The Dominant Boss Wants Me

“What the fk!” I was shocked when I bump into the car in front of me. He just suddenly stop and I couldn’t break quickly!

I slowly got out of the car and groaned a little because my head hit the streeing wheel.

I saw the driver also come out and stare at his car until he slowly turned to me.

“You just bump my fking car!” I almost dropped my jaw because of what he said.

“What do you want me to say? I’m sorry? It’s your fault you stopped suddenly!” I couldn't help raising my voice at him.

He’s getting into my nerves!

“If you don’t have any money to pay for the damage to my car, just don’t talk about it.” He said coldly and turned his back on me, but I pulled the hem of his suit so he faced me.

“What’s your fking problem, huh? Old woman?!”

What did he say? Old? Old woman?!

“I think you’re a few years older than me, so don’t ever call me old!!” I said aloud. It closes tightly and seems to be irritated by my voice.

“Who permits you to touch“ he didn’t finish what he was going to say because we heard the horns of the cars around us.

“HEY!! DON’T BLOCK THE ROAD!”

The man removed my hand and turned his back on me completely. Before his car left, I looked at the license plate number of his car.

I took a deep breath before getting in my car and leaving.

I have reached home.

“Hubby?”

“Elizabeth?” I glance around.

“Mommy!” I saw my daughter running towards me. I quickly hugged her.

“I miss you, sweetie! Where’s your daddy?” I asked, confused, and looked around.

Is he playing video games again? Didn’t I tell him to take care of the land buyer!

“He’s inside your room,” she replies. In our room? God, this man is playing again for sure. This is giving me a headache.

“By the way, I’ve brought something for you, sweetie!” I gave her the paper bag, and it has a barbie doll inside it.

“Oh, thanks, Mommy!” she hugged and kissed me on the cheek.

“Is your daddy playing or sleeping?”

“I don’t know, but...” She bites her nails.

“But what?” I asked. What does she want to tell me? Looks like she’s worried and scared.

“He’s with a woman right now. They’re both inside the room and yeah, I don’t know who that woman is.”

“Wait... what woman?”

she shrugged and turned her gaze back to the doll I bought for her.

“They’re still in the room, Mommy. I can hear a strange noise when I was about to knock on the door. I was about to ask Daddy if he could buy me some ice cream,” she says quietly.

I looked at her. My daughter’s face is so innocent. Based on her face, she didn’t know who it was and what they’re doing.

“Elizabeth, go to your room, and don’t go out until I tell you so, okay?” Elizabeth nods at me.

My heart is pounding.

I don’t know why he’s with a woman in our room right now. Elizabeth said that she doesn’t know that woman? Daren doesn’t have any sisters, and most of his cousins are all guys.

I’m nervous about what I am going to see now when I open the door. What if they’re doing something...

No way, impossible! Hubby can’t do that thing to me. During the time we’ve been together, he never cheats on me. He loves me so much. And lastly, if he’s going to cheat, he is not that dumb to bring a woman into our own home, right?

Elizabeth walked upstairs and when she entered her room. I immediately went to where our room was.

“Ma’am Elyse, Sir Daren says that no one should enter.” Her voice is low and quiet.

She’s Amanda, 49 years old and our one and only maid, she’s been working with us for 5 years already.

“Shhh... just go to Elizabeth’s room. Make sure that she doesn’t come out.” I whisper and waited for her to leave completely.

My hands are shaking. I touch the doorknob. I could hear a strange noise as I listen carefully. I swallow nervously.

I was surprised when I opened it and saw them both naked. A blonde young woman was on top of him...

“WHAT THE FK ARE YOU DOING!!” I yelled at both of them.

I saw the shock on their faces and immediately covered their naked bodies using a blanket. My blanket!

“Are you not ashamed Daren!! You did something hilarious like this inside my house!!” I quickly approached them and pulled the woman’s hair.

I raised my eyebrow and laughed for a second. I recognize this fking face!

“Wow! Aren’t you the buyer of our land in Cebu?! You don’t just want the land, but you also want my husband!! Is that why you insist to buy our land?!!” I slapped her on both cheeks.

“The hell! Stop it, Elyse!!”

I can’t help my smirk when he pushed me on the shoulder, because of that I fell and sat on the floor

.

I quickly stood up and clenched my fist as I stared at the two of them intently.

“You don’t want me to hurt her?? But hurting your wife instead is okay with you?!! Your face is so thick, Daren!”

I also slapped him hard on both cheeks. I feel my eyes are starting to hurt.

I could see the concern in his eyes as he looked at that woman. He places his hand on the woman’s shoulders. “Are you okay?” he asked.

“Both of you are disgusting,” I said as I look at them.

“Our daughter is just outside and you’re doing something weird here in our room?!! Don’t you have a brain!!”

