Stella
"What do you mean we won't be coming in anymore?, Belle said a bit loudly as we all stood around our boss who had a face of sadness and eyes of anger. She just told us we won't we coming in again and we were all curious to know why.
" I'm sorry guys but due to some business deals with a former CEO, the shop will be demolished and formed into a new five star restaurant"
"You meant to tell us that you sold the shop? Why?, I demanded as she looked unmoved by what I said.
" No that's not what I'm meaning to say exactly, we were in debts and the CEO offered me a deal being that the debts will be paid off in return for the shop. I'm sorry but it's what it is.
Kash scoffed loudly and walked out along with Sam. I placed my hand on my face before taking a seat. This was way too much. We've been working here for too long to just leave. I love my job.
" This is so unfair, Belle retorted before the boss left us. She was just as sad as we were but it hurted more for us. I have many bills to pay and now that I'm laid off, how the hell am I going to find a good job soon?.
"What are you gonna do Stel?."
"I seriously don't know. I'm gonna head home and clear my head, I said getting up a taking up my handbag before leaving.
The real problem was finding a job as soon as possible so the bills don't get more piled up. I was walking barely paying attention when I accidentally stepped on someone's foot. The lady groaned and stomped away before I could apologise. I sighed. My phone started ringing and I noticed the caller ID said mom but shouldn't she be teaching at the moment?.
"hello, mom-
"It's Evie, umm can you come to the hospital immediately?
" What happened!? "
" Your mom collapsed at school and she was taken here "
I ended the call before stopping a cab that was passing by and hoping in.
" The hospital hurry please"
My heart was beating so hard and I felt like I wanted to cry. I wanted to say everything was going to be fine but I couldn't. I couldn't when my mom was in the hospital and I'm clueless to why.
About what felt like hours the cab pulled up at the hospital and I paid the man before rushing into the hospital. Evie was there and came up to me whe she spotted me.
"What happened?. Where is she?"
"She's in room 206 but I can't go in because I'm not family. You need to go see her"
I rushed past her and went to the reception desk.
"Susan Newton she's my mom she just went in"
The lady nodded and hand me a form that I rushed through and went to the elevator. My body was shaking a bit and I started counting to calm myself down. The elevator stopped and the door opened. I rushed out and into the hallway searching for the room.
204...
205.....
206......
I pushed the door opened and the sight was enough to have my shoulders slumped and the tears I've tried to keep in flow. There on the hospital bed, was my mother, whose skin was as pale as a ghosts and was attached to many different tubes. I dropped my bag on the floor as I went to her side.
"M- mom?", I say, my voice sounding croaky and hoarse. I knew she couldn't hear me as I continued speaking to her...
The door opened but I didn't care who came in. I was too fixated on my mother who resemble death itself.
"Miss Newton, can I speak to you outside please?"
I looked up and saw that it was the doctor. I nodded slowly letting go off my mom's hand before following him outside.
"My name is Dr. Brown and the news am gonna tell you is heartstorming so are you ready for it?"
I wiped my eyes before nodding towards him.
"One of your mom's kidneys have failed due to high blood pressure and kidney infections"
He stopped as I sank everything in. The tears came back and I didn't try to hide or wipe them.
"Miss Newton she'll be needing a kidney transplant if she's ever going to be healthy again and it's quite costly for the surgery"
"H-how m-much?"
"Due to the high risk of the patient and the surgery that needs to be done it about 850,000 dollars"
I had to steady myself so I wouldn't fall. I started repeating the cost until I felt a hand on my shoulder and I tried to calm myself down.
"Before we start the surgery we need a deposit of atleast 400,000 dollars".
I remained silent. Where in the world was I going to get that kind of money from? I was jobless and finding one could take weeks.
"She doesn't have alot of time left until her other kidney is affected and leads to more severe issues".
Silence.
"Miss Newton-
" please don't say anything more, please I just I... I need time to think please"
"OK. Do you have someone who could pick you up?"
I nodded before standing and placing my bag on my shoulder. He gave me sad smile before I went and give my mom a kiss on the cheek.
"I'll find a way mom. Please stay strong for me. I love you."
I left the room and went to the elevator. I phoned Brad to come pick me up but he said he couldn't make it. Sometimes I wonder if he even cared about me? In times like these I need him the most and it seems like I'm just a burden to him. He doesn't even care to ask why I was at the hospital.
Once outside the fresh night air hit me all over and it felt good. I sighed deeply before turning and looking around. There were some people standing together looking at something and chattering about it. I walked to where they were and saw part of a newspaper taped on a small billboard.
"I wonder if they'll hire me?, a girl said before the others rolled their eyes or scoffed.
" why would they choose you? I'll be a much better maid than you because I worked for a CEO before and he said I was the best, another girl said sounding so sure of herself.
They started to disperse and I stepped closer so I could read what they were fussing about.
Maid for hire
The house of Valerio
Pays at the end of the week
Interviews at 9:00 tomorrow
At
The D&A Enterprises Building
"The House Of Valerio?"
"yes"
I turned around and saw a lady that looks like about forty standing there looking at the poster as well.
"Are you trying out for the position?"
"" haha. Ofcourse not sweetheart I'm just waiting on my drive and it seems you were interested but clueless to what the House of Valerio was"
"ok. So what exactly is this house?"
"It's more of a mansion on top of another mansion. It is owned by Daryl Valerio and Amanda Valerio his wife. They're both billionaires. Don't think they have any kids thou".
"So how do you know all of this?"
"Its no big deal. Most people know".
