Sweet Night
1781 Words
Five years later
Bella took a deep breath. The clock on her hand showed almost midnight, and she was still wandering around looking for work, but Bella still hadn’t found any. She decided to take the train home, with only a little money left. In her hands were eggs and some potatoes that she had bought at the supermarket to cook tomorrow. Bella had to walk quite a distance to reach the small, shabby apartment she lived in. Finally, she arrived.
Tsk…
When she entered, the enthusiastic voices of children immediately greeted her.
“MOMMYYYYYY!!!!”
Bella was surprised. She didn’t have time to say anything because the four toddlers ran quickly and hugged her legs. She, who had wanted to be angry because her children didn’t sleep according to her instructions this morning, couldn’t bear it and smiled. Her heart warmed. She squatted down and returned the hug warmly.
“Mommy, Mommy is finally home! We’ve been waiting for Mommy for a long time,” said Bella’s first child, Adonis Berdine.
Their hug ended. Bella folded her arms in front of her chest. Her face showed as if she was angry. Bella is a mother who is very strict and quite fierce with her four children.
“Didn’t Mommy order you to go to bed at 9 p.m.? And we have made an agreement regarding that. Now you’re breaking it?” asked Bella.
The four children bowed their heads.
“Mommy, but we can’t sleep if you’re not home. We have to make sure that Mommy comes home safely,” said Bastian, Bella’s second child.
Bella’s firm face changed quickly. Of course, she was moved. Before Bella had time to speak, her two children grabbed her hand.
“Mommy, we have prepared something for you!” said Carlos Berdine, Bella’s third child.
“Hm?” Bella looked confused.
They pulled Bella into the dining room. She was asked to sit down. Bella was very surprised to see their dining room, which had been decorated so romantically. There were lots of red rose petals, and candles were lit. Not only that, but also several kinds of dishes that really aroused her taste.
Even her stomach started to growl. The four children giggled.
“Mommy, we have prepared all this for Mommy. We know Mommy must be very tired. That’s why we cooked all this. And of course, the chef is Davina! She’s the best!” Bastian said, praising his twins.
“Where did you guys get the money to buy this food? There are only a few eggs and chickens that Mommy prepared for you.” How could she not feel surprised? Some of the food served is quite luxurious.
“Of course, we used our piggy bank money,” Adonis said.
Bella was about to speak again, but Carlos was quick to speak.
“Mommy, come on! It’s Mommy’s birthday. It’s past midnight!” he said.
Bella was surprised. She looked at her kids, who were smiling broadly at her. “It’s Mommy’s birthday!”
Even Bella herself forgot! She’s so busy looking for work!
“A moment!” Davina went to the kitchen to bring a small cake. In the middle, there was a candle. The four children sang a birthday song for their Mommy.
“Blow out the candles, Mommy! Make a wish!” Bella couldn’t help but smile. The feeling was really warm. She doesn’t want much. Only one.
‘Hopefully, my little family finds happiness.’ Then, Bella blew out her candles.
“Yeayyy!!!”
A warm night for their little family.
***
In the morning, Bella left after making breakfast for her children. And now the four children are together. The four of them surrounded a newspaper they got this morning.
“This! This job seems suitable for Mommy!” Adonis said.
“Hm. Carlos! Hurry up and make a job application! Make Mommy’s CV as cool as possible so that Mommy can be accepted into the job as soon as possible,” Adonis said.
“Alright!”
“This one, too! And this one, also this one!” Bella’s four twin children helped Bella find work. They wouldn’t let their Mommy fight alone. But when they looked at the newspaper, they found a headline that caught their attention.
News with the Headline, “The Genius Billionaire Mercilessly Dominates the European Trading Market!” with a picture of a handsome and dashing man next to the news.
The four children looked closely at the billionaire’s face, then took turns looking at their faces one by one. The four raised their eyebrows. They all had the same thoughts.
“Isn’t this man’s face similar to ours?” Adonis asked. The three twins nodded their heads.
“Yes, you’re right,” answered Bastian.
“Who is this man? This is the first time I’ve seen him,” asked Davina.
Carlos immediately ran to his mother’s computer and looked for information about the man. “I found his profile! Look at this!” Carlos said very loudly while calling his other twins. They immediately ran around looking at the computer screen and reading every piece of information written there.
“Hmm... interesting,” said the four of them together.
Bella, who was hotly going in and out of the magnificent buildings, suddenly received a call from an unknown number. Bella answered the call.
