The triplet was dressed in identical clothes, black shorts and white t-shirts. Same with Mina.
In their tradition, this colour of their wears symbolises respect for the dead, but unknown to Tyler, Taylor and Tessa, who has no idea.Mina took them to the bus station to wait for the next coming bus. Actually, she did this because she doesn't have enough money to hail a cab for all of them."We're going to be there soon". Mina said before leading them to enter the bus which stopped in their presence.The location where Mina is taking them all to isn't that far, so they arrived 15 minutes later."Are we finally going to meet our grandma, mommy?". Tessa questioned. She was so looking forward to this. Since her mommy (Mina) woke her up from her sweet sleep, Tessa planned to see this day through, till the end."Of course, darling. If my calculations are still correct, just like before, we're going to arrive there by foot in less than 5 minutes"."That's really awesome, mommy. But I think you've forgotten something important already". Tessa reminded Mina, who was figuring out what that is."And that is?". Mina asked."You said a while ago that you were going to carry me in your arms throughout. I don't see you doing that now". Tessa was acting like a spoiled kid when she announced."Quit that, Tessa. You and I both know that mommy isn't a machine to carry you throughout". Tyler, who kept silent, finally spoke. He didn't like the way Tessa was behaving."It's alright, Tyler. It's my word to your little sister, and I shouldn't break that". Mina admitted."Fine. You two can do whatever you want anyways". Tyler forced his lips to speak even though he wasn't happy about the idea of Mina stressing herself out because of them."Don't worry, I promise to stay indoors and rest throughout tomorrow with you guys…. Does that make you feel better now?". Mina asked, but Tyler didn't reply. He only smiled, causing Mina to understand that he was happy with her decision.Mina stretched out her arms to carry up Tessa before continuing their journey.Just like Mina had predicted, they all arrived in less than 5 minutes by foot."Huh…. What's this?". Tyler thought. He was so speechless to say anything, with what his eyes are witnessing at the moment."Mommy, I don't mean to sound rude or something, but …. Isn't this a graveyard?". Tessa asked."Yeah, what are we doing in a graveyard, mommy?". Taylor also questioned."Shh…. Don't be too loud. Your grandma is waiting for you". Mina announced, still leading them forward until she halted at a particular grave where the picture of Kira could be clearly seen, attached to the grave stone. "This is my mommy…. Why don't you guys say hi?". Mina smiled as she said out loud. Her eyes didn't leave Kira's picture.Mina could feel the time stop as she continued to stare, it just felt like everything happened only yesterday."Mommy…. I want to stand on my own". Tessa announced in a low tone.After Mina let her down from her arms, Tessa couldn't keep her curiosities to herself, so she questioned Mina. "Mommy, why is my grandmother's picture here?. This place is for those who lost their lives…. Don't tell me….". Tessa was extremely sad for her mommy, and of course, herself."You're correct, my little princess. Your grandma passed away before I had you all". Mina explained. "I have to control my tears. I can't let them see me in my weak state". Mina thought to herself, as she was trying really hard to control her emotions in their presence."Grandma is really pretty. You really look a lot like her, mommy". Tyler complimented, with his intentions of helping Mina's mood lighten up."You're right, big brother. Grandma is really beautiful just like mommy". Taylor immediately said, supporting his big brother. Though Tessa remained silent. She couldn't believe that her grandma that she was finally excited to meet was long gone from this world."You're right, you guys. My great looks, I got everything from her. She's the sweetest thing that ever happened to me". Mina smiled as she said, as if her smiling facial expression would wash away all her sorrows."It's alright, mommy. You got us. We're going to make you happy forever!". Tessa's voice was really assuring. She meant what she just said."Hmm". Mina immediately cleaned the drop of tears that escaped her eyes. Though Tyler, Taylor and Tessa saw that. It made them actually cuddle her into a warm hug. "We love you, mommy". The three of them said almost the same time. "And mommy, don't hold back your emotions anymore. You can let it all out. Don't worry, we all understand you". Tyler assured her."And I really love you too, my babies". Mina finally poured out all the sad emotions that she had caged inside of her. "We…. We should stay here for a few more minutes. I have a lot of things to tell my mommy about you guys. I'm really sure that she'd want to hear it all". Mina said, making Tyler, Taylor and Tessa nod their heads in approval to her request."F*ck". He breathed and cursed. "Who the hell was that lady, and why couldn't I just find her?". Alexander questioned himself before directing the strong liquor into his mouth. Alexander couldn't believe himself at all. Normally, he isn't the type of person to look back at a lady after sleeping with her once, but the lady of six years ago was somehow weird to him. He felt whole with her in bed. But what made Alexander hate himself, he didn't quite remember what happened that night because he was really drunk (Not completely drunk, he was somehow also drugged).He placed his left palm on his forehead, and also shut his eyes. He could still recall the sweet scent she possessed in her body. That sweet scent totally consumed him that night, making him drown with desires to have her all to himself. "What's even wrong with me?. I, Alexander, I'm thinking about a lady?". His mood was back to normal. "I really must be crazy". He muttered. ."Mommy, I had a lot of fun talking to grandma t
