2 months later,
“Thank you for working with us for almost six years, Yaya.”
“You’re welcome, Ma’am. I won’t forget your kindness.” I hugged her, then she hugged me back.
I have to do this because I don’t have any money to pay her anymore, and we’re about to leave this house right now. I am selling this land and house.
Daren and I finally aren’t together anymore. He went to his woman, and he took the company’s money that I worked so hard for. He even tried to ruin me on social media. He says that I am the one who cheats!
“Mommy, I’m hungry. What are we going to eat today?” She asked. I looked at her and held her cheek.
“Mommy hasn’t bought any food yet, baby, but there’s an apple in the ref. Just go get it and eat it for now. Let’s just wait for the buyer of our house and then after that, I’ll buy you food, okay?”
“Okay,” she smiled.
I heard the doorbell, so I immediately stood up and opened the door.
“Hello, good morning—“ I was surprised because five men suddenly entered our house and I was shocked when they started destroying things inside my house.
I ran into Elizabeth and hugged her tightly. I can feel her handshaking.
“Elizabeth, go to your room!” she nods and immediately runs to her room.
“What are you doing! Who the hell are you!!” I shouted at them. I tried to stop the man from breaking our family picture but he pushed me away.
“What the f**k!! I said stop it!!” I shouted, but they didn’t listen, I just stared at them destroying all the furniture, vase, tv... they even broke the chairs and table.
A few minutes later I didn’t realize that they had left already, I just felt someone shaking my shoulder.
“Hey, Mommy? Mommy?!” I looked at Elizabeth, who was now in front of me.
“Are you okay Mommy?” that question made me cry. I touched her cheek and looked at her face to see if she had a scar or if she’s hurt.
“O-Oh y-yeah, Mommy is okay, sweetie.” I wipe my tears away and forced myself to smile at her.
I can’t show my daughter that I’m weak. I have to be strong for her.
I know that this is Daren’s plan again! That shameless jerk! He didn’t even feel sorry for her daughter!
He stole the money from my company; the company went bankrupt; I lose my company because of him and now his next target is my house! All right, just keep it up, Daren. I don’t care at all, take money, take this land and damn house. Take everything just except my daughter. I’m going to turn you into pieces if you’ll try to do that.
_
“I was going to sell those things, but they broke it all,” I explain to Mindy.
We’re here now at my cousin’s house, she’s Mindy Cruz, 26 years old.
Elizabeth is already sleeping now. I told her to sleep because it’s late at night and I know she’s tired from the trip.
The buyer arrived early, and she gave only a small amount of money because of the damages. I can’t decline because I need money to go here. I need to buy food for my daughter.
I’m going to look for a job so I can support my daughter. I gotta enroll her in her new school tomorrow.
I was able to graduate from high school and college without my parents. I work, doing my responsibility as a mother and a wife at the same time. I’ve been through a lot before, but I didn’t give up.
I’m the type of woman who doesn’t give up easily. They say everything happens for a reason.
The world will not be destroyed yet so, I’ll not give up. I shouldn’t just give up, especially for my Elizabeth. I can handle it. I can do this.
“So, when are you going to look for a place to stay, Elyse?”
“I don’t know, Mindy, can we just stay here? I’ll just help you with your house bills and chores. You’re the last person I can ask for help.”
“Of course you two can live here. Why not? I’m all alone in here. Of all cousins, you’re my favorite Elyse. Have you forgotten that you’re the one who helps me continue my study, you even help me build this house. Now, it’s time for me to repay your kindness.”
“Are you saying that we can live here for the main time?”
“You can live here forever if you want to.” She laughed after saying that.
“Thank you very much.” I hugged her tightly. “I... I honestly don’t have anyone else to ask for help.” I wiped my tears.
“Shhh... don’t cry Elyse, your daughter might hear you.” I tried myself to come down.
“By the way, when do you plan to find a job?” She asked, and I shrugged.
“Is there still a vacant at the restaurant where you work? Even just being a janitor, it’s okay for me.”
“Oh, sorry Elyse...”
“Uhm, it’s okay. I’ll just take care of it, I’ll try to find some online jobs, or maybe they’re posting some jobs on F******k, that is just near here.”
