Linda's POV
"Are you okay?" Brandon asked and I nodded.
"He sent the money." I was happy that I had money for my surgery but I'm also sad because it means dad is just Mr Franklin to me.
"Oh. How much?"
" Three hundred thousand dollars." I saw Brandon's eyes widen in shock.
I started tearing up again and Brandon tried to comfort me but I shifted from my position.
"I have to go. I need to inform the doctor that I have the money for my surgery." I said standing up. I feel guilty that I lied to Brandon about the amount of money Franklin sent me. "Linda, can you..." I walked out of his apartment before he could finish his sentence.
I got to my car, fixed my glasses and drove to my apartment.
"Hey sweetie." Mom greeted and I ran towards her and hugged her.
"Gorilla said he sent you the money." I nodded.
"That's great news honey. You can go for surgery now."
"It's not about that. I lied to Brandon." My mom raised her eyebrow for me to continue.
"I told him that dad sent me three hundred thousand dollars." I sniffed and mom wiped my tears.
"Well, how much did he send you?" Mom asked and my eyes looked all over the place wondering if I should tell her. She's your mother Linda. "Linda!" She yelled and I nearly jumped out of my skin. "He... It's.." I stuttered and mom clapped her hands snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Twenty million."
Mom's eyes widened and her mouth was wide open. She didn't even blink.
"Mom?" She finally shook her head and blinked.
"Did you just say twenty million dollars?" She asked and I nodded.
Mom sighed.
"First do the surgery before you blow the money." She's talking sense.
"I want to give you eight million mom." I said and she threw herself on the sofa.
"That Gorilla is certainly sure he doesn't want you in his life?" Mom was tearing up and it broke me because I never saw mom's tears, EVER!
I nodded sadly. I don't have anything to say. I'm speechless.
"How about you buy a new house? That will be an upgrade." Mom said and I laughed. She was trying to clear the tension that was in the house.
"Of course."
We sat there watching Doctor Pimple popper. Mom loves this show.
"So will you continue to work for the Johnsons?" Mom asked and I had no honest answer for her at the moment.
"I dunno." I shrugged.
"Guess what mom."
"Did Brandon ask you on a date?"
Is this woman a wizard? "Uh. No..well..kind of. He said he wants me to accompany him on his business trip in Italy." I said and mom's smile widened.
"I knew it. So what are you waiting for? Go get your man." I rolled my eyes.
"Mom we're just friends and colleagues." I shrugged my shoulders causing her to click her tongue.
"Whatever."
"I'm going to bed. Goodnight."
"Good night sweetie."
I can't wait for the business trip. Brandon and I alone at the city of love. Sigh.
What am I thinking? We're just friends and colleagues. Right?
What could go wrong?
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Historia Corta"I don't need your help Brandon I can see clearly." I said rolling my eyes even though I can't see that well without my glasses. "Fine then. Read that." He said while pointing at the book on top of the shelf. "Uhm... it's.. it's..." I half closed my...
