My Name Is Angela

EPISODE 5

Isabel and I were together in our newly purchased apartment after the beautiful castle built by our parents was unlawfully taken from us. We were both planning how to make a living and also to have enough cash that will sustain us. Isabel's class had come up with a project and it was compulsory for everyone to participate.

Big sis, what are we going to do now?she asked with her face portraying that of a lost hope. When did you say is the project deadline? I asked her. The day after tomorrow. she replied.

Okay, I see. I responded with my finger on my lips figuring out what I could do. I'll be right back. I told her.

Where are you going sis? she asked puzzled. Don't worry, just stay right here big sis will be back. I assured her. I went outside and stared at the vehicle I had parked in front of our apartment, it's the remaining asset of my dad. I could feel the tears streaming down my chin but I had to do what I had in mind. I examined it thoroughly and sighed. I had the intention of selling it since I couldn't get the money complete for Isabel's project. I went inside without Isabel knowing what I wanted to do. I got a cardboard, marker and a glue. I inscribed on the cardboard "FOR SALE" and took it outside where I placed it on the vehicle with my phone number. I wiped my face then went inside praying for a miracle to happen.

Minutes later my phone rang. I was in the kitchen when Isabel rushed in with the phone in her hand. Big sis Angie! you have a call from an unknown number. she alerted. Let me see. I said while wiping off the liquid on my hands. I collected the phone and clicked on the receive icon.

Hello. came the voice. Hello. I replied.

Am I speaking with the person whose phone number is written on a vehicle for sale? the caller asked. Oh yes I am. Just hold on I will be right there with you. I said and hung up.

I rushed out of the house without saying a word to my lil sis, Isabel. I got outside,he was in front of the vehicle. Good afternoon sir, I greeted politely. Good afternoon. he answered absentmindedly. He was so shocked to know that I was the seller. He wanted to turn my offer down until I explained the situation to him so the bargain began. I'd pay fifty thousand because it is used. he offered. No sir, why don't you make it three hundred thousand? I asked in disdain. okay two hundred and fifty final offer. he said. I shook my head, if not because Isabel needed the money for some projects, I wouldn't have bothered myself. I felt like crying. Do you agree or not? the man asked drawing back to reality. O..okay, if not because I needed this money urgently, I would have raised the price higher than this but I had no choice. Cash or transfer? he asked me. I prefer by cash. He counted the money and handed it to me. I thanked him profusely before dashing inside the house.

Isa darling. I called out. Yes sister! she replied almost bumping into me. Oh my! I exclaimed as we almost bumped into each other. Isa dear, I got the money with me. I announced. She hugged me so tight and I felt tears run down my cheek. Thank you so much sis for being there for me but where did you get the money from? she asked innocently. I stared deeply and then sighed. Isa I know you will be sad but there was no other option. I hope you don't get mad at me. I sold daddy's car. I confessed.

She just gazed at me and turned to face the wall. I know you did it not for selfish motive but for my sake which no other person can do except you, because you care. She muttered and turned slowly to face me. We were emotional now. Sis if there's anything for me to do in this world , is to never hurt,leave or betray you. I love you so much Angie,you are the best sister ever. We hugged and cried our eyes that afternoon.