So I would be working for a billionaire if I get the job even thou that seems highly impossible considering the amount of people who's gonna do interview tomorrow. But if I do get the job, and receive a good pay every week, I'll have enough for my mom's surgery!.
I smiled as I told the lady a bye and started walking. I need to get the job. I have to get the job. I have to for mom. I hailed a cab as it stopped and I went inside sighing to myself. I need to make a good impression tomorrow. If I'm going to be interviewed by my boss I need them to see that I'm capable of the job position.
♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡Stella Newton My palms were sweaty as I stood outside of the large building. D&A Enterprises. I slowly walked up the steps going inside the high class building. Everyone seemed so professional and everything seemed to be in their right places. I walked up to a lady at the desk who was talking on the phone. "Hello, how may I help you?, she asked as she place the phone back where it belong. " I'm here for an interview with Mrs Valerio? ""Oh ,go to the second floor and good luck, you're gonna need it".I forced a smile as I went to the elevator. A lady walked in with me and said a good morning as I returned it. She was dressed inappropriately for business in her midthigh skirt and way too much makeup. I didn't say anything thou.The elevator stopped and we both got out. I wasn't surprised to
Stella "Hi, come in" The door was opened by Mrs. Valerio who I followed behind as we went down a long dining hall into an elevator. I pulled my suitcase along with me which was a small one with not many clothes inside. We entered the elevator standing side by side."So how's your morning so far?""It's going fine ma'am and yours?" "I'm actually in a rush to get you settled so I can accompany my husband to a meeting" I nodded as the elevator stopped and I followed after her. She stopped at a door and pushed it opened. "This will be your room, your outfit is on the bed. You don't have to exactly wear it all times OK?" " Yes ma'am""hurry a
2 weeks laterStella"And she was the worst maid that ever worked here, so lazy, Francis said as I laughed. We were in the living room chatting after we finished our chores and he was telling me about Cindy who worked here before me. He said she was really lazy and quite a chatterbox.The bosses left earlier in the morning since they had a meeting and probably won't be back until late in the afternoon. The house was quite boring except for when Francis is around. The man was a god of comedy and jokes. He was fun, hilarious and sometimes delusional with his made up theories. He was odd but that's what made him unique. "So, have you ever thought about kids, he asked throwing some peanuts in his mouth. " No, not really. The time for kids is... Is definatley not now. I want them thou. Do you have any? "" Ha. I got
Stella I felt so out of place here. Everyone was dressed in their best chatting and laughing and doing business. The restaurant was so luxurious and the food looked quite expensive if you asked me.Daryl ordered some steak for both of us which he said he'll pay for. He sat calmy with a hand on the table as I kept mine in my lap. I stayed quiet as he looked around the place then his eyes landed on mine. I held his gaze until the waiter came back with the food. "Stella, tell me more about yourself, Daryl asked as the waiter walked away. He started eating as I drank down a glass of water. Unbelievably I was quite thirsty. " What would you like to know?, I asked as I tasted the sweet deliciousness of the steak. It was truly an amazing dish. " Are you married? "The ques
Stella "Hey mom" I took her hand in mine and kissed it. She smiled weakly at me and I couldn't help the tears that formed in my eyes. She was strung up on the machines so much that it pained my heart. Her lips were dry and her skin was so pale. "I wish you weren't like this. You don't deserve this, I said as I brushed her face slightly with my hand. She squuezed my hand and I smiled brightly letting my tears flow. " I have a new job; I'm going to pay for your surgery and you're gonna get better" She squeezed my hand again before I kissed her forehead and took up my bag. I had to go to work so I glanced at her once more before leaving the room. I was met with a nurse on the way and she gave me a smile before I left the hospital. I went to the stand to sit so I could wait on a cab.
Stella"This store is nice" I agreed with Belle as we both walked around and looked at all the different clothes on the racks. She begged me to shop with her for a romantic getaway with her husband. Yes husband, they finally got married and was planning on having kids very soon."I want a sexy lingerie, she said as she started going through the lingerie section. She took out a few handing them to me before she grabbed some herself and we went to the changing room." So how's your work coming along?, she asked when I sat down as she changed into the black lace lingerie." It's great""Just that? What is your boss like? Is she mean and grumpy?, she asked I chuckled slightly." Actually I have two bosses including her husband""Really? Is he ho
Stella I smiled at Francis as I slowly walked down the stairs in my high heels. I wasn't exactly use to walking in heels so I didn't want to fall. It was the night of the party and the only outfit I could find that was suitable enough was a royal blue dress and some heels. I combed my hair into a neat bun and wore some silver earrings. Francis looked really good in his dark blue suit (since the party was formal), his face was perfectly shaved and his cologne was way too strong as the scent hit my nose as I reached the bottomed of the stairs. "You look beautiful" "Thank you and you look good as well". We stood together chatting about random stuff until the bosses came. Amanda looked absolutely beautiful; she was in her black dress and her pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Daryl looked gre
Stella "I'll be home by Friday". Amanda kissed her husband deeply before waving a goodbye and walked off while Francis carried her suitcase. She was going on a business trip to Paris and won't be back until Friday. Daryl had other business plans to attend to so he won't be accompanying his wife. He sat down going back to his laptop.I went to the master bedroom to clean it. The sheets needed changing so I took them off then the pillows but quickly regretted it when I saw a pink vibrator hiding behind the pillow on the right. I froze from both confusion and shock. Why would there be a vibrator? I mean they're married so sex wasn't an issue ; or maybe they're into kinky stuff. I didn't know and I want to leave it that.I took it up and place it in a drawer before closing it slowly. I finished changing t