My Secret Desire

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hour late, and my worst night

a what time it is?” she sna

. It won't happen again.” I apologized. She waved her hand in dismissal. “Whatever, I don't care. Go brush your hair. It looks disheveled. I'll be going for an appointment at the hospital.” I pursed my lips as she walked away. I quickly changed into the store apron, arranging the flowers while the radio played my favorite tune. I was humming to the son

ing across the store. I felt my heart skip a beat. I had

ze intertwined, I felt his hand brush against mine. There was an awkward silence as

ttle smile danced on the corner

lashkov.” he said wi

sett” I stuttered,

tance Chloe. You seem new

n a lady walked in. From her style of dressing and the way she clung tight to Xa

so long?” the lady said,

issa” Xavier introduced her

d at me without

done with the flower?” she frowne

laughed hysterically. “I won't bother you with the details my dear. I've got even better news for you.” she started. My heart skipped, my ears eager to hear what she had to say. “A fund raiser is coming up in a few days, The top one percent of the elite class will be there. I was able to get us slots to serve as waitresses during the fund raiser. The pay will be worth it.

oe. I seem to wonder what y

e a nurse. While Zoe wanted to be an actress. The day slowly gave way to the night, as I walked home. I wasn't in the best of moods to resume work at the grocery store. So I i

. I smiled, ruffling my hand through her h

s before bedtime” I asked

u know” she pouted. I just turned 21 and Amelia was 17.

ed the paper bag from my hand as she rummage through it. “ I was able to save up $5000 as installment payment, for mum to start her treatment at the hospital

n saving for a very long time now and this here is the result o