The worse day of my life

This was becoming unbearable. I opened my mouth to let out something but I just couldn't form the right words for that.

He presently has a smirk on his face with his hands shoved in his trousers standing comfortably and walking towards me.

"What a surprise princess!" he exclaims which causes me to fold my brows the more.

"Mom, Dad, you didn't tell me we had a guess. Not that I'm complaining. Well, this is the best surprise ever!" as he was about stepping closer, I pulled back an inch

"What the hell is going on here?" I questioned looking at both my parents wounded

My mom seems to want to let out something but doesn't formulate words either. While my dad sighs looking at his feet.

I started feeling tears fuming in my eyes but I quickly swallowed it back composing myself in front of this nonchalant man and my devilish parents who do want my progress.

"I guess I was right saying everything I said and I do regret accepting your proposal by stepping a foot into this house!"

On taking another step back to vanish, Leonel said "Not so fast princess" I didn't even turn around this time

"Did they tell you the deal we made with each other?" he screamed above the roof so I could get him and I did loud and clear.

"It's none of my business whatever deal you had with these people!" I declared meeting his gaze and my parents seemed disappointed hearing me call them as such.

"I doubt it isn't...your business. If not, you won't be working with me" Leonel finalized and I narrowed my eyes at him while he played sweetly with his eyes and lips.

As soon as I downloaded what he meant, I turned my gaze to my parents unbelievably. They showed their most innocent faces towards me but that couldn't help a bit as anger was an underestimation of what I felt at the moment.

"Let me explain this properly since they don't have the mind to tell you," Leonel said conducting with his right hand while the other was still in his left pocket.

"These sweet and lovely parents of yours offered you some years back to my dad saying they will hand you over to me if my dad gives them a share of his wealth. All these were done so that I don't stress owning my dad's facilities before he had to die of cancer. That was after they realized we were together. Before we separated, the deal was made and my dad had already given them a share of what they asked for. I wasn't aware of it until I read my dad's will which stated all these things. I was left stranded due to strangers threatening to take over my dad's very notable company above all his possessions which got me depressed. But recall that I didn't have to suffer if you had been handed to me as contracted long ago, your parent was left with two options. Either to go to jail for bridging a contract or returning every piece of wealth given to them by my dad within 6 months which was something they could not do since they had no investments. So, I offered them accommodation here in New York after discovering where you worked because their formal house was sold to recover what they owed. Now I believe the last offer I gave them was if you worked under me until all the money was paid before they could be free. So, it's left for you to decide their fate"

I felt my world crumbling with every word I heard leaving his stupid mouth. My view felt like I just dazed the sun before trying to look elsewhere. God alone knows what he created me for because this is my last bus stop. I don't think I could leave with all these torments.

My heart started beating so fast that my hair started relaxing hence opening my pores and letting out some toxic waste substance that has been accumulating in this little space of time.

This time I was certain I couldn't hold back my tears because they had reached the brim and were already rolling down my red cheeks.

Concerned filled my mom's eyes as she tried reaching out for me but I withdrew before she could.

"This wasn't our intension trust me" she pleaded and I gently shook my head

"I knew it wasn't your intention to set me up for an uncalled marriage. But I don't think I will say the same for trying to enslave me instead of making the best out of my life by supporting me in doing what I always loved to do which both of you know about! Yet, you decide to ruin my already ruined life making me worthless!"

"Oh dear..." my mom started shading tears which I suppose must be crocodile's

Leonel brought his hands to wipe off the tears from my cheeks and I scolded "Don't you dare touch me a bastard!"

"Ouch! That was hash!" she exclaimed sarcastically

"Thanks so much, mom, dad for what you made out of me. Hope both of you are proud now" I concluded staring at them devastated for a while before rushing out with sobs.

If someone had told me I will be crying like a kindergarten at this age, I would have cursed that individual but here I am making a fool of myself contradicting my thoughts.

I quickly break a taxi which took me straight home. It was already dark and very late at night when the taxi dropped at my entrance which I rapidly opened my door, walked in about to burst into tears when I found my girls sitting in my living room with pale faces. I just decided to let it out regardless of their presence and they all drove towards me and parted me while Katty finally took me into her embrace.

