CHAPTER 6

　　While Leandre continued to drink until his vision began to spin.

　　"We're going home, Nicholas," he says.

　　"Sure."

　　"But you'll take me to your house. I'll sleep there, maybe you have empty rooms. And I promise that I won't make any noise to disturb you." he said.

　　"Damn you. You make me think badly." Nicholas complained.

　　"Of course not. That's normal."

　　Nicholas laughs.

　　"Let's go. Can you still stand?" Nicholas asked.

　　"Sure. I'm just drunk but I'm not paralyzed," he replied.

　　"You're heavy, Leandre. If I'd known right away that you were going to get drunk like this, I wouldn't have come here." Nicholas complained.

　　Leandre just laughed. Even though he was very drunk, he still did not lose his senses.

　　"Common sense. If I tell you right away. I know you're not going." he answered.

　　"Damn you! Fix your walk if you're not I call Jade to get you here," Nicholas said.

　　"Shit! Don't joke like that Nicholas it's not funny," Leandre said.

　　"Of course not. Why would I joke? It's like she's going to continue raping you."

　　So Leandre stood up suddenly and staggered out of the bar house as he left Nicholas inside. He doesn't care if Nicholas laughs at him, he just doesn't want him to call Jade and come pick him up.

　　It was seven in the evening when Alondra arrived at their place. She got out of the taxi after paying and she was walking slowly while carrying the plastic bags. When she look on the front side she saw her mother, father, and Mathilde craning their necks looking somewhere. Alondra smile because she is the one her family looking for. Their faces lit up when they saw her approaching.

　　"How was your trip to the city, Alondra? Any good news?" her mother asked as she approached them.

　　"Yes. I have found a job and I can start tomorrow," Alondra replied.

　　Her mother looked at her as if she was about to cry. Alondra feels that her parents didn't want her to work especially in the city and far from their sight because of the shame they feel. Maybe they thought that they didn't do a plan for her to study and go to school and now she is the only one still looking for a job for them. If Alondra waits for a miracle, it's impossible. Luck will not come if it is not accompanied by effort so she is the one who will look for a job. She's not doing it for herself, but she's doing it for all of them. Her father just smiled while looking at her. So the four of them entered their house together.

　　"How is the city, sister?" Mathilde asked.

　　"It's okay. It's beautiful and there are many beautiful sights and things you can buy but you can't go there if you don't have enough money. Don't worry because when I save money I'll take you there." Alondra said.

　　Mathilde smiled and her eyes twinkled like stars.

　　"You said that, Sister. So I'll wait for you when you take me there," answered Mathilde.

　　"Yes, but the first thing we will do is for you to study first. Here you have long dreamed of being able to study like our neighbors the same age as you?"

　　"Yes, thank you," said Mathilde and suddenly hugged her tightly.

　　"That's enough. We're going inside the house because it's getting cold at night." said their mother.

　　While their father was just looking at them silently.

　　"Have you eaten?" Alondra asked as they entered the house.

　　"Not yet, Sister. We waited for you to come home," Mathilde replied.

　　"All right. I bought a dish in the city. Prepare it on the table, Mathilde. I'll just get dressed in a moment." she said.

　　"Okay."

　　Then Mathilde took the plastic bag she is carrying and go to the kitchen followed by her mother and father.

　　Alondra entered their room to get dressed. She put the money the woman had given her earlier in her old wallet. The woman was very kind to her, she always fed her and gave her money. They did meet in the city unexpectedly She wanted to ask her why she was always helping her but she didn't have the chance. She took off her clothes and looked for something to wear while turning her back to the door. She hadn't even put on her clothes when she heard someone sniffing. She quickly put her clothes on and turned around. She saw Mathilde crying while looking at her.

　　"What's wrong, Mathilde?" she asked, frowning.

　　Mathilde didn't say a word but she continue crying.

　　"When are you coming home?" Mathilde asked.

　　Alondra forced a laugh. She had an idea why she was crying.

　　"Mathilde, I'm leaving tomorrow. You're going to ask me now when I'm coming home?" Alondra asked.

　　"I'm going to miss you so much. No one comes home here every day with delicious food for me." Mathilde said.