e sound of my alarm. It was 5 am. I got up

to make breakfast. Sandwiches and tea were my favori

lking to anyone. I tried my very best to avoid any conversati

talk to her. Definitely, she'd always have

I walked past her. I damned her and continue

, when I finally se

alright. Please talk to me!" She sounde

't want her to see me cry. I stared down at the empty floor. Tears rolled down m

ase stop crying. Talk to me."

thought I could hold myself. I wiped away my tears

..." I

hat's i

... It is a million dollars. Where do I get

ood in awe of w

placed her hand on them, thumping

u can still find a way

y Becky?!" I yelle

t. Becky drew me clos

. Don't worry, I'll try my best. A

actly what I needed right now, someone to hold on to. Luckily, she's here for me an

the hug soon after a

istakes, stupid ones. My mind wasn't at re

ght just occ

e to see him in

waiting for an answer, I paced to and fro, by the door. I was

oice from the ins

in, Al

in imme

lease I..." I was

Alice," h

mmediately a

ck. She needs surgery urgently. I don't know if you

ther telling him about my other problems. I didn't want him t

ember you told me about it yesterday. I see,"

tared at me. I wondered what he

ch is t

million

lright

nds on the table

know

ha

e you th

I almost stood

sir. I'm very gratef

million dollars." I didn't

o deserve all these?'

ht of it was exhilarating. I smiled at hi

ack at me a

hat on one conditio

h

d. I looked at him

idn't like the suspense. I

t won't b

to ear and then lo

stress." He drop

too bad,'

does. I could wash, I could clean, I could.

hot as usual. I didn't want to give it any thought. There w

is mistress? Wh

ive. No matter the costs. I love her so dearly. She and dad ar

ave a deal?" He jolt

I'm in!" I stammered,

time. I'd tell you the details of your job by

e happy, b

underlying in

know the work of a mistress? Hope it's not what I'm thin

mini trance by a sli

you can do that before lunch. You

t of his office a

bly. I don't want to be his mistress for go

m in the hospital

ed to get her