Taming Mr. CEO

"We will call you after days," the old woman with four eyes said before leaving me alone to the interview room.

I breathe out before tugging my phone out of the bag. When I saw the picture displayed on its lock screen, I smiled.

"For you, Mommy will do everything," I said and went outside the room. I headed through the elevator and pushed the down button. Another sigh passes my mouth. I felt weary, hungry at the same time but when I looked at my pocket, two bills that is enough for my fare were all left. There is no excess for my food or at least for a bottle of water.

When the elevator opened, I hurriedly stepped outside and went through the entrance. There is a taxi that I can ride but I choose to walk instead. The next company is not that too far but not too near as well. If I ride for a taxi, my money might be short.

Despite the sunny weather making me sweat, I walked under the blazing ball of fire. Even though I have an umbrella, it wasn't enough to lessen the heat. The blouse I am wearing is already wet. Thanks to my daughter that she pack extra blouse for me. When I've reached the next company, I will change my clothes first before applying for a job.

In the middle of walking, I felt my phone vibrate so I stopped for a while and took it out of my bag. I adjusted the brightness as the light made it hard for me to recognize who's on the phone.

"Yes, Helena?" I asked upon answering my friend's call, Helena.

"Alice come home now!" she replied, panic is creeping in her voice that made my heart skip a beat.

"What happened?"

"Aisle is in the hospital," she announced that made me lose my balance. Thank goodness that someone caught me in his arms and put me steady again.

I didn't waste time, I hurriedly run and look for a taxi. When I got one, I came back to the phone and asked Helena about the hospital's location.

"MMG Medical Hospital, Sir… please be in a hurry. My child needs me!" The driver didn't speak instead, he sped up.

On our way to the hospital, fear eats me. My hands are shaking as well as my lips. I am sweating bullets not because of the heat, rather, because of nervousness. I can't help but blame and keep on scolding myself while I am on my way.

If I just stated on her side… if I just didn't leave her…

"Alice!" Helena shouted so I instantly run towards her and hug her tightly.

"What happened to my baby? What happened to Aisle? Where is she? Helena, answer me!" I cried in panic.

Helena held me tight on my shoulders and guided me to the nearest seat. "Calm down, Alice… Aisle is safe now. The doctor saved her from danger," she announced which helps me to calm down but still, fear is on me.

"What happened to her?" I asked, more calm than earlier.

Helena looked at me with her saddened eyes. "I took her in the park because she said she want to stroll around, to play and buy some ice cream. So, I bring her to the park. When she saw the ice cream vendor, she hurriedly ran and I can't able to stop her until she slipped and hit her head into the rocks. I'm so sorry, Alice… I felt sorry for what happened to her. I didn't mean… it was my fault. I should have not brought her there…" Helena sobbed on her palms. Her shoulder are shaking as she cried so I drew near her and rubbed her back.