“So, it’s okay if we do it somewhere else.”

This damn woman! She dares to say that!! I guess she forgot that she’s here inside my house and I can do anything for her if I want to!

“Were you born to be flirty? Were you born to steal someone else’s husband? Did your mother raise you to be like that!! You’re disgusting, I feel like vomiting by just looking at your face!!” Irritation filled her face.

“Well, first of all, I’m not stealing anything, and don’t insult my mother because it’s my own decision to be like this “

“Dumbass, did you even graduated from college? You know what, I feel sorry for you!”

“You should feel sorry for yourself, not me,” she said, then smirk at me.

One more word, I will kill you btch!

“Yana, you should leave, for now. I’ll talk to her for a minute then wait for me to contact you.” He even combs that woman’s hair.

“Fine!” she picked up her clothes, started getting dressed. She smirked at me before leaving.

The tears started to drip that I had been holding back.

“Elyse “he gazes at me, his expression guarded and unreadable.

My teary eyes stared at Daren. “HHow could you do this to me, Daren? Am I not enough for you? I’m doing my best to be a good wife and a mother, but why the fk did you do this to me!!!”

“I... I don’t love you anymore, Elyse. I realized that I’m not staying by your side because I love you, it’s because I need to, for Elizabeth. Only for my daughter. I am trying to love you again, to be happy, but I can’t.”

“But now, I can’t stay with you anymore. I can only be a father of our daughter, but not your fking husband. I need freedom, Elyse! But because of you“

“Freedom? What do you mean by freedom? I’m letting you do what you want, Darren! Was not that enough for you? And lastly, are you saying you only married me to our daughter and not because you love me?!”

“Unfortunately, yes!”

“What the fk! Daren! We’ve been in a relationship for many years, we’re married for many years and you’re gonna say that all those years you don’t love me anymore?!!”

“Haven’t you ever been happy with me? All the smiles and your sweetness to me, you’re just pretending? Everything that you showed me is fake, Daren?”

“I was happy, but as time goes on, my feelings for you disappear. You’re always busy with work, we don’t have time together anymore because you’re always tired! I don’t even remember when is the last time we had sx! I feel like you love your job more than me...”

“Busy? Seriously? What are we going to eat if I don’t work?! I’m looking for a way to give you time! Even though I’m very tired from work, I still cooked for you and Elizabeth. I’m still doing my responsibility as a mother and I am trying to be a good wife to you!”

“Well, do sx matters to you a lot Daren?! Is married all about sx for you? Do you want us to have sx every day so that we can prove that we love each other? What is more important to you sx or love... sx or me?” I’m trying to calm down my voice because Elizabeth might hear me.

I don’t want her to know what kind of father she has!

“So, are you blaming me for everything? Are you saying I’m lazy? That I should work instead of you?!” he asks, raising his eyebrows at me.

“Yes! Because you are the man!! Every time I come home, you’re always playing video games! Aren’t you? You’re no longer a child for those things, Daren! The one who doesn’t have time is you, but I do try to understand you all the time. Didn’t you even think about our daughter before you did something like that?”

Didn’t you even think about me too?

“If you told me before that you didn’t love me, I wouldn’t force you! Remember that I’m not a dog who will follow you whenever you leave! I don’t care how many years we’ve been together and how many years we’ve loved each other. I don’t want to be stupid to someone like you!” I can’t stop myself from glaring at him.

“Then fine. Let’s get divorced! But I’ll take Elizabeth with me“ I cut him off to speak because I immediately punched him in the cheek.

“Damn!”

“You?” I ask and smirk.

“You can’t keep an eye on her even if you’re just at home! Then you say you’ll take my daughter with you? I won’t allow you to take my child! You should kill me first before that happens.” I said coldly.

“She’s also my daughter Elyse!!”

Yeah, I know. I’m not stupid, dumb!

“I’ll let you visit Elizabeth. I’m going to stop you if you want to visit her, but you can’t take her away from me,” I muttered and wiped my tears on the cheek.

“Fine! I won’t force you!” he said, then started getting dressed. “And about the question you ask early. Yes! Sx is more important to me. I need it! A relationship won’t long last without having sx with their partners, Elyse.”

“I’m not going to sleep here,” he murmurs before leaving.

That jerk! His face is thick! Those days when we’re not doing it... is he doing that to someone else? When did he start cheating on me!

“Then don’t! No one will be going to stop you jerk!”

We’ve known each other for 14 years,

we started being friends until he started courting me until I say yes to him.

We dreamed together, but then I got pregnant. I thought my life would just end up, that my life is already ruined because I got pregnant. But then I thought that the only thing that change is that I only got pregnant but it doesn’t mean I can’t keep going to school. That won’t stop me from graduating high school and college. Getting pregnant can’t stop me from achieving my dreams.

