “Working where?” she asked. I hesitated. “A private company. Not far from here.”

Mike and his agent Rob went out of their hotel room in Spring Valley, not far away. They had just been in the tranquil, relaxed town for two days. They left for their 'work' as the night became darker. They arrived at a massive manufacturing facility that spanned acres. It was one of the Reiners' various bottling and food processing plants. Every night, hundreds of trucks loaded with soft drink bundles were delivered to warehouses, restaurants, stores, and hotels around the state.

The night at Sippin' Strippin' was busy as usual; business was booming, and the crowd was electric. The dim lights made everything feel like a hazy dream, and the music was so loud it vibrated through every cell in my body. I pushed through the crowded room, the smell of perfume and booze hanging heavy in the air. It was overwhelming, but weirdly, it felt like home—Sean, with his chiseled features and kind eyes, always looked out for me. I started working at Sippin' Strippin' six months ago, and it's been a wild ride ever since—trust me, it wasn't the most exciting job, but the pay was great; at least it was better than Campbell's.