_
We went to bed, and the next day I take care of Elizabeth first. I took her to her new school, then after that, I started looking for a job online.
I’m just here, sitting on the bench while scrolling on my phone. I hold my phone tightly; I have to be careful! My phone may get stolen.
“Hiring assistant-- “I didn’t finish reading that because someone suddenly grabbed my phone. My eyes widened because of that. I quickly chased the man who took my phone. He’s wearing a black t-shirt and pants.
Even though I didn’t see his face clearly, I know he’s handsome, just sad because he’s a thief.
I took off my shoes on my left foot and continued running.
“Hey! Give me back my phone!!” I shouted at the man. He looked at me but still running.
“Damn! I hope you’ll get hit.” I closed one eye and threw my shoes at him hard. It hit his head and he suddenly fell.
I quickly went to him and took my phone. I punched him back and pulled his hair.
“Damn you!! Did you think that I couldn’t catch you!! Don’t you know that I entered sports in high school, I won the gold medal when there’s an event in our school!”
He suddenly pushed me so I sat on the ground. He quickly ran away from me. When I look at my phone, it has a crack, and doesn’t want to open it anymore.
Seriously?
Good news, I got my phone back. The bad news is that it’s broken.
How unlucky I am! I hope I’ll get lucky and finally found a job tomorrow.
I was walking today, and I stop when I saw a familiar restaurant.“Wait, from what I remember, Mindy is working here as a waitress,” I murmur.“Get out! Leave and don’t ever come back here, you thief!!” I was surprised to see Mindy being pushed by a woman out of that restaurant.“Ma’am Fiona, I’m not stealing anything, I didn’t steal anything from her, I’m telling the truth!” Mindy even knelt at that woman, begging.I saw another woman behind Fiona, she’s smiling and staring at Mindy. It looks like she’s happy seeing Mindy like that!What’s going on, by the way?!I quickly walk toward them and pulled Mindy’s hand to help her stand up.“Why are you kneeling to that woman Mindy?! She’s not a god, so why are you kneeling in front of her!” I glared at them. That woman in the white dress looked at me sharply.“She’
“I’m sorry but we don’t accept people who already have a child.”Tsk, what’s the matter if I already have a child?! Does having a child can’t work anymore! Just tell me if you don’t like me, just don’t make some stupid reasons you make.“Okay.” I went out and started walking. I looked around, and I saw some sweet lovers and then another couple with their child, they’re happy and having fun together.They look very happy, just like Daren and I with Elizabeth back then. But everything changes because of that mistake... No, it’s not a mistake Elyse! Cheating is not a mistake, it’s a choice. So, I just let him be then, if that is what makes him happy, then fine._“What? What did you say?” Mindy asked again.“They didn’t accept me because I already have a child.” What kind of restaurant is that, by the way? I’m just applying in
The heck. I just let out a big laugh. I said, "He's 29," and I still find it hard to believe it. Elyse, it's all right. It's alright since you might simply feel the same way. I almost slap my forehead. He doesn't talk much, Elyse, what vibes! How can you two have the same vibes, okay! "My son is kind, as I've already said," I said. "Are you sure?" She shook her head when I asked. What exactly she was talking about has me completely baffled. "Oh! How old is your daughter, by the way?" "She has already turned ten..." I paused mid-sentence if unexpectedly taken aback by what she had heard? "You became pregnant at 17?" "Y-Yes." "You were so young when you became pregnant, wow." "Yes, but I didn't become pregnant once more; that one is sufficient for me." I've never been pregnant, no matter how often we were together, and as my company expanded, I ran out of time to talk to Daren since I was so worn out from work. I can still cook and look after Elizabeth, but I have no desire to
