I smiled at the mirror. I hope today brings me much luck. I need that at the moment. I look beautiful no doubt. My eyes sparkle. This is the result of being happy. I've been in my happier time lately. This gives me the joy to keep moving. I took my bag from the bed and dashed to the living room where Bella was playing with my child. She giggled happily at the song being sung to her. " Look who is so happy this morning," I said referring to my child.I couldn't imagine myself without this beautiful child of mine. She gives me all the joy I've always craved for. " She seems to recognize people now. I could remember how she always cries when a stranger holds her but now she seems nicer" Bella said and she was right.I could remember how I was the only person that holds her all the time. She doesn't allow anyone to hold her even Bella and Martha. She was so used to my warmth that she doesn't want me to let go. The truth is I loved that about her but at the same time, she sometimes give
Ace seems to process what I just said. When he finally understood, he glared at me " How dare you request such a thing here !"He was pissed I guess." I guess you don't know the rules of the organization. Do you think you are in your house? " He raised his voice.I cowered. " I'm sorry. I just thought you'll give me the grace of today"" You thought nothing. You still have a lot to learn about this company. We don't allow kids not to talk about toddlers. I didn't ask you to get yourself pregnant" Ouch, that hurts." Right," I said nodding " you didn't ask me. I did it out of my own free will"He seemed to be more pissed " get out! "" Gladly," I said and pick up my bag. I walked out of the office with a nut tied in my throat. I was trying hard to conceal the tears. I didn't want to have a breakdown. I hate this so much.I need this job more than ever but that doesn't give him the right to insult my child and me. He had no right. Only if I had another choice, I'd have left this place
I wish there was something else I could use to describe my supervisor. She is so mean and annoying. I thought I'd be lucky to see someone nice but the reverse was the case. Today is just full of bad luck. First, it's Susan who didn't come to work and second my boss disgracing me, and then third my annoying supervisor who happens to be a little older than me.She irks me so damn much. She has been pushing me around since I got to her office. I thought a supervisor is supposed to guide you but mine seems to make me more confused. I began to think if she was the boss I was going to work for but it turned out that Ace is the one I'll be working for.This woman kept on sending me on errands. I had gone up and down stairs more than ten times now. I feel so drained.Right now I was on my way to her office after collecting the pile of files she asked me to get. I knock on the door and her loud voice told me to come in." Here are the files you asked for, " I said putting them on her desk." G
James wanted to know more but he isn't getting any. This is the least they can know about me. I smiled a little at James' concerned face." Thanks for the ride" I should also thanked Ace but I was still angry at h for insulting me the other time.I opened the door and waved at James. The car drove away. I made my way to my apartment. Just when I was about to insert the key to the key lock, I heard my name being called.I turned around only to find the old lady who welcome me the first day I packed into the house. She walked fast toward me." Miss Allyson! What a surprise to see you" she said with a wide smile. Her smile was contagious, I smile also. It was hard not to.Her blue eyes held so much affection " hello"She held my child's hand " oh dear, she is fast asleep. Look at how big she is now "" Yeah, time flies so quickly," I said to her. " How have you been? I haven't been seeing you around lately " I told her." I traveled to my hometown. I just got back yesterday " she said
Allyson's PovI yawned so loudly. I dreamt today and it was a nice dream. A happy dream is all I need at the moment. My body aches a little. I guess it's the way I slept on my hand. I stretched my body on the bed and then got down.my towel was just a few inches beside the bed. it wasn't hard to take. I pulled off my clothes. I'm glad my daughter is still asleep.I need to get her a name. I was used to calling her Amelia on my own but it's not official yet. lately, I've thought of a few names which will suit her. I think Teresa or Natalia or Amelia would Do. These names mean a lot to me. there was a program I watched that made me love those names and I promised to name one of my children that name. I guess this is the right time to use it.I smiled, loving Amelia the most. It's high time I inform people that her name is Amelia. I wasn't so sure at first even when I started calling her that but now I was so sure that is the name I want for her."Allyson! are you awake ?" Martha's loud
I smiled. I was sure this will catch her off guard. I'm not one to apologize easily. but because I want peace to reign I decided to be the bigger person. " you are my boss and I shouldn't have spoken rudely to you"She raised a brow finding it hard to believe " uhm okay but that doesn't mean I trust you"I chuckled " you don't have to trust me. I just want us to start on a clean slate"" True " she nodded " it's isn't a bad idea after all"The rest of the day went smoothly. she was kind of nice to me, unlike yesterday. I guess she was only threatened by my approach yesterday. she seems to be a cool person. I don't see us as friends but as acquaintances.She instructed that my work with her has come to an end and it was time for me to start working upstairs with the big boss. I felt uncomfortable thinking about it. I know I promise myself to be professional but with Ace close to me I don't know what might happen **I was on my way upstairs. I was told my seat was set. I walked to th