I achieved my dream to start my own company. But Daren gives up on his dreams and he chooses to stay at home and taking care of our child.

I was the only one who works instead of him.

I wiped away my tears and sighed. I suddenly remembered what my Mommy told me before.

‘A woman should never cry over a man. Because real man won’t make you cry, if that man loves you he won’t make you cry. If you’re going to cry, it’s not because he hurt you, it’s because he made you happy and that’s what they called tears of joy.’

For the first time, he made me cry, and he hurt me this much. He said he doesn’t love me anymore, then fine! I’m not going to waste my precious time on someone like him, he’s not worth it so, I shouldn’t be crying to that jerk... but I can’t help it, all those years that we’ve been together, I can’t just forget those memories because I want to. Brain can forget, but the heart doesn’t.

I just laughed when I remembered what he told to me before. He said that I’m the only girl he’ll love for the rest of his life. That he wouldn’t leave me, that he won’t ever cheat on me... but now ...all of that happens! He’s such a liar, fking a jerk!

We’ve known each other for 14 years, we’ve been together for 12 years. I thought I already knew him very well, but I’m wrong. It doesn’t really matter how many years you’ve known each other or how many years you’ve been together with your partners. Because time comes that one of you will fall out of love.

Well, I don’t believe in forever... tsk, that’s a cap. The funniest word that I’ve ever heard. There’s no forever in this world. People die, plants die, animals die... even this world will end too.

You know, reality sucks. All you can do is enjoy your lives because I believe we only live once.

“Mommy? Are you crying?” I stop thinking and looked at my daughter.

“No, sweetheart. Mommy isn’t crying.”

I didn’t realize that tears were dripping from my eyes again, and she wiped them with her left thumb.

“Then, what’s this?” at the same time, she showed me her thumb.

“How was your school?” I ask, trying to change the topic.

“It was good, I got A+ again.” I smiled because of what she said. She’s a smart kid. She reminds me of myself before when I was still a kid like her. But unlike her, I don’t have toys. I can’t get what I want because my parents are poor.

“Very good, I’ll buy you a new toy tomorrow because you got A+.”

“I have so many toys already Mommy,” she said while her lips are pouting.

“What do you want me to buy then?”

She shrugged. “I don’t want you to buy anything. All I want is you, Mom.

Seeing you happy is enough for me...”

“Ha?”

“I just don’t want you to get hurt. If you don’t love Daddy anymore, then divorce him already. If you’re not happy, then leave him.” I was shocked by what she said.

Did she know anything? How?

“Elizabeth...”

“Yes, I am only 10 years old, Mom, to think like this already, but I’m smarter than you think. I understood everything that you’ve been through. I totally understand you.” My tears dripped even more because of what my daughter’s saying right now.

“Remember that you are not alone Mom, I’m always here, I won’t leave you.” She hugged me and wiped away my tears.

I’m lucky to have a daughter like her.

“I love you.” I kissed her on the cheek and just smiled as I stared at her face. I never regret that your daddy and I made love that day, you’re a gift from god.

“Are you hungry? Do you want to eat?” I ask and wiped my tears. She nods at me.

I cooked her favorite food, adobo.

“Eat a lot so you don’t lose weight,” I muttered and smiled at her.

“Mommy, I always eat a lot. You’re the one who should eat a lot because you’re working to make money.” I chuckled. My daughter looks so cute every time she acts like that.

I turned my gaze to Yaya. “Yaya, have you eaten yet?”

“Not yet, Ma’am Elyse.”

“Come on, join us Yaya.”

_

I’m already in the bedroom and it’s 11 pm. I can’t sleep. I used to sleep next to someone, so I’m having a hard time now because Daren isn’t here.

He didn’t come home, that damn jerk! He didn’t even think of his daughter. It’s good that Elizabeth didn’t ask why her dad was not here.

I was surprised when there was a sudden knock on the door; I stood up and open it.

“Oh, it’s already late at night, sweetie. Why are you still awake?”

“Ahm“

“Wait, are you hurt? Are you sick?” I checked her forehead if she’s hot or something.

“Mommy relax, I’m okay.” I took a deep breath.

Whenever my daughter gets sick, I am panicking. I’m just scared of losing her. She’s all I have...now.

“So, why are you here, then?”

“I can’t sleep, because I know you can’t sleep easily when you’re not next to someone.” I just smiled because of her behavior lately. She acts matured these days. Nobody would think that she’s just 10 years old to think and act like that.

“You want to sleep next to Mommy then?” I bend and kissed her all over the face. She chuckled.

“Yeah, I want to be with you now.” she entered the room and locked the door. She pulled my hand towards to the bed.