“Yes? It’s me, Bella.”
“What?! Oh, okay! I’ll be there soon! I’ll be quick!” That sluggish face immediately turned into enthusiasm!
Bella immediately put her cell phone back in her bag and left. Finally, Bella arrived at a well-known brand store. She got a phone call to come to work immediately. Bella was actually confused because she hadn’t submitted a job application there. But Bella didn’t want to bother. This may be a rare miracle!
***
“You work from today. Give your best. We will look at your performance to decide whether you are suitable to work here or not,” said the manager. Bella smiled.
“I will do my best!”
***
“Oh my God! Mr. Arsen Arbecio is coming! Everyone! Do your best! Don’t make any mistakes! Understood?!” the manager warned all the employees under her auspices. The atmosphere was quite lively among the employees.
‘Mr. Arsen Arbecio? Who is he?’ Bella asked herself.
Until Bella saw the figure. Bella was quite surprised. Because that face was very, very charming! Bella herself was stunned and acknowledged his good looks.
Bella watched the man intensely. That face was too perfect with a firm jaw. So masculine. Thick and neat eyebrows. Two beautiful hazel eyes stared intently. That sharp nose, naturally pink lips, and neatly trimmed beard. It doesn’t stop there. This man also has a tall, straight, and muscular body. Truly the definition of a perfect physique!
Seeing that face, especially his eyes, reminded Bella of someone. ‘He reminds me of my children. They’re quite similar.’ But then Bella snorted and shook her head at her ridiculous thoughts.
“What are you doing?! Why are you just daydreaming like that?! Hurry and serve Mr. Arbecio! Don’t let him be disappointed with your service!!” said the manager while looking at her with a cynical look.
Bella was surprised. She nodded her head and immediately greeted Mr. Arsen, their esteemed customer.
“Mr. Arbecio, allow me to serve you. Is there something you’re looking for? Let me help you look for it,” said Bella very kindly while bowing slightly, very politely.
There was no answer from Arsen. He looked at Bella with a stony gaze. His mouth closed tightly, then he stepped forward. Bella was confused, but she still followed this respected customer from behind.
“Shoes. Latest edition. Bring it before me,” said the man.
Bella was stunned, and without asking too many questions, she immediately brought up what this man wanted. She had seen the shoes he was wearing and had guessed what size they were.
Bella brought several new edition shoes, according to his request. Arsen sat on a comfortable sofa. He let the woman beneath him take off his shoes and then put on the shoes he wanted. Again, he stared intently at the woman. His eyes narrowed.
‘This woman. Her face seemed familiar. Have I met this woman before?’ Arsen never makes mistakes in his guess.
“Turn your face up,” he said.
“Yes, sir? Is there anything else you want?” asked Bella. Even though she was surprised, she still looked up. She felt quite surprised and uncomfortable when the man grabbed her chin. Bella intended to dodge, but the manager’s sharp gaze from the other end of the room made her shut up.
‘Tsk, damn! Even though this man was being impolite to me. Should I just surrender?!’
Bella’s gaze changed. She really didn’t like being treated like this. The look in her eyes illustrated her displeasure, and Arsen knew it.
“Have we met before?” Arsen asked, still in his flat tone.
No longer able to stand being treated carelessly, Bella pushed Arsen’s arm away. It couldn’t be a lie that Arsen was surprised because apparently this woman, who he thought was very obedient, could be so brave.
“No. We never met before,” she said. Bella’s face looked down, and she finished her task. Putting on those shoes. The size she brought was just right.
“This is the right size for your feet, sir. Is there anything else I can help you with?” asked Bella. She immediately stood up. Arsen just stared without speaking, then stood up and left. Bella was silent, while the manager immediately followed Arsen.
“Mr. Arsen. Sorry if our service is less than satisfactory. We will immediately fire that woman who—”
“My person will pay for these shoes,” Arsen interrupted the manager’s words and left the boutique. Then the person Arsen was talking about came.
Bella, who was serving another customer, had her hand pulled. It was towed to a storage warehouse.
“What are you doing?! I saw your bad service earlier! Do you want me to fire you?! It’s a good thing you work here! Luckily, this store is currently short of staff! I’ll give you one more chance or I’ll fire you!” said the manager with a sharp gaze while gripping Bella’s hand tightly. Bella wasn’t afraid at all. She stared straight at the manager until, finally, the manager left.
Bella grumbled. “That man treated me badly. Of course, I would react like that. Who is that man really?”
To be continued…
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