"Hey Anna, it's my closing hour already.. I have to get going".
"Okay" Anna responded without sparing her a glance.
Shirley waited a while before speaking again. "I was wondering if I could get my pay for the day".
Anna shot her a look.. she actually pitied this young girl standing in front of her. She had never seen anyone who worked as hard as Shirley. What's worse?, she had a burden as a mother."Shirley you arrived late to work today and Mrs Benson instructed me to deduct 10 dollars from your pay".
"But I only earn 50 a day, how can she be like that?". Shirley grumbled.
Anna shaked her head in pity. "Here's your 50 dollars, make sure to arrive early tomorrow."
"Thank you.. thank you so much Anna, you're the best".
Shirley ran out of the Cafe as happiness filled her soul. Anna had always been a great help to her even during times she and Mrs Benson fell out.
She never really knew if Anna was being nice because she was hardworking or because she felt pity for her, either ways, it worked well for her.*
Adon Lancaster, a 26 year old billionaire and CEO of Lancaster cooperation. He had everything good In life or maybe not everything; his love life was a disaster.He sat behind his desk wondering why his mother had to subject him to a life of misery by forcing him to get married to that nuisance. No doubt he loves his mother and this love made him agree to her resquest without second thoughts."5.4.3.2.1". Adon counted in his heart and in a split second the door flew open.A beautiful lady entered into the office, anger visible in her expression, even her breath was fire.Adon stared at her from head to toe. What she was putting on did something to him but that wasn't important right now."What's wrong Sarah?". Adon picked his words so as not to increase her anger but it did no good. It's seems like everything he did annoyed her, nothing he did ever satisfied her. In short, his entire existence angered her.
"What's wrong? Adon Lancaster, are you seriously asking me that?. Well, I'll tell you what's wrong. What's wrong is that I hate you.. I hate you so bad I wanna murder you when you sleep, I hate you so much i want you to vanish from the surface of this earth without a trace. That's what's Wrong!!!".
She concluded breathing heavily. She expected him to give the same reaction or at least say something but he remained quiet not uttering a single word.This is what he had to deal with every single day since they got married three months ago, a tiring day at work and a hellish matrimonial home.
He stood picking up his jacket, he walked towards the door and stopped. " Meet me in the car, we are going to have dinner."Sarah tried to decline but Adon cut her off.
"Not a single word, my mother's order". Then he finally walked out."After he walked out, Sarah banged her head lightly on the table in utter disappointment. His reaction wasn't what she expected at all. She thought bringing their matrimonial matters to his work place would anger him and unleash some hidden demons but none of that happened.
"I guess I'm still stuck with him".*
Shirley arrived her home about 40 minutes earlier but she sat at their porch and made sure her mother had slept off before entering.She finally walked into the apartment as quietly as she could. The same sight that greeted her everyday was before her again. A wasted woman who was supposed to be her mother lying comfortably in her own vomits with empty bottles of alcohol everywhere.She squatted and touched her head. "You're not the only person hurting mama. I'm hurting too but I guess people take hurt diffrently".She looked around and her eyes landed on the portrait of an old man and a much younger boy. A tear slid down her cheek but she quickly wiped it away. Her alarm rang and she quickly muted it to avoid waking up her mother.She mumbled quietly "Another job call, sorry mama but you'll have to clean up for yourself this time".*
As Adon sat in the car waiting for his so called wife, his mother's call entered. He didn't even let her say a word, he just started complaining about Sarah and how miserable she was making life for him."I can't do this anymore mom, she'll kill me before my time and you'd be left with just one son"."Adon baby, make this work okay. Women can be very difficult to handle, you need all the patience In the world to enable you deal with a woman like Sarah. "You have nothing to loose infact we have a lot to gain by entering a joint partnership with the Adams Co-operation. Besides I like Sarah, she's a beautiful and well mannered girl from a humble background"."I'm trying, i'm trying okay but she's proving to be stubborn and difficult. Do you know what she did today"?.
Mrs Lancaster sighed. "I don't want to know what she did Adon, you're the man of the house and she's your woman, try taming her.. mould her into the woman you want for yourself."
*
Shirley stood behind the counter of the huge resturant she worked In as a waiter, she was trying to sort the orders but her mind kept drifting to her mother. "I hope she's okay"?"Shirley? Hey? Shirly"? Joyce; another waiter called multiple times but got no answer from her."Hey". She hit her shoulder lightly bringing Shirly back to the real world."Yes.. I'm so sorry. Have you been calling me for long"?
"Well yes... we have a couple at the table over there". Joyce pointed.
