@Sydney2 16 November 2022 more from that month

The Nightshift

I was forced to work far away for the sake of our expenses. We got so many bills to pay and I have to support my family by all means. I know it’s hard to be far from them but I have to endure it. I know it’s going to be worth it. Sacrifices doesn’t mean letting go, sacrifices mean giving all of yourselves even you have nothing to give. I was hired in a big hospital as a janitress. At first, I do not want to accept this offer. I am a graduate student but I got no pride to keep. The pay here is better than the previous I applied before. They pay every janitors $2000 per day. This is a big opportunity for me. I can already help my family at the same time I can support my siblings in their college. I have to be practical in my choices and this is the reason why I didn’t say ‘No’ to the offer. Tonight I will be working as a janitress in this hospital. “**Are you miss Lonzaga?**” The woman asks me. “**Yes I am**.” I replied. “**Okay, your schedule will start at 8 pm and you can leave exactly at 1 am. Are you fine with that? You have to clean the floor in these hospital and disposed some garbage. That’s all your job.**” “**Yes, I am very fine with that**.” I said and smile. I don’t want to give her a bad impression. “**Okay, take this bracelet**.” The woman handed me a bracelet with tiny beads. “What is this for?” I asks. “**Just wear it. By the way, you are not allowed to enter room 201.**” The woman replied. “Alright. I keep it mind.” “**That’s good. I may now leave you, my family is already outside**.” “**Oh sure. Keep safe always**.” I said and smile. I took the mop and started mopping the floor. For me it’s not tiring because I can rest for a few minutes and then start mopping again. Besides, I like quiet environment. No distractions, no people yelling at each other and most of all no stinky workmates who will only point out your mistakes. This job is definitely a dream job for me. I do not bother the white walls and the deafening silence if I know I have my peace of mind. I hear some sounds of heels not so far from where I am. I supposed to think it’s a doctor or a staff here. I didn’t pay attention to it. I hear the sound of the heels again. I was conscious about it but then again I don’t want to be bother. Yesterday’s work in the hospital was fine, I was able to complete my task. I rented a dormitory near the hospital so I won’t be needing to pay for my fare. I sent my mother a message that within this week I will send them my salary. It’s nice to think that things are happening according to your will. In a few minutes, I have to prepare for my duty. I changed my clothes and I carried my to-go bag. I checked in for my attendance as I entered the hospital and grabbed my mop. Mopping is tiring especially when you will see constant dirt but it’s fine. I can deal with this. While I was mopping, I saw a foot print leading into the dark side of the corner. I didn’t mind it. I just mop and followed the steps until I reached an abandoned room ‘201.’ I remember this is the woman told me not to enter so I turn my back and ignore it but I heard it someone humming. I feel the hairs at the back of my neck raising, who is humming? “**Is someone here**?” I ask but nobody answered. I grip tightly my mop just in case someone is trying to play on me. The room 201 door suddenly open. I was really shock. I saw the inside of the room where a lot of empty hospital beds are there. It look so clean and organized. My curiosity entered my head. Why would a woman warned me not to enter there? Maybe she is thinking I am going to rob anything but no, I am not like that. I decided to enter the room. I know I am not allowed but I will only do it once and never again. The room feels eerie. I feel so uncomfortable there, I turn back to exit but the door immediately shut. I feel terrified and the only thing I am holding is my mop. Never have in my life I experience something like this. It's really terrifying when you are alone. The lights suddenly shut down as well and I want to cry, scream and run but my body cannot move anymore. The only sound that can be heard is the fast beating of my heart. "**Would you wanna play me**," I don't know what to do after I heard a voice of a little girl. This hospital is a creep. Now I have understand why the pay is higher. I regret not checking the hospital before entering. I want to die. I want to disappear from this horrifying place. "**Pl--ease st--ay away from--me.**" I cannot speak properly as I am now getting colder and my knees are trembling. The mop I am holding fell from my hands. The lights return and what I saw is really horrifying. I cannot stand to see it. I feel my gut going to pop out. This is very unsightly. I saw a lot of different dead bodies on the bed. Some are deformed, some are pieces and some are full of syringe. I covered my mouth, I immediately ran to the closest door but I can't open it anymore. I regret my choice. I regret everything. Not all work are beautiful, some are nightmare. Never ever go for the salary, look for what kind of work you are dealing with. **November 16, 2022**

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