Mr Sinclair's Mistress

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too exhausted to do anything other than work and sleep, but I can't because their dream is mine. My parents used to own a general store called Maxwell’s. It’s named after our family and, when they

he has known my parents for thirty years. If it weren’t for that, and the fact I promised to pay him before the month ends, they’d be sleeping

ainst my eyes I take a deep breath, but my emotions are too strong. I’m too damn tired. I’m so sick of caring, but I

efers to come here with his friends to raid the alcohol section with his friends whenever he likes. Since I added that section, I've never come back to find the money from a

y don't need anything. I have to make sure the lights are on, the water is running and check if there's sufficient food. I'm not sure how much longer I can do this before I break before I quit, but what

s. I no longer have the will to be th

be honest. No one has ever cared. It’s always been about me taking care of them. I’ve dedicated everyt

I worked when I was younger, including my present job as an assistant, at one of the most popul

ster, but when do I stop being all that for them, and where does that leave my family?

xhale loudly, mentally scolding myself for l

emanded I take her to a retirement home because they didn't want to have to take care of her at this age, but I refused. I refused to let my grandmother, t

continue to provide that for her as long as we're both alive. Even if it means coming

my sweaty neck and stand in front of the box fan for a few minute

reath, hoping it’s a customer but i

up!” He slams the door, locks it, a

r and flip the sign to close. “Who did this to you?” I grip his chin, turning his head left and right. He has a

ength of the room, "It doesn't matter

"Who hurt you, James? We should go to the police right away.

is the money you're going t

l try to ask for an advance at work. I already spent my last sal

ss to me right now, you're

. I never said that. You should kn

e money myself." He walks

Wait, I don't have the money now but just be pa

id money." James spits before walking out and le