Chapter 19: A brother and a girlfriend

As decided by Alyona, she would work hard to prove her worth in front of Alexander. But every day, she came with a saddened heart. It’s been seven days since she left early and came late from the office. Her mom observed her, and before she left her alone for the next few months, she wanted to ensure her daughter felt good. The evening came when her mom asked her something.

“Alyona, is everything alright, my baby? I know you are hiding something.” Mom’s words echoed poor Alyona.

This time Alyona didn’t want to stop herself. How long could she resist this feeling where she was drowning herself day by day? She looked at her mom, and tears draped her vision.

“Mom, it’s my boss.” The words came out from Alyona’s throat.

Although it was difficult for her to explain everything, she did it in one breath. After listening to her, her mom smiled and said,

“Alyona, you have two ways,” mom said.

“Ok, but I don’t think, mom, he’s gonna change,” Alyona answered without hope.

“The first option