As soon as she stepped into Bigfoot's office, she cringed her nose in disgust. This man was always found in the company of alcohol and drugs, how did she end up working in such a place?Well she couldn't blame anyone more than her money driven family could she?
Different bottles of wine were scattered in front of Bigfoot and his attention was focused on the lady who just entered his office while a smug look appeared on his face.
" Who do we have here?" He asked Mockingly and she bit her lip.
" I need your help Bigfoot" she answered after a while, she wasn't sure if this man was going to help her after the way she quit the club a month ago.
Bigfoot stood up from his chair as she walked towards her, unlike his name he was tall and well built with a handsome face but it looked flirty.
" Why should I help you Aurora?" He questioned as he lowered himself on the edge of his table, " remember you said you were never going to come here again?"
" I know Bigfoot, I am just in need of some cash right now. Please let me just work for the night and I won't bug you again after today" even as she was talking, her heart was thumping fast because she knew how this man was, he could ask for almost the impossible.
" Okay then Aura, I will help you"
" Really?" She asked in desbelief, " you will really help me?" She asked again to be sure.
" Yes but on one condition"
She raised an eyebrow and wanted to say something when her phone began to ring.
" One sec" she mouthed before answering the call.
" Unique eyes" came Liam's excited voice and she smiled.
" How are you doing champ?" She asked lovingly, how could a little kid care like this?
" Where are you, unique eyes, I hear music, are you at a club?" He asked and she bit her lips again. How was he so smart?
Before she could talk, Bigfoot snatched the phone from her but what he didn't know was that he wasn't going to talk to the little boy but his father.
" She is at work and no phone calls allowed" Bigfoot hissed into the phone while the man from the other end scrunched his eyebrows in disbelief before sighing.
" Tell her to call the hospital authorities and let them know she doesn't have time to take care of her patient again" saying that, Malcolm disconnected the call as he balled his hand into a fist, she was not also clumsy but she had a loose character.
" That was an important call" Aurora almost yelled in frustration, why was Bigfoot always behaving like this?
Bigfoot smirked as he returned the phone to her, " your boyfriend said you should call the hospital and tell them you are not able to take care of your patient again" he added returning to his seat as Aurora's face widened in horror.
" He is not my boyfriend" she managed to answer but her heart was already beating thirty miles per hour.
" I think you should go to the hospital now or you might lose your job and I will have to take you back here, the money will be in your account soon but not to forget my condition".
Without saying anything, she nodded and quickly dashed out of the office. At least her coming here was not In vain but how would she explain herself in the hospital? she was sure Malcolm scared Danny away.
Running towards the main road, she flagged down a taxi and in a minute, it was on it's way to mainland hospital.
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As soon as Aurora rushed into the hospital,she met Danny who was already done with her shift and was going home.
"What happened Danny?" She asked almost out of breath.
Danny sighed, " that man is really scary, I couldn't even stay there. I am really sorry and he said I should tell you that if it ever happens again, he won't spare you, I am sorry Aurora"
" It's okay, see you tomorrow" she added before running towards the elevator, Liam's room was on the third floor.
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As soon as she got to the door that was when Malcolm was coming out of his son's room and she froze in her tracks. Even if this man never said anything to her, she was always scared of him and what more?he just stood looking at her without saying anything.
" I can explain sir" she didn't know when the words left her mouth but standing in front of him like this was one of the scariest things she had ever experienced.
" I don't care about what you do outside your work but I will not have you involve my son in your messed up life,do you hear me?" He asked calmly but she could feel the threat in his calm demonour.
" I am sorry sir, please do not report this to the authorities, I could lose my job please"
" You should have thought about that before leaving your job and going off to have fun at a club" he hissed, " I will not tolerate that kind of behavior especially when my son is involved" he added.
She bit her lips again trying to suppress the tears that has already welled up In her eyes, this man didn't even give her any time to explain herself and he was already questioning her character.
" It is not what you think sir"
" It is what I know" he replied rudely, " look I really don't like you being around my son so you better get your acts together or I will personally have your license revoked and you can focus on being a slut"
She didn't say anything as she cleaned the tear that trickled down her left eye, " I will check on Liam" saying that she walked past him into the room but his words kept ringing in her ears, he called her a slut? even in the next years to come she would never forget it because he was the first person insulting her with so much disrespect.
" Unique eyes" Liam squealed excitedly as she entered, she thought he was sleeping but the latter was just lying in bed.
