CHAPTER 11

It's been three days since aunt Clara started working as the supervisor at the factory and Jessica had been through more than hell with her. 

"Clara, where can I find Jessica," Mrs. Mary asked, trudging inside the Wine factory where a hundred of workers were busy extracting wine. 

"Jessica, the boss wants to see you," aunt Clara let out, making Jessica nod before leaving what she was doing to head toward her boss. 

."I think you should continue with what you were doing," Mrs. Mary told aunt Clara who nodded but still hangs around to eavesdrop on their conversation. 

"You asked for me Madame," Jessica muttered. "Jessica, I'm happy with the outcome of your work here at the factory, the grapes and strawberries are well stacked and the wines are being extracted just flawlessly. Whatever that you may be doing! Please continue to do so." Mrs. Mary praised as a wide grin appeared on Jessica's face. 

"Yes madam, you have given me this job and it's only right that I do my work well," Jessica let out. 

"Well, that's good. Keep it up then because all of you need to do overtime tonight. We got a big order from the city." Mrs. Mary explained.

"Alright madam," Jessica murmured. 

Mrs. Mary gave her a smile before turning to leave but Jessica stopped her. 

"Madam, could I request something?" She asked, staring around. 

"What is it?" Mrs. Mary asked. 

"I just want to ask if there could be a way whereby my salary doesn't get deducted this month because I need to see the doctor since my baby would soon be due," Jessica begged.

"Jessica, the answer is no. If I grant you your request, they would all do the same. Just because I praised your work Jessica doesn't mean you can ask me for such a huge favor, your family owes me a lot and you want me to still lend you money?" Mrs. Mary asked.

"What, don't you have self-respect? I'm not a charity institution." Mrs. Mary said with a sigh, she tried to adjust her gown as her expensive bracelet hit the ground without them both noticing.

"Get back to work Jessica," Mrs. Mary let out before leaving. 

"You brought this upon yourself, Jessica. You have the nerve to get yourself pregnant even if you had no money." Aunt Clara muttered but Jessica said nothing before turning to continue what she was doing. 

Aunt Clara was about to continue supervising when she noticed the expensive-looking bracelet on the floor. She glared around before crouching down to pick the bracelet. She knew none of the workers here could afford something like this. She smiled a little before walking out of the factory with the bracelet. 

"Emerald, can you please watch over Rose because I need to work overnight," Jessica asked Emerald. "But why mother?" Rose asked.

"Because mother has to work overnight to save enough money. Your aunt Emerald would stay home with you until I get back home tomorrow morning," Jessica let out. 

"Don't worry Rose, I would make sure we have so much fun while your mother is away," Emerald said, pinching Rose's nose a little, making the little girl squeal happily.

"Be a good girl while you stay home with Emerald and go to bed early and pay good attention to whatever she says," Jessica said, pulling her daughter into a hug before kissing her forehead. 

"Thank you, Emerald." Jessica said with a grin as they left. 

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While in the city where Travis worked. Me Roman walked into the Factory where they stalked goods to sell. 

"Manual, bring your trainee alongside with you. I need to discuss something with the two of you," Mr. Roman ordered. 

"Travis, the boss, wants to see us," Manuel told Travis who walked behind him. 

Mr. Roman touched the box close to him before staring at Manuel. "Deliver this tonight to Mr. Douglas at 10 PM, the same routine as usual." Mr. Roman told Manuel. 

"Yes boss, that won't be a problem," Manual said, staring at Mr. Roman who pulled out a brown envelope from his pocket before handing it over to Manuel. 

"A little something for your drinks." Mr. Roman said before patting Travis on his shoulder and leaving with his guards trudging behind him. 

"Thank you so much boss," Manuel yelled after his boss to show how grateful he was for the cash token in the envelope. Manuel counted a few from the envelope before handing it to Travis who collected the money. "Here is your own part of the money," Manuel let out.

Travis counted the money before counting yet again to be sure. "This is a lot, what is it for?" Travis asked with a confused expression. 

"It's a bonus from Mr.Roman, I told you that he is a good boss," Manuel let out before fixing his own share of the money behind the back pocket of his jeans. He tapped Travis before turning to leave but Travis stopped him. 

"But wait___" Travis tried to say but Manuel caught him short. 

"Why do you ask a lot of questions? Just take the money. You can send it to Jessica when she put to bed, let's hurry up with the work around here before it gets late." Manuel let out before leaving. 

Travis froze at the same spot glaring at the huge sum of money clutched in his hand before pocketing it and heading to finish up his work. 

It was dark after Travis and Manuel finished their work at the Roman Empire. The time was 9:59 PM and they had been waiting at the deserted area of the road waiting for the client they were delivering Mr. Roman's package to. When the time hits 10:00 PM! A black Van packed close to their car as a short plumpy man came down from the van with two guards behind him.

"Do you have the complete package?" The short plumpy man asked. 

"Yes, they are complete," Manuel muttered but Travis stood watching at the transaction that was playing right in front of him. 

"Inspect the van and tell me if everything is complete," The man ordered his men who nodded before moving to check but began to panic when they heard the sound of the police siren. 

"Boss, we have to leave right now. It's the police." They said before getting into their car, Travis stood frozen at why they had acted in such a way. 

"What are you doing standing there like an idiot, get into the car," Manuel yelled at Travis who got into the car before he zoomed off.