Chapter 3

2 months later,

“Thank you for working with us for almost six years, Yaya.”

“You’re welcome, Ma’am. I won’t forget your kindness.” I hugged her, then she hugged me back.

I have to do this because I don’t have any money to pay her anymore, and we’re about to leave this house right now. I am selling this land and house.

Daren and I finally aren’t together anymore. He went to his woman, and he took the company’s money that I worked so hard for. He even tried to ruin me on social media. He says that I am the one who cheats!

“Mommy, I’m hungry. What are we going to eat today?” She asked. I looked at her and held her cheek.

“Mommy hasn’t bought any food yet, baby, but there’s an apple in the ref. Just go get it and eat it for now. Let’s just wait for the buyer of our house and then after that, I’ll buy you food, okay?”

“Okay,” she smiled.

I heard the doorbell, so I immediately stood up and opened the door.

“Hello, good morning—“ I was surprised because five men suddenly entered our house and I was shocked when they started destroying things inside my house.

I ran into Elizabeth and hugged her tightly. I can feel her handshaking.

“Elizabeth, go to your room!” She nods and immediately runs to her room.

“What are you doing! Who the hell are you!!” I shouted at them. I tried to stop the man from breaking our family picture but he pushed me away.

“What the f**k!! I said stop it!!” I shouted, but they didn’t listen, I just stared at them destroying all the furniture, vase, tv... they even broke the chairs and table.

A few minutes later I didn’t realize that they had left already, I just felt someone shaking my shoulder.

“Hey, Mommy? Mommy?!” I looked at Elizabeth, who was now in front of me.

“Are you okay Mommy?” that question made me cry. I touched her cheek and looked at her face to see if she had a scar or if she’s hurt.

“O-Oh y-yeah, Mommy is okay, sweetie.” I wipe my tears away and forced myself to smile at her.

I can’t show my daughter that I’m weak. I have to be strong for her.

I know that this is Daren’s plan again! That shameless jerk! He didn’t even feel sorry for her daughter!

He stole the money from my company; the company went bankrupt; I lose my company because of him and now his next target is my house! All right, just keep it up, Daren. I don’t care at all, take money, take this land and damn house. Take everything just except my daughter. I’m going to turn you into pieces if you’ll try to do that.

_

“I was going to sell those things, but they broke it all,” I explain to Mindy.

We’re here now at my cousin’s house, she’s Mindy Cruz, 26 years old.

Elizabeth is already sleeping now. I told her to sleep because it’s late at night and I know she’s tired from the trip.

The buyer arrived early, and she gave only a small amount of money because of the damages. I can’t decline because I need money to go here. I need to buy food for my daughter.

I’m going to look for a job so I can support my daughter. I gotta enroll her in her new school tomorrow.

I was able to graduate from high school and college without my parents. I work, doing my responsibility as a mother and a wife at the same time. I’ve been through a lot before, but I didn’t give up.

I’m the type of woman who doesn’t give up easily. They say everything happens for a reason.

The world will not be destroyed yet so, I’ll not give up. I shouldn’t just give up, especially for my Elizabeth. I can handle it. I can do this.

“So, when are you going to look for a place to stay, Elyse?”

“I don’t know, Mindy, can we just stay here? I’ll just help you with your house bills and chores. You’re the last person I can ask for help.”

“Of course you two can live here. Why not? I’m all alone in here. Of all cousins, you’re my favorite Elyse. Have you forgotten that you’re the one who helps me continue my study, you even help me build this house. Now, it’s time for me to repay your kindness.”

“Are you saying that we can live here for the main time?”

“You can live here forever if you want to.” She laughed after saying that.

“Thank you very much.” I hugged her tightly. “I... I honestly don’t have anyone else to ask for help.” I wiped my tears.

“Shhh... don’t cry Elyse, your daughter might hear you.” I tried myself to come down.

“By the way, when do you plan to find a job?” She asked, and I shrugged.

“Is there still a vacant at the restaurant where you work? Even just being a janitor, it’s okay for me.”

“Oh, sorry Elyse...”

“Uhm, it’s okay. I’ll just take care of it, I’ll try to find some online jobs, or maybe they’re posting some jobs on Facebook, that is just near here.”

_

We went to bed, and the next day I take care of Elizabeth first. I took her to her new school, then after that, I started looking for a job online.

I’m just here, sitting on the bench while scrolling on my phone. I hold my phone tightly; I have to be careful! My phone may get stolen.

“Hiring assistant-- “I didn’t finish reading that because someone suddenly grabbed my phone. My eyes widened because of that. I quickly chased the man who took my phone. He’s wearing a black t-shirt and pants.

Even though I didn’t see his face clearly, I know he’s handsome, just sad because he’s a thief.

I took off my shoes on my left foot and continued running.

“Hey! Give me back my phone!!” I shouted at the man. He looked at me but still running.

“Damn! I hope you’ll get hit.” I closed one eye and threw my shoes at him hard. It hit his head and he suddenly fell.

I quickly went to him and took my phone. I punched him back and pulled his hair.

“Damn you!! Did you think that I couldn’t catch you!! Don’t you know that I entered sports in high school, I won the gold medal when there’s an event in our school!”

He suddenly pushed me so I sat on the ground. He quickly ran away from me. When I look at my phone, it has a crack, and doesn’t want to open it anymore.

Seriously?

Good news, I got my phone back. The bad news is that it’s broken.

How unlucky I am! I hope I’ll get lucky and finally found a job tomorrow.