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She was in sweat running away from the rich young man that she bumped against into while ago. It's like her life rely on how fast she could run away. She was thinking, why of all people, it's him she saw? Still, a relief that it wasn't her ex-husband.
Yeah. She is the mother of pitiful young boy he left seventeen years ago. Of course, regret was all over her. Yet, it's for his own good, for her childrens safety and for her happiness too. Therefore, she was all wrong and going back is not in her option.
The woman panting when finally reach her house. God, still pity her because she lives well and her child take good care of her.
"Aunt! Aunt!"
One young woman approach and handed her a small brown envelope. She accepted it and said her thanks to the young woman. She went to her small bedroom and hastily opened the envelope.
Nervousness and fear embraced her whole system. The sender gave one single photo of her child smiling bright at the street walking alone. She covered her mouth as tears race to flee from her sad slighty wrinkled eyes. She flipped the paper expecting notes and weakly her knees wobble that made her sat down hopelessly on her single size bed.
You wouldn't escape. Pay the prize or I'll ruin your child. It's your choice. Send me a reply, I'm gladly willing to wait. -Debtor
The woman angrily crumpled the photo she held and threw it somewhere never knew where. How could she pay? Where would she found that huge amount of money?
"Should I Go back?"
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"Mr. Min, since today is your last day of training under my governance. I like to inform you that I need to go back as Mr. CEO's secretary. I had a great time teaching you."
Jhope explained to me while I was tapping on my laptop. I maybe rude but I am not in the mood to listen to his sayings right now. He was right, now is the last day of my training and I will be doing real job starting tomorrow. I also need to pack my things to live again at the mansion. My schedule was full and now Jhope will leave. What a life.
I stop my fingers from working when this worry across my head.
"So, who will be my secretary then?"
He crossed arms and showed me his bright smile. He finally sat down on the chair in front of me. He's so tall, that's the reason I don't look up to him. It hurts my neck.
"We already conducted interview two days ago for a position as your secretary. Gladly, we found one for you. A pretty Woman."
Smirked plastered on his face. Still, I maintained my cold bitch face expression to let him know that I am not fucking interested to any girls. Ash is too much for me to handle. Adding one is going to be my death. Why does Ash suddenly occurred? Why the hell I call her Ash now? I guess, we became closer. I unconsciously smiled because of the thought.
"Woah, smiling huh! Excited for the pretty secretary?"
Jhope exclaimed. I revoked the smile and focus to the laptop.
"Mr. Jung, did ever happened to you a time where you met an annoying girl then suddenly you gave her a nickname? I mean, you used to call her with her first name but then you made a shortcut."
Jhope Chuckled and that took my attention. The malicious smile was plastered on his handsome face.
"Well, I call woman Baby or Babe. Sometimes, depends on them of how they want me to call them. If she's wild then kitten is a great nickname."
I mentally facepalmed myself. That's not what I fucking meant. Yet, Kitten as nickname wasn't bad. I guess Ash would love it cause she always do is whine and Cat always whine. Just sad I never adopted one.
"Just kidding. Of course, if you suddenly gave a woman nickname, a sweet nickname or just make her name short. It's either you are lazy to say her name or you are starting to get more closer and relationship is getting deeper."
I look at him intently and nodded. I did not answered because I want him to leave but I can't shoo him away just like that. Jhope helped me a lot. Seems like he felt that I have nothing to say anymore, he stood up and walk to the door
"Anyway, the secretary will start working tomorrow. Good luck."
His last remark and leave. The silent slammed of the door as it closed manifest that I could have my time now and do whatever I want. I drown myself at my laptop and read my draft. Yeah, I was drafting. I promised the publishing company that I will be updating once a week.
I found the most brightest star under the dark sky. Exactly the time when everything arounds me became black and hope left me. I was stunned tho dried tears are visible at my cheeks. I didn't prayed for this yet above granted me something that I will be forever greatful for. Her name was the most beautiful song I heard in my entire life. Her laugh was the most enticing noise I like to listen forever. Her eyes that shines like a sun give hope to my empty heart, and her smile, yeah, that smile are the brightest star I see in universe. How I love this woman. The woman I met under the mist who love the stars as me. Who taught how to breath out all the hurt and sadness I have. The one who shared me her mom. The one I wanted to be with all my life.
"Ashley, Can I also became a star next to your mom?"
Her smile faded away. It Hurst me. She was my hope yet I am making her hopeless.
"Of course. I would be glad to watch the two of you twinkled the brightest in the whole universe. However, can you shine bright beside me for now?"
A smile curved onto my face. I love this woman. I hope, I prayed some miracle happened and so we could stay like this for a lifetime. Holding hands under the night sky, talking to the stars, build hopes and shared love.
"Be my star and I'll be your sun. Let's shine together. Ash."