“Shouldn’t you go to bed early Mommy because you still have work tomorrow, right?”

Oh yeah, I have a meeting tomorrow morning around 10 am.

We both lay down on the bed. She hugged me tightly.” Good night, I love you, Mom.” She smiled adoringly at me. She kissed my cheek before closing her eyes.

Elizabeth deserves a happy and complete family, but now Daren and I don’t understand each other anymore, we’re planning to divorce... that’s okay Elyse! You can be a mother and father to her, you can do it! Just believe in yourself.

Before we’re just poor, but I am happy because I’m with my Mom and dad. I am their only daughter and they love me so much. I grow up with loving and caring parents. Sadly, they died when I was 18. It’s my exact birthday. We’re in the jeep together with my parents...

We got into an accident, I’m one of those lucky passengers who got survive. Unlucky, my parents don’t.

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 fk!! 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.

“OOh yyeah, 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 Facebook, 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 tshirt 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’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.”

“NNo! 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?”

“WWhy would I do that?! I’m not sstupid to do that thing!” I can see the guilt in her eyes.

“Oh, you just called yourself stupid by now.”

“What the fk 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.

“EElyse... 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 jjob 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.”

“SShe’s my exboyfriend’s girlfriend.”

My mouth turned into O. “What?! You broke up with your boyfriend?”

“YYeah, 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 washing plates for the main time, tsk! Oh, maybe Daren is involved with this!

He mentioned to me before he leaves that he wants to take Elizabeth away from me.

“What? What kind of reason is that? Are they stupid?!“ she’s annoyed.

“Yeah, stupid.” I rolled my eyes.

I looked at Mindy’s phone when it suddenly vibrates.

“Elyse, I’ll go home first, is that okay?” She’s going to leave me?

“Why?” I asked, confused.

“Daisy, just text me, she’s waiting for me outside my house right now.”

Daisy is Mindy’s older sister.

“Oh okay, send my regards to her and tell her that I miss her, okay.” she nods and said goodbye to me before she leaves.

I need to find a job as soon as possible.

“Is not that Elyse Acevedo?”

“Yeah, right! The cheater!”

Damn, some people do recognize me. I just didn’t mind those two girls, who are staring at me.

_

As I walk, I stepped on a piece of paper.

“What is this?” I asked myself.

“Oh, wanted maid...?” I read what was written on the paper.

“What is this? WANTED MAID is just stated there and then the salary is 50k every month.”

“What the is this a scam?” I looked closely at the paper and when I looked at the back of the paper, there was a number on it.

How can I call this number, I don’t have a phone anymore? Well, there’s nothing wrong if I’ll try, right? But how can a maid’s salary be 50k per month? Impossible. I mean, maybe it is possible if the person who’s looking for a maid is rich.

I look at the two girls who are just near to me. As I can see, they’re holding the same paper as mine. “Look at this! They’re looking for a maid, the salary is 50k“

“Don’t try to apply Ilyn. If you still want to live, just ignore that."

“Hmm, I smell something fishy. You did try this don’t you??” They started walking away so, I didn’t hear what did the other girls replied.

Now I’m confused if should I apply or not?

“Would you like to apply?” I was surprised because someone suddenly spoke behind me, a woman’s voice.

“HHuh?”

“Would you like to apply?” Do I know her?

“Is this what you’re talking about?” I showed the paper at the same time.

“Yeah, I can help you.” She smiled at me. That smile looks like an evil smile...

Damn, Elyse, what are you thinking! Don’t judge people just by looking at their appearance. You don’t know her yet.

“This ain’t a scam, right?”

“Of course not, you can directly call that number and apply Miss.”

“Really?” she nods at me as an answer.

“But how can I call this number, my phone is broken...” I murmur.

“Is that your only problem? You can use mine.” She handed me her phone to me.

What the did she just handed her phone to me? We don’t even know each other. I mean, what if I’m a bad person and I take her phone away?

Well, it looks like she trusts me. She kinda looks crazy because she’s been smiling at me.

She looks rich so, #he doesn’t seem to have cared if she loses her phone.

I called that number and no one answered.

“Uhm, no one is answering.” This is a scam!

“Scam.” I rolled my eyes and give her phone back to her.

“Maybe it’s just busy. If you want, I’ll take you directly to the company “

“What?? What do you mean company? I thought they were looking for a maid. Do companies are hiring maids now? Wow, that’s new.” I said in shock.

“Pfft...of course not.” She scratched her shoulder as if she’s having a hard time explaining.

“Just come with me if you want to apply.” She muttered.

“No way, I don’t want to! I don’t even know you, I don’t if you’ll do something bad to me, maybe you want to sell my organs or whatsoever!” I covered my mouth and step back a little.