it's been an hour now since Ace left. He didn't leave a message or tell me to go home when it was time. according to the instructions I received from my lady supervisor, she warned me to ask for permission before leaving. I don't want to go against the rules here. since I've decided to be good, I need to follow instructions.I engaged myself with work. I was almost done and he was still not there. after a few minutes of writing a report. I got up to submit it on his desk. he needs to go over the report. it's my first time writing a report and I hope I did well.I went back to have my seat. I pick out my phone to give Susan a call. I have asked after her daughter. she picked up the call on the first ring " Hello Susan"" Hello Miss Ally" she chirped in. her voice sounded so strained. Her daughter's health must be difficult for her. " How is her health? I hope she's feeling much better. " I couldn't help myself but ask." yes, she is fine now. She only needs bed rest and then she'll
ALLYSONOkay, don't judge me. I agree with my mistake, I shouldn't have done that to Ace. But he pushed it. He attacked me first and I can't just watch him treat me badly. I was glad I told him sorry before leaving the office.Diane on the other hand wants to know what I was doing at the company. I don't want to be the one to break the news to her. her boyfriend should have done that. Is he keeping things from her? I thought they are so in love. why are they not telling each other things? I decided to walk to the bus stop, it's just a few minutes away from the company. The Uber app was down for the main time. I wonder what's happening. I guess there was a problem with the network today. I met two other ladies waiting for the bus. We stood until we heard the horn of the bus approaching. I was glad it came soon. Martha was still at home with Amelia. it took us a few minutes before we got to my destination. I got off the bus and walk to my apartment.I opened the door with the key. I
I held my phone while I stared at Ace's number. The number was staring at me waiting for me to call him but I couldn't. I didn't know how to tell him to come over to see me .on another thought, I don't think it's a best idea to invite him over. I wouldn't want what happened the last time to happen again. I can't bear that. I can't repeat the same mistakes all the time, never.Mrs. Clara took Amelia home with her. She promises to take good care of her since I have a meeting with Ace. That woman has been so supportive of me. She makes things easier for me and I like that she is trying to fill that space she missed since I was young. Dad is aware that she is in town and he hasn't said anything about it. He hasn't come to check on me. I shook my head, why would I think he'd care to come to talk to her. I don't know why he has to be my father. There are lots of good men out there and nothing like Dad. I don't know why I was blessed with a father like him.If only Mom had nothing to do wit
I went ahead to pick up my daughter from her daycare. Her face looks so soaked with tears. The nanny told me that she had been tearing up since I dropped her. I wonder what the problem could be. I kissed her cheeks and said, "What happened to you?" She stared at me with her wet cheeks. Her face was all red from the tears "Sweetheart, what happened? Mom is here for you "I tried playing with her but all efforts were in vain. I tried all I could to cheer her up but she ended up staring at me like I was acting stupid so I gave up. I need help. The only person I could think about right now was Mrs. Clara. My mother. I need to give her a call. I need help to understand what my daughter is going through. I called her number and she picked up on the first call. " Please I need your help," I said through the phone " ok. I'll be right there with you " she said and ended the call.I sent her my address. I was heading to the park. I hope Amelia will be happy when she sees other kids just like
What Bella told me kept ringing in my head. She insisted that I tell him about Amelia. I don't know how to do it or what way to approach him. It's been two years now since the event that led to Amelia and this is taking a toll on me. If it's left to me, I don't want him to know. His knowing only means that I was welcoming trouble into my life. I dropped Amelia off at the daycare and made my way to my office. Seth hadn't called to talk to me yet. He didn't even call to ask why I didn't come to work and I felt too angry to send a message. I walk into the office like I did nothing wrong. The office was all staring. I wonder why they were whispering something at each other. I rolled my eyes and don't want to hear any of the gossip. It's nothing good. I was so sure about that.I went to my office and saw piles of work waiting for me. That was one thing with this place. When you are not around your work will keep piling up until you get back to do it. No one was going to help. It's the rul
