I stretched because of my back pain. I finished answering Chontel's homework and I also finished cleaning her room. I stood up and stretched.
I was holding the end of the desk because I was dizzy. I just realized that I haven't eaten all day.I got down and immediately went to the kitchen. I looked for food. I gasped when I saw what food was left. Small rice and fish head.I ate that little bit of food and just drank a lot of water. After I finished eating, I thought of throwing our garbage outside.I'm already outside. It's night. I'm feeling tired, so I sat next to the stored garbage."Life, why are you tough on me?" I asked sadly and just lay down on a big garbage bag.I looked up at the sky full of stars. When I was young they said, when a person dies it will become a star in the sky. It was said to guide you and protect you from people who do not treat you well."Dad, where are you among those stars? Why didn't you protect me from your evil sister and your niece?! They kept on hurting me, d-dad," I cried.My eyes were dazzled when the two lights of a car suddenly focused on me.I wiped away my tears and immediately stood up. My hand was blocking my eyes.When the light of the car went out, a mature man got out of the car. If I'm not mistaken, he is in his forties. He has a few strands of hair that are now white and his beard has also white strands. He has an elegant body and is handsome even though he is quite old compared to me.I stepped back as he approached me. He took money from his wallet and immediately handed it to me. I swallowed because I was scared. He might think I'm a pick up girl."S-Sir?""Don't be afraid. I'm kind to beggars."My eyes widened because of what he said. I looked at my clothes. I just closed my eyes because of what he thinks of me."Don't be ashamed. Get it so you can have something to eat. And you won't dig through the mountain of garbage anymore.""Sir, I'm not—"He himself took my hand and made me hold the money."It's alright. Don't be ashamed of what you're doing. I admire people like you compared to young people who steal," he told me.I just stood still and couldn't believe what he said.He turned his back on me and immediately took out the garbage bags he was carrying."Go home because you are not safe here." He took something from his wallet. "I have a charity for people who need help. You can call me anytime. The number is there. I can help you, miss."I just nodded. I don't know what to say to him. Until he left, I was still staring at the calling card he gave me.I walked lazily in the middle of the road on my way home. Only a few street lights illuminated the surroundings. I feel at peace when I am here in the middle of this dim lighted road.That oldman really left me quiet. He did think I was a garbage woman and a beggar! My clothes are old but I look good. My almond eyes were inherited from mommy and my nose was inherited from daddy. My skin is fair. I only had scars because Aunt Milie and Chontel caused them. I'm not tall but my height is suitable for the pageant.I sighed and lazily stepped into the gate. I closed it and immediately headed home.I was just surprised when Aunt Milie suddenly pulled me by my hair. She dragged me towards the living room. She threw me so that my side hit the end of the table."Aunt Millie, what have I done wrong, why are you hurting me?"She turned to me and bowed. She slapped my cheek so hard. I was almost deafened by the force of that slap."You don't need to ask that, stupid! To feed you here and make you live is your big mistake! I hope you die with your father or you'll just go with your prostitute mother!"I was constantly in tears. My hair was messy and my face was wet from a mixture of tears and sweat. It hurts when she speaks that way. I couldn't seem to swallow what she did to me and what she said."I don't live here for free, Aunt Milie. We both know what role I have in this house! In fact, I'm more than a maid if you treat me! I've paid through my hard work too much to stay in this house and the food you feed me! I've worked hard in this house! While you're sitting around all day smoking cigarettes, I'm working hard at home! I don't feel like you consider me family," I said.I couldn't take it all anymore so I got those words out. I respect her because she is my aunt but she is doing wrong deeds too much to me."You have the guts answering—""Mommy! Let it go! Don't give in to your anger! When she dies, we won't have a maid here anymore! We won't have a servant if you beat her to death! The coffin is expensive now and embalming the corpse is also money spending, so let it be!"Aunt Milie pulled my hair hard around the back of my neck while her right hand slapped me three times."You should be grateful and Chontel stopped me!" She released me and faced her daughter who just arrived from a party. "Fuck! I lost the gamble earlier!" she complained."That's why you're so eager to kill that bullshit!"Chontel looked at me."You, Veronne. Fix yourself! As if that you are not used to it! Go now and I'll be the one to beat you if you're not gonna leave in front of me!"I slowly stood up and slowly walked to my room. I sat on my bed and immediately burst into tears.I locked myself in the bathroom and immediately took a shower. When I finished, I wore a red dress. I can not take it anymore. I will end my life as soon as I can escape from this house.If killing myself means freedom. I would like to do so.I looked in the mirror and immediately took the powder from my old bag. I put some powder on my face and immediately put red lipstick on my lips. I smiled. You can't be ugly when you die. If my body is ever found I should still be beautiful. I put the broken glass next to me. I looked up at our family picture. Mommy and daddy were smiling while I was looking on the side. "Daddy, I want you to pick me up when I'm there in the afterlife. We're going to be together, daddy," I whispered. I focused my glance on mommy. "Wherever you are now, I hope you are always happy. Thank you, even though you are like that, you brought me out of this world to see the beauty of the environment. Mommy, daddy, I don't have any problems in the world, it's just that there are people who mistreat other people so badly that life becomes ugly. Even though you left me, I still love you both," I added. I touched my cheek and immediately wiped away my tears. I stood up and looked for a small knife. When I pul
