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The next week Mariyah focused on trying to find a job, she went to the local schools and handed in her resume.She also went to any food shops asking if they were looking for waitresses.Most said they would call her if anything came up.Still Mariyah wouldn't allow herself to become disheartened, she continued to search for available positions to hand in her resume.By the time she returned home she was hammered.Caleb had more luck finding work, he was offered a truck driving job, it would require him leaving for nights at a time but it was really good money, so he took the job.
"Mariyah I'll install alarms all over the house.I’ll get dead locks and do everything to make you feel safe while I'm gone."
"It's okay Caleb, I was alone for two years remember?I'll be fine, you will be back Friday to Monday, its not a big deal."
"I've been thinking that maybe we should get a gun, I think we need to invest in one."
"Caleb, seriously I can't feel safe knowing there is a gun in the house.Please let's just see how we go."
"Okay but we are definitely getting an alarm installed."She could deal with that.
***
The first time Caleb left for work Mariyah was trying not to panic.Being alone knowing that Zak would have figured out they had escaped was daunting.He would be out by now, Mariyah was wondering if he had seen the house yet.She had organized everything he had wanted.It was five hours away from where she lived, which was completely in the opposite direction from where they were now.Distance was the key, he wouldn't travel so far to look for her.She shouldn't even be worth that much trouble for him.Still she knew Zak and he would probably just look for her to punish her or kill her, it was his way to keep control.She wondered if he received the letter she wrote to him.If only things had been different and they had met on better terms.
Constantly thinking about him didn't make her fear subside, it did however make her miss him.She would lay awake at night touching herself remembering the way he worked her body into frenzied orgasms.Boy did she miss his touch.When she would pleasure herself it never neared the intense pleasure he would evoke in her.So she went to sleep nowhere near satisfied and this was becoming a problem, she was so sexually frustrated she felt like picking up a random guy just so he could fuck her and maybe just maybe she would be fulfilled like when Zak pleasured her.
Caleb returned on the Friday, the poor guy looked exhausted."Caleb, maybe this job is too much for you.I will find something and we can half the expenses."
"Mari, it's excellent money, I'll do it for six months just until we have a bit more savings.It's not so bad, just the last day I felt it."Mariyah had prepared a hearty meal for him.She wanted to make sure he knew she appreciated everything he was doing for her.He ate his dinner and told her he needed to shower and sleep.She didn't push him to stay and chat with her, although she was lonely as hell.
It was getting frustrating living alone, Caleb would come on Friday and leave again on Monday.She was left with nobody to talk to for the rest of the week.She needed to find herself a job, not for anything except her sanity.So she went around town and almost begged for work.That week she got lucky, she was offered an interview at the local school.It would only be a casual position but it was a start.Returning home she was elated that she was at least given the opportunity to have an interview.
Turned out she was perfect for the job.She was to start the following week as a year four teacher had to take her maternity leave.So with a little more excitement than she had since they moved in here, Mariyah organized her clothes for work.It was a little nerve wrecking to start a new job, but it was nice to get out and meet new people.At least when she returned home she would actually seek the peace and quiet.
***
The time Caleb returned home that week she was so excited to share the news with him.But he didn't seem to share her enthusiasm "I thought you might be a little more excited."
"Mariyah, to be honest with you, I'm not comfortable with you working at the moment.I think you should lay low for a while."
"Caleb I'm honestly going out of my head with boredom.I can't stay cooped up in here, it's been nearly four weeks now, I'm going insane."She placed the back of her hand on her forehead for dramatic effect.
"Mari be serious..."
"I'm going to work Caleb, it's only for a few months anyway, I'm covering for maternity leave."He nodded his head in agreement.
"Promise me you'll stay out of trouble.I won't be around the corner anymore."
"Me in trouble?"When he didn't look amused at her sense of humor she rolled her eyes."Promise I'll do everything I can to stay out of trouble."
"You my sister a little brat sometimes.I think I have over spoilt you."He said playfully slapping her across her head
"Yeah yeah."It was nice when it felt like old times between them.Ever since Caleb returned from prison it had been a little awkward, still he was her big brother and she loved him to the moon and back.
When Monday was upon them, Mariyah said her goodbyes to Caleb and was ready for work.She was bright and early and was ready to take on the world.The students in her class were brats, they were loud and noisy and wouldn't listen to her whatsoever.No wonder she got the job.
"Can I have your attention please?"They continued to play around ignoring her.Fine she would just need to find a way to get their attention.So she put on a movie.She decided on Harry Potter, dimmed the lights and closed the blinds.She turned her chair so she was actually sitting in between the kids and opened herself a bag of chips and a can of coke.She smile to herself when they quieted down.She looked around and noticed some kids were looking at her in awe."Want some?"She offered her chips, one boy shyly accepted and took a chip."Gees if I knew you guys would continue to behave I might go and get you all some chips and soft drinks, but it's obvious to me that you would rather muck up and play with your friends..."
"We will be good miss…" A little girl with blonde pig tails whispered.
"Yeah I'm not so sure, I might even turn the movie off and just watch it at home..."
"No miss we promise."
"We will be good miss…" And that’s how it was done!
