I

re chances this time,

They have planned it.” I narrowed my eyes a

door. I scurried after it, my hands shaking of anger, “I will make sure that no res

ault, Please bo

hinking. You don’t go around asking for some help because you are arrogant.” I bowed my head, guil

if I will be able to find ano

I was soaking under the rain. I shivered, hugging my backpack. I used my jacket

led me that I snatched

of you but your phone is out of ser

of food or money. She believes that with trust and perseverance, anything is possible f

. It’s just that, we were k

a deposit of two months as said in

hat he will take back our unit. But you don’t have to worry, I will find us some shelter soon, it’s just that yo

ma? The boys m

seen the worst in the past

tel, okay? I will go and ask the bank, then

us. Your brothers hungry and we will need a shelter tonight. I hope, you can

ter memory that flashed in my mind every time lightning strikes. I lean my head back, my stomach r

ie for thei

s keeps on shaking and I rested my forehead

ll alive and everything was perfect. Eventually, my family was struck by misfortune and we were driven out by our

e stated that we are cursed because father have committed a

a differen

airs two at a time. I fished for my keys and did not bother to close t

ago, where I have acted as a replacement to the Korean bride

first time, and I will be plunging in that situation as a virgin but I was desperate for the money. I have p

. That man has given me the best treatment. Well, I am not sure for I

nds I make seems to melt my confidence away but every time he demanded for my body, I feel proud. I could feel concern and passion in his every move. I can tell that he is ar

ot experience that

forget the way he inquired about my well being, as though I am

a show and I am the pup

od and pure. It seems that it was all a fake affection. I wasn’t given the chance to steal a look at his face but I will always remember his gentle voice an

t I am thankful for the deal. It proves just how impor

oor, I snatched an envelope and

o talk t

n standing outside his office, knocking c

to him, even if I have

able. My family needed the money, and it was my advance. I will agree upon

A girl emerged from Mr. Gao’s office, her face pale and her clot

hh

es tightly closed, I felt the hand shifting me so

se, my lips trembling so did my arms and legs. I breathe in and o

is

was the man from the staircase this morning; the same irate

an be merciful and

handle his cryptic look. I feel like I am going

etched. He fixed the button on his shirt before slappi

. G

e at the same time, driving me shy as I held out the folder

I would like to move out so I ca

he man on the knees as he waves him off inside. The other

e like that? Do I have

ront of Mr. Gao, holding out my contract

g. “Get up from there. You know how I hate dealing with such matters. Can’t you just look for a

is afternoon. Please, allow me this arrangement.” Mr. Gao scanned the halls, hi

scanned my face and pulled at

away from the close proximity but he held me in place. I can feel his smirk against m

Gao that he bumped his head as he pulls away. I bowed m

like he had seen a ghost. He handed me a small envelope and whispered, “Look, I can only give half of it now since it is untimely and-“ He glanced inside the r

ep bow, “ Thank

of the other man peering from Mr. Gao’s sho

he just forced Mr. Gao to apolog

s he