WILL I GET HAPPINESS??

Eloise POV

I unpacked my stuff as I was back home, my family was not happy to see me. My stepmother and stepsister, in particular. They both despise me to no end

I didn't want to go back, but I had little choice because I was sent to my hometown. When I left this town, I was pleased, but I had to return since I couldn't afford to rent a house.

My father was overjoyed to see me. I am, after all, his daughter.

I know I'm going to have a hard time here, but I'll have to put up with it for a little longer until I find a new job.

As he knocked on my door, my father asked, "Eloise, My angel, are you done unloading your stuff???"

"Yes dad, I am nearly done," I answered as I wiped away my sweat.

"Great, Is it okay if I come in???"

As I removed my clothes from the package, I exclaimed, "Yes, dad, you can"

I told him to take a seat on the bed and said, "Take a seat dad"

"Leave everything there and come sit next to me I want to talk to you"

""All right, dad" I exclaimed, a tiny smile on my face.

I wiped my hands clean and sat next to my father.

He questioned me, "You didn't get into any difficulties on your way here?"

"No dad, I didn't get in any trouble, I am a fine dad. I am happy that you asked me this question, "It feels great"

"I am your dad Eloise, I need to ask you these questions." He said that with a smile on his face.

"Dad, may I ask you a question?" I inquired.

"Yes, my angel, you may ask me anything"

"Is it only for the sake of formality that you want to know how I'm doing? If that's the case, I don't need you to worry about it I won't feel bad, dad"

"Why are you saying this to me, my angel???I care about you. Isn't it true that your father adores you? "He questioned me.

With a few tears in my eyes, I just stared at him.

"After my mother died, I never received love from my father

She died when I was only six years old

I don't recall anything about her. I've had nightmares since I was a toddler My life was a whirlwind after marrying that other woman She didn't stop touchering me, dad You were well aware of it, but you chose to remain silent and allow her to do whatever she pleased with me"

"Eloise, what else could I possibly do? She threatened to leave me if I didn't listen to her, and things were really difficult for me when your mother died. It was difficult for me to care for you and work while you were still a child. You do realize we don't have any relatives, right? That is why I was unable to do anything"

I wiped the tears from my eyes "Dad, you could have done a lot of things You are the head of this family, but you have given her carte blanche to do whatever she wants It's all your fault, dad, and I'll always blame you for it, but I won't be able to hate you because I love you And I'm willing to go to any length for you"

"I love you too Eloise."

"No, you don't care about me You would protect me if you loved me, but you never did, dad"

"I know that I have made many mistakes in the past and I am sorry for that Eloise."

"You can't alter what happened in the past, and the damage has already been done, So don't even think about it Anyway, I need to unpack my belongings and get ready for work because I am running late"

"Come and have breakfast with us, Eloise Like a family."

"Breakfast??? Family???, We were never family father So don't include me in your small family because I was never a member of your picture-perfect family"

"Eloise, She will not I'll treat you again,"

"She's been making faces at me and bashing stuff in rage since I walked in And you claim she's delighted to meet me??? She despises me and will never be happy to see me, father"

"Don't say that Eloise, Please come and have breakfast with us".

"Dad, what happens to you when it comes to speaking for me? You never raise your voice for me, I bet you when she says some nasty words for me in front of you dad, you won't stand up for me."

"Okay, I will be waiting for you near the dining table. Get ready and come to have breay with us."

Saying that my dad left my room and I saw him leaving my room."

My dad always does thisHe tells me to have dinner with his family but then he never stands up for me when it's time for him to speak for me.

I was already done with all this drama, I headed towards the washroom and took a warm shower.

I then wore my office clothes and then headed towards the living area.

My dad was seated there along with my step mom and sister.

"Darling today Eloise will be having breakfast with us."

"With us???I assumed that she would be having her breakfast outsideWhy with us??."

"When she has a home and a family why should she have it outside???So from today onwards she will be staying with us like a family."

"But honey."

"I made myself clear," My dad said while interrupting her in between.

"Fine," She said with anger.

I took a seat and I was happy that my dad finally took a stand for me today. He never took a side but today he spoke for me.

I smiled at him, I was in such a good mood today He finally stood up for me.

My stepmother couldn't say anything since she kept her mouth shut.

I ate my breakfast and walked up to my father.

I kissed him on the cheeks and walked along the main street.

I got into a cab and sat down, but the driver abruptly came to a halt.

"What's the matter?" I inquired, "Why did you stop the taxi?"

"I am sorry mam, give me a second".

"Okay."

He then exited the taxi and walked towards me after a few moments.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, but the car won't drive any further"

"What happened?" I said, perplexed.

"The tire is punctured; it appears like there is some pointy thing on this road that punctures the tire." "How do you know that?"

"You see that car, it's the same position as us," he said, pointing to another vehicle.

"Okay, that's fine No problem, my office is only a few blocks away, so I'll walk from here"

"Thank you for your patience, mam"

I then exited the cab and gave the driver his proper fare.

My gaze then fell on the garden; I remembered this garden. It brought back many memories for me.

I checked my watch; there was still time until I had to go to work, so why not spend some time in the garden?