" I thought you already went to bed" she replied, faking a smile at him, the pain was evident in her eyes and Liam noticed it.
" Did my papa shout at you again?" He inquired, concern written all over his face but she nodded in the negative.
" No dear, sorry I left without telling you. Something urgent came up so I had to leave quickly".
By now he was already lying in her embrace and she was stroking his hair lovingly.
Then he stood up before peering deep into her eyes, " did you go to look for money for your mum?I already asked papa to help you"
For a moment she was stunned, Aurora thought by now he would have forgotten about the call she had in his presence earlier and what was this his papa helping he was talking about?
" You shouldn't worry about that Liam, I will settle everything okay? you just need to focus on getting better" she answered faking another smile, ' just don't worry about me"
But the little boy would hear nothing of it, he was going to help her and that was final. But this decision, he kept to himself.
" Let me read you a story, it is already late and you should go to bed already.
" Okay unique eyes" he replied excitedly as he laid his head on her lap before closing his eyes.
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Macolm didn't know for how long he stayed outside but when he entered she was tucking him under the blanket but that sad look was still in his eyes.
" You can go home and take some rest, I will stay with him tonight" she said to him calmly but he didn't reply and just kept looking.
" Tomorrow is my day off so I will spend the night here and I won't be clumsy with him. '' she added again before she saw him finally move towards the bed and he stretched out his hand towards her, he was holding onto something.
She looked at him for a while before collecting it but as soon as she saw what it was , her face changed. It was a check for five hundred dollars.
" Liam asked me to give it to you"
" I don't want it sir, thanks for the help anyways" she replied before handing the check back to him, " the hospital will pay me for the services I render to your son so there is really no need for you to give me any money".
" I am not the one giving it to you" he growled but she didn't bulge.
"Like I said sir, you don't have to worry and I will let Liam know I appreciate his kind gesture towards me and moreover if I accept this money from you, I will be proving your insult right so not to worry" she added before picking up the bedside flask.
"Very well then, take care of my son" Malcolm said before picking up his jacket, if not for his son he wouldn't even be bothered about someone with a questionable character like her.
" Rest assured sir" she replied before walking out to get water, she may not be financially stable but at least she had her self respect.
The morning rays of the sun slowly crept into the room as little Liam opened his eyes and his lips curved up in a smile as he saw Aurora sleeping peacefully on the sofa near his bed, she looked so peaceful and he couldn’t help but click a picture of her as she slept. Just as he climbed out of bed to cover her with his quilt, his door creaked open and his dad strood into the room but stopped short when he saw his son gesturing to him to be quiet and Malcolm couldn’t help but scrunch his brows.“Stop making too much noise papa, she is sleeping “ he whispered and Malcolm had no choice than to nod while Liam moved closer to her to cover her but in that instant, her long lashes fluttered open and she quickly jumped of the sofa when she noticed the father and son duo looking at her. One had a happy expression on his face while the other had an expressionless look on his face with his hands firmly tucked in his pants pocket.“I am really sorry sir, I fell asleep and didn’t know it was alread
It was already past eight when Malcolm’s car drove into the compound and for the first time his son didn’t run out to come and greet him, he didn’t find it weird either because that clumsy nurse will be with there with him.“ welcome boss” the security guard stationed outside the door bowed respectfully and Malcolm nodded before entering the house and he stopped in his tracks when he saw them. Liam was neatly tucked in her embrace while they were engrossed in the program they were watching on the television but as soon as he saw what it was, his eyes darkened.“Why would you allow him watch this?” He asked gritting his teeth and she almost jumped out of her skin on hearing his intimidating voice.“Papa” little Liam squealed excitedly as he ran to hug him while Malcolm pulled him into his embrace lovingly smiling at him.“ you have school tomorrow son, so you should go to bed okay?”“ okay papa but can unique eyes sleep next to me?” He asked pleadingly as he pouted.“No Liam” she immed
“It’s enough play for today Liam, the sky is getting cloudy it might rain soon. Let’s go inside” Aurora announced as the little one kept running around the garden in ecstasy, the joy of having her play with him was evident on his face and he couldn’t contain his happiness.“ I heard it is beautiful to play in the rain unique eyes, why don’t we try it?” He asked jubilantly and she smiled but declined. If his father heard she allowed him to play in the rain, he would definitely have her head.“ You can play in the rain next time Liam but not today okay? you have played enough and it’s time for you to rest and take your meds okay?”The little boy nodded before making a pouty face, he didn’t want to take his medications. How he hated them.Seeing the displeased look on his face, Aurora pulled him into her bosom before stroking his hair gently, “how about I read you a story for an hour?”“You won’t go back on your words right?” He asked, still clinging onto her and she smiled before pickin
