li

ents, Sir," I said to the elderly man as

sharp breath, glancing around the neighborhood of Roseville. The area where my father's laundry shop was located was always quiet.

ngers. The scent of freshly brewed coffee beat through my eardrums as my

ur source of income," I said, taking more sips. I almost d

I'm sure you have not forgo

opping the empty cup on the side table

or. What was his name... Liam. Yes, the tenant Father and I managed to rip a re

r laundry shop. I immediately locked the glass door from inside and ran inside to hide. And also texted my father not to show up. That was how we managed to dodge being caught. Ne

ad gotten a big tip and also encounte

" Father broke me out of my

will definitely recognize you. I'm not prepared for

is. We're in this together, right? Trust your father. And

ter anymore. "Let's pray we won't be caught anytime soon," I mu

what I'm doing," he s

to the police station for a scam scheme. I shook my head. "Nothing will happ

ctly was he messaging me? I clicked on the content, and a laugh almost escaped me as I read it. "He

ge?" came the man's deep voice that almost

don't quite get wha

e any job currently. It might not be your potion. You're the

the man mocking me? "I don't think

does he keep on repeating that the pay is

sekeeper for just a mont

How much will

before speaking. "H

00 a

re ki

o things. You shouldn't leave all the burden on Ben." I roll

t take too much time before someone takes up the spot." And

e I

resonated in my eardrums. He looke

ne needs a housekeeper and I'm the only one he cou

ad then. At least you

t me to be a housekeeper?" I a

g yourself. And besides, it will help you solve

. For a

t take up the

ought me back to reality. "Listen Delilah, you know your father isn't that strong. I take care of myself and also you. Your mother isn't here to watch out for you. I know you ha

t. There are a lot of things I want to get for myself but can't afford. And I don't want

if it gets frustrating, I won't hesitate to qu

't. Hav

*

ace. Because I found myself heading towards Liam's house. Or was he the one that needed the ho

up standing in front of the entrance tha

?" I muttered. I took another step forward and then backward, my father's words o

trance and stepped back again. "Damn! I c

a voice said behind me, making me turn around abruptly. Shivers ran down my spine as

eone?" he asked. Part of me was relieved, while another part was

keeping job," I said, hoping my voic

mping in its ribcage, I followed him inside, different thoughts and sce

the man had already fixed his eyes on me. As I heard the sound of the door opening

he's here for the housekeeping job," the other guy said. Liam's eyes didn't

"Come in. We have a lot to catch up on." The words settled in my head as f