BAILEY POVI woke up in a warm and snug room, only to find my mother sitting beside me, tears streaming down her face. Confusion washed over me as I tried to piece together what had happened. Why was she crying? Where was I? What had happened to me? It was then that I noticed the dextrose attached to my hand, and it hit me like a ton of bricks - I was in the hospital.Relief flooded my mother's face as she saw me awake. "Thank goodness you're awake, Ley," she said, a mixture of joy and sadness in her voice."What happened, Mom? Why am I here?" I asked, my curiosity piqued."You lost consciousness, and we rushed you to the hospital. The doctor said you have acute dengue," she explained, her voice filled with concern.Just then, the doctor entered the room, greeting us with a warm smile. I returned the smile, grateful for his presence. "How are you feeling now?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine care."I'm feeling alright, Doc," I replied, trying to sound as reassuring as possible
"What on earth?! Which hospital?!" I exclaimed, completely bewildered.I glanced at my mother, and the fear and memories were evident in her eyes as she anxiously awaited my response. Without hesitation, I informed her that my father was currently in the hospital."Mum, Dad is in the hospital," I stammered, my voice trembling with both fear and tears."What?! Which hospital, Ley? What happened to your father?" my mother exclaimed, panic evident in her voice."Let's go to the hospital right now, Mum," I cried, pulling my mother along as we hastily hailed a taxi.As we made our way to the hospital, restlessness consumed me. The worry weighed heavily on my heart, and the same could be seen in my mother's eyes. I couldn't fathom why our family was being tested with one trial after another.Upon reaching the hospital, we rushed inside and headed straight to the information desk to inquire about my father's whereabouts. My hands were drenched in sweat as I clutched my mother's cold hand, a
"Alright, how about we agree on eighty percent of your salary every month?" he asked, his tone serious."Hmm, could you please tell me how much my salary is, sir?" I asked gently."It's $300 every month," he replied.I took a moment to calculate 20% of my monthly salary. I couldn't give a direct answer because I was unsure if we could meet our needs with only 20% of my salary. My father required daily medication, and my mother had to leave her shop to take care of him. My mind was filled with confusion during those moments, as I didn't want my father to end up in prison due to his debts."Now what? Don't waste my time, you idiot!" he said angrily.Summoning my courage, I asked Sir Elijah if he could consider deducting fifty percent of my salary. After a few seconds, he agreed to my request. Relief washed over me, and I promised to perform my job diligently."Sir, could you make it 50%? I won't be able to support my parents with just 20% of my salary, especially since my father needs h
"Oh my goodness! I apologize, sir," I exclaimed, feeling utterly bewildered. I closed my eyes, attempting to collect myself, but my heart raced with nervousness as I caught sight of Sir Elijah's bare torso. His commanding presence was enough to make anyone feel on edge."Clean the bathroom," he stated firmly, his voice cold and husky. I hesitated, seeking clarification. "Sir?" I inquired, hoping for further instruction."I said clean the bathroom!" he bellowed, his anger evident on his face. Taken aback by his sudden outburst, I hurriedly made my way into the bathroom. Unfortunately, the floor was wet, and I slipped, letting out a cry of pain. In an instant, Sir Elijah grabbed me by the waist, scolding me for my carelessness.I was taken aback by his reaction. I hadn't expected him to scold me after I had slipped. Not only was my body in pain, but his hurtful words stung as well. He was truly a ruthless man."I apologize, sir. I suppose the floor has a grudge against me," I joked, des
He picked me up and brought me on the sofa but his face spoke very seriously."If your father really didn't owe me, I would have fired you!"he said angrily, much to my surprise. "Beth!"he called to Beth."Yes Sir?" Beth replied confused. "Please teach this woman a good job.She didn't do anything but give me a headache!"he said emphatically to Beth, obviously holding back his anger. "Yes sir,let me handle this" Beth replied smiling. "And next time don't block my path!"he preached to me.I wanted to cry in front of him at those times because of the hurtful words I heard from him. I admit I was really hurt because I thought he helped me because he was concerned about me.He really doesn't care about me.I followed his gaze as he went up the stairs while Beth looked at me and shook her head.She immediately stood beside me to preach to me as well."It's a good thing I immediately found his clothes on the floor because otherwise?You will lose your job Bailey "she said emphatically. "Why
"I will increase your salary next month"he said seriously. I was very surprised and happy with what he told me and Beth was also happy to hear that from Sir Elijah.But I was surprised when he spoke again and i was saddened by what I heard from him. "But you have to pay for the vase you broke," he said. "Do you know how much is that?"he asked. I was very depressed when I heard the value of the Vase I broke.I looked at Beth and I could see the frustration in her eyes. I just nodded to Sir Elijah to agree with what he said and went back to the kitchen. I really don't know why I can't stop myself from crying at those times.I don't know if I should let my parents know everything or just keep it to myself.I will definitely be able to stay in the mansion for a long time and I don't know when I can go back to studying. "It's your fault and now you're going to cry there?" I was surprised to hear Sir Elijah's voice behind me. I didn't know what I was going to say.I had no right to be mad