I raised my eyebrows when she suddenly laughs.

“Oh my god, you’re so funny! Why would you think that I’ll do that to you, hurry up because I still have important things to do? It’s actually my auntie, she’s looking for a maid. Maybe, she’s busy talking to people right now that’s why she can’t answer her phone.” She said by way of explaining.

“How would I know that you’re saying is true?!”

“Do you want money or not?” She directly asks.

“Of course I want! That’s why I’m looking for a job now!” I said, then crossed my arms.

“Then, come with me.”

“Okay! I mean no, I don’t want“

“You are so talkative!” She grabs my hand and pulled me inside to a car.

“Help! I’m being kidnapped right now!! Help!!” I shouted.

“OMG, you’re hurting my ears!”

I was silent when she glared at me.

About 30 minutes later, the car stopped.

“Get out now.”

“Where did you take me?”

“In my Aunt’s company.”

I got out of the car and saw the tall building in front of me. Is this the company she’s talking to?

Why do I seem so nervous?

We went inside.

“Just go in there, my aunt is just there for sure! Just call her Mrs. Ferrer, understood?” She muttered before she left me alone in here.

What the! Why did she leave me here alone! Damn, my heart is pounding. Just relax, Elyse, that woman will not bite you... I guess.

I push the door and stumble through, tripping over my own feet, and falling headfirst into the office. Double crap me and my two left feet! I am on my hands and knees in the doorway to Mrs. Ferrer's office, and gentle hands are around me, helping me to stand.

I am so embarrassed, damn my clumsiness. I have to steel myself to glance up. Wow, she’s so beautiful.

“Are you okay, Miss?” she asks.

She arches her eyebrow slightly as I stand selfconsciously before her. I am beginning to wish I’d ​​borrowed one of Mindy’s formal blazers rather than wear my navy blue jacket. I have made an effort and worn my one and only skirt, my sensible brown kneelength boots, and a blue sweater.

For me, this is smart. I tuck one of the escaped tendrils of my hair behind my ear as I pretend she doesn’t intimidate me.

“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you, Ms. Ferrer...”

“Oh, you’re fluttering me. I am already a Mrs.” Right, it’s Mrs. Ferrer, not Ms. Ferrer. She looks like her age is around 50+.

“Lany, called me that you wanted to apply?” Ah, that’s the name of the woman who brought me here.

I just nodded in response.

“Is it really true that my salary is 50k per month if I get hired?”

“Yes, and if you last a month. I will make your salary 100k per month.”

“Wow, that salary is huge,” I murmured. In 1 year, I have 1.2 million. Damn!

“You said you wanted to work so, you’re hired now!” Seriously? Is she being serious right now? We’re just talking for only a minute...

“So, when do I start now?” I asked.

“Well, if you’re ready. You can start now.”

“That’s great, Mrs. Ferrer! I badly need a job now“

“But wait, let me ask you some personal questions first.”

“Yes, sure, by the way, do you still need my resume?”

“No need. Let me just ask you personally. Please take a sit so, that we can talk comfortably.”

“Okay...”

“What’s your name?”

“Elyse Marie Arcevedo, Mrs. Ferrer.”

“Age?”

“I’m 28 years old.”

“Do you have a husband? Daughter? Or are you single?”

“I’m already separated from my husband 2 months ago and I have one daughter. I sold my house and land but there’s some problem with that, me and my daughter are currently living in my cousin’s house. I need a job right now because I don’t have enough money to buy food.”

“So, you 're a mother, and a mother would do anything for her daughter. I think you will last in this job. Girls who tried to apply didn’t long last, it looks like they just want to be with my son and flirt with him. Well, I guess you are different from those.”

“Ohm, your son is going to be my boss?” A man? Is he a rapist or something? Maybe a monster? Why do people won’t last long in this job?

“Yes, he’s a man but doesn’t worry, he’s not interested in women at all.”

“Is he gay?” I asked. She chuckled.

“He’s asexual, and he doesn't know usually talk to people much. Even me, his own mother he doesn’t talk to me that much.”

I just nodded.

Well, I guess he’s not a bad person. Her mother said that he doesn’t talk too much to people.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of your son. Just wait and see. I am going to change him, Mrs. Ferrer. Less than a month, he’s going to be talkative.”

“I hope so, it’s not easy to be his maid.” She murmured.

“I’ll do my best, Mrs. Ferrer. Don’t worry, I can handle this job!” Her eyes look like she doesn’t believe that I can do this job, just wait and see Mrs. Ferrer.

“Is he a high school student?”

“He has his own house, it’s 5 already years ago since he moved there. In our house they’re a lot of maids and bodyguards, he doesn’t like seeing a lot of people... he wants to be alone always. He’s alone in his house and I just want him to has 1 maid, cleaning the house and serving him so, it’s not difficult for him.”

