Chapter 3
I just laughed when I remembered what he told me before. He said that I’m the only girl he’ll love for the rest of his life. That he wouldn’t leave me, that he won’t ever cheat on me... but now... all of that happens! He’s such a liar, f**king a jerk!
We’ve known each other for 14 years, we’ve been together for 12 years. I thought I already knew him very well, but I’m wrong. It doesn’t really matter how many years you’ve known each other or how many years you’ve been together with your partners. Because time comes that one of you will fall out of love.
Well, I don’t believe in forever... tsk, that’s a cap. The funniest word that I’ve ever heard. There’s no forever in this world. People die, plants die, animals die... even this world will end too.
You know, reality sucks. All you can do is enjoy your lives because I believe we only live once.
“Mommy? Are you crying?” I stop thinking and looked at my daughter.
“No, sweetheart. Mommy isn’t crying.”
I didn’t realize that tears were dripping from my eyes again, and she wiped them with her left thumb.
“Then, what’s this?” At the same time, she showed me her thumb.
“How was your school?” I ask, trying to change the topic.
“It was good, I got A+ again.” I smiled because of what she said. She’s a smart kid. She reminds me of myself before when I was still a kid like her. But unlike her, I don’t have toys. I can’t get what I want because my parents are poor.
“Very good, I’ll buy you a new toy tomorrow because you got A+.”
“I have so many toys already Mommy,” she said while her lips are pouting.
“What do you want me to buy then?”
She shrugged. “I don’t want you to buy anything. All I want is you, Mom.
Seeing you happy is enough for me...”
“Ha?”
“I just don’t want you to get hurt. If you don’t love Daddy anymore, then divorce him already. If you’re not happy, then leave him.” I was shocked by what she said.
Did she know anything? How?
“Elizabeth...”
“Yes, I am only 10 years old, Mom, to think like this already, but I’m smarter than you think. I understood everything that you’ve been through. I totally understand you.” My tears dripped even more because of what my daughter was saying right now.
“Remember that you are not alone Mom, I’m always here, I won’t leave you.” She hugged me and wiped away my tears.
I’m lucky to have a daughter like her.
“I love you.” I kissed her on the cheek and just smiled as I stared at her face. I never regret that your daddy and I made love that day, you’re a gift from god.
“Are you hungry? Do you want to eat?” I ask and wiped my tears.
She nods at me.
I cooked her favorite food, adobo.
“Eat a lot so you don’t lose weight,” I muttered and smiled at her.
“Mommy, I always eat a lot. You’re the one who should eat a lot because you’re working to make money.” I chuckled. My daughter looks so cute every time she acts like that.
I turned my gaze to Yaya. “Yaya, have you eaten yet?”
“Not yet, Ma’am Elyse.”
“Come on, join us Yaya.”
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I’m already in the bedroom and it’s 11 pm. I can’t sleep. I used to sleep next to someone, so I’m having a hard time now because Daren isn’t here.
He didn’t come home, that damn jerk! He didn’t even think of his daughter. It’s good that Elizabeth didn’t ask why her dad was not here.
I was surprised when there was a sudden knock on the door; I stood up and open it.
“Oh, it’s already late at night, sweetie. Why are you still awake?”
“Ahm--“
“Wait, are you hurt? Are you sick?” I checked her forehead if she was hot or something.
“Mommy relax, I’m okay.” I took a deep breath.
Whenever my daughter gets sick, I am panicking. I’m just scared of losing her. She’s all I have...now.
“So, why are you here, then?”
“I can’t sleep, because I know you can’t sleep easily when you’re not next to someone.” I just smiled because of her behavior lately. She acts mature these days. Nobody would think that she’s just 10 years old to think and act like that.
“You want to sleep next to Mommy then?” I bend and kissed her all over the face. She chuckled.
“Yeah, I want to be with you now.” she entered the room and locked the door. She pulled my hand towards the bed.
“Shouldn’t you go to bed early Mommy because you still have work tomorrow, right?”
Oh yeah, I have a meeting tomorrow morning around 10 am.
We both lay down on the bed. She hugged me tightly.” Good night, I love you, Mom.” She smiled adoringly at me. She kissed my cheek before closing her eyes.
Elizabeth deserves a happy and complete family, but now Daren and I don’t understand each other anymore, we’re planning to divorce... that’s okay Elyse! You can be a mother and father to her, you can do it! Just believe in yourself.
Before we were just poor, but I am happy because I’m with my Mom and dad. I am their only daughter and they love me so much. I grow up with loving and caring parents. Sadly, they died when I was 18. It’s my exact birthday. We’re in the jeep together with my parents...
We got into an accident, I’m one of those lucky passengers who survive. Unlucky, my parents don’t.
2 months later,
“Thank you for working with us for almost six years, Yaya.”
“You’re welcome, Ma’am. I won’t forget your kindness.” I hugged her, then she hugged me back.
I have to do this because I don’t have any money to pay her anymore, and we’re about to leave this house right now. I am selling this land and house.
Daren and I finally aren’t together anymore. He went to his woman, and he took the company’s money that I worked so hard for. He even tried to ruin me on social media. He says that I am the one who cheats!
“Mommy, I’m hungry. What are we going to eat today?” She asked. I looked at her and held her cheek.
“Mommy hasn’t bought any food yet, baby, but there’s an apple in the ref. Just go get it and eat it for now. Let’s just wait for the buyer of our house and then after that, I’ll buy you food, okay?”
“Okay,” she smiled.
I heard the doorbell, so I immediately stood up and opened the door.
“Hello, good morning--“ I was surprised because five men suddenly entered our house and I was shocked when they started destroying things inside my house.
I ran into Elizabeth and hugged her tightly. I can feel her handshaking.
“Elizabeth, go to your room!” she nods and immediately runs to her room.
“What are you doing! Who the hell are you!!” I shouted at them. I tried to stop the man from breaking our family picture but he pushed me away.
“What the f**k!! I said stop it!!” I shouted, but they didn’t listen, I just stared at them destroying all the furniture, vase, tv... they even broke the chairs and table.
A few minutes later I didn’t realize that they had left already, I just felt someone shaking my shoulder.
“Hey, Mommy? Mommy?!” I looked at Elizabeth, who was now in front of me.
“Are you okay Mommy?” that question made me cry. I touched her cheek and looked at her face to see if she had a scar or if she was hurt.
“O-Oh y-yeah, Mommy is okay, sweetie.” I wipe my tears away and forced myself to smile at her.
I can’t show my daughter that I’m weak. I have to be strong for her.
I know that this is Daren’s plan again! That shameless jerk! He didn’t even feel sorry for her daughter!
He stole the money from my company; the company went bankrupt; I lose my company because of him and now his next target is my house! All right, just keep it up, Daren. I don’t care at all, take money, take this land and damn house. Take everything just except my daughter. I’m going to turn you into pieces if you’ll try to do that.