"S..Sir?" I stammered and felt nervous when I saw his angry face in front of me."Why are you lying on my bed ?!"he asked angrily."Sir, I'm sorry I didn't mean to. I fell asleep" I explained.I can't explain the nervousness and fear I feel. His eyes glaze over as he looks at me.He was so mad at me at those times."Why in my bed ?!" he asked emphatically.I just bent down and apologized to him a few times but he still didn't listen to me.I ran out of his room and I accidentally collided with Beth."Oh beth i am really sorry" I apologized to her.There was a look of wonder on her face because I was obviously panicked and I almost had an accident on the stairs."What's wrong with you Bailey?" Beth asked me."Sir Elijah scolded me again. I fell asleep in his bed but I didn't mean to" I explained."Of all the other beds you can really sleep on?Why in his bed? You already knew Sir Elijah's character! "she preached to me."Don't preach to me Beth.I know I'm wrong because I lay down on his b
"Bailey woke up!" I was woken up by Beth's loud voice in front of me.I was stunned for a few seconds while just looking at her.Am I just dreaming? I just gasped at that time because I thought that kiss was true.Beth immediately asked me why I slept here on the Sofa. I didn't immediately think that Sir Elijah might get angry again when he found out."Why are you sleeping here? Sir Elijah will scold you again when he sees you "Beth said softly because it was already late at night."I'm sorry. My waist hurts Beth so I sat down first and leaned on the sofa."I explained."You even volunteered to clean.That's what you got"Beth insisted."I just want to make it up to you Beth. I know I have a lot of mistakes" I calmly told her."You don't need to do that.Go to your room so you can rest,"Beth replied.I just nodded and went to my room to rest. I was still holding my waist because it still hurt.Maybe it was because I slipped on the stairs last week.I went to bed and kept my eyes closed.The
Her heart skipped a beat as she caught sight of Elijah. The happiness that surged through him was palpable, but little did she know that Elijah felt the complete opposite. In his mind, it was too late to mend their broken family, as he believed Bailey had reconciled with her ex-boyfriend, John. Frustration consumed him, causing him to toss the flower he had brought aside before stepping inside."Elijah?" John exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief."Daddy!" the young boy exclaimed, rushing towards him."It's been a month since you left and came back to Canada. Why are you here? Is it another business trip?" Bailey asked, her words stumbling over each other."Uhmm, yeah. I just happened to pass by and thought of visiting. I missed him too much," he lied.Just then, John's phone rang, interrupting their conversation. It was his girlfriend calling. With a quick goodbye, John left, leaving Elijah surprised to learn about his father's new relationship. Their eyes met, and John smiled a
BAILEY'S POINT OF VIEW"I love you, Bailey." Time slowed down and I was surprised by the eyes looking at me. Brown eyes and thick eyebrows that are about to meet, it's like his eyes are absorbing me and don't want to let go."What?!" I asked him in disbelief.What is happening? he likes me?"I'm your admirer since the day I found you," Anthony answered me."You love me?!" It's hard to ask him while he still can't believe it. I asked him one more time and he nodded again.He still didn't deny it to me.I can't believe that he has become even more direct now.My eyes widened when I knew and my two eyes could see how serious he was while looking at me. His lips parted and let out a small smile."I want to be your boyfriend..." he stated while smiling and I saw his cheeks turn red.I couldn't answer him, and while looking at him, I couldn't think of how handsome Anthony was in front of me while his cheeks were red. But while I still can't get out of my mind what he said."I'm not ready fo
I put my bath towel on my shoulder and answered the call."Hello? Camilla? Am I interrupting you?" he immediately asked me."I didn't just finish talking to Andrea, what's wrong?" I answered Anthony on the other line."Can I talk to you for a moment? I'm sorry but could you come here? I'll text you the address and the name of the restaurant." he answered me.I was wondering because I have to go to where he is now, is there something ready?"Alright wait for me there in a few minutes," I answered him.He thanked me and hung up.I took a quick bath and get dressed also I quickly go to the restaurant he texted me. Wondering what he wants us to talk to that it will be in a restaurant. The taxi stopped in front of the restaurant and the first time I look at it, I knew that it will be an expensive one.From the transparent window, I saw Anthony waving at me, however, he wasn't alone. I saw another man next to him and smile politely.I took a deep breath and enter the restaurant.I knew I wa