I was about to speak but suddenly someone knocked on the door of my room. I ended the call and threw my phone on the bed while covering it with my blanket. I stand. Before I got to the opposite door, I closed my eyes tightly. I released a breath because I didn't want the people outside my door to think that I was actually talking to someone on my phone. "What the hell? I've been here for a long while and you opened the door just now?""Why, Chontel? What are you going to make me do?" I don't feel like asking. It was late at night but it seemed like my cousin was going to order something again. She looked at me evilly before rolling her eyes. "Are you planning to run away?" she asked me with a full accusation in her voice."Ch-Chontel, I have no plan to do that."She pushed me so I eventually sat on the floor. She searched for something inside my room. "Where are your things? You didn't bring a suitcase so you wouldn't be caught running away?"She pulled me upright. My clothes w
I could hardly step into a fancy restaurant where I was going to meet Marcov. I was nervous for some unknown reason. There were lots of place but he really chose this one where we would be seeing each other. "Hi, beautiful!" greeted a familiar voice from behind me. I turned to him and I was mesmerized with his looks. More than forty years old is old compared to my age which is just over twenty. But, looking at him, I can't stop being amazed by his aura. What is he eating? What is his soap, why is his skin so smooth and white? He looks younger than his age. "Miss Sterling? I said let's go inside. Didn't you hear that?" he asked me. How can I hear what he said? I was deaf when I saw him. I hate this feeling. I felt the same way when I saw my prince charming across the house. I shook my head several times to bring myself back to reality. I lose myself because of the old man's looks. He's handsome."Ah! S-Sure," I said and just smiled. I let out a deep breath. I calm myself as we wa
The music played and my heart meant to dance with it. Somehow the shame I felt has disappeared. I thought that was all Marcov had ordered. But I was wrong because he also included cake for our dessert."I won't ask the price of this cake anymore. I might choke again if I know it," I told him. "You better not. We don't have water here, we only have wine, and then my saliva," said Marcov. I immediately looked at him. He was smiling at me, while his eyes were serious. I never mind him, as I thought he was just kidding."What do I do with your saliva?" I shook my head after my words.The music that was being played by the musicians around us was making the atmosphere romantic. I might be delusional but I think what happened to us was like a date. For a moment I thought of asking Marcov. I want to know why he brought me here. "Marcov," I called him, trying to get his attention.I don't want to admit it but Marcov was sexy when he removed the spread icing on the side of his lips."Yes, V
I can't say a word. I went with him without thinking anymore. I don't care where he takes me. I was shivering, in need of shelter, and still wet from the rain. Marcov's car entered a compound with a large gate. Is this a house? It feels like more than that. Para itong mall!"M-Marcov, you live here?"He nodded. There are statues outside his house. In the middle of the garden there is a fountain with various lights. Because of the rays of those lights, it's as if the water has a variety of colors, looking fantastic in the eyes.He held me, assisting me to step out from his car. My bones lost strength. I feel like I'm going to fall anytime because of the cold that almost froze me. My voice also seems to be gone. Marcov adjusted the drape of his tuxedo on my shoulders. "Let's go in," he told me. His hands rested on my shoulders as we entered together. When the big doors of his house opened, I couldn't help but be amazed. The design of his house was like a castle. The gold glitters i
The maids took me to Marcov's room. Its interior is like a VIP room in a world-famous hotel. The design is very brilliant. I'm only wearing a bathrobe now. I wasn't wearing any underwear so I was a little nervous but trying to be fine with it. I remembered what he said that he likes me. I was not comfortable thinking about that. I sat in a chair facing a large mirror. Also maybe this mirror is worth millions, its beautiful and clear, it is also thick. I saw his reflection in the mirror. I stood up and immediately faced him. He is already dressed but because of his meticulousness he always seems to be going out based on his clothes and the way he moves. He looks so expensive, no matter how many times I repeat those words I will not hesitate because that is the truth. "M-Marcov, sorry, I sat down because I was tired," I said to him, I immediately looked down. "Veronne, don't be sorry. No matter what you do in this room, I will not scold you. You are a guest here."I slowly lifted m
I have no words to respond to him. I just stared at him as tears rolled down my cheeks. I could only shake my head when he shook me twice. I think it is the end of my life. He looks like the death that would be taking me away from this life."Kalvis! Calvis, what are you doing? Stop that!"We both looked at Lita who ran in our direction. She was full of worry. "Why, Lita? Do you know this woman?! What's her right to enter in this house without my permission?!" he asked Lita. Lita snatched me from his tight grip. Only then did I feel that I was not in his arms again when Lita was slightly hugging me to give me protection."Kalvis, and when did you learn to hurt women? I didn't raise you like that! You are taught to respect women!"He was pointing at me at this moment, I looked at the floor. My vision is blurry because of the tears blocking my eyes. "That's not the point here! Why are you just letting anyone enter in this house? She's still even my mommy's favorite dress! Who is thi
I frowned, after the rain, I didn't know where to go. I don't know what tomorrow will bring me. I came out of the small space I was standing in. I felt that the surroundings suddenly turned around. I just closed my eyes when the surroundings suddenly turned black. "W-What's happening to me?" I asked worriedly. I put my hands in front of me, I couldn't see them. I heard a loud crash. I was weak, and gradually became unconscious. It was all just a dream, I slowly opened my eyes. I looked around, the inside of the room was all white. Next to me stood a pole with a white container hanging on it that only contained a transparent liquid. "Where am I?" I asked myself, staring at the small hose attached to my hand. I closed my eyes for a moment. Why am I here at the hospital? I have no money. What should I pay for the bill here? Marcov enters. Full of concern, he sat beside me. I averted my gaze from him. I guess my bad luck in life has gotten worse these past few days since he exist