C4 Mother

The incident went fast. Because of shame and fear. I didn’t follow everything after I wrapped myself in the blanket I had grabbed. Faustino was angry to his twin.

I don't know why he's here. My chest throbs at what happened. I was already dressed when Faustino came back inside. I bent down touching what I am wearing.

"You're going home." His voice seemed to want to be suppressed so I couldn't look. I nodded in response and sighed as he threw a money at me. That was the signal so I looked up and our gazes met.

"S-Sir-"

"Is that enough?" His eyebrows meet in anger that I don’t know where it came from.

Without thinking I nodded and knelt to pick up the money for that night.

"T-Thank you," I swallowed. His presence held my breath.

"Leave," he turned and looked up. I have a lot to ask but I can't voice it.

"Sir Faus-"

"I said leave !!" I was stunned by his shout. I closed my eyes firmly and left.

My colleagues asked me many questions but I never answered them. Even Madam A did not ask why I would go home early. She seemed to already know what had happened.

I took a Jeep to our house. Until now, I am still very nervous. Since then, I have been working at the club. It's only now that I've experienced that.

I barely shook my head to dispel my thoughts. Ever since I met them, they have always interrupted my thinking! It shouldn't be like this!

Somehow I got home early today and had a large amount of money. I was happy to walk down the alley to our house.

Outside, I was surprised to see that our only light was a candle. I hurried into the house.

"Mom," I saw Mama lying down and coughing. "Mom, why candle-"

"I spent the money so I haven’t paid our electiricty bill," she answered me and coughed again.

I just blew air and took a handkerchief and put it on her back.

"All right. I'll give you the payment tomorrow. Where’s Papa?"

“Maybe he is gambling again!”

I just nodded and ignored it. There is nothing new. I wanted to say he would take care of mom but I knew it was impossible.

"What? Why are you early? Have you earned a lot? Save that! I closed my eyes because she coughed again.

Mama stand up but I was shocked when she fell and there’s blood in her mouth!

"Mom! No-" because mama was thin I quickly picked her up and rode on my back. She tried to talk but her blood flowed down my shoulder.

"It's nothing-"

"Mom! Nothing? Don't say that."

I was numb from what had happened and felt scared. I never thought about why I was able to lift Mom. I almost ran out to take my mother to the hospital.

"Please help me!" I asked for help from those people on the side of the alley. There were a lot of guys and I knew they were tricycle drivers.

"I-I'll take Mom to the hospital." My cheeks were wet with tears.

"Get out of here! Your shit!"

"She will die soon! So, don't bother here! "

I lost hope to try. I know no one can help me. That night, I took a taxi just to get Mama to the hospital. I carried my mother to the hospital. I used the money I earned.

I found out that my mother had tuberculosis. Moreover, her lungs were full of phlegm and needed maintenance medication.

I held Mom's hand lying on the bed. I kissed her until her eyes opened. I can’t sleep thinking about my mama’s health.

"Mom, how are you feeling?"

"Why did you bring me here? It's too expensive here."

"The important thing Mom is you're healed."

She shook his head. "We would have paid for the rest of your expenses with electricity. I'm sorry because I bought my medicine for what you gave me before."

I bit my lip, holding back a sob. "Why didn't you tell mom?"

"For what else? You're giving me money so I don't have to say-"

"Mom, I gave you enough money if you just tell me early about your situation.”

"And what? I'm even more useless ?! I haven't finished anything! I don't have a decent job! Yes! Back then I used men to raise you because I know your father is useless! So are you! You graduate and work hard! Leave that job of yours! "

I did not notice her tears falling. I couldn't stand it and hugged her tightly.

I carefully considered my decision. Not every night I will make money. I have to find another job.

I borrowed a cell phone from our neighbor. I got some of Mom's clothes. I would have typed the number.

"Oh, Ava ?! Where's your mother?" Dad greeted me with a smile. He just came home.

"At the hospital," I replied and saw the few dishes he was carrying.

"What hospital ?!"

I nodded tiredly. "Yes, Pa. Please bring this to her. This is the address of the hospital. Please keep an eye on Mom. I’ll just work."

Irritation registered on his face but he nodded as well. "All right have a dish. I won the gamble, "he left the dish and went into the room.

I wiped my face with the palm of my hand and I felt even heavier because of the problem. From then on, even though my mother got sick, she was not hospitalized. Now it looks like her illness is serious. It should not be ignored and may worsen.

I typed in the number. It was also strange but no one answered. I did not lose hope, I tried again and someone answered it.

