Foretold by Fate

Chapter 3

Addison’s POV

Today is Monday, and finally, I'm finished dressing up, so I immediately run downstairs. When I reached our kitchen, I saw Mom and Dad waiting for me. I just smiled at them, and I sat down immediately.

''Mom? You look pale today? Are you okay?'' I asked Mom. She just smiled at me assuring, that she's okay. ''Mom, please let us know if you're not, okay?''

I started eating and so with, Dad. 

''I'm okay, Dear, don't worry, I will tell your daddy right away if I feel something strange,'' she said and then sighed. 

I just nodded, and I gave my best smile to Mom. By the way, I am working at a restaurant nearby here at our home. My Dad used to drop and pick me up every day. I always refused and complained about it but, I just let Daddy do it simultaneously. We're done eating and I went to Mom to kiss her. 

''Bye, Mom, please let us know if you feel strange, okay?'' I reminded her again. ''let's go, Dad.''

Daddy went to Mom, and she kissed her. After that, we immediately traveled using my Dad's tricycle— our primary source of income. 

''Thank you, Dad, and please do take care of yourself. I love you,'' I said, and then I kissed Dad on his cheek.

''I love you too, Son. I'm going to pick you up later,'' he said, and then he starts the engine again. 

I just nodded, and I waved my hand to bid goodbyes. When Daddy is already out of my sight, I immediately walk towards the restaurant where I work. I greeted my colleagues, and so with me. 

Today is Monday, and we have a lot of customers. We can't even talk for a while because of it. Aside from that reason, our manager is also strict. That is why we're all focusing on our designated work. 

Honestly, our manager is always hot-tempered with me, and I don't even know the reason. There are some instances where she is scolding me for no reason. Well, I'm lucky because my colleagues are always there to uplift my spirit, and I'm so thankful for it. 

As of today, my day went well. I'm about to leave the restaurant when our manager called me. I followed her to her office. As I closed the door, I felt a sudden nervousness, and I don't know why. 

''I will tell you frankly, I don't like you to be here,'' she said. 

''Miss, I didn't do anything bad, and you know that!'' I complained. ''What's the problem with you!'' 

I'm tired for today, and that is the reason why I burst out in anger. This lady is getting on my nerves. 

''You're fired! Get out!'' she shouted, and she threw me my salary. 

I immediately pick my salary and quickly turn my back at her. I angrily shut the door for her to know that I'm angry for what she did to me. The moment I left the restaurant, I let my tears fall because I can no longer hold them. 

I am slowly walking while crying, and I realized my feet bring me to the playground. I sat down on a swing, and I let my tears fall. After a couple of minutes of crying, my phone rang—it was Daddy who's calling. I fixed myself first before I answered the call.

''Yes, Dad?'' I said. 

''Your Mom is in the hospital right now! Please immediately come here, Son!'' 

I immediately end the call, and I start running to find a tricycle. Fortunately, when I came out of the park, there is a tricycle. I instructed the driver to take me to the nearest hospital. I texted Timmy and Annie to inform them that Mom is in the hospital right now. I never knew the tricycle had stopped already because I'm busy talking to my friends. 

I noticed that we're not in the hospital right now. I feel scared right now because no one is almost in here. 

''K-Kuya? I said, take me to the hospital, n-not here,'' I stuttered because of fear. 

''Give me all your things now!'' he yelled at me. 

 For Pete's sake, I'm not yet ready to die so I give him all my things, including my last salary. After I gave him my things, he left me dumbfounded. 

For the second time around, I cried so hard. I think today is the most freaking day ever! I lost my job, and Mom is in the hospital. While I'm having my sentiments, a strong wind blows. Then, there is a piece of paper that suddenly covers my face.

''What the fuc*!'' I got it, and the moment I saw the information written on it, my eyes widened. ''Wanted Caregiver,'' I said. 

''I think good destiny had spoken to me!'' I yelled since no one is in here. 

I quickly stand and walk towards the tricycle I have seen from afar. I'm so happy that something good happened today despite all the misfortune I've got.