"I'm finally done". She muttered to herself before arranging the items inside the kitchen. "Are you done now, mommy?". Tyler asked her immediately when he saw she came out of the kitchen. "Yeah baby, and it's time for me to leave. Are you sure you all can stay by yourself? You know, I'm still really worried". Mina asked again even though she has many times before. She has no one to take care of her triplets for her, and she doesn't trust anyone. But at the same time, she can't help stop worrying about them being alone in the apartment. "We're going to be fine mommy as long as there's food already in the house". Tessa assured her. She was even the one to escort Mina out of the house. "You're really sure you're going to be alright?". Mina was still hesitant to leave just yet. "Of course, mommy". They all replied to her quickly since she was still wasting time. Mina sighed deeply and said. "Fine then, don't leave the house please sweeties. And the door, make sure to lock it from
Mina remained quiet for a while. She didn't know how to reply to Tyler's sudden question which came to her unexpectedly. "Why did you suddenly ask such a thing?. You don't need to know, ok?". Mina simply said. She let Tessa down from her arms."But….".Tyler tried to say something but Mina cut him off."I'm sure you guys are hungry by now?. Don't worry, let me go cook something for us to eat". She assured them before leaving for the kitchen. "I'm sorry, baby. But this question you asked, even I don't know the answer at all". She thought. "Big brother, Tyler…. I thought we all agreed not to ask mommy about this until she's willing to tell us by herself?". Tessa questioned. She was taken aback the moment she heard Tyler asked their mommy. Even though she was also curious to know about their father, she still didn't fail to notice how pale their mommy's face instantly turned to. "I'm sorry, I really got curious for a while". Tyler admitted. He went ahead to sit down on the sofa
Even though there was still 25 minutes extra for her when she left the apartment, the bus seemed to arrive at the bus stop a little late. So she arrived at the company at exactly 7:57am. "I can still make it on time. Nothing is impossible!". She encouraged herself before running at full speed. Those who saw her right now thought that she was crazy, including the security guards who were close to stopping her. But when they saw her ID she wore on her neck, they let her pass through. "I made it!. Yes, yes, yes!". She thought to herself before rushing to catch the elevator. Mina noticed that the doors of the elevator were about to close, and not only that, she saw her co-workers shaking their heads at her. But since she didn't understand what they were trying to tell her, she waved them all off. In no time, she threw herself inside the elevator before it completely shut. "Did you see what just happened?". One of the employees, who happens to be a female, asked her colleagues. A
"I got carried away, Boss. I'm on it!". Mark assured Alexander before leaving his office. "Just what have I done?. After this, I'm sure I'd start searching for another PA for him". Mark pitied himself. He had no choice but to do as Alexander had ordered him to. And at this rate, he was sure Mina won't be able to take this and quit. This isn't the right time to work fully as Alexander's PA. He planned to train her for a week extra before introducing her to him. But he never thought that someone like Alexander would notice her presence this soon when he ghosted all his previous PA."Could he be interested in her because she's really pretty?". He thought to himself for a while. But when he remembered who Alexander was, he even had to spank his head hard because of his mistaken assumption. Alexander is the dream of every lady (That includes super models!), so with no doubt, he was sure that Mina would be definitely drawn to his handsome face and masculine stature, instead of the oth
"What's there to be rude about when giving someone instructions?". She thought. "But this is weird, it's as if I'm seeing…."."What is weird?". Alexander asked. He couldn't seem to figure out what's running inside her little mind. "Nothing". She replied immediately when she realised another mistake.She forgot to say the other words in her mind."This little bunny isn't really aware of who I am. Interesting". He placed his fingers below his chin, upon his thought. "I want you to arrange all my schedule for the week, and it should be submitted before 12pm". Alexander said. Mina was about to say something when he permitted her to leave. Seeing that he wasn't ready to listen to what she wanted to say, she left."I haven't had fun in a while". Alexander said.Somehow, even though he felt that this was really strange to him, he feels a little bit comfortable with Mina around him compared to the other employees, he was displeased when around them, no doubt."Where do I even begin from?.
"I definitely told you this. Look now, we're lost". Tyler was the one to complain. When their mommy left the house, it took Tessa a great amount of time convincing them, before Tyler and Taylor agreed to her suggestion. But the problem was that, when they came out of the house to buy candies, they forgot their way back home because Las Vegas was still really new to them. And most especially, they have only walked some parts of the City, but with the assistant of their mommy. "Calm down, we'd figure this out in no time. And, you guys should not overreact". Tessa said. "Why?". Taylor was the one to ask. "Don't be dumb. If we look like we're lost, don't you know that someone might kidnap us?". Taylor and Tyler protected Tessa after hearing what she just said. "Don't make it obvious, big brothers". She slightly slapped her forehead when she said. "But, what are we going to do now?. I don't want mommy to be scared when she arrives back home and doesn't see us. That'd really hurt he
"I…. I mean…. I'd do that right now!". She collected the wrist watch and the key from the table before running off, after excusing herself. "That was really something". She said, "I was this close to losing my job". She added. "What job?". Mina sighed deeply and said. "Please, would you all stop scaring me off like this?. I'm afraid I don't have a strong enough heart to handle it". She was being straight with her words when she told Cindy. All her colleagues just seem to be butting in her business. "Take, I just wanted to give this to you". Cindy passed over the leather she was holding to Mina, who collected it. "You didn't have the opportunity to come for breakfast, or even lunch. So I brought this from the cafeteria for you". "You could eat it here". Cindy added. "That's really sweet of you. Thanks". Mina greeted her before going ahead to leave the leather on her table.It was now that she actually remembered she hadn't eaten anything all day. Her face was pale and her eyes