na's

and kick ass. Mom and Dad need me. I'm the only one they have. I'

ne in front of the company and tell the driver t

ut me, that's why I don't drive my car at the company's parking area for employees. They don't have to know things abo

ears-old model, but still turning heads at its sight on the road. It's

and the only house we have left to live in. It is a small, cozy white villa of two floors and an open attic, with a beautiful garden and a large swimming pool. I used to be an athlete in my teens, so my dad built me a professional swimming pool to practice there, daily. I was a tennis player, swimmer, basketball player and hockey pl

he nearest gas station for a refill. I get down, an employee comes to fill it. I go in to pay and de

I've forgotten to take a drink for the road, when my mouth instantly dries out, and start to the cold drinks' fridge. I grab a Diet Pepsi can and they are cornering me, but still pretending to have no co

in black coming out and on to the nearest. I have another fast and f

What You Want To My Body' and I drive gangsta style with my left hand on the wheel. I divert my mind

onth's decision to move in the city for the job. I look into my rear mirror and see t

es, my Pepsi and then my purse from the trunk. I open the gate and go inside. Be cool, Selena

head, and enter the house. Mom is sleeping on the couch. She looks as if

while I go to her in a big bear hug, kissing he

g armor is here!" I let her kiss

house..." She sobs. She's a strong woman, with black long hair, green eyes,

we can keep it. My car is off the hook as it's owned by one of the companies I still run. But it's a small company, and things are not going well enough in the constructions for petite companies. "Wh

making me turn around with wide opened

rush to her, tryin

red the money and Dad is threatened by them to be killed. I was so freaked out that I stayed on the couch cryin

's weak. When you're not Donahue Estate Development, you don't have money for best employees. Instead of calling me

e sobs. I know where that i

I've got everything covered. Okay?" I stare into her eyes to let her know

g my hand. Like anyone could hurt me... I'll put everything back in

n't you trust me?

n't let go of my hand,

ke." I kiss her forehead, send her a warm smile, and let her say to me to be

ad look and grimace. No one touches Daddy! N

f to the site where it will get messier when I reach there. You guys threaten my d

ng to calm everyone down, but they sure look angry. You guys have chosen such a bad day for this... Fucking Eric Rodricks and h

making everyone stop and step back. My music is playing at maximum. I stop the car's engine and get down, fuming. L

family name as he is one of my employees. I do this to get everyone silent. In business we are not family. At ho

me. Reason number one... Dad's face is darkened and tired. Heartbreak a

of here in one piece!" The man says who as many constructions workers has a built f

ld his breath. He is half a head over me but gets a halt in his hysterical argument against us. Good boy... Play nice... "Let me hear it one more time! Don't look at me

...." He gets back to his senses. You're s

o food on the table! Is this how you repay kindness? And you!" I turn my eyes to the one behind him. "Haven't we helped you find a home and paid for the rent without affecting your pay when you were kicked out of your house? And you!" I turn to the one beside the first one. "Haven't we helped you with supplies f

th the client after I walk out of here! You are all paid until these two weeks! Does it hurt you to wait for a few more da

aid we won't be paid..." Says one

is that?"

and we thought you'll run with our hard-worked money. We haven't seen you for the last month, so... We apologize, ma'am."

d and accepting of what I say. "Now. If I hear one more time of such accusations or threatens to Mr. Dutchmond or I, or to any boss you have over you, I'll have my way with you and make you pay back for what you touch!" My eyes are dragons spitting fire at them. "And

o and do your job watching over them.

ts to the working site l

I got used to for the last 16 years. He is tall with athletic const

a dry, decreased voice

?" I go in

ame voice

r?" I put my hand

is falling apart. I'm worthless. Can'

I give him a tight hug and rub his b

just wanted to make sure you have an easy life unlike me and your mom." He is losing it. "If only I didn't make you sign the loans with us, we

re alive and well, we can overcome everything! Alright?" I shoot him a

." He kisses my

orries!" I wink at him, making him laugh and shine his face a bit. He

heart to get you through all this with this old

You're as young as it gets!" I kiss

l better." He holds my hand with sa

, daddy?" I ra

abes?" H

be back in about 3-4 hours in time for din

to work, bab

. Go home and support her. I can't wait to eat homemade food a

y." He giv

He nods and starts to us in a hurried pace. He's relatively tall, black hair and eyes, skinny, and aroun

ze goes from me to da

orrow is going to take place when you return. Okay?" I have a

er who is still idle. Shit! It's gonna be a lo

be careful, alright?" He cups my left cheek and th

y car. I have a strong urge to smoke. My nerves are so tensed that the vein on my neck is booming. I open the car and

rowse the phone while smoking. I know it's bad for health! But I

only a few hours and have announced my departure. As I start reading the messages, I lose my balance for a second and get dizzy, having my vision a bit blurred. A shock wave crosse

. Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth. Slowly. That's it. I say to myself having my head down and eyes closed. It's my diabetes. When

top to reveal my belly, open the pen and deliver the shot. I take it out after 15 seconds, put it back and snatch a wrapped piece of bread that is i

backwards, stir the wheel to the right to turn, break, stir the wheel to the left and go for