Aurora opened her eyes slowly and the little bundle of joy was snuggled closer to her and he had a bright smile on his lips even in his sleep.“How could someone be so cute?” She muttered under her breath as her eyes continued to linger on his face, she was sure he got his father’s unique features.“Why are you ogling at me, unique eyes?” Little Liam asked as he slowly opened his eyes. He has been awake since but when he discovered she enjoyed staring at him, he allowed her to do her bidding.“Naughty” she replied and jokingly pinched his nose,” what do you want for breakfast? I will prepare it and get going, I have my shift in an hour”Sitting up, Liam kissed her forehead before speaking, ``What is your favorite food, I mean what do you like eating for breakfast?”“Hmmmmm, toast with butter”“Very well then, I will have it” saying that he scurried away to the washroom while she sat there smiling at the door as the door opened and Malcolm entered looking as scary as always.“Good morn
It was already past four In the evening when a knock sounded on the door of his study and Malcolm looked up from the work he was doing as his eyes flew to the door. He had one guess, it was either his son or one of his workers.“Come on in”he answered in a deep husky voice and the figure standing outside the door had to breath In and out a few times before pushing the door open.As soon as he saw who it was, Malcolm raised his brows in anticipation at what she had to say now.“Sorry for the disturbance sir” Aurora apologized immediately biting her lips, her bad habit.“What do you want?”he asked, his eyes going back to his laptop.“Actually I have a very important meeting to catch up with and I can’t miss it, '' I already explained to Liam and he allowed me to go. I will make sure to come check on him as soon as I am done sir please” the words flowed out of her mouth like she already rehearsed it and by the way, she already did.Malcolm didn’t say anything for a while until he made a
As soon as Liam heard the sound of his papa’s car driving into the compound, he quickly rushed outside to greet him but he stopped short when he saw Aurora also coming out of the car and his sharp eyes could already guess she looked sad.Instead of greeting his papa, he ran towards her with questions in his eyes.“What happened, unique eyes?” He asked in a concerned tone and she just pulled him to a hug.Malcolm stood beside them for a while before he ventured into the house, he knew how attached his son was to Aurora and it was going to be one hell of a fight to convince him.“ Talk to me, unique eyes, what happened?” This time his voice was laced with tears and she quickly disengaged from him when she heard his voice. She was about to hurt the realest person in her life and it hurt like hell, both of them had just been close for a while but she felt like he was her family and her support.“Liam” she called slowly as she knelt in front of him, “ something urgent came up so I am afra
As soon as she was done with the photo shoot, the woman walked into her office and sank on the sofa. She was visibly tired and her assistant could see that so she quickly poured her a glass of juice.“ Here ma’am” Chloe, her assistant said as she dropped the glass on the table.“ What of the thing I asked you to find out Chloe?” The lady asked again.“Actually ma’am, it is hard to find out but I got to know that the little boy has a serious health condition”Her eyes shot up as she quickly stood up from the sofa.“ why are you only telling me now Chloe? What hospital did you get this information?”“City life” Chloe answered.“Prepare the car at once” she ordered before hurriedly walking out.……The drive to the hospital was a quiet one as a lot ran through the woman’s heart, how would he react after seeing her all this years and what exactly happened to her son to make him frequent the hospital for all those years.Yes, she was Angeline Lucas and she was the divorced wife of Malcolm Ha
The way he barged into Aiden’s made the young director to jolt from tjr work he was doing, Malcolm looked very angry and the veins on his neck were standing out which made Aiden raise his eyebrows in confusion. What would have made the sleeping lion in this man suddenly wake up.“Why do you look so angry, Malcolm?” He asked immediately.“I specifically asked you Aiden not to allow anyone except aurora into my son’s room but you defiled my order and decided to let a random person into the room, am I paying so much so that the security is less than what it should be”Aiden sighed when he finally understood what he meant, “ Look Malcolm, I don’t understand what is wrong with you and Angeline but it is really important that she is near her son especially in these trying times. Liam needs all the love he can get and I am sure Angeline can contribute in that aspect, maybe you don’t want her anywhere near your son but think of how happy he would be if he finally got to know his mother before