Just A Wish

I went into the kitchen with a grumbling stomach but my hopes were dashed the moment I opened an empty fridge.

"No!" I sighed in deep frustration.I can't keep living like this! Especially being a burden on Lillian.It tugs at my heart that one day she might just get tired and throw me out.

I had met her at a high pub where she once worked.Then I had no home.I never had a home anyway! I lived in a foster home and I cannot remember how I came there.

Although,I remember begging the owner of the pub to let me spend the night.

Not that my foster parents weren't rich but they had so much on their plates now that they didn't have time to think of me.I felt old enough to earn money so I left the house and started work in the pub.

One thing I hate in life is being a burden.Maybe I should go see them tomorrow.It's been a while I've set eyes on them.

I sensed that my time with Lillian was gradually coming to an end.I was supposed to stay for a month but a month had exceeded to three months plus and Lilian never said a word but her actions spoke.

Last month, she'd told me to go out and find something as she couldn't be paying the rents alone.But none of my findings yielded.

Something popped in my head as I stared at the empty fridge.The deal with Stephanie Collins.

I sighed as I closed the fridge.I would never agree to such a deal.Worst still the sound of the name 'Mr Collins' sounds so old and worthless I could bet he is pretty old.

He should probably be on his death bed looking for an heir to acquire his stupid wealth! And me as pretty and responsible as I am would give him my little cherry that I have been preserving for years for the man who deserves it!

Yes,I am talking of nothing else but my virginity! The door barged open and interrupted my thoughts.

Lilian walked in and flopped on the couch.I could guess she had a pretty rough day.She works morning shift while I do the afternoon.

"How was the interview" she shot at me immediately

I went quiet all of a sudden.Stephanie had said not to tell anybody and if not that I cannot bring myself to tell Lilian.She would force me to accept the deal!

"As usual,it didn't go well." I lied

She looked up at me, disappointment written on her face

"I didn't get the job" I said more clearly

With a frown,she leaned on the chair and kicked off her heels.

"You're not trying harder,Diana.It's like as if you don't want to do a thing.How could you lose a job that had a limo pick you up this morning?!"

"The job was not just for me." I replied but something else. surprised me.

The way she voiced out her discomfort.She'd never spoke that way before.It sounded like a warning.

I saw her struggle for something in her bag.She brought out a few dollars.She tossed it on the floor.

"That's ten dollars.I don't have enough to pay the rent this month, Diana." she stood up "You can use that to buy some stuffs in the house, I'll be spending the night in Mike's"

She picked up her bag and strode over to the door.

"Wait please" I stopped her and quickly gathered the dollar notes on the ground.

I walked over to her and shoved it in her hand.

"I know I've overstayed my welcome here but I won't let you treat me less than what I deserve." I said and walked past her out of the house.

* * *

Lilian slammed the door to Mike's house and flung her bag on the couch.Mike came out of the kitchen with an apron on him.

"Baby, what's wrong?" he asked with a concerned look on his face.

He removed the apron and walked over to her.

"You look worried, what's wrong?" he asked

"I can't stand her!" Lilian scoffed as she ran her hands through her hair.

"Who? Diana?" he frowned as he drew her closer to him "You don't have to be annoyed,okay?"

Lilian drew away "How could I not be annoyed?! That girl had the nerve to reject a deal that could change her miserable life!"

Mike looked confused.

"What do you mean,babe?"

"I met with Stephanie Collins" Lilian said

"You what? Collins? You mean...Mr Collins' wife?"

Lilian nodded.

"How's that possible" Mike looked surprised.He couldn't believe what his ears were hearing.

"I..I don't know.It just happened.She made a deal with me.She asked to chase Diana out of the house.I don't why,but she promised me five million dollars!" her face lit up "Can you believe that,baby?!"

Mike was at a loss for words and then he suddenly spoke

"How does she know you,baby? I mean..such wealthy people don't even think people like you exist."

"Well,I think she needs something from Diana and I can help."

"So you're gonna chase her from there? You know she has no where else to go" he said

Lilian drew back,shocked at his response.She expected him to be happy because now they could finally get married! Five million dollars is more than enough!

"I am helping her Mike! She'll eventually agree to Stephanie's deal anyway.God knows how much she'll be giving her!" Lilian explained

"You have no idea what the deal is,baby.I thought Diana has always been your friend."

"I helped her doesn't mean she's my friend.Hell,she ran away from her own home!" Lilian said

Mike stood on his feet.Lilian followed,flaring up in anger.

