Ch: 99 [Uneasiness]

Ch: 99 [Uneasiness]

We didn't talk much as we made our way toward the nearby restaurant near the beach. Once we reached the place, she pulled me toward a table for two located near the glass window overlooking the sea view outside.

Michelle removed her shoes and rested her feet on the empty seat across mine before picking up the menu card placed on top of the table.

"What's up with these prices?" She asked while raising her brows skeptically as she read the items listed on the menu.

I took a peek at the menu card in her hand, "Well, hope the food tastes as good as its price. Order away anything you want. No holding back or else I might get angry. Yeah?" I joked light-heartedly, making Michelle chuckle amusingly.

She nodded in agreement, "Okay! Sure!"

Soon a waitress arrived at our table and took our orders. Michelle ordered a lobster platter. You know those giant lobster dishes served on TV shows? Yeah, that one! Meanwhile, I ordered a big king crab, the biggest one on the menu to be exact! While waiting for our orders to arrive Michelle and I talked about random stuff.

"So, what's your future plan? Any specific field you wanna pursue?" I asked curiously. Michelle shrugged nonchalantly, "You wanna continue college or do something different? Like, start your own business or something?" I pressed further.

"Well... To be honest, I want to get some certificates and get a stable job with a sufficient paycheck. Maybe a nine-to-five office desk job," Michelle answered truthfully while fiddling with the napkin on the table.

"Nine to five office desk job? Seriously? Is that what you truly want?" I asked incredulously while raising my brows questioningly.

Michelle nodded hesitantly, "Hey, as long as the pay is good, anything goes... Not anything like that anything goes kind of anything, but you get what I meant."

"Yeah... But don't you wanna follow your passion? Or at least try something new for once?" I asked curiously while tilting my head sideways.

"Yeah, but as you know, beggars can't choose. Right? Money matters dude! Besides, I want to have financial stability before doing something else," She explained earnestly while twirling a strand of hair using her index finger.

I leaned forward while resting my elbows on the table, "What if I offer you a job? No need to drop out. Just a part-time job after college and the pay is good." I proposed with a hopeful expression.

Michelle's eyes widened comically as she listened attentively to my proposition, "Wait! What?" She asked unbelievably.

I took a deep breath before continuing, "Well, I need some help with my work. And as things stand right now, I need a couple of hands on the deck. So, what do you say? Interested?"

"Are you serious right now? Peter Parker, please don't fool me! I swear to god! If this is one of your silly pranks, I won't hesitate to smack you hard across your stupid face!" Michelle threatened me angrily while pointing her index finger threateningly at me.

"Nope, no prank here whatsoever. I am being hundred percent serious about this. Michelle Jones, I am offering you a job opportunity. And yes, it comes with a good salary. So, what do you think?" I assured her earnestly while leaning backward.

"Job description and pay," She demanded bluntly while crossing her arms across her chest.

"Job description, assisting me in running my research and recording things accordingly. Starting payment, 5k per month. Bonus, depends on performance. Benefits, free food, drinks, and transportation fee," I explained seriously with a neutral expression on my face.

Michelle gaped at me unbelievably before stuttering, "Fiv- Five thousand dollars per month? Free food, drinks, transportation fee? For a part-time job?" She asked incredulously with wide eyes.

"Yeah, pretty much sums everything up. So, interested?" I confirmed confidently.

Michelle remained silent for a whole minute before speaking up, "Peter Parker, are you perhaps running some illegal experiments or something that line? Because no one offers such high payments for a part-time job."

I chuckled and shook my head, "No illegal experiments whatsoever. Don't worry! It's legit stuff. You'll see for yourself once you join me. I'm also planning on roping in Ned, and Gwen too. So, what do you say? Wanna join me too?" I extended my hand across the table and offered her a handshake, "Deal?"

Let's find out, what's going on...

I pressed the doorbell. It's only 7 PM, so I doubt she's sleeping. I'm gonna find out what's up with her.

I waited for a few minutes, but no one opened the door. I rang again. Same result. Then suddenly, the door opened and a middle-aged woman peeked out. She looked surprised seeing me standing outside.

"Uhh... Hi! Michelle's mom, right?" I asked hesitantly.

The lady nodded before asking curiously, "Yes! Do you know Michelle? Are you one of her classmates?"

"Yeah! I'm Peter. Is Michelle awake? Can I meet her for a while?" I requested politely while scratching the back of my neck nervously.

Michelle's mother frowned before shaking her head apologetically, "No! Sh-She's sleeping right now. Sorry! You should go home." She was about to close the door, but I put my foot between the gap.

"Is everything alright? Please! I need to talk with her for a while." I insisted desperately. Her expression... She looks scared... She's hiding something.

Michelle's mother whispered, "Please. Go. Not now." My eyes went toward her right arm which was visible through the gap. There are bruise marks on it!

I pushed the door open forcefully and entered inside without permission. Michelle's mother gasped loudly before yelling, "No! Please leave! Now!"

"Who the fuck is screaming again?" An angry voice of a man came from inside.

I walked in and saw Michelle as she was about to go upstairs.

Bruses on her arms and face!!!

Tears!!

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