MARIA'S POV
Standing in front of the bathroom mirror. Thinking about what just happened. I watched the tears run down my cheeks. It has been three years since I last cried, even if I try to cry, I couldn't. I use to think it was because I have ran out of tears or my heart had become stone that it can no longer break. But I was wrong, here I am, crying. that son of a bitch made these tears come back and I let it flow. '' Fuck '' I whispered Under my breath. I knew I fucked up, I shouldn't have slapped Logan. I should have kept my cool and left. Only the lord knows what he would do to me, I have to be prepared for anything. But Still, I will never, forgive Logan, I will never forgive him for crossing the line. my first kiss was taken by a Jerk.
'' Oh lord,'' I spoke out loud after a while of sobbing. while I lift my head, blinking away the tears. '' What the fuck am I doing '' Tring to control my emotions. I look back at my reflection in the mirror. my eyes were swollen and red. '' This is exactly what they want Maria '' Trying to put myself together. I have to go back to work and I can not go back looking like this. I Bent to the level of the sink, and turn the water running. Washed my face several times, then tried to vomit the Alcohol in my system. I needed to sober up.
I walked out of the ladies' room, 30 minutes later, carrying that smile I always carry. That smile that can deceive everyone and anyone. I smiled at everyone I walked past, hoping no one notices something wrong. and made my way to the bar. '' Hi '' I greeted her college and he smile in response
'' You Good ? '' he asked with a concerned tone
'' Yeah,'' she nods, praying he doesn't ask any further questions'' Am Good '' and thank goodness he didn't. We both went to work. It wasn't up to half an Hour before Vanessa walked up to the counter with a serious face. I wondered what got her on edge
'' Maria '' she called
'' Yes '' giving her all the attention.
'' Come with me '' With that she began walking out. The tone she spoke in, tells me something was off. What did I do wrong? Did those Jerks complain about me or what? I followed Vanessa out of the club, to the backyard. Stepping out felt a bit relieving, to be out of that noise even if the noise from the club could still be heard from where we were standing, it was a bit faint.
I stand in front of Vanessa with many thoughts in her head. '' Ma'am '' I killed the silence
'' What is this? '' Vanessa suddenly displayed my Fake ID and a printed copy of my school ID. Instantly, my heart dropped to somewhere around her kneel. '' Maria?''
'' I can explain '' Those were the dumbest word to begin with and I knew. What would I explain? It was already self-explanatory. You know this feeling you get when you realized that the world has turned its back on you on a particular day? That was the feeling inside of me. and today is the day the world turned its back on me entirely
'' Explain what? '' Vanessa frowns '' How as a 17 years old high school student, you faked an ID to come work at the club... Probably because you needed the money to support your family... Yeah... I have seen your type before ''
'' Miss Vanessa ''
'' Cut the bullshit, Maria.. '' she snapped. '' Your type is the type that does not care if your actions will get someone else into trouble... Do you know what will happen to me if The Big Boss found out about this? '' I remained silent, I was wrong and I knew. Vanessa had every right to be upset with her. How the hell did Vanessa get a hold of her school ID in the first place? I knew exactly where this was heading and I am not prepared to accept it '' I would Loss my Job Maria... I have a 6-year-old, in elementary school and this Job is very important to me
'' I am Sorry Miss Vanessa '' I let out with all honesty in my tone '' I am sorry, I really am... I have no excuse. " instantly, Vanessa's expression softened, I guess she didn't expect me to accept so easily.
'' mm....'' Not knowing what to say. She stared at me for a long time, then flashed a guilty look
'' I had no choice that is why I did it. But I didn't mean to get anyone in trouble ''
'' Look Maria.... I don't mean to do this but.. You have to go '' Vanessa said
'' I Understand '' I lift her head and flashed a smile
'' Maria.. '' she Pause
'' Oh.. you don't have to worry about me... You need to take care of your kid ''
'' hhh '' Vanessa sighed. " I will give you this month's pay '' those words were enough to give me, little light
'' Thank you very much, Ma'am ''
Walking down the street. my mind drifted to different areas. I was officially jobless. The little money I was able to put together, I have to go give it to the debtors. I needed to take my mind off things, off this whole mess and off my messed up life. I went to the Convenience store, where I perversely worked, knowing that Lara would be around by this time.
'' Welcome,'' Lara lift her head, to welcome the customer the moment she heard the doorbell only for her to see me standing there, '' Maria? '' I saw the shock in her eyes
'' hey '' walks up to the counter '' Want to drink with me?'' flashed a smile as I asked
'' Drink?... First of all, that is so unlike you... you never have time to drink, secondly, you should be working at the club, why are you here? '' Confused
'' I got fired '' I hit the nail without hesitation
'' Oh....'' speechless, She knew how important, my jobs are to me "Let's grab a drink or two '' she supported
We sat outside the Convenience store to talk, Lara knew she had to be working, and she will not be able to drink. So she decided to watch me get drunk, after all, it was a rear sight. I began by telling Lara all that happened with Logan and his group to how I got fired.
'' He kissed you!!!'' that was all Lara could wrap her head around.
'' Seriously!!'' I snapped '' is that all you care about... you don't care that I got fired '' with a fake frown
'' I do, I do care a lot but... I just can't stop thinking about the fact that he kissed you '' she whispered. Then leaned closer '' I am certain that was your first kiss ''
'' Yeah it was '' I closed my eyes and lift my head, facing the sky '' That makes it more frustrating '' I grumbled like a kid then look at Lara once again '' I need a new job, Lara ''
'' well '' Lara began '' I guess we are fated to go through misfortune on the same day '' Lara lets out in frustration as well
'' What happened to you? '' I asked curiously as I reached for my bottle of Soju and took a big gap from it
'' You know that job I got three weeks ago? '' nodded in response '' I got fired today '' My alcohol stopped in my chest causing me to cough '' oh.. take it easy ''
'' You....you got.. fired again? '' in the middle of my cough
'' Yep '' it took me a while to compose myself
'' How comes '' shocked
'' You know... the way rich kids are.. the so-called young master is very selective... Do you know how hard it is to make his coffee? ''
'' how hard can it be to make coffee Lara ''
'' easy for you to say.... No one knows how he likes his coffee, and somehow, he and his twin sister are the ones to determine, one's job.. once they are not pleased with you... you got to go ''
'' that is Dumb '' frowned '' are they babies or what? ''
'' they are in high school.... Oh '' she remembered '' They also go to your present high school ''
'' A&S? ''
'' Yeah ''
'' what are their names? ''
'' I never got to know their names... '' I rolled my eyes '' It's not my fault.. they refer to them as Young Master and Young Mistress... I never even got to see their face because I only work in the kitchen and once in a while, I clean their rooms, that is mostly when they are not home..... I also heard that the Young master is super good-looking '' she gave me a sad look '' sad I didn't get to see him ''
'' you seriously have time for that? ''
'' hhh '' Lara sighed '' The rich life is just so perfect ''
'' You can say that again '' I backed her up '' Tonight, I will drink my sorrows away and tomorrow, I will be a whole new me ''
'' I Got you girl, sad that I can not join '' Just then a customer entered the store and Lara stood up and hurried in through the side door " Oh welcome " she greeted.