"Please treat them with utmost respect, they have a black card here". Joyce continued.
"And where are you off to"? Shirley asked with concern sensing the discomfort on her face.
Joyce stopped in her tracks. "Rest room.. I've been having a running tummy all day".Joyce has always had a runny tummy, it was either caused by something she ate or drank..Shirley reached the table and greeted politely. " Good evening, may I take your orders please"."Do you have a gun cause I'm so In the mood to murder someone". Sarah said, throwing Shirly into a fit of confusion.
"I'm sorry, what?". Shirley asked again to be sure she wasn't hearing things."I said I need a fucking gun..."
"Behave Sarah Adams". Adon shouted at her banging his already fisted palm on the table. Good thing they rented the resturant for the night and were the only ones there.
Shirley shifted back in fear but lost her balance in the process. She slipped like a little toddler who was learning to take his first step.
She closed her eyes tightly expecting to hit the ground but instead two strong hand caught her, bridal style. Her eyes flung open faster than she had shut them.Adon helped her regain her balance and she quickly wriggled herself out of his hands."Are you okay?, I'm so sorry I shouted like that, I just lost my shit for a moment. Are you hurt?,, Do you need to visit the hospital? I can drive you there".
Adon was busy apologising and checking her from head to toe to make sure she was totally okay. Shirley's eyes travelled to Sarah, she expected to see an angry wife, one who was infact boiling like a volcanoe and ready to erupt anytime soon but instead she sat down smiling happily like she had just won a trophy."We'll cancel dinner for the night". Adon said and walked out.
Shirley could tell that he was still angry. Sarah picked up her purse and walked past Shirly, she stopped in her tracks and without looking back she said. "If you want him, you can have him.. I can even help you".
Shirly watched as Sarah walked out, her mind was a scattered puzzle right now.
"What did that woman mean by if you want him you can have him?. Was she giving her husband away for free.. who wouldn't want a man like that anyways"?.Shirly snapped out of her thoughts. "Did those people just play with me"?.
Is this what rich people do now? Going around and acting their own drama? What a world.Shirley stood up early to prepare for work the next morning only to find her mother standing by the corner of the room.Out of fear she jumped out of bed grabbing the duvet to cover her half naked body."Mom what are you doing here"?She waited for a reply but got none from the woman standing before her. Shirley used this opportunity to take in her mother's appearance; she looked like a mentally disabled patient, dirty clothes, nails, brown teeth.. everything about her was simply unappealing."I need some money". The woman said jolting Shirley from her thoughts. Shirley scoffed angrily."I said I need some money brat". The woman repeated impatiently.Shirley refused giving the woman any answers but walked to her cupboard to bring out her work clothes. The woman ran like a mad dog toward the cupboard pushing Shirley out of the way. She brought out an old metal box for saving and tried breaking it open with her hands."Ryan said he needs money for school. My boy is hungry, he needs to e
Sarah gasped the slap stung her soo much that tears already gathered by the corners of her eyes. No, she wasn't going to let them fall, she wouldn't cry because a stranger slapped her. She had passed through worse things in life. Besides crying would only make her look like a weakling."Who are you and why did....""Shhhh, darling.. the only person permitted to talk around here is me. Got that"?The only reason why Shirly was keeping her cool was because the woman standing before her looked elderly and classy. She didn't want to be disrespectful and neither did she want to spend the night in jail.But this woman crossed all the boundary, who is she anyways?"My name is Grace Lancanster. Mother of billionaire CEO Adon Lancanster who is turn is the owner of Lancanster Co operation"."And what does that have to do with me"?. Sarah asked with palm on her face still nursing her injury."You see those men out there". Mrs Grace said pointing out the cafe.Shirley looked out and saw two men
Sarah drove through the dark Street.. fear visible in her eyes.. she wondered why, James asked her to meet him by this time of the night."I'm here already, I can't see you anywhere". Sarah spoke into the phone."I'm on my way".Suddenly a knock came upon the window of her car. She opened and Paul entered. He looked away while she remained silent."Paul, I'm sorry". Sarah said apologetically.Paul scoffed. "You're sorry, Sarah, you're sorry. I called you several times and you refused to pick up"."I was trying my best Paul, I was doing everything possible to break my union with Adon but nothing is working. I'm doing this for us and you blame me for not taking your call"."You should have at least picked up". Paul said, his anger reducing bit by bit."I tried, I tried okay but I didn't want anyone to get suspicious".He finally turned to face her. "Sarah, you might not understand how much I love you. I love you so much its making my crazy, I love you so much that the mere thought of