I entered the garden and took a seat on the bench. There were small children all around playing, and their mothers were taking care of them. I remember my mom taking me to this garden when I was little. I can never forget my mother's memories. They are few and very precious to me. I never got love but I hope to get love at least from my future husband. I hope I get a partner who will understand meLove me abundantly, Care for me. I would not want anything from him except love. Love is the thing that I never got.

I hope to get that from my future husband.

Suddenly I saw a man who dashed a child as he was rushing towards the exit of the garden.

The child was hurt and her leg was bleeding.

I rushed towards the child and carried her, I handed her to her guardian that was her grandma.

I looked with anger at the guy who pushed that little girl.

I rushed towards him, I caught his hand to stop him.

He stopped and stared at my hand which was holding his hand tightly.

He had anger in his eyes while he stared at my hand.

I am not afraid of anyone so why should I be afraid of him.

He then looked at me with anger.

"How dare you hold my hand??," He questioned me with a cold voice.

"Do you know what you did Mr," I said in a strict tone.

The guy seemed scary and I was scared of him too but I couldn't show him that I was a bit scared of him.

"Before I answer your question, will you take your hand away from mine???It 's disgusting for an ordinary person like you to hold my hand.

He said some harsh words to me, which was really insulting but I couldn't keep my mouth shut listening to those stupid words of his as if I am on his costs.

I pressed his hand more tightly, "till I get my answer I won't remove my dirty hands from yours.."

"Listen young LadyYou don't know who I amSo get off from her because I am getting late for work."

"I don't care if you are getting late for work. Did you know you just dashed a little girl and now she is bleeding because of you??," I questioned him.

"I don't care who is bleeding because now all I care about is getting out of here."

"You need to be attentive no matter how late you are, You cannot dash anyone."

"This is the last time I am telling you, I don't care, So do whatever you want because I don't care."

"You are such a selfish, arrogant and rude personDon't you have a heart???. No one's gonna love or marry a person like you."

"Why don't you look at yourself first before judging another person???, You are a stupid and rufey lady who don't know how to speak to people, First learn how to speak I would never marry a person like you and even if you were the last person left on earth I would never marry you."

Suddenly two guards headed towards me, I left his hand because I didn't want any trouble. If I get into any trouble my step mother would take advantage of it.

So I moved backwards, and stared at him in anger.

Rich people do have a lot of attitude just because they have a lot of money they think that they can do anything.

I watched that arrogant man leave, he told me that he would never marry a woman like me or even if I was the last person left on earth he would not marry me.

"I don't care if I want to marry a person like him, As if I wanna marry him."

I would never marry a person like him, I hate him.

I then rushed towards the little girl who was wounded.

She was sitting on the bench holding her leg.

"Hey darlingAre you okay sweetheart??," I questioned her.

"No I am not Okay, It's hurting me really bad," She said while tears rolled down her cheeks.

"Thank you for standing for us, I couldn't stand up for my granddaughters because I am too old and that man seemed strong and dangerous."

"It's okayWhat is wrong is wrong. He should have looked around and been attentive. If he would be attentive your granddaughter wouldn't be hurt."

"Youngsters nowadays are very busy and inattentive".

"Yeah you are right,"

I then removed a bandage from my handbag which I always carry along with me and bandaged the girl's wound.

"You will feel better now,"

The little girl hugged me and kissed me on my cheeks.

"Thank you so much," She said with a smile.

"I need to go now because I am getting late for work. And darling, you are a very strong girl. You shouldn't cry because of these small wounds sweetheart."

The girl wiped her tears, "Yes I won't cry for small thingsThank you so much," She said with a huge smile on her face.

I kissed on her forehead and headed for work.

I was a bit nervous because I was back in my hometown and back in the same company where I used to work.

Everything will be new therePeople, the company and the boss too.

Our previous boss sold this company to a billionaire, that is the reason why I got transferred back to this company.

After 4 years I am back to square one, I didn't want to return but I had no other choice.

I am still searching for another job till I get a new one. I need to earn money for myself because my step mom won't give me a single penny.

I walked towards my office, and I reached there after a few minutes.

"Hello mam, How may I help you??," I women questioned me.

"Are you the secretary here???," I questioned her.

"Yes mam, I am the secretary here and I have never seen you here before."

"Ohh yes that is because this is my first day here, No actually not first day because I was transferred to another company four year ago so I assume everything has changed here in these four years," I said as I looked around.

"Oh my, Four year ago."

"Yes, four years ago, I was transferred to another company. That is the reason why I had to leave."

"Just give me a few minutes mam."

"Yes thank you so much."

The secretary began to check my details on her computer.

"Please take a seat mam, I will get back to you soon."

"Yeah sure."

I took a seat while I waited for her to check my details.

I then called my boyfriend, when I left this place we were in a long distance relationship. Finally I am back to my hometown so I will spend some quality time with him.

I dialed his number and waited for him to carry my call.

He picked my call, "heyy Eloise,"

"Hey darlingHow are you??" I questioned him.

"I am good, I am missing you alot darling, Waiting for you to return back So that we could spend a lot of time together."

"Darling, I am back And I am eagerly waiting to meet you."

Suddenly he stopped speaking and there was silence from his side.

"Hello sweetieHello."

"Ahh…yeah wowYou are back, Why didn't you tell me earlier I would come to pick you right."

"I wanted to give you a surprise, that is the reason why I didn't tell you that I am back, I feel that you are Happy??."