Personal Assistant

Would you, please, forgive me?

Good morning, mother!

Good morning, Mrs. Haddad! I said looking at the floor.

She was standing at the entrance of the living room looking at me very angry. I bet I know what she is thinking about and I also know she wants to kill me for sure.

The woman opened her mouth and started screaming.

Malik, I asked you something and I want an answer. Now!

First of all, do not yell at me! Secondly, Paulina is my personal assistant and that means she has to be with me all the time. Said Malik on a calm tone.

Being your personal assistant doesn't mean she has to sleep with you! She yelled again. Your father and now you? This girl is the devil! She steals everyone's mind!

Paulina, would you excuse us? I have to talk with my mother about a very important matter.

I nodded and went straight to the room where I slept last night. How can this woman be so full of anger? Why does she hate me so much? I can still hear her screaming in the living room without any shame.

I have to get out of here.

I took my purse from one of the chairs in the room and looked for the exit of the house. Once out, I called for a taxi right after I searched the name of the place where I was.

It took me less than half a hour to get home. I took a shower and got ready in time for a new day of work. I looked myself in the mirror and couldn't admit I was looking good. The short brown skirt and black shirt were a good match and they looked good on me. I took a pair of high heels the same color as my shirt and got out of my place.

This will be a good day and no one will ruin it! I said out loud walking to the taxi that was waiting for me.

Morning, Alexa! I answered the phone. Sure! Don't worry! See you there!

It looks like today I will babysit little Belinda, Alexa's daughter, as my friend has to take her ill father to the hospital. I love Belinda and even if she is only 2 years old she has the power to change my mood.

Once I arrived at the company, I paid my ride and went straight to the entrance where I had to meet Alexa and Belinda. They were already there waiting for me and as soon as the little girl saw me jumped in my arms.

Hello, princess!

I kissed her forehead and after hugging her mother I took Belinda in my office. I placed a chair next to mine and I put Belinda on it. I gave her a few crayons and a white paper to distract her while I check Malik's program for today.

You will seat here while I check something, ok?

It seemed like she didn't hear me as she had already started to draw.

I opened my e-mail and checked all the new messages I had. 

In my office. Now!  Malik texted me.

I told Belinda to wait for me there and went to the place I was called in. I opened the door slowly and stepped in, when I saw a furious Malik walking side to side. 

Here I am! I said on a low voice. 

Why did you leave? Did I tell you to do that?  He asked and stopped right next to me.

I did not want to bother you more than I had already done and, besides, your mother came and I thought...

What did you think? Where were you when I told my other that you have to be with me all the time? Did you think I was joking? Well, I was not! 

I just...

I couldn't finish what I wanted to say because the door opened and little Belinda entered room crying. When she saw me she immediately into my arms.I asked if she was all right, scared that something bad might had happened to her.

I heard someone yelling. I don't like people who yell. Did he yell at you?  She said pointing to Malik. I cry when people yell at me. Don't cry because I love you!

I am good, sweetheart! Don't worry about me!

I gave her another hug and kissed her forehead.  

Go back to my room and wait for me there, okay? I will be back in a minute. I can't wait to see what you've drawn!

I went to the door keeping little Belinda up in my arms when I felt a hand on my back. Malik came in front of me and caressed my shoulder.

Paulina, I am sorry for yelling at you! He said. Would you, please, forgive me?