ROSIANNA

"You're fired!!.. take your things and get out of this building!" He gruffly spoke out as he chewed on his smoking pipe

What? No no.. this isn't happening.

"Sir please.. " I instantly fell on my knees and began to plead

This job is my only hope. My mom needs treatment and this is the only source of livelihood for the both of us.

"You already heard me Rosianna..I do not have to repeat myself do I? You're always late for work and could you please check the time for me?"

He turned to look at me with an eye roll.

"It-It's past ten.. sir" my voice low..

I'm madly late.

"And when are you supposed to resume work doll?"

He furrowed his brow at me. His stares so intense.

"E..Eight" I stuttered.

"Its not my fault sir.. my mom's condition got so bad today and I had to rush down to a chemist to buy her medications. She's so sick and she...

"Explain sh•t from now till tomorrow, I still don't give a Fvck!

This is a public service where people troop in at any time to quench their taste. You don't need to keep them hungry because your sick mother needs attention."

"Sir please... I need this job.. I'm really sorry for messing up.."

Tears trickled down my cheeks. I held myself hard consciously from breaking down in his office.

"If you really need this job, ..." He smirked... "You know what to do"

Oh not again!

"Sorry... You know I can't.. please.. I..

"If you can't, get out of my office now!!"

He thundered.

My lips parted as I gasped in shock.

What he's asking of me is too much. I can't...!

I slowly walked out of his office in tears.. i pulled off my uniform and began packing my few things as most of the girls stared at me with sympathy.

It's barely two months I worked here and I'm getting fired already.

Jeez! Can my life get any worse?

" Anna..."

Vickie tapped my shoulder lightly.

"Hey..." I looked up at her..

Vickie is the nicest person in this place and only she knows my plight.

"I'm sorry you got fired. " She spoke out..

Her eyes cloaked with so much pity for me.

I hate it when people look at me with such eye.. it doesn't help situations. It only makes me cry more.

"It's okay.. you gonna make me cry.." I wiped off the tears that welled my lid.

"Take.." she squeezed a note into my hand..

"It's not much ...."

"Oh my! Vickie!" I gasped at the sight.

"Manage it for yourself and mom.. she needs you to be stronger now . "

"Oh thank you" I hugged her passionately..

"I'm gonna miss you" I cried.

"Me too... You could at least, Wait outside a little Incase the boss changes his mind. Who knows? He might just be having a bad morning."

I broke from her and looked straight into her face.

"You think so?" A pinch of hope in my voice.

"I guess... Just wait outside please. He'll definitely know how serious you are about the Job"

I think she's making a point..

"Okay.. " I breathe out in uncertainty as I picked my few things ..

I'll wait outside a little while.

5 Hours Later

I kept waiting under the drizzling rainpour.

I felt a little soaked and began to shiver.

Mr Dean came out about twelve times only to ignore me and do whatever he's doing.

He's so mean!

I can't sell my body to such a person.

Yeah I got killer curves that could make a man drool anytime of the day and a pretty face too.

Most times I'm forced to hate the way I look cause it brings so much attention -- attention From s£x-minded freaks.

I've stayed here long enough. The sun gradually started coming out. As it Ray's shone Through the environment.

I picked up my things and began to slowly walk away.

I'll have to trek a mile before I get to my destination..

Mr Dean doesn't consider the distance whenever he tries to scold me for late coming.

The drizzling slowly subsided as the sun came into force. But the ground was a bit muddy with dirty water.

One has to be pretty careful so you don't fall into the stinky Mud..

I was so lost in my thoughts that I didnt see the incoming vehicle.

It drove fast past me and splashed the dirty water on me.

Oh crap! What the...?

I almost fell down at the sudden swiftness at which it drove past me.. I released my hand trying to hold my stamina.. and as a result, I unconsciously let go of the money which Vickie gave to me and the wind blew it away to the busy road.

"No..." I gasped in tears..

In a haste to get it, I was gripped by a strong arm.

"Forget the money.. I'll refund it.. By the way, I'm sorry for splashing dirt on you."

He spoke out in a nice and calm tone. His voice deep.

I wriggled myself from his touch as tears slide down my face..

"It's okay.." I slowly nodded..