"H-Huh? Ah, yes mommy is fine. I just suddenly remembered something"I didn't think I was even a little startled by what it said: "Is it, daddy?" I was wondering how she knew that her dad was what I was thinking.“Daddy pfft,”I arched an eyebrow and asked, "Oh, why are you still laughing there?""Didn't you miss your dad?" And over time, her smile faded as she stared into my eyes."Mommy, I have to tell you something, don't be mad.""What's that?""Daddy met me and went to school with me, and you—"My forehead furrowed in surprise as she exclaimed, "What?!" I rose and turned to face her.I can't help but shout, "You talked to your dad without my permission?! What if he kidnapped you without notifying me? What will happen to me if he takes you too?!"She started to say, "M-Mommy, he just said hi," but I cut her off.I'm not mad at my daughter; I'm mad at Daren because it seems like he's trying to figure out a way to get Elizabeth for me, and I can't agree! "How are you?! Yes, maybe it
"Do you know my son ija? Or do you know him?"I tried to smile and bow, saying, "Ahh, ehh, I'm not sure. Maybe it simply seems like hihih I'm sorry because you're shocked because of me."A dude in all-black with glasses. It was quite serious-looking, and I couldn't even make out any expression in its eyes.Mrs. Ferrer began to speak, "Xander, she's Elyse—" before turning away from Xander.He was pleased to say, "Nice to meet you," and I scowled. I heard the man remark, "Nice to meet you," didn't I? He's weird, and Mrs. Ferrer is also a little crazy, but it doesn't appear to have anything to do with his son turning away from her while she's still talking.To awaken him, I would hit him with a pot if I were his mother.It finally murmured gently to me, "Oh my goodness ija! I forgot to inform you that there is just one room here." I was shocked as I glanced at him.Just one? That indicates that it is her son's room, so what about me? Where can I find a bed?"You'll just rest on the couch
Do I need to be upset or not? It's my fault; the egg's salt is to blame. I nearly missed the fact that I used too much salt.Sir Xander raised one hand as if to stop me as I said, "I'm sorry Sir Xander, I'll just cook for you again."He motioned toward the house's exit door and said, "Leave."Is he asking me to leave? Oh, his mother hired me, therefore Mrs. Ferrer is the only one who has the right to fire me.I laughed and mimicked him, "Fine but you go first."He didn't say a word to me; he simply kept staring at me in the kitchen.He stopped eating. "Why? Tsk, now that you're huge again, you can be who you really are. But?" I said. I look after Ferrer's son! I'm like his mother then, hayst. Since Sir Xander's chamber was unlocked, I was able to enter freely, but when I noticed that he was no longer sporting a t-shirt, my eyes widened.I started to add, "There's adobo, so please eat it there Sir Xander, because that adobo was so wonderful I promise- wait, I told you to eat it--" but
Is it true that voice suddenly caused goosebumps in me? I walked up to the car and yelled, "Sir Xander!" Despite being drenched, I entered the vehicle. "Why are you in this location?" He urged me to stop talking and then inquire as to the location of the hospital, "Shut up and just tell me where that freaking hospital is!" I didn't understand what he was talking about. I didn't ask Mindy and simply let my mouth hang open because I didn't know where. What shall we now do? I had no business calling her! I removed my phone from the sling bag and, thank God, all of the money inside the bag was watertight. But it's alright, finding the money is simple. I mean, money is not important right now, it's my daughter who's more important to me. I took a big breath after Mindy texted to tell me the location of the hospital. I quickly informed Sir Xander that I felt quite cold a short while later. It's quite cold outside, and the car has air conditioning, and I'm still pretty wet. He was look
"I'm okay, Aunt Mindy is here to take care of me, she'll take care of me so don't worry. It's late, maybe he's looking for you there." I say, "Mindy." "Hmm?" "I genuinely apologize," She eventually whispered in my ear, "It's okay Elyse, I don't have a problem watching over Elizabeth, but there's only one problem here, the hospital payment." I touched her on the shoulder, "Ah, is that so? Don't worry, I'll take care of the bills." It only nodded and grinned, saying, "Looks like I really need to go. Just phone me anytime in case there's a problem or if Elizabeth and you need anything." I kissed her on the cheek and handed Mindy the money first, saying, "Sweetie mommy is leaving, be kind." I laughed as I added, "It got wet from the rain, just expose it to the light maybe it's still okay." She replied, "All okay, thank you, Elyse. I noticed Sir Xander's automobile was still there when I left the hospital, so I slowly walked over to it and shook the window. I tried to open the aut