I no longer struggle and it seems my body gives up. I let Anthony do what he did. It somehow reduces the weight I feel that I hide every night.My eyelids were slowly getting heavy and I didn't realize that I was asleep after Anthony stayed with me for a few hours.That I woke up early and came down with my hair tied in a messy bun while I was wearing only a loose t-shirt and short shorts.I yawned thinking my eyes were puffy from all that crying.When I went down the stairs and I was about to go to the kitchen, I stopped when I saw Anthony at the dining table while putting plates on the table.My face heated up thinking about what I did yesterday night.... So embarrassing, I can smell the dishes on the table. I can see his hair is still wet.Did he take a bath huh? He did all this work when he could just possibly ask the maids to take care of handling the plates. He is well dressed in the morning. "Anthony?" Anthony is strong. He quickly turned in my direction while holding a plate
He smile at me softly when two deep dimples in his cheeks showed. "Good afternoon Ma'am Camilla, I was waiting for you." a soft voice with a charm in it. The handsome young man in front of me. I admit that he is quite charming however I am confused. "I see that you are confused Ma'am, I am Anthony the caretaker of this mansion!" He added and looked at me straight in the eyes. I notice that this man had two brown pairs of eyes and long lashes. He lead me inside the mansion and I was fascinated by how gorgeous the mansion is." Sir Anthony.... " I called his name stopping my two feet. He stop and looked at me. "Ohh Ma'am Camilla, Sir is too formal. Just call me Anthony," he answered.Is he the one who help me to get home?Who is he?I cough, clearing my voice."Okay, Anthony!" I replied.I pressed my two palms to each other stamping my feet on the floor. I gather all my courage and smile at Anthony."Thank you so much Anthony for helping me," I added.I blinked twice when he didn't a
He smile at me softly when two deep dimples in his cheeks showed. "Good afternoon Ma'am Camilla, I was waiting for you." a soft voice with a charm in it. The handsome young man in front of me. I admit that he is quite charming however I am confused. "I see that you are confused Ma'am, I am Anthony the caretaker of this mansion!" He added and looked at me straight in the eyes. I notice that this man had two brown pairs of eyes and long lashes. He lead me inside the mansion and I was fascinated by how gorgeous the mansion is." Sir Anthony.... " I called his name stopping my two feet. He stop and looked at me. "Ohh Ma'am Camilla, Sir is too formal. Just call me Anthony," he answered.Is he the one who help me to get home?Who is he?I cough, clearing my voice."Okay, Anthony!" I replied.I pressed my two palms to each other stamping my feet on the floor. I gather all my courage and smile at Anthony."Thank you so much Anthony for helping me," I added.I blinked twice when he didn't a
Doctors and nurses were trying to revive his father’s life. I was shocked and I can’t move and just cover up my mouth while crying at those times.I can’t believe it's happening and I can accept it. I know it was just a dream. It’s impossible to happen.But I saw the doctor shaking his head while facing his nurses.I looked at my mother-in-law who was crying and shouting in pain.I immediately hugged her so tight while crying.“I’m sorry, Mrs. Crosby. We did everything to save your husband’s life. But we have nothing to do anymore, “he said sadly.Suddenly my mother-in-law lose consciousness and fortunately, I catch her. They bring her to the other room and I really don’t know what to do. My mind was totally confused and shocked.I saw Ransom still hugging his father’s lifeless body while crying.I can’t help but cry while remembering all the kindness his father showed me.“Dad, please wake up. Please don’t leave me, “he begged while his tears fell from his eyes.“R..Ransom your mom,”
I witnessed something that I couldn't believe that it's happening, I can see how the guest applause for Ransom announcement to my child and he really did introduce my child?Did he really introduce Yumi as a billionaire child?I felt my stomach swirl and butterflies in my stomach. I can hear the guest cheering for Ransom and yelling baby Yumi's name.This isn't a dream right? I hope I'm not dreaming.Later on my name was called by Ransom father, I was surprised again that I saw a photographer in front and them waiting for me to join them. I'm standing next to Ransom him carrying Yumi and his parents behind us. "Smile Camilla..." I heard Ransom voice. I glance at him, checking if I was right and yet he wasn't paying attention to me. I ignore it when I saw him smiling. "One...two..." the photographer count and the camera shutter, the flash lit up and I smiled at the camera. We take a lot of pictures together and including baby Yumi. I was happy for taking family pictures with them.
BAILEY POVI was surprised to see him and we both stared at each other. This time his stares at me were so very different.He quickly went up the stairs to our room and I followed him. I wanted to explain to him and tell him that we were not gossiping about him. I called his name several times. But he did not listen to me until we both entered inside the room"Ransom!" I called his name again.He immediately faced me and frowned when he looked into my eyes. This man's behavior is really bad."What?!" he asked with a frown."If you think we are gossiping about you, you are wrong," I replied firmly."You don't need to explain," he said sparingly.I just sighed at what she said and he didn't speak anymore. He went straight to the Veranda and I just shook my head at what he did. I didn't really understand that man's attitude. But even so, I just let him go.I don't want to push myself because it's tiring that we always fight.I sat on the sofa and closed my eyes. I didn't realize that I fe