Wait, she didn’t answer my question?

I look at her, confused. She smiled at me. “He’s 1 year older than you, Elyse."

What?? He’s 29 years old?! I am going to be a maid to a 29 years old... an asexual guy!?

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 midsentence if unexpectedly taken aback by what she had heard?

"You became pregnant at 17?"

"YYes."

"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 do so."

I nodded and grinned in response to what she said. "You should be grateful, she's a blessing to god for you." She reminded me of how I felt when people judged me for being pregnant too soon.

"Yes, I am aware that everything in our lives has a purpose."

"Yes, without a doubt." There was a little period of stillness, and because she was now staring at me, I appeared embarrassed.

Is my face covered in dirt? Oh, I guess I stink because I was sweating so much.

"You seem to be familiar to me in some way, ija. I feel as though I've seen you before, but I can't remember where."

"Oh, in the Philippines, I formerly owned a toy business. Maybe you caught me talking about infidelity on TV."

"Oh, I see; I remember. I saw you on television. Right, I saw a news about you and your husband? I'm not sure if I did remember it right but it does talk about you and your husband, that you cheated on him? Did you really cheat on your husband ija?

"Of course not; in that interview, he is stating the exact opposite. He cheated, not me. I was so committed to him that I never considered flirting or cheating with another guy." I said telling her the truth.

Even just a crush, longing about artists, or even glancing at other men I don't. Why would I even look for or at someone else if they are around when I already have him and my daughter, also I have my work. However, that is really the sole distinction between the two of us.

Perhaps I'm the only one who has that thought. I'll be honest: I spend more time at work than he does. Could that be the reason he might be looking for someone else? Despite what they say, your trust is more valuable than time.

"He's a dunce, ija. He didn't even consider how attractive you are when he deceived you."

"You will be duped whether you are attractive or ugly, big or small boobs. Finding a partner who exclusively loves you is incredibly lucky."

Has Mrs. Ferrer ever been the victim of cheating?

After a lengthy storysharing session with Mrs. Ferrer, we abruptly ran into each other. She's nice, which is my good fortune. Simply put, I'm unsure of how kind her son is.

I'm heading home with Mindy after being advised to start the following day. Will that be okay? I'm going to fix my things, and I'm also asking her to watch over Elizabeth while I'm gone.

We're currently dining in the late hours.

"Elyse, how are you doing? Have you found work?" She questioned while she ate her rice.

"Mommy, have you found work?" Elizabeth was now seated next to me as I turned to face her.

"Ah, hmm, yes", I replied. I'm sure Mindy wouldn't believe me if I told her that my work was a yaya.

She is aware that I will work any job but this kind of job. Not because I disliked it, but rather because I feel like I'm not good at that, I really didn't want that anymore when we were youngsters.

My mother used to be a yaya, therefore that could be the reason. When I was a child, she used to take me to the house where she worked, where I observed how they would chastise her even if she made a mistake, how she would clean up, and how if any dust remained, they would criticize her, and if the cooking was subpar, they would throw it at her.

I don't know; I just believe that being a yaya is a more difficult profession, but at this point, I have no choice because I must provide for Elizabeth financially.

"Really? When will you begin, then?"

"Tomorrow..." She bowed.

I enquire, "What about you? Have you found a job?"

"I'll just attempt to apply again tomorrow if nothing else. If you're the only one who spends money on our cuisine, it's embarrassing." She hasn't changed much at all, so when she said that, I just quietly laughed.

Do you still want to eat, Sweetie? Elizabeth shook her head in response when I asked. "Mommy, I'm filled."

I merely brought her some water and gave it to her.

"I'll simply finish my assignment, Mom." I simply nodded when she replied, "Let's go together." I look at Mindy, who is currently sipping water.

"Oh? Elyse, why are you staring at me like that?"

"Do you mind if I ask you to watch over Elizabeth while I'm gone? I'll be starting work tomorrow, and there isn't anyone else to do it."

"Just that I don't find that problematic. What job did you find, by the way?"

"Yaya,"

"What?? I think I heard you wrong. What did you say again?" Looking at me, her forehead was still slightly creased.

I spoke again, and I could tell that she was still in disbelief that she was staring at me. "Elyse, are you ok? Are you sure about that? You dislike it right?"

No other options, it appears that only that position wants to recruit me. That's preferable to being jobless.

"Yesterday I read a paper stating they were looking for a yaya, the salary is high so I attempted to apply and it looks like that old woman likes me, therefore, she accepted me,"

"You're going to stay there if you're a yaya right? Because that would be hard for you if you'll have to go home after work, anyway I don't think they're still such a work for yaya that doesn't work stay in."

