Serena Roberts trudged into her tiny apartment, in the destitute part of Vicksleyville. It wasn't much, but it was all that she could afford on her paycheck. Working as a maid in the Madison Prime Hotel didn't pay a whole lot even though it was the best hotel around, but it paid enough to get by. She only had to deal with stuck up people all day long, not to mention cleaning up after them.
As she tiredly threw off her shoes she walked over to the answering machine in the corner of her cubical-like apartment. As she pressed play she walked towards the kitchen area.
Beep... "Uh, hey Serena, um... I'll be a little late on the next check. I'm sorry; I promise I'll make the next one. I hope you can be as understanding as you have been... again. Say hi to Gabby for me."
"Her name is GWENDOLYN, you stupid moronic asshole. What did I ever see in him, he can’t even remember his own daughter's name."
"Their name is the Backstreet Boys, Jules."
Serena sighed. She decided to walk down the hall and get Gwendolyn from the neighbors. Once she knocked an elderly woman opened the door holding a sleeping baby girl.
"Oh hi Serena, come to pick up the little one huh?" the lady said sweetly while rocking the baby in her arms.
"Yes Mrs. Lestat. Thank you again for watching her. You could have said no when I asked." Serena said as she took Gwendolyn from her.
"Oh that's nonsense dear, you know I love her and you as if you both were my own. But I must say one thing, that girl has a set of lungs on her. She could be a diva when she gets old enough to talk, hahaha." She said.
"Hahaha, yeah I bet she could. Um, I hate to ask you this again but..."
"When would you like to drop her off dear?" Mrs. Lestat cut her off.
"5:30? I'm so sorry, I would have asked my mother but she’s not an early riser." Serena said meekly.
"I understand dear. It will be my pleasure to look after the little angel again." the older woman said.
"Thank you. I'll call you to let you know when we're on our way over. Thanks again Mrs. Lestat. Have a nice night." Serena said retreating back into her room with Gwendolyn.
"Bye dear. Nighty night Gwen." Mrs. Lestat said as she closed the door.