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’s my boss, Elyse, and I can’t lose this job just because of this misunderstanding. Just let me do this, please.” I saw her eyes, it’s like she’s begging me.
Seeing her like this breaks my heart!
“Just shut up and let me handle this! She’s just a boss, not a god, Mindy! Your Mom didn’t give birth to you to kneel to anyone!”
I have never treated my employees like this. Not even one of them has ever knelt before me. I have never made an employee cry and accused something that they never did.
“Who are you to interfere huh?!” she asked, raising her eyebrows at me.
“I’m her cousin!”
“Oh, you’re just a cousin, but then you act like her Mom.” Her boss fakes a laugh.
“Did you know that your cousin stole my money?!”
“She stole your money?” I asked.
“Elyse, what she’s saying isn’t true. I didn’t steal anything. I don’t even know why her money is inside my bag!” she says by way of explanation.
“You don’t have to explain to me Mindy, I know you very well. I know you can’t do that.” I hold her hand and put her behind me.
“Do you have any evidence that she stole your money?”
“Evidence? It was already seen in her bag! Isn’t that evidence for you?!!” Irritation filled her face.
“Well, I guess this restaurant has CCTV’s. Why don’t you look at it first, before accusing someone? I’ll only believe it when I see it on CCTV.”
“N-No! Why would we need to look at CCTV! It’s already in her bag, it’s my money, so I know she stole it!” I smirked.
“Why? Are you scared? Oh, maybe you put your own money in Mindy’s bag... you’re not that crazy to do that right?”
“W-Why would I do that?! I’m not s-stupid to do that thing!” I can see the guilt in her eyes.
“Oh, you just called yourself stupid by now.”
“What the f**k are you saying! You know what Mindy, you didn’t tell me that you have a crazy cousin! Did she just came out from the mental hospital?!”
“Are you done talking now?” I raise my eyebrow.
“Let’s just go Mindy, leave on this restaurant. You still can find a better job and have a good boss who will not treat you like this!”
I took Mindy’s bag, and I saw some money. This is probably the money she was saying.
“Oh, is this the money?!” I took it out of the bag and threw it at the woman’s face. “Go on, get your money now! By the way, stop wearing that bag. I know it’s fake, just like your nose.”
I pulled Mindy away from that place. We stop walking and we sit when we saw a bench.
“E-Elyse... I don’t know if I should be angry at you or I should thank you. I know you’re just concern that’s why you did that but... I don’t have a j-job anymore, what should I do now.” I heard her sob.
People are looking at us, but I just didn’t mind them.
“Do you know the woman next to your boss? It looks like she’s mad at you.”
“S-She’s my ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend.”
My mouth turned into O. “What?! You broke up with your boyfriend?”
“Y-Yeah, we broke up and I just recently knew that he’s been cheating. I mean when he courted me, that time he already has a girlfriend. And now his girlfriend found out, she’s thinking now that I am the one who flirts with her BF first!”
“His face is thick, just like Daren! And that woman is very dumb. You didn’t know anything, you’re not stupid to date with that bastard if you knew that he has a girlfriend!” I just clenched my fist.
“Stop crying! Just forget that bastard. You don’t need a guy like him!” I hugged and tap her shoulder.
“Don’t worry, I’ll help you find a new job, we’ll figure this out. I still have money left so, let’s spend it buying food to eat for the main time. Shhh, stop crying now...”
After a minute she stops crying and now, we’re just talking some funny, it makes me happy seeing her laughing at my jokes.
“Elyse, I think you have to pick up your daughter now.”
“Oh, right! It’s already 4:01 pm, damn!” Mindy comes with me to pick up Elizabeth at school.
The three of us ate ice cream first before going home.
“Is your new school, okay, sweetie?”
“Yes! I love my new school than the old one. My new classmates are kind, they are so friendly, Mom.” I can see it in her eyes, she’s happy. I know my daughter. I know when she lies or when she’s telling the truth.
“Oh, really? That’s good to hear sweetie.” I smiled and gently pinch her cheek.
“You know what Mommy, they even give me foods made by their moms.” I suddenly lost my smile.
I feel sad now, this life is not what Elizabeth used to. I should be cooking and giving what my daughter wants... I want to give her everything. I want the best for her.
“Don’t be sad Mommy, I’m not jealous of them, anyway. I’m just happy because they're nice and kind to me. Still, you're the best Mom for me!”
“Thanks for understanding sweetie, don’t worry Mommy will do everything to make our lives the same again and so, that I can give you what you want.” She hugged me.
“You don’t have to, what’s important to me is that you’re with me. We’re living together, you’re by my side.” She mumbled.
Before my teardrops, I immediately just change the topic. “Do you have any assignments? Do you want me to help you, sweetie?”
“Yeah, we have an assignment but I can do it, Mommy.”
“Elyse, baby Elizabeth, come here now, let's eat dinner!” Mindy said.
The food is already served at the table.
“Is it okay that our dish is vegetables?” Mindy asked.
“Sweetie, I’m very sorry if it’s just vegeta--“
“Mommy, eating vegetables is good for the body, that’s what Teacher said.” I stared at my daughter, who sat in the chair and started eating the vegetables that Mindy cooked.
Of course, we eat vegetables before but Elizabeth is not used that the only food at the table is vegetables and rice.
I raised my head to stop the tears from dripping into my eyes. This is not the life I dreamed of for my daughter, she’s the reason why I worked hard before. I want to give her everything but now I can’t do that, I can’t even buy her delicious food.
Mindy’s house isn’t big and the air conditioners are broken, but it’s okay because there’s an electric fan. Her TV is still okay and there are only two rooms here.
I sat on the chair already and started eating.
_
“Go to sleep now Elizabeth, you still have classes tomorrow.”
“Sang me a song, Mommy, please?” she blinked her eyes twice.
I laid her on the bed and made her lay down. I combed her hair while singing a twinkle, twinkle, little star.
That’s what I always sang to her. When I was still pregnant I always looked at the sky while staring at the stars. I caressed my stomach while singing.
I can’t help but cry as I remember the happy memories we had with Daren.
A few minutes later she fell asleep. I slowly got up and left the room. I saw Mindy sitting near the window. She is now staring at the sky.
“What are you doing?”
“You surprised me, Elyse! I was just watching those stars.” She mumbled. I sat next to her and also looked at the star.
“Do you remember before, when we’re still a kid? We always climbed on the roof of our neighbor’s house just to look at the stars.” I chuckled.
“Yeah, we’re even excited every time we saw a shooting star.”
“Then we’ll wish and hoping that it will come true.” I just smile as I remember that.
“Oh my god, let’s go to sleep now Elyse, we still have to find a job tomorrow.”
Right! I have to wake up early and I need to take my daughter to school.
The two of us got up and go to our rooms.
“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
All he believed I had forgotten. Tsk, I really, can forget. Of course, this day is significant to both him and me. He walked over to me and gave me several vigorous kisses, saying angrily, "I thought you forgot!" Wait, the cake might fall.He placed the cake on the tiny table after taking it. When he dragged my hand into the room, I just chuckled. "Daren, I still have a job." __ The sunlight made me blind. I didn't realize that my tears were dripping until I massaged my eyes and felt that it was wet. Is that dream to blame? No, Elyse; it's your past, not a dream. What makes you think of that? I stood up as I shook. I moved in front of the window and unlocked it. "Woah," I exclaimed, simply in awe of the breathtaking scenery. I merely grin at the trees I see all around and say, "It's pleasant here, especially in the morning." At night, they are spooky to look at, but in the morning, they are lovely, like an enchanted garden. Funny, I feel like Rapunzel of it. I suddenly remem