chapter 2

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. It was my alarm. I sat on my bed and sighed, struggling to stay awake.

'I had that dream again' I said as I put my head in my hands. I picked up my phone and off the alarm. It's been 3 years since my mom and Calvin died, and 2 years since dad died. The doctor said he died of a heart attack. Now I'm 20 and Lilly is 8. I checked the time, 5:30 am.

'Shit, I'm going to be late'. I walked into the bathroom to get prepared for the day. I have an interview by 8:30 and I need to drop Lilly off at school. I had to quit my last job because my boss was very aggressive and he pays me less than what he ought to. Now I need to look for another. I got dressed and proceeded to wake Lilly.

'Wakey wakey. You are going to be late for school baby'.

'Ughh, it's too early'. She groaned still half asleep. I dragged the blanket off of her and switched on her room light.

'Ahh Vy you are going to get me blind', she whined causing me to laugh.

'Okay that's enough', I said still laughing, 'go get ready' I said pushing her into the bathroom. I stood in her room for some time to make sure she doesn't come back to sleep. I left immediately I heard her turn on the shower.

I went to the kitchen to prepare her breakfast and pack her lunch. I had to sell our old house when dad died. I couldn't keep up with the bills and it reminds me of my parents and Calvin. I sold the furniture as they all held memories of them. I rented a two bedroom apartment, comfortable enough for lilly and I.

after the death of our parents and brother, we both cried and found comfort in each other. Lilly was still 2 years at that time so we both slept in the same room. years passed and Lilly finally stopped asking about them. not until two years ago. it was her fifth birthday. she refused to come out of the room. she just rolled up in a corner and kept crying...saying I miss mommy. she refused to talk to me, and to also eat. seeing her like that broke me. it was like she blocked the whole world out. it went on for about 2 days. she was do skinny and pale, she even ended up in the hospital. after she got discharged, she began to eat again...but still didn't talk to me or anyone for months. I stood up and went to check on the food j was cooking.

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After packing Lilly's lunch and setting bacon and egg on the table for her, I decided to make a hot cup of coffee for myself. The stench of fresh coffee brewing caused my stomach to growl, so I fixed a plate for myself. I hurriedly ate my plate of food and made my way to my room, "she should be done by now" I whispered to myself.

"Lilly, hurry up" I said, " it's 6:52 already"

"Alright I'm coming'' I heard Lilly call from her room.

I walked to my wardrobe and looked at my reflection in the mirror. " You can do this, you got this" I said trying to assure myself. I fixed my black hair into a neat ponytail. I got into the best dress I have, that is a navy blue fit gown. I looked at my self and wore a big smile on my face.

I checked the Time and it was 7:15. " Oh my God, Lilly are you a done now?" I screamed at the top of my lungs and at the same time made my way to the living room. I saw Lilly eating the last piece of bacon on her plate. She was wearing a sky blue top and black pants i had picked for her last night. She had black hair and brown eyes like mine too.

"I'm done vy" she said as she made her way to the door.

Is everything ready baby? Hope you didn't forget your inhaler?" And Yes,she is asmathic

"It's here vy, now let's go else you'll be late for your interview. " She said pulling me out of the door. I made sure to lock it and double checked it. I dropped Lilly off school and started to drive to my destination. I have only 20 minutes left. I quickly hit my brakes as the car in front of mine stopped all of a sudden. I guess I wasn't fast enough, I had hit the car ahead of me. Well it wasn't my fault, it was his

What the hell? " I switched to the other lane and drove close to the car, "what is your problem huh?" I shouted, but the person in the car didn't pay any attention to me. I gave him the middle finger before finally driving off. "What a pain in the ass" I said already annoyed.

I won't let a douche bag ruin my day for me because I really have to get this job. for the past months,Rosie has been the one paying my bills and I know things aren't going smoothly right now. although she isn't complaining, I don't want to be an extra mouth to feed. I wonder what she's up to. I dialed her number but she didn't answer. I'd just have to call her later.

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