"Hi! Who's this?" I only knew by the voice that it was her.

"Uhm. Ma'am Genevive. This is Ava. The-"

"Oh right! The one We almost ran over! How are you?" I heard a few noises in her line.

"I’m okay." I laughed softly.

"It's okay then."

"Ma'am, I know you just have to know me. But I don't have any bad intentions. I just wanted to ask if you know anyone who can give me a job. My mother is in the hospital."

"Oh! That's right!" Her voice was lively. "I'm here at the venue of Mommy's birthday party. You can be a waitress! I'll take care of you. I'll text the address and your colleague will take care of you."

"Wow! Thank you so much, ma'am Genevive!"

"What! Call me just Genevive!"

I giggle. "All right G-Genevive."

" Much better. So, I'm expecting you tonight huh? "

"Yes!"

I cleaned the house and texted Madam A that I would not be able to work for now. Because if I work until morning, who will take care of my mother?

When night came, I headed to the venue, and my eyes widened when it was in paradise to be held.

The cut plants are filled with flickering light. the fountain roars with every murmur of water there. Lots of cars at the exit and even inside. And it looks like it's starting because of who's speaking into the microphone!

I hurried in and saw a few waitress clothes. I approached her and talked.

I have seen elegant gowns and handsome businessmen. Shit! Rich people are here.

"Miss! I-I'm Ava. I talked to Ma'am Genevive. I'm also a waitress tonight."

The woman I'm talking to is old and has a mirror. "Oh! Do you see that door? Our uniforms are there. Get there and put them on. Put on the apron with a rag to wipe off a few drops of wine. I'll bring a drink first. . "

I did what she told me.

As I was on the side, standing in the large vase of plants, I saw how far apart my life was from them. They were having fun and wearing very nice clothes. Eating delicious food. While we? Armed as their servant. Servants and willing to clean up their clutter and dirt.

I took a deep breath. Most importantly, Mom was in the hospital and taking care of them. That is the thing that is very important to me now.

"Hey! There you go! Clean up the mess there!" The woman told me earlier.

"A-Ah, all right!"

I bent down to approach the people. I went over the edge while holding the mop. I did see a pile of food and wine there! I cleaned it up right away. The few women passing by were excited because I had become a nuisance. So I hurried even more.

I was already there when someone approached me.

"Hey!"

My eyes widened as I remembered the man who was my costumer at the club! Shit!

"S-Sir?" I smiled slightly.

"That's you, isn't it? Ava?" He immediately grabbed my waist so I barely moved. I don't want anyone to see it!

"Sir! I still have a lot to do."

Laugh at it. A few business men saw us.

"It's you I used that night right? At the Club?"

I almost fainted with nervousness especially when a few heard that. I pushed him and left but it still swayed close to my neck so I blocked the mop I was holding and at the same time a few screams.

"Oh my goodness!" A voice I heard after a break.

I was overwhelmed to see Ma'am Genevive's mom! The wine spilled on her beautiful gown!

Almost everyone is focused on me. I felt so embarrassed and I didn’t know what to prioritize.

"Ma'am ... sorry!" I bent down to clean it up.

"Mommy? Are you okay?" I heard Genevive's voice and I was even more nervous.

"Sorry! Ma'am Genevive -"

"Oh! It's okay darling. Just don't be such a clumsy next time," Genevive's mom said. Genevive took a deep breath and shyly smiled at me.

"Sorry!" No one helped me and they left. Even my fellow waitress here didn’t help me.

My tears dripped as it was clean and I left to get out. I went to the back where the fountain was earlier. Where no one’s there. I untied my hair and let it be blown away by the wind.

I could feel the wind blowing at night.

"How's your hand?" I was startled by someone speaking behind my back.

"F-Faustino," I said wearily and shrugged.

"There's blood on your hand." His expression was serious again.

"I'm used to it. It's just small."

He took a deep breath and took his handkerchief and placed it on my wound. I wanted to appeal but his eye was already threatening.

"Maybe your fiancee will find you."

I annoy him more. I don’t know what to think especially since this man used to be my customer.

He approached me caressed my waist and I felt his lips on my ear.

"This is so wrong but I like your smell so much."

I was immediately burned by his word.

"I will drive you home now."

"I can't. I have a job here."

He grinned. "How much then? How many thousand for you to get in my car and taste for a while hmmm?" I was swallowed. "Come on Ava. It's just me. Not my twin but only mine."

I bit my lip slowly. I couldn't stop myself from nodding.

"I can't wait to fuck you in my damn car Ava," he whispered before kissing me hanging on the lips.