Chapter 6

ANASTASIA

5 YEARS AFTER

“Why do I have to go there everyday? I wanna go with you!" She said and turned away from me.

I sighed, dropped her backpack, lunchbox and my bag on the chair and stooped to her height.

"Hey baby,” I said softly and she responded by turning away from me again.

“Amie please," I took hold of her hands but she snatched it away. “Don't talk to me."

“Amie, look at me," I said in a firm voice and she immediately turned to me with a pout and watery eyes. I hate to raise my voice at her but sometimes it was the only way to get her to listen.

I gently took her hands in mine and thankfully, she didn't pull away this time. “Baby, you can't come with me to work. It's not allowed."

“Why?" She sulked, “I can work."

“I know that, Amie," I said with a small smile. “You’re a very hardworking girl. But right now, school is more important for you, okay? When the time is right you'd work and no one will stop you."

“What can't I work now?" She whinged, “I'm five!"

I almost threw my