AllysonI woke up from sleep only to realize that a man's arm was wrapped around my waist. I was startled at first not until I remembered what happened yesterday. I was so stupid. I pushed his arms off me. What have I done?I got out of bed all confused. Ace groaned but got up. He sat on the bed and said "Why did you hit me in the face ?"I was naked! I can't believe I allow this to go far .!I wasn't drunk when this happened. I was so stupid. I was confused and filled with lots of feelings. I went with my heart even before my head could process what was happening. "What happened?" I asked still shaken up. I was so confused and didn't know what I want or what to do" What happened last night ?" I felt like a lunatic asking those questions. I knew the answer to it but I still asked.He gave me a look " Is this some form of a joke or what? What are you trying to say? "" I don't know how ...what the hell!" I wrapped the blanket around me. I was so scared of what we did. I'm an adult but
AceI was so annoyed right now. Why would Aunt forgive him too soon after what he did? I punch the wall before me and scream out of annoyance. He has done more harm than good. He lives with his family happily and doesn't care about others. He hurt my aunt and he hurt the woman I love. He hurt Allyson. That is the worse thing ever. I want him down. I want to ruin him. I want to cripple him to nothing. I dashed out of my room. I need some air. Aunt must be in her room crying as she always does. She still thinks about him and the worse thing he did to her but she doesn't want to punish him. He's so not the best man in the universe. I'm glad she didn't end up with a man like that. He is a loser and that is what he will always be. I got into my car and drove off. I need to see Allyson. I need to talk to her. I can't stand it anymore. I can't stand not seeing her. I am about to get married to her sister and here I was going to see her. This is not right. I need to choose right. I need to
I sat down feeling confused. I don't even know what to think. Mom came out from the kitchen holding a cup of coffee. I took it gratefully. I took a sip and felt pleasured when the hot water hit my tongue. I don't know what would have happened if only he stayed behind. Amelia held on tight to Mom's clothes, she doesn't want to leave her. She likes her I guess." how do you feel now ?" Mom asked I nodded " I feel much better "" I knew coffee would do lots of wonders," she said with a smile and I knew it was her way of lightening the atmosphere. I like that she is trying all possible best to make me feel welcome." you are not gonna ask me anything ?" I asked cocking a brow She smiled " I don't want to rush things "" Thanks " I was glad We sat in silence for about a few minutes. Amelia started to cry. She was tired of sitting, she wants to play around." she wants to play. She gets tired when she is sitting all the time " I told her and she was surprised " She walks ?" " yes she
Work was so hectic. I never expected it to be this hard. Of course, I don't work with Seth. I work with his management. I didn't want to be in the same department as him so people won't start to say things they are not meant to say. I want to focus on what actually brought me here and nothing else.I was learning too much in just one day and I don't want to complain. I don't want to look like an ingrate. I should be thankful I have a job with good pay. I was in my office when I saw a reminder text from my mother, Mrs. Clara. She was reminding me about lunch today.Is it me or does it look strange that Diane hasn't called me since the incident? I thought she would at least call to hear my part but she didn't. Of course, I don't expect her to be happy that I insulted her mother but I would have at least wished she called to know what was going on. Is she mad at me or has her mother poisoned her mind as always?What a shame if she goes back to her old self. It will be such a loss for her
Mrs. Clara stayed for lunch. I didn't have it in mind to send her away after the long conversation we had. I served her some Chinese rice and shredded beef. I guess we share the same favorites. I love anything Chinese and the same her.She told me a lot about herself. It was entertaining hearing her speak. She told me she has a boyfriend and I told her I can't wait to meet him. She was excited. Loving the fact that I was giving her a second chance to patch things up." I have a godson and you two will get along. I'm sure of that " she said then took a spoon of her riceI smiled a little " I can't wait to meet him " She cheered "Can I come and pick you up tomorrow? I want you to meet my friends and my godson. They are the only ones I called my family " I was reluctant. I'm not good at meeting new people but she kept insisting " of fine "She squealed. She was so excited. Her smile was contagious, I surprised myself by smiling too. She is just too good with people and I love her energ
I was dancing to the tune of the music. It was an old one-direction song. I love their song so much. It gives me the energy I need to keep moving. I was so happy today and I don't know why though. I thought it was the fact that I now have a job. I haven't started yet but tomorrow will be my first time at work. Seth told me to use today to prepare myself and I was so grateful for that. I was swirling around like a ballerina. I was funny as hell. I look so stupid dancing this way. But who cares? I don't care. I just want to be happy and that is exactly what I'm going to keep doing. I heard a knock but thought it was from the other apartment. This time around the person knocked harder. I wasn't expecting anyone. Susan and I already have a conversation this morning that she should take a break from this job and she understood and took my advice. It's good for her and her daughter.I went to get the door. I saw a strange lady by the door. She has a smile on her face. I have seen this fac