Unexpected visitor

'Slap!'

"How dare you come into my house and think you can insult me and my child and get away with it!" I roared. I was a raging volcano ready to blow up, which I just did, by slapping this person! Mia was behind me crying her eyes out because of the person. I was in a good mood and now it is ruined.

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~~Before the incident

I was doing my morning shopping and took Mia along with me. Mia skipped by my side as I scrolled the shelf to choose what food to buy. Today was a public holiday so Mia didn't have to go to school today. I hummed as I placed pork chops on the tray, Mia's favorite.

"Yay pork chops!"beamed Mia. I chuckled at how excited Mia was, simply over a food. Mia may be smart girl but I am glad that she at least acts her age. I don't think I will be able to handle a child that is smarter than me and speaks like an adult. Just thinking about Mia, a 4 year old acting that way gives me the shivers.

As we searched around the shelf's I heard a few whispers along the way.

" Hey..doesn't she seem a bit young to be a mother?"asked a teenager girl to her friend. The girl nodded.

"Well she does actually. Wait! I know her! She is that-"

I turned my head and shot a nasty glare at the girl to keep her mouth shut. The girl squeaked at my glare and scurried away with her friend. I sighed in relief. I don't want Mia to hear whatever insult they were about to say about me. I looked down at Mia who was simply looking over foods humming happily.

I watched Mia with a soft smile on my face.

There are times I wonder how my life would be like if I didn't have Mia...but I try not to think about it anymore because what's done is done. It is my fault I foolishly fell in love with a man and gave myself to him, only to get pregnant and abandoned. At least I will have something to cherish, love and have someone that will always be by my side, Mia. I wish though Mia was born in a loving and kind family and not one where her family hates her, her father is a useless good for nothing and only a mom raising her. I sighed at my depressing thoughts.

"Mommy?"called out Mia with a worried expression. I quickly shook the thoughts away and smiled at her.

" C'mon let's finish picking out the food." I said and pulled the tray as Mia walked along with it.

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"Pick whatever you want Mia."I grinned at her. We were at a clothing store that sells kid size dresses. For some reason I was in a terribly good mood so I decided it is high time I spoil Mia at least for today. After all I am not rich to spend money on Mia and spoil her everyday, even if I did, spoiling a child too much is bad news for it's future. They can end up being arrogant and rude but not my Mia. Even though I am young, I have read lots of book of how to raise a child so I know what to do.

"Really mommy! Mia is so happy."squealed Mia. She rampaged the place not being able to decide what to choose.

" Your daughter is awfully lovely."a woman said. I turned my head towards her and nodded. The woman was pale with midnight shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. My eyes trailed down when I noticed a baby bump.

She smiled at the direction of my eyes and patted her belly. "5 months. My husband and I are eagerly waiting for he or she to come."

I could tell she was in her early 30's or late 20's.

"You look young to have a child. You must love the father to get married so young and have a kid. What's your name? My name is Emily." she introduced herself. I winced internally at the mention of me having a husband.

I answered her my name and from then on we chatted happily about being mother's before she had to leave. I watched as her husband kissed her and helped her inside his car. They looked madly in love. For some reason my heart ached when I saw them but I pushed it down. I don't need a man to love me and help me raise Mia.

I am fine being alone... right?

"Mommy Mia's done!"said Mia. I was taken out of my thoughts thanks to Mia.

Damm, I will ruin my good mood with my depressing thoughts if I continue like this.

I clapped my hands and matched Mia's bubbly mood. "Nice! Now let's see how much it costs..."

"What!" I almost yelled when I saw the price. I bit my lip in grief.

"Mommy is it too much? Mia can choose something else."

I quickly shook my head. "Obviously not! It's fine princess. It doesn't cost that much."

'Lies!' I thought in my head. I gulped and nodded.

"I'll pay for it."

"OK?" was Mia's uncertain answer.

I stared at my wallet.

'Maybe I should have gone to a cheaper place.'

~~

Mia and I spent the rest of the day having lots of fun. We played in the arcade, walked in the park and ate lots of food. It was currently the late afternoon.

We were laughing on the way home. Once we reached our home I went upstairs and left Mia to watch TV. I entered my shower and sighed in bliss when the hot water touched my skin.

Having so much fun with Mia really lifts my mood. I am glad I had a day off in this public holiday. I heard a knock on the door downstairs and the door opening.

'Did Mia open the door for Alex?'

I quickly finished my shower and covered myself with a bath robe. I walked down the stairs only to be greeted at the sight of Mia yelling at ...my STEPMOTHER to get out.

I was glued at the spot registering why the hell my stepmother was hear.

Before I could stop it my stepmother slapped Mia.

"How dare you puny child tell me what to do!"she yelled. Mia backed away as tears began to spill from her eyes.

Before I realised it I was in front of Mia, my hand raised and landed hard on my EX-stepmother's face. I felt like a volcano about to blow up.

"HOW DARE YOU COME TO MY HOUSE AND SPEAK TO MY DAUGHTER THAT WAY AND EVEN DARE TO LAY A HAND ON HER YOU WITCH! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!"I yelled.

This is how my good mood turned sour and bitter.