"Why the tears? Hope I didn't hurt you .?"

"No... It's just... My money. That was the last cash with me and .

"How much was it?"

"A hundred dollar.." I slowly replied.

"I'll refund with a thousand. Get in the car. I'm really sorry for the mess."

A thousand what? My mouth dropped open.. and I quickly closed it back in embarrassment.

"Come along.." he took my stuff from me and was about walking away..

"Who are you? And why are you nice?"

Please God it shouldn't be what I'm thinking. He definitely shouldn't be after what he's seeing in me .

I don't trust the kindly gestures of men now adays.. most doesn't mean well.

"Call me David Romero. And I'm not nice.. I'm just trying to correct my wrong. I ruined your dress and made you loose your money. I got to pay for that.."

He smiled in a cute way as he led me towards his car.

"Don't be scared.. I won't waste your Time. I was actually on my way to pick up my kids from school.. "

So he's married?

My mood slightly fell.. all the nice persons seems to be taken.

"Why not go pick them up from school first.. they must be waiting.."

"Hell yeah. They are madly waiting for Daddy.. but can you wait that much?" He asked.

"Yeah.. they are your kids and they need attention. You could just drop me off without shopping.. I wouldn't want to waste their time.. "

He's married.. I don't need to feel too comfortable with him. We could just go pick up his kids and he'll drop me off after that.

"Okay... Let's ride to school then" he smiled as he drove back into the highway.

His kids must be really good looking as he is..

They must be Adorable.

Can't wait to see them .

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TBC

And they can't wait to see you two .

Let them catch you with Daddy first

DAVID🥳

She sat beside me while I drove on and I couldn't help but marveled at her beauty.

I wonder why she cried when she lost her money, I mean, it was just a hundred.

Bet it meant Alot to her.

She look gloomy and I just wish I could help brighten that smooth face.

My phone suddenly Buzzed inside my pocket as a message popped in. I opened and read within me .

It's my Colleague. Alicia.

You're almost late for lunch Babe.

I shrugged my shoulders as I pocketed it back. Lunch?

Speaking of lunch my kids must be really hungry.

And for the record, Alicia is just a female friend who hasn't met my kids.

If she has, I wouldn't think she'd see a reason to keep pushing her Feelings for me.

I know she has Feelings. Every lady in this town who knows me has mites of crushes on me.

I'm charming, you can say that again.

Single mothers and even the principal of my kid's school has a liking in me.

And that's one thing I'm never gonna let my kid know about.

They do not like seeing me with other women. Not even talking to their classmates mom.

I don't know why..!

their rules is always straight.. *Do not get involved with ladies. They do not want a second Mommy*

Wait...! My brain tried to transfix it..

I turned in bewildment to the lady sitted beside me.

"What? Is there a problem?" She asked

She couldn't help but notice the way I was staring at her.

So weird.

"N-Nothing.." I swallowed hard.

There's a lady beside me now. And we are both on our way to pick up the kids.

Why didn't I think of this earlier?

My kids are gonna fry my hair.

THE KIDS

"I'm Hungry..." Kayla complained bitterly as they waited outside the school gate for their dad.

Obviously running out of patience.

"How long does it take someone to drive down here!!" Janietta almost freaked out .

"Maybe he's buying us a suprise food-pack" Noel squiled in excitement. He's a total foodie.

Janietta scoffed in disbelief.

"The day you stop thinking of food all the time, that's the day you're gonna mature"

"Whatever..." Noel rolled his eyes

"Wait.. I think I see dad coming" a smile stretched on janietta's lips.

"Yay!!" Kayla jumped up overwhelmed.

As they watched their Father's car halt almost before them.

David stepped down from his car as he met the smiling faces of his kids.

Not for long.

Their smiles soon turned to a hard frown when Rosiana stepped out too.

"Who's she?" 5 years old Kayla asked looking puzzled.

"I think Dad has some explanations to give us.." Janietta muttered under her breathe.

DAVID

"Dad what took you so long?.." they chorused at a time. Looking almost angry.

"Hey I'm sorry kids.. but I got held up in something. " I spoke out, walking towards them.

"Something? Or her?" Janietta frowned staring at the lady standing beside my Jeep.

I don't even know her name.

