I started the engine and drove in search of those goons, but couldn't find them.
That locket was very important to me. It was the last thing my dad had given me before his death.
My dad was a very rich businessman. He loved me so much and gave me everything I wanted. We were a happy family, until one day, my dad met with a serious accident. He was in the ER for many months but couldn't recover after the accident. His health deteriorated gradually and there was no hope. Meanwhile Mom took care of the business.
One day he called me by his side and gave me a locket. It was in the shape of the sun,neatly carved.
"This locket was given to me by my dad. This is very dear to me and a sign of luck. I think it's time for me to give this to you. I love you." He said with a broken voice.
The very next day, he was no more. He left both of us. We couldn't imagine the world without him. We couldn't accept the reality. Mom took over the business and I was still in college. That day, I made up my mind to stand up on my feet and make my father proud. I wanted to prove myself first that I'm worthy enough to take over my dad's empire.
I got a job on my own credibility and reached the top position in no time. After these years, I was ready to take over the business.
Tears started rolling down my cheeks thinking of him. It's been so many years, but I still feel like my dad left the world yesterday. I couldn't loose it.
I searched all the nearby streets but they were all deserted. I searched for about 2 hours, but couldn't find anything. Then I drove home with a heavy heart.
It is 4am in the morning and I have a date in 5 hours. I was against it but I have to do this for my mom. She's the only one I have in this world.
Though I couldn't sleep, I forcefully shut my eyes.
Early next morning the alarm went off by 7 am. I was dead tired but still got up from bed and dragged myself into the bathroom.
"What the...!!" I yelled.
I couldn't recognise myself in the mirror. I had a bruise on the cheek bone and it turned dark overnight. Part of my face was already bloated. My under eye dark circles were clearly visible. I clearly ruined my face.
I got a ping sound from my phone and went out to look at the text I received. It was mom, giving me the address of the venue for my date. I totally forgot about the date. I called mom immediately.
"Hey mom! I need to tell you something" I told her immediately after she picked up.
"Tell me anything except the reason for not going to the date Clara" She sounded serious.
"Mom..I met with an accident yesterday and ruined my face. I cannot go to the date with a bloated face. You have to trust me. This is serious". I told her.
"Listen sweetheart! I don't know if you're telling me the truth. But just remember that your mother gave her word to her friend and I don't want her daughter to ruin it" she hung up.
Mom gets sentimental sometimes but I can't help it. I didn't want her to have a headache because of me.
Suddenly an idea popped up. Instead of cancelling the date, why don't I show up at the venue and get rejected. Getting rejected was something that hurts my ego, but I have no other option left. Anyway Mr.Williams is not gonna like me the way I look right now.
I had an evil smirk on my face and started getting dressed up to screw my date.
Mr.Williams..here I come!