"The issue is that..."

"You want me to look after Elizabeth while you're away?" I slowly nodded.

"It's okay with me then, but how can I work?" Her worried question.

I thought about what it said.

She's still looking for a job, isn't she? "Anyway, you don't have to work anymore. I'll pay for everything! All you have to do is watch Elizabeth while I'm not here."

"It's embarrassing when it's like that Elyse, it's as if you're the one who keeps me alive. It's like we're going back to the past, I'm only relying on you."

"Why are saying that all of sudden? It's okay with me." I got up and went to her, then hugged her.

"You know Mindy, you and I are like sisters. We've known each other for a long time and until now you still seem to be ashamed. Then there's no one else to work with but us, isn't the family working together?" She slowly nodded.

We put away what we ate and then went to the bedroom. When I entered the room I saw Elizabeth who was now sound asleep.

I just smiled as I watched it. I slowly approached and lay down next to her. I caressed her cheek and kissed her on the forehead.

"Hmm, mommy?" It slowly opened its eyes and stared at me.

"I'm sorry sweetie. Did I wake you up?"

"It's okay mommy." She smiled at me and kissed me on the cheek. I was just surprised by that and laughed softly.

"Oh, why are you laughing so hard? It's like you're being tickled by your laughter."

"Your smelly mommy, aren't you taking a bath?" I quickly sniffed myself and my daughter was right, I was already sniffing. I got dressed straight away when I got here and I couldn't take a bath, I forgot.

"It's okay mommy, I can still handle your level of stench."

"You huh, because now that you're so big you treat your mommy like that."

"Eh? I'm just telling the truth, didn't you say it's bad to lie?" Of course not, I said that to her.

She hugged me tightly. "Mommy, I didn't mean to hear what you and Aunt Mindy were talking about, but is it true that you got a job?" I swallowed one after another.

I haven't told her about it yet but she heard it himself.

"Ahh, yeah..."

"It's okay with me that Aunt Mindy can be with me first while you're not here."

"Huh?"

"I know, mommy, you need money, that's why you're working."

Uhm, is this my daughter? Why is she even older than me when it comes to speaking?

"Is that okay with you sweetie? Mommy only comes home here every Sunday?" She smiled at me and nodded.

I don't know, when Elizabeth was my age I would cry when I didn't see my mom but she was fine with her. It's a good thing she didn't inherit me to cry when I was young.

Where did she inherit? Maybe Daren? Tsk, he cried when he was a child. In high school, we were talking about what happened when we were young...

I quickly slapped my forehead because I remembered that sht again! Memories are crazy! I hope he gets bored with his new woman!

"Mommy are you okay?"

"HHuh? 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, "MMommy, 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's just a greeting but next time he might take you from me so don't trust your daddy!"

I initially told him to take everything, not just my kid.

Gradually I dropped my shoulder at what it said, "He said he was leaving, they were traveling to the States so he met me and said goodbye."

Is he relocating? Shameless, I tell ya! He used whose money, who? The cash took from my business! Okay, now that your karma is coming to you, take your time and your new woman to be happy for now.

It nodded, "And you believe that?!"

"That's what he told me... why don't you believe daddy?"

You won't grasp what I'm saying until you experience this as an adult, Elizabeth, because you already know how difficult it is to rebuild trust after someone has betrayed you.

It won't be better if what she claimed is accurate because we won't be disturbed here.

She gave me her hand, which I stroked. She sobbed and hugged me as she said, "Sweetie, I'm sorry, mom just doesn't want you to disappear. Okay?"

I tried to fight back the tears that I really wanted to drip into my eyes. "You're a very brave mommy, you don't want to cry in front of others. When you're in pain, you hold on to yourself. I just want to be like you. Even though it hurts so bad that I still try not to cry, I try to be okay even though It's not really... "I tried to be like you.

"Mommy, even if he cheated on you and made you cry a few times, I realize that my daddy he's still there and I love him. There's nothing wrong with that, mommy. " I got the impression that I know where this conversation is going.

I feel like a mommy telling you that your father still loves you because I can see it in his eyes, but aren't you and daddy really going to get along? Is there no chance that you two will reconcile?

"You know what sweetie if someone loves you, he won't trick you, he won't look for others, and if he says he was simply tempted, he doesn't love you anymore, because if he really feels love for you, he should think he had you in the first place,"

I added. "the first time I'm officially your dad's girlfriend. We talked about this thing before if it ever happened and it did. We told each other that if someone cheated, we wouldn't give each other a second opportunity.

I attempted to grin at her, "You're still little so you shouldn't think about things like this, someday you'll understand mommy too."

He questioned, "You truly don't like dad anymore?" and I gave him a hesitant nod.

