Second chance to fate

CHAPTER 9

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I am sorry for the late update to whoever reading my story.

                       LILITH'S POV

 Walking under the scornful sun is hell! Argh but I do not have a choice; I cannot procrastinate any further the sooner I get a job the sooner I leave that house with my brother, a goal I must fulfill. It is the weekend and as much as I am happy to leave the house, I am worried about my brother so I have to be quick but I have been job hunting for almost 6 hours and it already 5 pm, it is not like anyone is waiting for me or will care if I come back late or not but I have to check on my brother. God, please help me, seeing a bench I stay down with my face in my hands. I feel so helpless, who in their right mind will want to employ 16 years old with no experience. Getting up from the bench, I decided to give it one more time before I finally give up.

 Going down the narrow part of the road, I notice a 5-star restaurant ah a waitress is wanted I see luck on my side

Going in I look over in awe at the fancy interior decoration and the calming background music playing with rich people judging by their expensive wristwatches, jewelry, and clothing. Trying to navigate my way through the busy environment to find my way to see whom I will submit my CV to. Sighting a woman on a computer situated at the corner front probably a receptionist,

“Excuse me please, I saw the post of a waitress wanted and I would like to apply” displaying an innocent smile and the same time trying to appear mature too

 “How old are you?” she narrowed her eyes at me suspiciously while eyeing me up and down 

“Just recently turned 18 ma” I replied gulping in fear of she seeing my lie through my eyes

“I see, leave your CV here and make sure to be here at 9:30 am sharp so that the manager can interview you” she stated while rolling her eyes and focusing it back on her screen

“But tomorrow is Sunda-“

 “Does this look like a school for you? That weekdays are for lectures, and weekend for rest? For your information, this is a 24/7 open restaurant you think we would be able to hold our 5 stars rating if everyone had a day off? Now get out of my face, you are irritating” she seethed

Such a b***h! Who does she think she is to talk to me like that? If I did not require this job I would have put her in her place. Huffing in anger I dropped my CV at the desk and walked away if I had stayed any longer she would have been in the emergency care unit!

Coming back in late soaked from the rain damn you weather forecast that told me it would be a sunny day, the lights in the mansion were already turned off I doubt anyone noticed my absence I hope my brother has eaten thou, I will check up on him after I change my clothes.

Ah, I feel refreshed after taking my bath and changing my clothes, my stomach rumbles in hunger I just remembered that I have not eaten all day and I did not feel it, the advantage of being anorexic. Making my way to the kitchen

“Where have you been? And what makes you think you can come back home by this time of the night?

I jump in fright from the voice, turning my head over to see it is just my grandma. I wonder why is still awake by this time, swirling back

“Do not take one more step young lady” grandma roared in anger

Turning back

“What gives you the right to ask me such a question? Who the hell do you think you are to question my whereabouts?” I whispered yelled

“Lilith”

“Mind your business old lady and I will mind mine” narrowing my eyes in rage and clenching my fist in anger. Who does she think she is to just Walt into my life out of nowhere and start giving commands, where was she when I needed anything close to a mother figure? She should know her place, turning my back at her and-

SMACK

I place my hand on the back of my head as I feel a little pain

“Did you just hit me?” My eyes widened in horror, surprise, and anger

“Bu gan gen wo shousha! I know I was not there when you needed me and I know I have no right or whatsoever but do not take my love and concern for granted, no matter what I am still your grandmother your flesh and blood. I shout and question you not because I am trying to control or command you but out of concern and because I care and love you deeply. Do you know how worried I was when I did not see you in the house? Then you walk in soaked and shaking by 10 pm, the least you can do is to tell me where you went and why you took so long or when you will be coming back. I already lost my husband to a car accident, my son to a manipulative gold digger I only have my grandchildren and that is the only reason I am still alive. I have a fragile heart and I am not getting younger, I left so food for you in the fridge microwave it and eat it” she palmed my face in a loving and caring manner pouring all her sincerity through her eyes as she looked into mine and left

(Translation: Do not talk to me in that manner)

Shocked at my grandmother's outburst, this is the first time I was scolded not for being a useless daughter but actually out of concern. Not feeling hungry again, made my way to my room with tears falling off my eyes unknowingly and slumping off

RIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNGGGGG!!!!!

Argh, is it already morning? I just closed my eyes a few minutes ago and it is already morning? Jumping off my bed, heading off to the bedroom to get prepared.

“William! William! Where are you?” I yelled frantically searching for my brother in his room.

Going downstairs only to see my brother with Samantha and John dressed and my grandma reading a book while sitting on the couch

“Lilith go and change we are going to meet Jacob’s family for a little get together,” Samantha said fixing her hair while looking at the mirror

“Williams have eaten this morning?” I questioned bending down to reach his level

“No, dad said I can eat when we reach there” William replied fidgeting with his hands

Sighing in frustration I get up and look over to my dad who is busy on his phone

“Grandma I will be late,” I told her while avoiding to look at her

Grabbing my brother’s hands I dash out of the living room with my parents’ voice calling us back but I completely ignore them and entered the cab I ordered.

“Lilith where are we going to?” my brother asked excitedly as we roamed the city of Austin. Glancing down at my watch at 8:30 am, I still have time before my interview.

“Getting you something to eat,” I said with a shrug as we entered a restaurant

“Good morning my name is Cindy, what will you like to order?” the waitress said with a bright smile and a notepad in her hand

My brother looked over the menu and he seems confused about what to order

“We will like a plate of pancake with syrup, chocolate milkshake, 10 chicken wings, and a take out of burger a vanilla smoothie and buffalo's wings”

“pancake with syrup, chocolate milkshake, 10 chicken wings and a take out of burger a vanilla smoothie and baffle wings coming right up” she replied and left to get our order

William’s mouth is slightly open and I could not help but laugh in amusement

“Will we be able to finish all that?” he asked

“Not we but you, I am not hungry” I responded still trying to stop my laughter

“But but isn’t that too much? mother said that I am gaining weight” he answered casting his eyes down biting his lips in nervousness

I was beyond furious at this point, how can a mother do this to her ten years old child! Her ruining my life is that not enough? Why must she poison my brother’s mind too? She is the reason I am anorexic and can hardly stomach any food; I won’t allow my brother to go through that. The waitress had already served our food but William was yet to touch it

“William, that is not true. You are a growing child and you need as much food as you can eat to grow up into the fine man you will be one day if you stop eating you won’t grow well because of lack of nutrition and won’t be healthy. You are perfect the way you are, your outer appearance does not matter. No matter what I will love you for you and not for what you are or what you look like” I said with a smile while roughing his already made hair in a loving way

William's eyes were glossy and he quickly averted his gaze and started eating hurriedly like a person that hasn’t eaten in days.

In the past you took care of me, now I will take care of you until my last breath.