"What. No no . She...

"Daddy is she your girlfriend?" Noel suddenly asked.

"Hahaha.. no no.. she.isnt

"If she isn't who's she then? And why was she sitting on the front seat with you?"

Janietta ranted out and I felt short of words.

Before I knew what was happening, Janietta charged towards the Lady.

Oh god! What sort of child is this?

"Janietta come back here!" I whisper-yelled. But she didn't hear me.

Soon enough, Kayla followed suite. Alongside Noel..

"Haha.. these kids are gonna be the death of me" I laughed hysterically.. almost crying.

ROSIANA

I stared closely around the environment when suddenly I heard a little girl's voice.

I turned my face straight just to see three kids marching towards me.

They must be his kids.

" Hey miss" the older girl spoke out. Looking up at me. I'm way taller than her and I almost laughed out seeing the seriousness on her face.

"Hi.." I smiled..

"Who are you?? What are you doing with our dad and how did you even know him?

Where was the spot you met him and most importantly, why were you seating on my seat in my dad's car?!!"

"Whooa! Slow down fiesty.. too many questions. Which one am I supposed to Answer first?"

I looked suprised but mehhhnnn. This girl looks d@mn serious.

"Were you trying to kidnap my daddy?"

The other little girl softly spoke out. Almost in tears.

Gosh! What's this? He was the one riding not me.

"No darling.. I wasn't. Something happened and I would like it if you let Daddy explain to you." I patted her on her cheeks.

"Daddy is a big guy. He can't be kidnapped okay.." I added trying to soothe her.

And it worked. She giggled at my touch and ran back to meet her dad.

Aww. What a sweet little girl.

I stared up and my eyes met with the older girl. She still looked furious and I don't know why..

I wasn't doing anything with her Dad.

"I swear girlie. I wasn't doing anything with your father.."

She had doubts in her face.

I seriously can't handle this alone.. her dad better come right here and talk to her himself.

I looked over to his direction and saw him talking to his sweet little daughter.

"Mr. David. Please your attention is needed here.." I called out.

Seems I just made a big mistake cause the look on the older girl's face was terrific

" OH-MY-GOD! You know my dad's name?? How the hell did you know his name???

You are not supposed to know his name since you aren't my mom or his girlfriend

...." She paused a little and looked suprised at me.

"Or are you??? ....." Her eyes almost bulging out it's socket.

"DADDY!!!!!!!" She shrieked out almost deafening my ears.

What have I gotten myself into .

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TBC

Another problem..

Who gave you the right to know her Daddy's name?

DAVID

The moment Janie screamed my name, I knew there was trouble. I led Kay to where they were.

"Yes Janie" I drawled.

"Dad how come she knows your name? I thought mom was the only person who knew it... And your best friend Mark."

OMG! She's so childish.

"Can you stop acting childish Janie?"

"I am a child dad.." she retorted, with a furrowed brow.

"But you don't act like one. A good child would always wait for explanatons before jumping into conclusions.

This lady here is with me cause I made her loose her money and worse, I ruined her dress"

I paused as my kids focused on the stained dress. Realizing what they never noticed in the first place.

"She isn't my girlfriend okay, and we don't know each other. We just met today. I was supposed to take her shopping for a new dress in replacement of the one I ruined but she insisted I come pick you guys first.

Isn't that enough to thank her for.

I think that's enough to show her respect."

I added. Looking so disappointed at their behavior.

"It's okay Mr David. You're making them feel bad." The lady which funny enough I don't know her name spoke on their behalf.when she saw the faces of my kids.

"Now say sorry to her kids." I ruffled my hair.. looking frustrated.

"Let's just go home.." janietta grumbled out Walking over to the side of my car.

I stared at her reaction and didn't even know what to say.

I turned, facing the two. Noel and kay

"You two say sorry to her" I formed a straight face At them.

"I'm hungry " Noel rolled out. Walking out of my sight.

This is so crazy... Correcting my kids is one thing they don't find okay.. they suddenly become upset and not happy with me for scolding them.

Great. Just Great!

"Sorry..." Kayla smiled at the lady.

"It's okay sweetie.. what's your name?" She asked. Squatting to my little girl's height.

"Kayla... And yours?"

