Single dad

arty with her dolls. Taking care of her mess was one of the strenuous job I've gotten used to, but it was one of the things I couldn't refuse even if I was given a chance to. Sophie was the on

t I wanted to say, that's her favorite word she doesn't go without it in a day. I tune them off and head to the bathroom to prepare my bath. I stripped from my clothes and got into the bath tub. I closed my eyes enjoying the feeling of the water against my skin. I don't know how long I was in the bathtub because I woke up after hearing voices in my room. "She must be so tired": I heard mum say. "Poor little thing": my sister added, I can imagine her face,she must be pouting right now. The next thing was flashes of cameras. That was something I hated, taking pictures. "So cute" my sister gushed. I sprang up immediately and she ran off. Dinner is ready: she shouted. I shook my head at her behavior. ######## At dinner We were all eating in silence until our dad came inside As usual, he was very drunk, and he reeked of alcohol, He walked inside or should I say staggered. Being called a drunkard's daughter hurts so much but thank goodness he is not violent when he is drunk. I saw tears brim in my mother's eyes, i got pained and one thing I hate was seeing my mother cry. Likewise, I felt like crying too, wishing that life was as sweet as it was when we were younger. Furthermore, I stood up and went inside my room. I went there to cry, wishing that I wasn't so unfortunate. My mother came inside to console me. We cried together. After a while, we stopped. "Baby". She called, starting a conversation. Looking nervous, I wonder why, mum was the bold and feisty type and she rarely gets nervous. "Yes mummy." I answered quickly, eager to know the reason why my mom was avoiding my eyes as she talked. "I want you to stop all your part-time". She said, and I turned to take a proper look at her to know if I am dreaming or not. "Why? That's the only way we can survive": I said knowing my mum's petty trade can't feed the family, and dad lost his job which prompted him to start drinking and mum has sworn never to let Mira do any part time jobs. "A friend of mine got you a new job," she said sadly as though it was a bad news. "What! I said, almost screaming, That's good news mum. Why the sad look?": I questioned because she looked as though she will cry anytime soon. "i am just sad because you won't be staying here anymore": eventually, the tears that she has been holding back ran down her che