Jessica's POV
"I can't believe he said that to me. A simple apology would have been reasonable. I don't blame him, I blame myself. " I sobbed. It started drizzling and soon the rain became heavier.
"No, I can't put all the blame on myself. I blame you death, yes you motherf***er. You took my dad from me. And made my grandparents chase my mom out of our home. You've caused me so much misery. My dad was the best, he loved mom so much. He did everything for me and my baby brother. But you death, you just took him so suddenly. You didn't even give my little brother Jeremy, a chance to grow up with him. Why? Why didn't you take me instead of making my life miserable? Arrghh..." She yelled out as the rain kept pouring down heavily.
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BACK IN JESSICA'S HOUSE
She stepped into the house and met her besties waiting for her. They got up as soon as they saw how wet she was.
"Oh my gosh Jessy, what happened to you?" Bella asked worriedly
"Where have you been? We looked everywhere for you."
"I'm fine." I said simply
"You're fine? How can you be fine when you look this way?" Tina disagreed
"Jeremy has been asking about you since he got back from school." Bella informed
"Oh, sorry I forgot to pick him up from school. I hope you guys didn't tell him anything?" I asked
"Of course not, do you think we're kids?" Bella replied
Tina pulled my arm lightly "Come, let's go change your clothes before you catch a cold." She suggested
"That's right, why would you allow yourself get drenched by the rain? Do you also want to be in a hospital?" Bella let out
Bella moved closer sniffing my body "Did you... What am I even saying. Of course you've been drinking. Hmm, we'll talk about this tomorrow for now you need a warm bath and hot chocolate." She spoke
"I'll make you some hot chocolate."
"I'll fix your bath" they spoke at the same time and laughed
"Now go take off your wet clothes." Tina said but I just stood there with tears in her eyes.
"Jessie, why are you crying?" They asked worriedly
"I just... I don't know what I would have done without you two. What did I ever do to have the both of you by my side?" I choked
"Awww, you must really be drunk. You get super emotional when you're drunk. I wonder how you got home by yourself." Bella spoke
"Hey Bella what are you saying? Don't mind her dear. We love you and the 3 of us are sisters remember. Now go change your clothes." Tina assured while I just nodded like a little girl
Bella doesn't really like so much display of affection, she's a very complex person. But deep down she cares so much for her friends and family, she just doesn't know how to show it. And her friends have come to understand that, that's just how she is.
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NEXT DAY AT THE HOSPITAL
I got a call from the doctor, asking me to come down to the hospital.
"Good morning Miss Peters." the doctor welcomed.
"Good morning doc. I came here as soon as I could. What's the matter? Is my mom alright?" I queried. My head ached from all the alcohol I took last night.
"Please calm down Miss. I just needed to remind you that your mom's condition is not getting any better. She needs to be operated on, as soon as possible."
"Please sir, save my mom's life. I promise to get the money soon. Just start the operation soon." I begged
"I'm sorry Miss but we have rules we follow around here."
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I left the hospital and got home only to find my little brother Jeremy crying. So I quickly cleaned up her tears and went closer to him
"Hey handsome, what's the matter?" I asked. My brother and I share a very funny relationship. I call him handsome and he calls me doll. He's just 11 years old but he acts like an adult.
"Doll, I was asked to go back home because I haven't paid my fees. I didn't give you the notice because I knew you were having a hard time."
"Oh my goodness, why didn't you tell me? Even if I'm having a hard time, it's not because of you okay. I'm just not working hard enough. Now stop crying I'll arrange the money for your fees and you can go back to school okay?"
"But last night I heard you telling aunt Bella and aunt Tina, you don't have any money left."
"You heard our conversation?"
"Not all of it. I wanted to get some water and that's when I heard you."
"Okay but what did I tell you about eavesdropping?"
He faced the floor "That it's a bad habit especially for men."
"Good, now you don't need to worry about that I'm going to pay your fees." I assured
"When is mom coming home? Aunt Bella said she went to visit a friend of hers."
"Yeah she called me last night and said she might spend a few weeks over there." I lied
"I don't remember mom having any friend except Aunt Bella's mom."
"She says it's a friend from her hometown. She's sick so mom has to take care of her."
"Argh mom's too nice. She's always taking care of everyone but they don't come here to talk care of her." He grumbled
"Forget about that now go to your room and study. I'll just step out for a few hours."
"Okay but come home early. My friends said it not safe for a lady to go out alone."
"Really, but you know I'm super strong right?"
"That's why I'm letting you go. You're my doll but a strong one."
"Your so cute." I pinched his cheeks.
"I'm a man, I'm not cute."
"Oh sorry your royal handsomeness " I bowed dramatically
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"Good day ma'am," I greeted
"Oh my, it's you." the old lady spoke
"Yes and I'm sorry about the other day."
"You don't have to apologise for that dear."
"Where are you going? I can help you carry your stuff." I said to the old woman. Actually it's the same lady I bumped into the other day. I came to the supermarket to see if there is any job vacancy. Since I don't have a shift until 4pm. I work at a gas station. That's when I saw her trying to carry her bags and they looked pretty heavy for an old lady.
"Oh, I just want to get them to my car over there. I bought these items for my grandson. If I don't take care of him he would not take care of himself." She told and complained and that's when I remembered he was the one who insulted me at the club last night.
"You know ma'am you're really different from your grandson."
"Really, how so?
" well, you are nice, beautiful and not proud like he is."
"Aren't you the sweetest? Well, Alexander isn't always like that. He was just having a bad day" she defended
"I've had the worse life but you don't see me venting my anger on others" I mumbled to myself
"What was that dear?"
"Oh nothing. I just said it's not good to pass your anger to others."
"You are right. I've been trying to make him understand that for so long. What's your name dear?"
"Jessica but my friends call me Jessie." I introduced putting the bags in the car
"Jessie, what a lovely name. Can I get your number please?" She asked giving me her phone
"Yeah sure." I said collecting her phone and inputting my number on it.
"I'll call you. I really enjoy your company. Do take care of yourself dear."
"I will ma'am bye." I waved as she got into her car.
Grandma's POV
"Such a nice girl. I think I like her already. She'll make a good wife for Alex." I thought and chuckled.