He rode his scooter to the mall. He sighed, wondering if there would be, yet, another drama. The mall was the biggest mall in Texas, and only the upper class had went there. Only a few members of the lower class were accepted there, to work as cleaners, receptionists, or security officers.It was an 8-storey building, where a wide varieties of products were sold, and services, provided. You could find almost everything you needed there—food items, electrical appliances, clothes, spa…People were going in and out of the mall, dressed in, of course, expensive clothes.He walked in, with the expectation of having another drama occur."After today, do not come back. You are fired!" The manager of the mall said, throwing a white envelope at her.Jayden wondered what she could have done. She had just gotten fired, and he was sure that she would create a scene.He took a deep breath, and walked towards her direction, "hello."He had expected her to frown, and say harsh things to him, as he

Mr. Fernando had finally agreed to call his son. He did not realize that he had held his breath, until his brother touched his shoulder. Deep down, he longed to see his son again.Jayden was not expecting a call from anyone, let alone, his father. His heart beat skipped, he was unsure of what to do—to answer the phone, or not.He finally answered the phone, but none of them said a word. It was as though they were in a breathing competition."Hello, Jayden."It was the first time in almost half a year, he heard his father's voice again."Hi, dad."They conversed for over an hour, and Jayden promised to return home."Goodnight.""I told you. You just needed to talk. You both have pride!" Mr. Lukas said.Mr. Fernando glared at him, and he chuckled, bidding him goodbye.Jayden began to pack his things, ready to go back home the next day.After packing, he took his snacks outside, and stood close to the shore. The moon had shone its light on the water, giving off a shade of gray, and blue.

They saw their mother sitting on the floor with pictures scattered around her. The room reeked alcohol. She had been staring at the old pictures—her two daughters, and husband. She had lost two people at the same time.She was still in deep thoughts when the ladies arrived. They were shocked to see their mother drinking. Carina had been with her mother for years, but she had never seen her drinking alcohol."Mother."The woman turned, and stared at them with wide eyes. She did not expect to see Carina, neither did she think she would drink much. From a sip to a few glasses."Ca… Carina, you are home! Is it already closing hours?" She said, hiding the bottle behind her back."It is almost 10pm, mother!" She walked in, looking around the house, as if there was someone else in, "is this what you do when I'm away? Everyday, I work my ass out, just to provide the bills for you to get well. When did you even start drinking?" Carina half yelled. "I… I am sorry, my child. It was never intent

"Did you see how he looked?" She said, resting her elbow on the table, "oh! He looks like my dream guy, so handsome."The other workers stared at her, and bursted into laughter. "Keep dreaming, Tory. He would never spare you a glance."From a statement, it proceeded to a conversation. "But, wait! Did you see the way he looked at her?" Tory said."At who?" The other girl replied, looking around, carelessly."At the receptionist, idiot!""Oh, you're right. Do you think they know each other?"Carina noticed how they stared at her, which made her uncomfortable. It was just her first day at work, and she was already having enemies."Don't mind them, that's what they do—gossip around, like they don't have loads of work to do. Just ignore them."Sonia had noticed how uncomfortable Carina felt when Tory, and her group were boring holes on her, with their eyes.She would get used to their character, soon."But what did I do? I mean, it's my first day, and they are already gossiping about me?

"Are the documents ready?" Jayden asked over the phone, walking out of his office."Yes, sir. Everything is set." The person replied from the other end."I will be there, shortly."It was his first meeting with Company X—one of the companies he planned to sign a contract with, and make them withdraw their investment from The Emirates.He took his private elevator down, continually checking for updates."They have arrived, boss."It was a text from one of his men. He had ordered him to give him updates on whatever happened at the meeting place."It's just the beginning, Charles."The elevator beeped open, and with both hands in pockets, he walked out."Have a nice day, sir!" Tory yelled. He just turned, and nodded; without saying a word.Carina watched him leave, and enter the car."Hey! Don't you dare think of taking the CEO away from me."She stared at her in disbelief. It was Tory and her drama."When will you learn? Taking him away like he was ever yours," she scoffed, "I would adv