Stay with Me by Awesomekristii (jenna bush book club .TXT) 📖

“You can start working now.” I didn’t expect her to agree but I smiled at her feeling the happiness in filtering inside.

“Thank you so much.” My stomach grumbled suddenly and I looked down feeling embarrassed. She chuckled, shaking her head. “It's fine, sweetheart. You can have some muffins. I guess you haven’t had food for a while.”

I glanced at the money but feeling the hunger creeping in I decided to use it. At least I have a work for now. She walked towards her counter and took out four muffins. “You can have these, and-“ she turned her right and grabbed a cup before filling it with coffee from the coffee-maker,  “and some drink.”

The smell of the heavenly delicacy made my mouth water. I handed her the money but she denied. “Consider this as a congratulation gift for getting a work.”

A tear escaped my eyes at her kindness. It’s long since anyone has showed any such towards me. Not knowing how to thank her anymore, I just mumbled a thank you again.

Taking the food and the drink from her I settled in one corner of the shop. The warm cozy feeling felt so good. I devoured them almost instantly, at how hungry I was.

The night fell soon, and it was time for Amber- yes I got to know her name- to close the shop. Now, the question arises where would I stay the night?

“Do you have a place to stay, dear?” I shook my head. 

Her smile upturned down, “I live with my roommate sharing the place. Where will I have you to stay?” she mumbled the last part to her herself but I heard.

“Can I stay here? I will close the shop and can open it early in the morning also.” She looked unconvinced. I didn’t expect her to agree at the bizarre idea.

“It’s not safe much in here.”

“I will lock the doors closely and will start working in the early break of the day.” I added. “Please don’t deny. I will try to find myself a place soon.”

She nodded unwanted I could feel but that’s the only way for me. Handing me the keys, she left more before giving me all the instructions.

Bidding her a goodbye I turned to walk inside when my eyes fell on a small crouched figure in the corner under the lamp post. For a second I could see myself there. It wasn’t long before I was on the road naked feet and empty stomach. If not for someone kindness I would have stayed there freezing in cold. The man gave the shawl covering him, a hitch and huddled more to the corner.

I felt the same kindness and want flooding in as I walked inside the shop. Filling a cup of coffee and two muffins I came out and handed them. His eyes sparkled under the lamp light and raw gratitude sparkled in it. He took the food gradually and bowed his head.

“It's fine. Please look for a work tomorrow rather than staying out in cold.” He nodded, his fingers trembled as he took the food near to him. “I will try.”

Giving a last smile I walked inside. The warmth of the shop comforting me. I placed my few dollars in the cash box, a payment for the food and the drink I took unasked to give the man.

Sighing I walked near to a couch near to the pantry and settled myself there. A sleep would help now.

I didn’t know after how long I could sleep without the fear of getting hurt and pained anymore.

Oh how wrong I was …

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I'm thinking to write the book only in Delilah's pov is it ok?