Good morning, Mom. I'm so late for work... Have you taken your medicine for the morning? Was Rachel Evens running down the stairs while her mom was in the kitchen, just finished packing her lunch?
Good morning, honey, don't forget your lunch and have your breakfast, work can wait, your health can't.
Mmmmmm, maybe a quick bite, the sandwiches look great. Did you take your medicine?
Yes, I just had them. I must say I'm feeling much better with the new medicine I've been taking for the last couple of months.
It's all thanks to Emma, Mom. She went to extremes to find this doctor, and honestly, your face looks much brighter as well after we started this new treatment.
( Rachel's Mom, Mrs Margrate Evens, suffers from a terrible heart condition. She has been on several medications with no response, looking pale week and under the impression she could get a heart attack any time, which left Rachel worried to leave her mother at home alone when she was at work. Emma Dawson, who was Rachel's best friend from childhood, had recently managed to get hold of one of the best cardiologists in the city, whom she initially recommended to Rachel. Though his charges were high, Rachel was willing to do anything for the person who loved her the most and who provided and raised her as a girl who could be called a gem. )
Oh my God, the time Mom, the food was so great, I think I will have to work late today, but I will let you know. And remember to call me if you feel the slightest change in you... Am I forgetting something?
Yes, honey, you are forgetting your lunch. Handing over her lunch, Mrs Evens places a kiss on her daughter's forehead with a smile every daughter wants to see from her mother.
With the thought of her mother beside her forever, Rachel hugged her mom before leaving. Just as she was stepping out, her phone started to buzz. She already knew who it was, her friend Emma.
Hi Emma, what's up?
Where the hell are you? The boss is going crazy.
I'm on my way, I'll be there soon.
Girl, just because you live close to the hotel doesn't mean you can make it to work at the last minute, you know. Now hurry up.
Ya, I know. Is he asking for me? How bad is it?
Well, he's not asking for you yet, just mad at some of the staff for punching in late. So, before he notices you are not here, better hurry.
Ok, got it. I'm almost here.
Rachel worked in the hotel as a receptionist close to her house so that she could reach home to her mother in case of an emergency within a few minutes.
Rachel managed to slip to her seat before her manager confronted her.
Where have you been, Miss Evens? I didn't see you before.... what is wrong with everyone? Why can't anyone be on time? Just as the manager was about to lecture Rachel, Emma came in with a cup of coffee in her hand
Sir, she was here all morning only time she wasn't in her seat was the time she used the washroom and when she went to help one of our customers find his way to the room.
Is that so, Miss Evens?
Looking at Emma and then at her manager, Rachel answered Yes, sir
Then why in the world didn't you say so? Do you like getting scolded for no reason? Anyways, I have work to do, and the two of you get to work yourselves. I'm going nuts working in this place.
You are lucky I happened to come back just before he started shouting. Emma took her seat next to Rachel, so why were you late? Is Mom okay?
Mom is fine, a beautiful smile every day, it's just that I kinda feel Ricky might be cheating on me.
WHAT?
What made you think that?
Well, yesterday, remember how I asked him if he could hang out with me after I got out of work? And he said yes to it
, ya, I remember I was there when you made the call. What about it?
Well, he called me just as soon as I got home and said he would be working all night, so he won't be able to make it.
How come you never told me this?
Well, I thought he really couldn't come, so I watched a movie with my mom and went to bed
And now you think he's cheating because what?
He said he was working all night, but check his Instagram and Facebook stories doesn't look like the office or office behaviour
Wait, what let me check... oh wow, this is so not office behaviour. Who the hell is this woman on his lap as if she owns it?