Scott

Scott
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(The Next Day)-

Jessica parked her car at a dump area, “Phew! When last did I come here? Well, well, as long as I get what I want, I don’t care,” She hissed and started walking to the building opposite her.

“Wow, look who’s here! I’m quite surprised you’re here Jess, When last did I set my eyes on you? Hmm, was it two years ago?” The guy she came to meet exclaimed as soon as she walks in.

“Give me what I ask for, Santos. It’s already difficult for me to be in this filthy area,” Jessica grumbled rolling her eyes.

(The guy now known as) Santos grin, “ You’re still a grumpy kid, huh? Well, I don’t know why you want this person’s fake death certificate but I made sure I took care of everything,” Santos gave her the certificate.

Jessica grab it with a smile, “Now you’re talking Santos, I will tip you something,” She chirped and she was about leaving when Santos grab her arm and pushed her to the wall.

He pinned her, “Why don’t you tip me off with this?” He whispered and crashed his lips hard on Jessica’s.

Jessica forcefully pull him away, “You filthy thing! Get away from me! Don’t you try that rubbish with me again, Santos!” With that Jessica went away cleaning her lips repeatedly.

She got into her car and brought out the documents out, “This matches perfectly, Julia you’re dead, dead for real good!” She jeered keeping back the certificate, she stepped on the gas and drove away from the area.

(DORA’s HOUSE)
Adriana took her necessary documents and adjusted her blue top over the black slack, “I hope I get this job,” She mumbled softly to herself and grab her purse walking out to the dining.

“Good morning guys,” She greeted addressing to Dora and the kids, they were already munching in their foods.

“Morning, going to the Elite bar? Have you confirmed their interview?” Dora asked gulping down a bottle of juice.

Adriana pull out a chair, “Yes, they called me earlier this morning to come for the interview,” She answered talking a slice of bread with a spread of  a chocolate butter on it.

“Oh. Because I heard from a staff that their bar is almost running of money and it’s difficult for them to hire but no bad vibes, I’m sure it’s turning good for you,” Dora informed with a cheer up.

Adriana shrugs her shoulders, “It’s fine. I just hope they don’t delay me,” She muttered then her eyes ran to Scott who was barely  eating  his food.

Adriana lifted an eyebrows, “Scott darling?” She called and the little boy lifted his eyes up, Adriana got all worked up when she saw his face burning.

Dora gasped, “Scott, what’s wrong? Are you feeling sick?” She asked worriedly while Adriana ran over to him and felt his temperature, it was literally burning up.

“What’s wrong Scott, is it an headache? Honey, talk to me,” Adriana asked him worriedly while the little boy shook his head and rub his stomach instead.

“Your stomach hurts?” Dora chipped in while Scott nod.

Adriana pouted, “Will you rest at home today? I’m pretty sure it will go when you rest. I will be right back after my interview, huh?” Adriana asked.

“Okay mummy,” He replied “Can I go and rest now mummy?” He asked and Adriana gave him a nod right away, he dropped his food and went into the room.

“Don’t you think we need to check him up?” Dora guessed while Adriana shook her head.

“No, I’m sure he will be fine by the time I’m back,” Adriana sighed going back to her food, She kept sighing and looking at Scott’s door.

——-THE ELITE BAR—-

“ I’m Adriana Georgia, 28years old and a single mother, I hope I get this job and be a great impact on the company,, kindly take me,” Adriana practiced in her head as she sat with modesty expecting to be called in anytime soon.

“Number 30?” She heard her number called, Adriana sprang up and went into the interview room.

“Tell is about yourself,” One of the interviewer asked.

Adriana cleared her throat before talking, “Adriana Georgia, I’m 28years old and I’m a single mother. I recently worked-“

“Tsk? A single what? You’re a mother?” A lady who’s one of the interviewer cut her off with a smirk,  the rest also laughed.

Adriana couldn’t understand, she nod, “Yes, what’s wrong?”

“Do you know where this is? It’s a bar. A BAR, miss,” Another lady told her emphasizing on the ‘Bar’

“Do you think we’d allow a nursing mother here? Hell no, we want young fresh blood. Who’s ready to satisfy our customers,” She added while Adriana almost pop out tears but she held it in.

“If I were you, I would politely start going,” Another one chipped in but Adriana sat there looking at all of them.

She cleared her throat, “Before coming here, I made a research on few of you,” She stated then looked at the one that just finished talking.

“You’re Ethan Sandra, right? You’re a single mother too. You literally build Elite bar with your blood and sweat, you were given a chance too, weren’t you?” Adriana snapped at her, they all gasped.

“You! Stop talking before I shut it!” The lady, Sandra slam her hand on the desk angrily.

“Yes, I know you won’t take me but at least give chance to whom it’s due to, don’t toss away a good employee because of sick reasons, ”Adriana concluded and sprang up on her feet.

She was about walking out when she stopped, “Who knows if you give out chance maybe your so called Bar might boom, Adios!” She added and walked out.

‘I can’t believe I left Scott all alone to come and hear all these nonsense!’ Adriana mumbled and hail at a cab.

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Few minutes later, the cab halted at her house and she alighted from the cab going inside, “Scott? Scott? Mummy is home,” She called pulling off her shoes going towards Scott’s room.

Adriana twisted the door open, “How are you-“ Her words stopped mid-way when she saw her son on the floor, passed out.