Lauren is recognized

“Aww! And who is this cute, little, munch- “ Monica cooed, only to go wide eyed as she made eye contact with Lauren. “Lauren?!” The woman gasped in shock, causing the little woman to cringe.

So much for Monica not recognizing her.

Monica stared blankly at Lauren for a few more seconds before turning to Jennifer. When Jennifer nodded with a grin, Monica turned her attention back to the little woman. After a few more seconds, the young woman began howling in laughter, causing Lauren to blush a deep scarlet.

“W-what… What happened here?!” Monica asked through belly laughs, “What happened to her body? Why is she dressed like this?!”

“I’ll explain later in full detail.” Jennifer said, “But I need you to watch her until closing, mainly due to how incompetent she is at her job.”

“I am NOT incompetent!” Lauren shrieked, her voice going up several octaves as she stomped her foot. Who did Jennifer think she was?! Unfortunately for, and unknown to, Lauren, her stomping her foot caused her small dress to lift up briefly, giving Monica just enough of a glimpse of Lauren’s ruffled underwear.

“Of course I’ll keep an eye on Little Laurie.” Monica said with a giggle as she held Lauren’s shoulder tightly. “It’s my job, after all.”

“Thank you, Monica.” Jennifer said as she walked out the door. She paused as she looked over her shoulder and added, “Oh, and if she steps even a toe out of line, you are allowed to punish her however you see fit.”

Lauren gulped.

“Don’t worry!” Monica called out as Jennifer continued out the door, “I’m sure it won’t come to that.”

As soon as Jennifer was gone, Lauren looked up at the still smiling Monica. “I… don’t suppose there’s a chance that you’ll be willing to let me go, right?” she asked hopefully.

“Nope!” Monica replied cheerfully, ruffling Lauren’s hair, “I’m in charge of looking after anyone and everyone who is dropped off at the company daycare. If I didn’t, I’d lose my job! Of course…” Monica’s smile instantly vanished as it was replaced by a glare that would make The Boogeyman cry for his mother, “You would like me to lose my job, wouldn’t you?”

Lauren gulped once more, realizing that the situation she was in had just gone from bad to worse…