The Mafia Boss And His Obsession

Episode: 2

AFTER MY DAY at work as a grocery cashier, I am here at a mall as a janitress in the afternoon and evening. I have to work twice as hard because my salary is not enough to support Cathy. Cathy is in high school and needs more so I can't give up on my job. If I don't act, we will be worse off and we might be picked on the sidewalk.

Here I am in the comfort room wiping the sink. I did not expect that someone who was my former elementary school classmate would recognize me. He was wearing formal clothes and seemed to be promoted.

“I didn't recognize you, Emma. But in fairness you are still beautiful. Envious," said Max.

"Dude! Do you think it's beautiful if I'm just like this, a scumbag, a beak? You're even more envious because you've been promoted while I'm promoted by accumulating germs," I said jokingly that made him laugh and he shook his head.

He suddenly thought and I was even surprised when he flipped in the air.

"Emma, if you want I will recommend you to my boss.

They are looking for a private nurse for their son," he said.

"What do I know about nursing? Besides, maybe I'm not qualified because I only finished grade six," I said and looked at my hand holding the dry rag.

I looked up when he touched my hand even though it was dirty.

"Maybe you know something about nursing?" he asked so I nodded, "it's a lion, huh! You can be there because my boss needs to take care and watch over his son while they are away. They are going to another country. Besides, the salary is big, "he said, making me sigh.

"How much is the salary there?"

“One hundred thousand dollars a month. " he said making my eyes widen. Terrible! One hundred thousand dollars a month?” If I'm yours, accept it. if only I wasn't a crazy lawyer, I might have accepted that job. But good and I saw you. At least I can help you after I know your situation," he continued.

I thought because I was still evaluating the situation.

“What, Emma? It's only six months and in six months your money will be more than half a million immediately," he asked and calculated what I would pay.

I sighed and nodded making him smile.

"Good choice, Emma. Wait, let me ask for your number so I can call you "when I've told you about it," he said.

"Where is your boss's house, young?" I will ask.

"In Civic Center."

"Huh? It's a long way away."

I hesitated now. How about my siblings?

"Yes, and stay in here. Because when you go home, the fares and the time are high. You are still tired."

"But Max, maybe my two sibling can be there, right? Because I have nothing left for them."

“Oh! No way, Emma. But don't worry, your siblings can go to the orphanage I know. You can leave them there for now and I assure you that your siblings will be safe there. My boss himself owns it," he said.

"Why do you seem to be kissing your boss? How rich they are and it seems that they have solved all my problems in the world," I said jokingly.

He got serious and took a deep breath before adjusting his shoulder bag from hanging on his shoulder.

"They are full of wealth, Emma. And just a reminder: Don't get too close to their son. Maybe I won't be able to help you when he sees something in you, " he told me with a frown.

"Huh? What do you mean?

Why are you taking care of me?”

I asked.

"It just is. Just remember my instructions. Alright, I'm going to leave and when I go to see my boss. See you again," he said, I nodded and waved as he walked out of the comfort room.

I thought about what he said but I just shrugged my shoulders because maybe he was just warning me not to do something stupid.

But when I thought about my new job and what I would pay, I became more energetic to work. I mopped the floor with a smile on my face and when I finished I was still happy.

"Even though I have been accepted to the job recommended by Lovely, I will resign from my job.

I clasped both hands as I held the mop. I looked up at the ceiling of the comfort room as if I could see the sky there.

'Lord, thank you. I still know that you are always there and you never let me and my siblings down. Thank you for this good news.

Thank you and Max is the instrument you made to give me the grace you are giving me. Now it seems like a thorn has been pulled out of me. Thank you again. Lord. Amen,”