"I have been of great help to her,Mike.For months I let her live under my roof and now that I want to do this you're refusing? What does she mean to you?!" she yelled.

"I am doing this for us!" she exclaimed

"That's not the point" he said calmly "The point is since you're gonna give her away for five million dollars then you're probably gonna give me out someday" he smiled weakly "..or even leave me"

Lilian's mouth dropped open.She teared up.

"How could you say that?! I love you,Mike!"

* * *

I tried to shun my stomach and assure it that we'd see left overs to eat in the restaurant.

It was twelve noon already which meant my shift had come.I pushed in the door and stepped in,taking in a deep breath because I knew it would take a miracle if I do not drop to the floor unconscious.

But to my surprise,there was not a single soul in the restaurant.Just giggles coming from the kitchen.

"You're late again, Diana"

Mr King's voice boomed behind me.I turned and gave him a charming smile,hoping it would work.They say my smile does wonders.

"Sorry,Mr King.I wont let it happen next time"

"You always say that,Diana" he looked up from his laptop "You're lucky today though,I have something really important to work on so we're closed for the afternoon."

I smiled "Oh..thank you so much,Mr King."

"It's okay just go on and join the girls over there.You all can have the rest of the food."

"Food!" I subconsciously exclaimed and then covered my lips once I realized how awkward I looked right now but Mr King smiled.

He has always been nice and kind towards me but I am very careful not to take it for granted.I can't just help it when I hear food,it is my weakness and my strength too.

As slender as my figure is,one wouldn't think I eat much.I bowed in respect and turned to go when he stopped me.

"Uhm Diana" he said.

I turned back

"Just call me Ian." he said "We're not meeting for the first time so let's keep the formalities aside.Please"

Well,what to say? This isn't the first time he is telling me to keep the formalities aside but he is my boss.Calling him by his name in front of everyone? Doesn't that look absurd?!

But just like always I nodded and hurried away over to my crazy colleagues who winked at me

"Mr King seems to be drawing closer and closer to you every minute, Diana" Jessica said

I rolled my eyes at her and sat at the table.I grabbed the fork and spoon when Carly drew my plate away.I looked up.What now?!

They bursted out laughing "We just missed your foodie face,girl!" she said as she passed the plate over to me.

I grabbed it and didn't waste anytime digging into my food.It was yummy.God bless,Mr King!

My throat isn't that huge but I finished the large portion of food within minutes and I felt energy surge into my tired being.

"Hey,come over here y'all!" Jessica said enthusiastically and my colleagues took to their heels as they all peeped into the screen of her phone.

I felt to tired to even stand to my feet.Dont blame me,I had to eat as much as possible because I don't know when I'll have food again.

"Hey Diana,bring your ass here now!!" Marilyn screamed.

These girls wouldn't let me be! I sighed as I forced my feet up.If I don't go to meet them they'd come drag me and that was the last thing I wanted.

"What are you all drooling at!" I barked as I stepped into the counter.

They made way for me as I sat and stared into Jessica's phone.

"You wouldn't believe this!!" Marilyn exclaimed.

"Try me." I urged and they handed the phone over to me.

I can bet a thousand times that I had never seen anyone as handsome,sexy and hot as the man that descended from a stairs out of a company.

My eyes were glued fixed to the screen and I thought I was in a dream.

The reporters crowded outside in the video instantly swarmed him the moment his feet stepped down from the stairs.

His hair was a dark shade of black designed in galax,his sides were shaved clean with only just little hairs on them.

His left ear adorned a special type of glistering earring,his nose was straight and pointed and when he turned,I felt like he was looking directly at me.

I felt my heart beat for a second.He was just like the man I always fantasized about every night.God,he exists! But he is clearly far away from my reach.

His tuxedo suit spoke wealth and eloquence and even in such a suit one would expect him to dress appropriately but few buttons were loosed and his broad chest were left open for women.

Maybe I haven't been breathing the moment I set my eyes on him in that video.How could one be so perfect.

"Sir,we haven't seen your wife for a couple of days now.Where is she?" one of the reporters managed to get him.

He raised his eyes and stared at the reporter.

"You will see her soon" his deep voice replied

I noticed his eyes were green and I was instantly captivated by them.

And to think he was only in a video! What if I meet him in reality.

I shook my head.That could never happen.

The video ended and all the girls sighed.They all began to say all sort of things about him but I was silent in my own world of bliss.

"Diana,what do you think?!" Claire tapped my arm.

I smiled "I wish he's mine"

At least this was better than marrying old Mr Collins,right?