“It was all a misunderstanding”. Sarah said.Shirley’s ears really itched for an explanation. She asked herself the kind of misunderstanding that would make Mrs. Grace or whatever her name was, think she was having an affair with her son, Adon.Shirley turned her gaze towards Sarah. “What kind of misunderstanding”?.Sarah still looked down at her feet unable to say a word. Her brain moved in the speed of light trying to find a suitable explanation to the numerous ears waiting to hear from her. In an attempt to ease the tension, Mrs. Grace walked over to Shirley and held both of her hands. “Dear child, I’m really sorry for everything, I acted out of anger. Kindly find it in your heart to forgive me”.“Are you really sorry for everything”?“For everything”. Mrs. Grace replied back with soberness in her voice.“For the slap”? Shirley asked again.Adon gasped and glared hard at Sarah. “Mom!! You even slapped her”.”For the slap, I’m sorry”.“For making me lose my job”.Mrs. Grace gasped
It was time for dinner already and the Lancaster’s were yet to appear at the dining table, the only people present were Nicklaus and Sarah. She set the table while he stared at her with venom in his eyes. “What are you doing”?. Nicklaus threw at Shirley as she was about to take her seat in the dinning.“Umm what does it look like.. I’m taking a seat”. Shirley said describing with her hands.“Maids are not supposed to be at the dinning with their bosses”. Nicklaus shot back at her.Shirley wasn’t going down without a fight. “Well. The fact that I cooked dinner tonight doesn’t mean I’m a maid”.“Who cooks dinner without being a maid”?.Shirley couldn’t wrap her head round the whole scenario, this kid just arrived today and he’s already having issue with her for reasons best known to him. “Do we have a problem Nik”. Shirley decided to ask.“Its Nicklaus to you”.”Well go screw yourself”. Was Shirley’s reply.“Is there a problem”? Adon asked coming down from the stairs while Sarah and All
Shirley woke up that morning ready to take the day as it came . She barely put her feet on the ground when her phone rang out loud. “Hello”. She spoke into the phone.“Hello, is this Miss Shirley McMahon”?“Yes, this is Miss Shirley. Who am I on to please”.“This is Detective Ben from the Vegas crime unit, we are calling to inform you that after series of test, results show that your mother is mentally unstable and due to this reason she has been sent to the Las Vegas mental institute for proper care and quick recovery”.“Oh, okay thank you.. Is that all? Thank you for your help detective”.She dropped the call and refused to feel sad or shed a single tear. Assuming she listened to Charlotte then, maybe things wouldn’t be as worse as they are now. Refusing to give it much thought, she did her morning routine and dressed up in a floral dress, just right for the weather. She stepped out of her room and immediately bumped into someone.“Hey maid watch it”. She looked up to see that sh
The next morning the Lancaster’s were woken up by the visit of Mrs. Grace. According to her she wanted to spend quality time with her daughter in law and future daughter in-law. Allison and Sarah got ready as fast as they could and left the house with Mrs. Grace. Adon, Nicklaus and Shirley were the only ones left at home. They decided to play a game and get to know each other better.“I’ll go first”. Adon said and asked Shirley. “Tell us about you”.“My name is Shirley McMahon" “Hmm hmm”. Adon groaned and Shirley had to ask “What, did I say something wrong?.“Tell us more”. Adon chided. “Well you’ll have to ask the questions yourself, I don’t know what and what you’ll want to know about me.“ okay. So how old are you”? Adon asked again.“I’m 23 years of age”.“Family…”?“I’d rather not talk about it”.“Hmmm okay”. Adon gave up seeing that she didn’t want to talk about it. He turned to Niklaus who had his eyes glued to the television since the conversation started. “Nicklaus got a
Carrying a wrapped doll, Tabitha sat at the eating area of the mental hospital where she was receiving to treatment to improve her mental health. She shielded the doll from the invisible sun she alone saw in the ceiling of the building. “Baby little boy don’t cry, baby little boy don’t cry. I love you and you love me baby little boy don’t cry”. She sang to it. “I don’t know why your big sister Shirley hasn’t come to see us. I can’t wait to tell her that you’re alive, that I found you. You were right here in this hospital waiting for me. You came to me my boy”. She spoke delusionally.As she continued to communicate with the doll which she assumed Ryan, a nurse came up to her. “Tabitha”? He called gently.Tabitha quickly hid the boy behind her like it was about to be take away, she shot the young male nurse a questioning look. “ You’re here to take my son away right? I won’t let you”.The nurse cautiously inched closer and took a seat. “No Tabitha, I would never do that to you”. Tabi