Chapter 5 New Beginnings

Devon returned her call with a text saying he hadn't got the test results yet and it was not advisable to contact him. What a jack ass. After how close they were. She knew Devon and pretty much everyone online had Facebook. She had been holding back. Why not show them every little thing in her life. She had Allison help get some pictures. Her guest room was bare except a blanket like how she started out.

"What are you going to call your YouTube channel? The beat payback is to point things out. Show how a person raised up like that then dropped like an indescribable object. Show them you're not letting them win."

She gave that some thought. "What about back stabbed Squaw is making life work." Allison whooped her approval. Together that night they created the page. They agreed she would do 2 daily shows on her walks to work about her situation and answering fan questions. The page image was nice art bit done by Allison. She cropped 2 images together of her one in her work uniform and the other in her jeans and flannel shirts she liked. The next day she made herself a bagel with bacon egg and cheese. Got everything she needed for her day. Saw most everyone had accepted her friend requests. She started rolling as she locked her door.

"Hey folks Feather here. Let me explain my situation. I was raised believing I was Abanaki Indian and was raised for 6 years on the Reservation after my parents took their own lives. Everything was going great. Then the Federal Government stuck their noses in. I was forced to marry a man I quickly began to love. Then news came I might not belong. So they took a quick swab and then I was sent away. Forced to divorce which is wrecking me inside. Pause that a sec I am crossing the road. There we go. Alright so I ended up in Derby Line with no help. Wondering how I was going to make ends meet. Then an Angel met me in the building laundry room. She helped my outfit my apartment which is in section 8 housing. She got me a job I love my co workers I feel like are my new family. Well I am at work. Next video when I get off work." She ended and uploaded the stream.

Kelly was interviewing 3 more candidates to help out. They were getting there staff wise. The pandemic had left the business in a very bad spot. With her knowledge of what brings people in. With school starting soon why now have a day for parents in need of supplies and the churches and organizations use their conference room.

She was going to bring that up to Kelly when out of no where the buildings power busted. Not even the emergency generators were auto kicking in.

"What the hell is going on?" Allison asked

"Not sure I need someone to go down with me to check the power room. Feather you up for it? Allison you man the front. Layla go check on the cook then return to counter."

Feather always had a spot on danger radar. She grabbed her taser and bear spray from her purse along with her ID and phone. Together they cleared the rooms to the power room. When they opened the door they were stunned. Every power source and generator were destroyed. The smell of gas meant someone intended to start a fire. That would render them unable to do business. They carefully went through the room. Feather found the culprit who was having a hard time getting his lighter to light. She used an old Indian pinch that rendered him out for a few hours. She and Kelly stripped him of anything he could use. Then zip tied his feet to his hands behind his back.

"What now?" Kelly asked.

"Who owns this building they need to be contacted. Police called. They might work around us so we can clean up the gas and get the emergency power up and working. Or we might have to temporarily close."

Kelly took off and began making calls on her cellphone. Meanwhile they had a small meeting room the hardly used. They removed the everything out and put the guy in there.

Kellwent rushing out and came in with a nice looking guy mid 30s.

"This is Levi Otter the owner of the hotel. I filled him in. Police will be here soon. Where is the idiot. Feather pointed to the conference room.

"Where did you learn that?" Levi asked

"Technique used on reservation I was raised on." She said.

"Thank you for helping save my hotel." He mainly eyed her though.

After a hour and a half the police had cleared the scene, hazmat was brought in and not a drop of gas was left.

She hadn't even seen Levi Follow her after she left. She began her talk to those who would listen. She explained her day and how she was at a store grabbing a few essentials. Then she ended the stream.

She was waiting at the counter for the cashier to get back. Usually Sandra works and she has bladder issues. She looked at her things a pint of chocolate ice cream, a Coca Cola and a convenient burger and fries.

"Good time for comfort food dear?" She smiled and filled in Sandra. Who was stunned.

"I plan on upgrading a bunch and I know you have background in that and could use your help." Levi spooked them both.

He had his own burger and fries. They walked to her apartment.

"Come in boss." She said.

Levi was amazed at her attitude. She oozed stay away vibes but let him in. She set two seats at the kitchen table. Then placed her laptop between them. She put her food out and sat down. Then said a silent prayer and began eating. While eating he told her what he was looking to do. She showed him options for what he wanted to do. Using a pink mark picked the one she would use. Then opened a few more tabs and pulled up more items that would benefit the front desk staff. She let him peruse at his leisure. She grabbed her nightwear and went and took a shower.

The scent she used and her personality when she relaxed actually made her very attractive to him. If he remembered right she was a divorced woman. Making damaged goods in his view.