Her heart skipped a beat as she caught sight of Elijah. The happiness that surged through him was palpable, but little did she know that Elijah felt the complete opposite. In his mind, it was too late to mend their broken family, as he believed Bailey had reconciled with her ex-boyfriend, John. Frustration consumed him, causing him to toss the flower he had brought aside before stepping inside."Elijah?" John exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief."Daddy!" the young boy exclaimed, rushing towards him."It's been a month since you left and came back to Canada. Why are you here? Is it another business trip?" Bailey asked, her words stumbling over each other."Uhmm, yeah. I just happened to pass by and thought of visiting. I missed him too much," he lied.Just then, John's phone rang, interrupting their conversation. It was his girlfriend calling. With a quick goodbye, John left, leaving Elijah surprised to learn about his father's new relationship. Their eyes met, and John smiled a
BAILEY POVI woke up in a warm and snug room, only to find my mother sitting beside me, tears streaming down her face. Confusion washed over me as I tried to piece together what had happened. Why was she crying? Where was I? What had happened to me? It was then that I noticed the dextrose attached to my hand, and it hit me like a ton of bricks - I was in the hospital.Relief flooded my mother's face as she saw me awake. "Thank goodness you're awake, Ley," she said, a mixture of joy and sadness in her voice."What happened, Mom? Why am I here?" I asked, my curiosity piqued."You lost consciousness, and we rushed you to the hospital. The doctor said you have acute dengue," she explained, her voice filled with concern.Just then, the doctor entered the room, greeting us with a warm smile. I returned the smile, grateful for his presence. "How are you feeling now?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine care."I'm feeling alright, Doc," I replied, trying to sound as reassuring as possible
"What on earth?! Which hospital?!" I exclaimed, completely bewildered.I glanced at my mother, and the fear and memories were evident in her eyes as she anxiously awaited my response. Without hesitation, I informed her that my father was currently in the hospital."Mum, Dad is in the hospital," I stammered, my voice trembling with both fear and tears."What?! Which hospital, Ley? What happened to your father?" my mother exclaimed, panic evident in her voice."Let's go to the hospital right now, Mum," I cried, pulling my mother along as we hastily hailed a taxi.As we made our way to the hospital, restlessness consumed me. The worry weighed heavily on my heart, and the same could be seen in my mother's eyes. I couldn't fathom why our family was being tested with one trial after another.Upon reaching the hospital, we rushed inside and headed straight to the information desk to inquire about my father's whereabouts. My hands were drenched in sweat as I clutched my mother's cold hand, a
"Alright, how about we agree on eighty percent of your salary every month?" he asked, his tone serious."Hmm, could you please tell me how much my salary is, sir?" I asked gently."It's $300 every month," he replied.I took a moment to calculate 20% of my monthly salary. I couldn't give a direct answer because I was unsure if we could meet our needs with only 20% of my salary. My father required daily medication, and my mother had to leave her shop to take care of him. My mind was filled with confusion during those moments, as I didn't want my father to end up in prison due to his debts."Now what? Don't waste my time, you idiot!" he said angrily.Summoning my courage, I asked Sir Elijah if he could consider deducting fifty percent of my salary. After a few seconds, he agreed to my request. Relief washed over me, and I promised to perform my job diligently."Sir, could you make it 50%? I won't be able to support my parents with just 20% of my salary, especially since my father needs h
"Oh my goodness! I apologize, sir," I exclaimed, feeling utterly bewildered. I closed my eyes, attempting to collect myself, but my heart raced with nervousness as I caught sight of Sir Elijah's bare torso. His commanding presence was enough to make anyone feel on edge."Clean the bathroom," he stated firmly, his voice cold and husky. I hesitated, seeking clarification. "Sir?" I inquired, hoping for further instruction."I said clean the bathroom!" he bellowed, his anger evident on his face. Taken aback by his sudden outburst, I hurriedly made my way into the bathroom. Unfortunately, the floor was wet, and I slipped, letting out a cry of pain. In an instant, Sir Elijah grabbed me by the waist, scolding me for my carelessness.I was taken aback by his reaction. I hadn't expected him to scold me after I had slipped. Not only was my body in pain, but his hurtful words stung as well. He was truly a ruthless man."I apologize, sir. I suppose the floor has a grudge against me," I joked, des
He picked me up and brought me on the sofa but his face spoke very seriously."If your father really didn't owe me, I would have fired you!"he said angrily, much to my surprise. "Beth!"he called to Beth."Yes Sir?" Beth replied confused. "Please teach this woman a good job.She didn't do anything but give me a headache!"he said emphatically to Beth, obviously holding back his anger. "Yes sir,let me handle this" Beth replied smiling. "And next time don't block my path!"he preached to me.I wanted to cry in front of him at those times because of the hurtful words I heard from him. I admit I was really hurt because I thought he helped me because he was concerned about me.He really doesn't care about me.I followed his gaze as he went up the stairs while Beth looked at me and shook her head.She immediately stood beside me to preach to me as well."It's a good thing I immediately found his clothes on the floor because otherwise?You will lose your job Bailey "she said emphatically. "Why
"I will increase your salary next month"he said seriously. I was very surprised and happy with what he told me and Beth was also happy to hear that from Sir Elijah.But I was surprised when he spoke again and i was saddened by what I heard from him. "But you have to pay for the vase you broke," he said. "Do you know how much is that?"he asked. I was very depressed when I heard the value of the Vase I broke.I looked at Beth and I could see the frustration in her eyes. I just nodded to Sir Elijah to agree with what he said and went back to the kitchen. I really don't know why I can't stop myself from crying at those times.I don't know if I should let my parents know everything or just keep it to myself.I will definitely be able to stay in the mansion for a long time and I don't know when I can go back to studying. "It's your fault and now you're going to cry there?" I was surprised to hear Sir Elijah's voice behind me. I didn't know what I was going to say.I had no right to be mad
"S..Sir?" I stammered and felt nervous when I saw his angry face in front of me."Why are you lying on my bed ?!"he asked angrily."Sir, I'm sorry I didn't mean to. I fell asleep" I explained.I can't explain the nervousness and fear I feel. His eyes glaze over as he looks at me.He was so mad at me at those times."Why in my bed ?!" he asked emphatically.I just bent down and apologized to him a few times but he still didn't listen to me.I ran out of his room and I accidentally collided with Beth."Oh beth i am really sorry" I apologized to her.There was a look of wonder on her face because I was obviously panicked and I almost had an accident on the stairs."What's wrong with you Bailey?" Beth asked me."Sir Elijah scolded me again. I fell asleep in his bed but I didn't mean to" I explained."Of all the other beds you can really sleep on?Why in his bed? You already knew Sir Elijah's character! "she preached to me."Don't preach to me Beth.I know I'm wrong because I lay down on his b