Her Secret

Laying Down Some Rules

Chapter 6

It was finally the weekend which meant that I had to work today. Having three jobs while attending school, not to mention taking care of my three year old baby girl can be pretty hectic at times. The nanny finally arrived and I was running late for work.

"Oh thank god Emma you're here, I'm running late and I'll have your pay by tonight. Thanks for doing this, I don't know what I would do without your help."

Emma is in college and a really good friend of mine. She offered to watch Rosie for an affordable price.

"Honestly it's no problem Lina, so where is the little munchkin?" She asked as I was putting on my shoes getting ready to leave.

"She's napping, but she will wake up pretty soon. I have her green smoothie in the fridge, she's having some digestion problems right now. Well you know what to do so I better get going." I rushed out of the door and started the car.

As expected I was a little late for work. I ran towards the building only to be greeted by my very angry boss.

"Lina you're late again. This is the fourth time you've been late, that's very unprofessional, I've been nice enough to let it slide every time but this just can't keep going on. I should just fire you!" He said

"No please Mr.Jensen I need this job. Don't fire me please" God this is embarrassing, begging to keep my job.

"Well Lina give me one good reason why I should even let you keep your job"

"I really need this job to help support my daughter and myself."

He was surprised by my answer.

"I didn't know you had a child" he said.

"Indeed I do. She's three"

"How come this is the first time I'm hearing about this"

"Well it's personal and I didn't put any personal information on my resume to begin with, because if I was to put it in my resume I probably wouldn't of gotten this job" I said confidently.

He thought long and hard and finally sighed

"Okay Lina you can keep your job only because I see you're struggling. Now hurry up and get dressed. There are some tables that need a waitress."

I let out a long sigh and did my job.

Hours flew by and before I knew it I was on my way to my last job for the day.

"Bye Lina! Say hi to little Rosie for me okay?" Said Mrs.Sanchez an elderly lady that I work with she's a sweetheart.

"Will do Mrs.Sanchez" I said as I got in my car and drove away.

I made it home really half past midnight. Emma was reading a book and I assumed Rosie was already fast asleep.

"Oh my god Emma I'm so sorry, work today was slow yet very painful. Anyway thank you and here's your pay for the week"

"It's fine Lina, you're a hard working mom, that's one of the reasons why I respect you, you're a lot stronger than what I had pictures you to be." Emma said as she started gathering up her things.

I smiled at Emma "thanks Emma, I'm glad you think so."

"Anytime girl well I better get going. I have classes tomorrow afternoon" she bid her goodbyes and drove off.

I took a shower and grabbed a pair of boy shorts and a tank top. After finishing up my usual night routine I went to Rosie's room. She looked like an angel. Thinking how my life would be right now if I never had her. I don't have any regrets I'm perfectly happy being a mom, she's the one that I look forward to seeing everyday after school and work. She's my whole world. I kissed her forehead and turned on her night light.

••••••••••••••-> Monday

After dropping off Rosie at daycare I pulled up next to Starbucks and grabbed me coffee. I had huge dark circles from lack of sleep and work hours. I looked like a zombie. Eh when I woke up this morning I didn't feel good so today I just wore sweats. I parked my car next to Tyler's. As soon as I got out Tyler ran towards me.

"Damn! You look tired, what happened over the weekend?" He asked.

I rolled my eyes "Well I worked and then took care of my daughter what do you think!"

"Well damn someone's cranky" he put his hands up and surrendered

"Well can you blame me?! It's Monday. Sorry we can't all be happy and jumping with glee at 6 in the morning." The bell rang and me and Tyler made our way into the school.

I was just praying that I won't fall asleep in any of my classes today.

I walked into home base and sat at my seat I put my stuff down and instantly put my head down and tried to get some sleep. It didn't last long. As soon as the annoying bell rang the teacher walked in.

"Good morning class! Did everyone have a good weekend?" We all responded. It wasn't long until Kaleb White made his entrance. He gave the late slip to the teacher and took his usual seat next to me. Well since the teacher didn't have any important announcements I put my head down again and once again tried to sleep. I was about to close my eyes when I saw note slip under my arm. It read

"Meet me at the bleachers by the soccer field after this class". As soon as class was over Kaleb was the first to leave of course. I stopped by my locker first and gathered my books for my next class.

I remembered the note clearly said that I was suppose to go to the bleachers by the soccer field. So I started walking towards the direction of the field.

"Kaleb? Are the here? You wanted to see me?" I said. He came out from under the bleachers not long after I had called out his name.

"Yeah I wanted to see what you had to say about the whole "dating me so that I won't tell your secret" situation" he smirked. Ugh the nerve this guy has.

"Okay I've agreed to date you but only because I've survived 3 years without having anyone discover my secret and I'm still counting on graduating without anyone knowing"

He looked shock as if he didn't expect that answer from me. Did I sound desperate? Doesn't matter this guy can cause a storm and I didn't wanna to be the center of attention so why not? This could be a fun little experiment. I've already gotten my heart broken once. I doubt it'll happen again. Right?

"You're kidding right" he finally talked.

"Actually I'm not. If it'll get you to shut your mouth until graduation. So be it."

"Why don't you want anyone to know? Are you ashamed?"

"I'm not ashamed of my daughter and being a parent. It's just my life's complicated and to be judged by everyone at school, oh who am I kidding you wouldn't understand, but here are some rules

1: We aren't really dating, you can carry on with your little "buddies" at home I won't care

2: don't meddle into each other's business

3: we are only a couple during school hours, after school no.

4: I won't tell Rosie about our fake relationship.

5: after however many months you want us to date you can call it off whenever you want to.

6: last but not least don't fall for one another.

"Ha! Not counting on it sweetcheeks" Kaleb said as I finished reciting the rules.

"Well do we have a deal Mr.White?" I stuck my hand out

He made his decision and shook my hand

"We have a deal Miss.Samuels"