This was the worse day of my entire life and I don't think I could ever recover from it. Suddenly, I found myself on the couch seated in-between my girls. They brought out a bunch of lotuses to wipe off my tears but they weren't enough to kill the pain as I kept sobbing till I became cool.

Their comfort helped me a lot. Nothing feels so good than being around your friends/family when you are down/depressed or sad. This is the best moment you'll live to remember all your life.

After a long period of silence, I started feeling sleepy on Ciara's laps while Katty and Apriva robe my legs and covered me with a blanket.

Before I could realize it, I was off into a sound sleep with swollen eyes and a red face like a bruised tomato. I bet by tomorrow morning, it would be swollen times ten.

*....*

Brithney woke up feeling heavy bags under her eyes as she slightly tries to open them. Next to her was her Katty and Apriva, while Ciara had already woken up on a phone call.

She blinks her eyes gently shading the sun's reflection with her lashes and hums due to the brightness before taking a good look at her surrounding. She noticed she wasn't in the living room on the couch but bed with her friends close to her sound asleep. And Ciara towards the window with a phone closer to her ear.

She narrows her eyes trying to take in the view properly before rising from her position. She realizes she had been using one posture throughout the night due to the pains she felt on her mussels. Unable to stress her body completely, she hums once again. Causing Apriva to wake up from slumber then Katty with unequal faces like babies who tasted lime.

It was then Ciara noticed the girls were up. She rounded up with her phone call and matched towards the bed with a sweet smile plastered on her face.

"Morning ladies" Ciara announces completely clearing the little sleep from Apriva and Katty's eyes.

Lunching at the edge of the bed, Ciara said again "I can't believe I got kicked off the bed because of this sleeping tiger" looking at Apriva

"I'm not ready for a fight this morning" Apriva let out sitting upright and Katty chuckled

"Don't act like you could ever win her in a battle" Katty mentioned and they all burst out in laughter except Brithney who was smiling broadly while Apriva rolled her eyes.

"Just because she's a mom now doesn't mean I can't beat her ass"

"Even when she wasn't you still couldn't do a thing because she'd just fly you over the roof with one hand" Katty added and Apriva took a quick study on her skin weighing how slim she is with her mind. Before furrowing her brows and lifting her head to look at the girls who sank into another laughter. This time, Brithney could not compose herself as she followed them altogether.

"Whatever" Apriva said in giggles

After an extended period of laughter came silence. The girls brought their gazes to Brithney who was still recovering from the moment. When she noticed their intense stare, she brought her lips into a thin line.

She finally sat upright though with a little struggle and Katty followed afterward still not taking her eyes off her.

She cleared her esophagus then commenced "I know- I owe you guys explanations concerning last night and... I'm sorry I kept you all worried. Hoping this never repeats..."

"Certainly not" Katty let out and Brithney nods her head looking at her then back at her teasing hands

"It's so huge to start with" she raises her head looking at the three of them one after the other

"Let me assist you" Ciara speaks up "This has to do with Leonel right!?"

"Yeah..." Brithney responds "Okayy...so, did something happen after work or shortly after you dropped the call?" Ciara interrogated

"After work"

"Good. I believe you habitually close earlier during weekends. So, what made you late?" Ciara continued

"My boss wanted me to stay longer but I discharged myself" Brithney explained

"What do you mean you discharged yourself?" Apriva asked

"I protested and left him in a trance. He probably started talking to the wall or computers as I recommended" Brithney replied and they cackled

"No seriously he was so annoying and I just couldn't stand him anymore"

"That's ok...just ride on" Ciara uttered recovering from her laughter

"Well, that was it for then before... Guys, there's something I forgot reporting when I called that morning"

They all triggered their ears waiting to hear what she missed out "Uhh... earlier that morning, I received calls from a strange number which you all know I never respond to strange numbers. But after it persisted, I had to pick out of curiosity. And also to yell at whosoever was on the line. However... I got startled when the voice from within was...that of my mom's"

They opened their eyes widely like young awls or as though the president called to adopt her.

Brithney sigh and was silent for a while. So were the girls who were still coming to consciousness.

To be continued...