Luna stared at the gate to Haven Logistics, which was across the road. She looked back at herself and her dirty clothes. A few passersby sympathized with her while she struggled not to cry. After standing for a while, she decided to go ahead. She had less than an hour, and it was important for her to be present. But regardless of how she looked, she believed that whoever saw her would realize that she had been in an accident and that what mattered was that she aced her interview. She crossed to the other side of the road and knocked at the gate. A man opened the gate for her. He took a good look at her dirty clothes but didn't say anything else and let her in. He pointed towards the door that led to where the interview was going to take place. She began to walk over there, noticing a few men and women who were also dressed as people who came for the interview. They looked at her and some began to laugh. She tried to control her emotions, but when she got closer, the assistant to t
Luna walked back home dejectedly. She sat on her couch and began to cry. She didn't want to call Allison, and she didn't feel like going to the hospital. Each time she saw her daughter who was lying on the bed, she felt an indescribable pain in her heart. She had initially wanted to keep Claire at home, but she figured it was better for her to be at the hospital. That way, they could avoid things that would aggravate her health issues. She also believed that if she was there, it would be easier for her to focus and raise the sum of money she needed.In the past six months, she had done her best to gather as much money as she could, but all she had was two thousand dollars, which was nowhere near what she needed. Her friend Allison didn't earn much as her job barely paid her well. What she made was just enough to pay her bills and also send money to her mom who lived in Texas City. Allison had a supportive boyfriend who seemed like the only decent man in the world, but he also didn
Luna dragged her friend to a boutique and spent two thousand dollars shopping for expensive clothes and fixing her hair. When she was done, she got ready to leave and said, "Wish me luck." "Of course, you'll do well," Allison said. Adrian went back to Alex's house, and after ensuring that the coast was clear, he informed Luna that this was the best time to arrive because if the PA came back, she would be discovered. She asked him the name of the PA, and he said his name was Matthew Poss. After getting the name of his PA, she thanked him.She took one last look at herself and smiled, "Wow, you look beautiful, Luna, but let's not forget why we're doing this: get the money and scram. He deserves this for ruining my only chance of getting a wonderful job." However, at this time, Alex's friend, Dass who borrowed his car had just returned it. Alex looked at the car and said, "Come on, why does it look so dirty? How were you driving? "Don't be petty," Dass replied. "You always have som
Alex watched as his sister angrily stomped her foot and walked away. He began to think about Luna. Yes, he was impressed with her ability to shut his sister up, but something suddenly did not seem right. Why was she so eager to cash the cheque? It was suspicious. Being someone from a notable family and someone who worked at Haven Logistics, that money shouldn't be such a big deal for her. She could have waited until the following day. Why was she so eager that she had to go to the bank at such an hour just to get the money? It was very suspicious.He took out his phone and called his PA. "Where are you?" "I am still working on the task you gave me, sir," the PA replied. "I will make an arrangement for one or two of the candidates to meet with you tomorrow.""What are you talking about? I already met with one today, and I've finalized the deal. I mean, I like her," Alex said, confused. His PA furrowed his brows, "Who exactly are you talking about, sir? Because as for the girls in qu
Luna noticed that Alex's expression had softened, but he didn't seem convinced by her act. She decided to stop responding to him and placed her head beside Claire on the bed. After staring at her and Claire, Alex said, "Alright, fine. Tell me, what about your husband or your ex-husband?"She replied, "Don't even talk about that idiot. He is a fool, a vagabond, and he has no relation whatsoever to me and my daughter. He's the last person I want to talk about."Alex sighed, "There is just something I don't understand. How did you find out about this deal of mine? I only told my PA, and a few hours later, a con artist like you showed up at my house. Did you tap my phone lines? Are you spying on me? Did you hide cameras in my office?"Luna laughed, "If I had that ability, I would have been working for the president."Alex nodded, "Yeah, you do have a point. But then tell me, how?"Luna knew she could not expose Adrian so she began to lie through her teeth, "Well, I was passing by the roa
As Luna got back home that evening, she felt uncomfortable and worried about going back to Alex Cooper's house the next day. She feared that he might want to take revenge on her or do something worse. "What are you worried about? You yourself said Alex Cooper is a good man, so why are you so afraid? This is so unlike you. You're always brave and strong. What happened to the Luna who would do anything just to get money to save her daughter? Don't forget she's the reason you're doing this," Allison reminded her."I know," Luna replied, "but I'm just so uncomfortable about the whole arrangement. I don't know what will be contained in that contract.""Didn't you sign it before? You should know what it contains.""No, I did not read it," Luna admitted. Allison's mouth fell in surprise, "You didn't read the contract?""Don't give me that look, Al. I didn't think I would do what the contract wanted of me. I was only there to get the whole money and leave. I did that and I did not expect t
Luna stared at Alex and smiled, "Really? Do you want me to show you my results?""Why? Are they worth showing off?" Alex asked.She smiled, "Will I be asking if they weren't? Listen, I graduated with one of the best results, if not the best, in my school."Alex nodded, "Mmmh...I do not doubt that. But, there's something I want to find out. After looking into your background, I noticed you were married for two years and then you got divorced. I wasn't able to find out the reason, so I'm hoping you will tell me."Luna questioned, "Why? Is it necessary for you to know that?" "Yes, it is. I need to know so that if situations come up within the six months or one year of our contract, I will know what to do."Luna sighed, "Okay, well, my ex-husband was the biggest mistake of my life." She smiled sarcastically, "Trust me, that is me saying it so nicely.During the time we were married, he was schooling and I was the breadwinner. I did so many odd jobs trying to keep our family together. And
Alex sighed and massaged his forehead. "I'm sorry, Luna if I said what I ought not to have said. I think my words may have come out wrongly. Let's just forget about it, okay? As for backing out of this, that is not going to happen. You've already signed the contract, so let's go."Luna, who had become all worked up, sighed, "Alright, fine. Let's just get it over with." They went to the marriage court and got married. After signing the document, Alex took it, and they left. "So, are we going to get your stuff right away?" he asked when they were inside the car. Luna shook her head, "No, I cannot do that." "Why not?" he asked. "Well, my daughter. How can I move into your house when she is still at the hospital? I need to spend more time with her, and when she gets discharged, I don't know how I'm going to do it." "It's fine. Where are you going off to for now?" "Just drop me at the hospital. I didn't get the chance to see her this morning because she was still asleep when I left l