My eyebrows opened at the remark, "Uhm, won't you get me a new daddy?"

"What??"

What standards will the new dad apply? I mean, I don't even have any plans to date or remarry.

I just laughed loudly, "Mommy is so serious, just kidding hihih." Even though it's a joke, if it's accurate, it's another problem.

Get some sleep, Elizabeth; you have class in the morning.

Simply to make sure he was awake, I went to sleep.

Though I was a morning person, Elizabeth and Mindy were awake before me. Since Mindy has already made the food and dressed my kid, it would seem that I'm the one that stinks here.

I asked her in disbelief, "Why is that, Mindy? I think you made breakfast today."

"In order for you to leave early." Respond to it.

"I think you're still thrilled." I laughed and said.

Simply put, "I don't want you to be late. It's dreadful to be late on your first day of work."

Mindy might be right. The fact that it was my first job and the compensation was still competitive made me fortunate. Unlike when I applied and was turned down, they still really hate me.

After we started eating, Mindy took Elizabeth to school while I continued to pack my luggage.

I left after that.

I was going to enter their shop when someone called me, and I saw Mrs. Ferrer shoveling. He was operating a black car with a window that was slightly ajar.

A man emerged from the vehicle to help me with my stuff.

"Elise? Hello, Elise?"

"Yes? Not Elise, but Elyse." I corrected and laughed it off.

"I'm sorry, but as you get older, you tend to forget things." I just smiled and joined her in her seat.

What is our destination? What are you contemplating—probably at the home of her son?

I did say, "At my son's house," after all. All I did was nod.

I just kept quiet here while Mrs. Ferret was on the phone. Because it looks like someone is phoning her every minute, is she tired of talking to him? I kept picturing myself with her when I was putting in so much effort. Whether you are eating, urinating, cooking, or sleeping, someone is calling.

Important: Failure to answer would be embarrassing.

Because you decided to complete that work, keep going and be patient. You can get tired and take a break, but once you're tired, you can't stop.

It's similar to quitting a relationship only to return to discover someone else waiting for you; when you lose your job, there is no way for you to get it back. Either you'll discover it or you'll get it, but it won't be the same as before.

"Are you feeling fine?"

I was knocked out when Mrs. Ferrer grabbed my shoulder and said, "Ija??"

"Yes?"

"Are you okay?" She asked.

Indeed, there is... Just musing, I suppose. I made an effort to smile at her. I can't help but swoon over her stunning face, even when she's old.

When I'm older, will I still be that attractive?

She is very white and has eyes that seem lovely. What's the secret to keeping that degree of beauty as I get older?

I began to wonder what the face of her child looked like. Is it appealing the way she is? I was unaware that her son was a male.

We stopped at a sizable house and are now in front of the enormous gate. When the gate is positioned in this way, no one really tries to break in because if you climb up there and fall, your bones could be gravely damaged.

Once we got out of the car and started looking around, I just noticed the tall trees.

I muttered to myself, "There shouldn't be another house here. What sort of place is this? It looks like a movie, wrong turn."

Most likely, her son's house is the haunted one; perhaps the ghost will prevent babysitters from staying long. I have conflicting feelings about ghosts; that's a mess, right?

While I carried my luggage, Mrs. Ferrer moved closer to the house. There were only the two of us. As soon as we got close to the front door, the doorbell started to ring.

Eh? Is it not possible to do so with just one touch? Need anything so badly? What if her son is inconsolable because someone is ringing the doorbell inside?

He only opens the gate when I don't ring the doorbell, so I'm sorry she's been doing it for so long. She smiled at me as she talked.

Nobody was still unlocking the door after a while, and I already had it in my possession. I was ready to ring the doorbell again, staring lifelessly at Mrs. Ferrer's hand, when someone suddenly opened the door. Before I could see his face, he swiftly turned around.

I invited them inside. She smiled and offered to help me carry my bags.

We both came to a stop, "Oh my, no issue, I can handle things on my own."

I raised an eyebrow and looked around the house. Although the property seems beautiful from the outside, the inside is a complete disaster. There was something that smelled like rotten fish in addition to the scattered pieces of clothing, shattered plates and glasses, and other items on the floor. Is the wall paint black as a result? It is rather dark. A completely black house is still discernible to me.

Is the interior of the house painted black while the exterior is white? I don't really question if he prefers the colors white and black.

She was no longer surprised or bewildered at the chaos in Mrs. Ferrer's son's house. Currently, she is beaming. Is she happy because she saw her child or is she upset by the mayhem all around her?

See if what I just said is weak on its own, "Here we go again." My hair stood on end in one place.

His tone was quite positive.

"Elyse, meet Xander's new maid."

I turned around and I was startled to see a familiar face standing in front of me. "YOU?!"