Revenge of My Ex-Lover

I wasn't able to sleep properly last night. My eyes are still puffy and red because of the excessive crying i did all night. I was fired again from my job. A customer grabbed my buttocks, and i slapped the pervert, but the manager took his side, and he got angry because of what i did. Now, i'm back to square one. Where am i supposed to get the money for our daily food and monthly rent? I was so overwhelmed with these thoughts that i didn't notice my brother Jacob staring at me. "Morning Ar-ar, are you okay?" Jacob asked. I washed my hands and kneeled down so i could touch his cute little head. " Yes, baby, my head hurts a little. Is Mom still asleep?" i asked while pinching his cheeks. "She's outside, watering the plants. Are you sure you okay?" he said "I am very sure, and you, my little prince charming, should now sit down on your throne and eat cheerfully your breakfast because...." I opened the plastic tupperware above the table and showed him an omelet i took secretly from the restaurant. " Here is your favorite!!" I saw his mouth in awe, and his innocent happiness swept all my worries in an instant. " Thank you so much, Ar-ar!!!" He hugged me, and i found myself wanting to cry. But i need to be strong in front of him, them. I saw my Mom in her wheelchair, entering the door. "What's going on in here?" she asked sweetly. I always wished that our lives would always be like this, full of happiness. Though we're underprivileged in terms of money, i am very grateful for the family i have, though my dad is already gone. Dad. I've always missed him. If only i could bring him back to this day, he must have wished this also. I don't want to remember everything in the past. I need to be strong for us .I don't want the past version of me. I need to move forward. I need to find another job. "Mom, i'm going early, i'll eat my breakfast on the way." I packed all the things i needed. I won't let them know that i have no work anymore. I don't want them to think that they are a burden to me. "Bye, Mom. Jacob, please take good care of Mom. Love ya!" "No worries, Ar-ar, please be safe," I'll be looking for a job today. I hurriedly went outside and walked to a nearby shop. I bought three different newspapers that contain job listings. I found a bench outside the store and started scanning the pages. There were various jobs i considered applying to. I jotted down in my little notebook the addresses and contact numbers i found interesting. Suddenly, an old woman in her 50s sitting beside me started to talk. "Are you looking for a job?" I peeked at the woman. She's smiling at me. "Y-Yes, Mam," i answered hurriedly and continued jotting down. I wanted to ignore her since i'm in a hurry. My savings won't last for a week. I noticed that she is still looking at what i'm doing. " I know one, beautiful lady. But you are too beautiful to be a janitress." I smiled awkwardly for what she said, i felt i blushed. "I don't mind the nature of the job Ma'am, as long as i'm compensated with money, i will go for it." i answered without hesitation. The old woman is offering me to replace her. God must have listened to my prayers. " I am actually going to the office right now to finalize my resignation. I never thought i would meet my replacement this very day, "the old woman chuckled. I cried. I cried so much that i hugged the old lady so tight. " You have no idea how badly i needed this. Thank you so much. Thank you." She tapped my back softly. Her hugged comforted me, i badly needed a job; and a hug. "Shall we go now? Wipe away your tears now, fine lady. It is a great pleasure helping you. What is your name, child? I am taken aback with the kindness of the old woman that i forgot to ask her name. " I'm Armina. May i ask what your name is, grandma?" She chuckled. She started standing up. At her old age, she moved quickly. " I'm Cristel. Let's go on our way now. I don't want you to be late on your first day." We both laughed. We talked on our way so much that i did not notice that we're already arriving at our destination. "We're here now," Cristel said as she smiled. I saw the big establishment. I felt a sharp cold go through my body. I was shocked for a moment. My body shivered just merely seeing the name of the building. " SYG Group of Companies" I felt sick and couldn't move. This can't be, how come i'm here? This is all my fault, i need to get away here.