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   (The Following Day)

Adriana dish out the pasta into 4 plates, she placed it on the table then she  started frying something else.

Dora walked out of her room, yarning but her face lightens up when she saw Adriana at the kitchen, “Oh, Adriana? Good morning,” Dora told her while Adriana smiled at her.

“Morning, are the kids still asleep?” She asked and Dora nod slowly looking at the delicious pasta placed on the table, she licked her lips.

“Hmm, you made this? Wow, I can’t wait to start eating it,” Dora beamed and she quickly pull out chair and sat.

“No, no, Go and brush your teeth before you start eating Dora, The food isn’t running away,” Adriana persisted, Dora grumbled as she sprang up going to the bathroom.

Dora barely got to the bathroom door when Adriana called, “Dora?” Dora turned 

“Hm?” 

Adriana dropped her apron and went closer to her, “I’m sorry about last night, I let my feelings get the best of me. I’m sorry for yelling at you last night,” She instantly apologized with her face down.

Dora took her hand, “Hmm, don’t worry about that cutie, like you said it’s last night and that’s over already and If I was in your shoes, I won’t only yell at anyone I see but I will also cuss at them. Don’t worry,” Dora mumbled.

Tears located Adriana’s eyes immediately with those soft words, Dora pouted and pull her closer, embracing her into her arms.

“Oh, It’s okay, it’s fine.” Dora whispered and after some minutes they pull away from each other.

“I can’t believe you just looked like a kid that’s being denied of biscuits,” Dora teased and they both laughed.

“Okay, okay, I need to really pee now. I will be out in a jiffy.” Dora said but stopped and turned to Adriana, “And don’t let anyone touch my pasta okay?” She warned teasingly dashing into the bathroom.

Adriana stood there for a while and smiled, “Such a silly woman,” She mumbled and went back to the kitchen.

Her kids marched out just in time, “Good morning mummy,” they all chorused taking their seats.

Adriana licked her lower lips, “Kids?” She called and they all looked at her.

“Yes mummy?” They answered.

Adriana sat opposite them, she took their hands into her hand, “Sky, Lette and Scott?” She called their names carefully.

“Mummy is so sorry for yelling at you yesterday night, I-was so angry, can you find it in your heart to forgive me?” She look into their eyes waiting for a reply.

“Yes mummy, we promise to be a better kids” Scott added and the rest nod in affirmation.

“Thank you,” She muttered “And yes, I ordered another set of bicycle this morning, it will be delivered by the time you’re back from school,” Shw announced.

The kids sprang up, they ran to her and bounced on her happily, “Yayyyy! Thank you mummy!” They screamed happily.

Dora who was still at the bathroom peeped to see why the kids were screaming, her face beamed when she saw Adriana smiling and playing with her kids, “I’m glad she’s okay now,”


\[MFR group of Company\]

Mr Willow knocked on Miguel door and got a husky response from inside, “Come in,” He said and Willow pushed the door open, Miguel was standing at the glass wall looking out through it as usual.

“You called for me sir,” Willow asked 

“Look for another secretary ASAP,” Miguel instructed without glancing at Willow 

Willow squinted his eyes, “What about Adriana? Er… did she take a leave?” He asked while Miguel rolled his eyes.

“She’s not my secretary anymore, in other words, She’s fired,” Miguel dropped the bombshell on Willow and his eyes almost popped out.

“What? What did she do? Adriana is a good lady, she’s the only one who could endure you-“ He stopped talking when Miguel turned to him with a snarling look.

“Willow?” Miguel suddenly called out 

“Yes, yes sir?” Willow quickly responded adjusting his suit.

“Have you found another job? Should I hand you your letter now?” Miguel quipped coldly while Willow shook his head.

“No, no, sir. I’m sorry if I crossed the line,” He shuddered with an apology.

“If you don’t want me to fire you too, Find another secretary!” Miguel snapped and immediately Willow nod.

“Sure, I’m not it already and I will ask any of our staff if they’d be willing to replace her, if you may excuse me, I will be leaving now,” With that Willow walked out while Miguel went back to his glass wall and breathed out.

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Adriana was alone in the house, Dora had left for work while the school bus has taken her kids to school. “Damn, we are almost running out of food, I should do grocery shopping today,” She muttered then going into her room to change.

She put in a plain brown trousers and pink top, she wrote down the list and headed out. After some minutes she was already at the mall, picking out the necessary stuffs she needed.

“Oh my, A-Adriana?” She suddenly heard her name from someone who stood opposite her.

Adriana lifted her eyes but only to see her foster mother, “G-Ggina??” She called to confirm if she’s truly seeing her.

. . .

They both sat at the mall restaurant having a glass of orange juice at their front. Gina looked at Adriana with so much guilt on her face.

Adriana noticed and broke the silence instead, “Stop giving me that look, you said you have something to tell me, what’s that?” Adriana chipped.

Gina licked her lips and adjusted herself on the seat, “Your biological mom, She’s Alive,” She dropped the bombshell on her while Adriana expression changed.

Adriana lifted an eyebrow, “You told me she’s dead, isn’t it?” She asked but Gina shook her head.

“No, She’s very much alive. I lied to you so I can use you, I’m sorry,” Gina apologized while Adriana looked at her with so much running through her mind.

Tears escaped her eyes but she quickly rub it off, she sniffed and looked at Gina with so much rage, “Why are you telling me this just now? Why?!” She yelled grabbing the attention of the people at the restaurant.

“I’m sorry, I made a big mistake maltreating you Adriana. My daughter died right after you came into our hand and we thought you were a bad omen, we took it out on you, we are sorry,” Gina apologized and started crying.

“Why? Why are you sorry? It’s never your fault! That woman you called my mother is to be blamed! She left me in the evil hands of yours!” Adriana raised her voice.

“I’m sorry-“

“Enough! I don’t want to hear anything about you or that woman that abandoned me,” She declared cleaning away her tears, she took her back and stand up. “I hope I never see you again,” with that she walked out.

Tears was already flowing when she got out, she hailed for a cab and one came to her front just in time, she got in and she started crying.

“Why does each day gets worse?!”