Yeah, one question I forgot to ask her at the very first place.

"Rosiana"

"You're pretty Rosiana" my baby remarked.

True. Absolutely true. She isn't just pretty. She's physically endowed with beautiful features.

"And you're beautiful.." she complimented Kayla who giggled In excitement as she ran to meet her siblings.

'omg! Janietta..she just said I'm beautiful"

Hahaha! I love my baby girl so much.

"Dad! Come open your car. I wanna go home" janietta called out.

"...and eat" Noel seconded.

"Let's go please.. " I spoke out to Rosiana and she nodded.

I used the key control to unlock the doors of the car before hopping in.

Janietta quickly sat on the front seat beside me.. leaving Rosiana standing outside.

"Get down Janie.. join your siblings at the back.."

"But dad...

"No questions.. Rosiana wants to seat here".. I hushed her.

She angrily mumbled some words before stepping down.

"Don't get too Confy with my dad" she said straight to Rosiana's face before joining her siblings.

"Ignore her, she's always like that. " I said to Rosiana as she hopped in.

"No problem. Thanks" she balanced herself before I ignited the engine.

"Seatbelts!" I mouthed as I adjusted the front mirror above me. Staring at my kids Through it as they strapped the belt across themselves.

"Good" I muttered as I revised out of the school.

Heading straight home.

ROSIANA

The silence in the car as he drove on was somehow. It wasn't comfortable at all. I suspected I'm the cause of it.

Cause I don't see why a family would be so queit on a day's ride.

At least the kids are supposed to talk about school, homeworks..and interesting stuff to their dad.

I bet they aren't too comfortable with me here.

I just can't wait to get back home.

"Dad I'm hungry..." David's little boy spoke out as his stomach made a sound.

"You'll eat when you get home okay.." his dad responded.

"The last time I checked before going to school, there's no food at home. Cause you didn't wake up on time to make us breakfast. And lunch.."

Wake up on time? So David makes breakfast for his family before going to work?

What about his wife??

"Oh..God! I didn't remember.." he palmed the steering.

"You kids are gonna wait till I go get junior from daycare. Then I'll buy food packs from a restaurant so you guys can eat to your fill"

Another baby? My eyes almost popped out as I realized he has another baby...

This man is the father of all Nation. Imagine staying at home with the type of kids he has.. Four in number at that.

". I'm gonna die of hunger before you get back.." My favorite Kayla almost cried.

I don't like to see her in a bad mood..

I just like her so much.

"Kay.. Baby. You won't die.. I'll beat the traffic for your sake. You won't die okay.. not when there's enough water to revive you" David spoke out.

And I take that as a joke.

" What? Dad no way! I'm hungry too and I can't wait for you to get junior first. It is our stomach first. Our stomach. Your first Priority. " The older girl spoke out.

I coçked my ears in amusement.

"Yes dad. Justice for our stomach.." Noel seconded

"I want pancakes for lunch!

The three kids started ranting.

Their rantings almost deafened my ears

As passers by couldn't help but stare at the car. So noisy!

"Alright... Kids! Kids! Calm down. Ca--"

But they wouldn't even listen to their dad either. Instead they only increased the noise.

Is all this happening because of food?

"I'll cook for you guys" I voiced out.

And everywhere suddenly turned pin-silent..as they stared at me. Suprised.

"I mean I could help with lunch before your dad gets back.." I added as they kept staring. ..

Did I just say something wrong?

Well I used to work as a cook at Dean's restaurant till he fired me this morning.

I could help them at least for Kayla's sake. I don't want her to die.

~like she earlier said~

"That's if you guys are okay with it " I quickly replied..

"You sure about that?" David stared at me as if in doubt.

"Yeah.." I nodded.

"Kids?" David arched.. calling out to them to know what they think about it.

"Sure. You can cook for us. So far it doesn't taste like dad's socks!". Little Noel agreed.

Wait. What? Did he just say his dad's socks?

"NOEL??!!!" David screamed out his boys name...!

His eyes turning smokey-red

I quickly suppressed my laugh.

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TBC ️

OMG!!!

See embarrassment ...

Chaii these kids ehn...!

Rosiana wanna cook for the Romero's... Aww sweet