Chapter ２０

They can work long hours and are on their feet most of the day. They work around ovens, stoves, and kitchen machines, therefore it can get very hot during the day. They work in a professional kitchen and are usually assigned a station amongst other members of the kitchen management.

So I could understand her. I am just glad that she pursued what she wanted and that she is happy now. They can spend time with me and cheer me up. 

Being with them is like the sun on a rainy day and a rainbow after the storm. They refreshed my mind and helped me take care of some things. They also know me so even though I will not tell them that something is wrong, they will know by just seeing my face. 

After tasting the delicious treats and dessert she gave me, I went on my way and wondered what I should do when I arrived at the house. 

When I was busy wondering, I saw a grocery shop on my way and a very nice idea came to mind. It was like a light bulb was lit inside. So without thinking much into it, I went inside and proceeded to my favorite aisle. 

What is it you say? My secret best friend of course. Alcohol. I went to get my favorite bottle, then some chips and chocolate, then went to the cashier to pay for what I needed. 

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"God, I... I'm sorry, you know? Maybe it's my fault. I mean, I never thought she would torture you like that. You know, she's a little weird. I'm so sorry. It's hard on you." When I got home, I didn't care what Diana was doing. Instead, I drank alone and called Donald to complain.

"Oh, it doesn't matter. I don't want to talk about your mother tonight. I want to talk about us. I miss you." I'm really tired when I get along with his mother. I'm not so tired when I work part-time every day. I'm still a little wronged. I really want Donald to come back. I want him to cheer me up and console me and I just want his presence beside me. 

"I miss you too." He said with a low tone of voice. 

"Especially now, I am drinking alone, and I really want to hug you, lie in your arms, feel your generous chest, and I want to take off your clothes." I shook the little wine left in my cup and fantasized about telling him. I miss his smell, the touch and feeling of his skin against mine. It's really true that you won't know what you have until it's gone. Well, it's not like that but it's the same. 

"Really? Do you know what I would do if I were there?" From the other side of the phone came his magnetic and eager voice.

"What?" I asked jokingly. I enjoy talking to him like this. It was like his voice was comforting me in a kind of way. How much more if he is here? I could not wait.

"Oh, first of all, the appetizer..." I was already flushed, waiting for his next sentence. 

"Linda? Oh, why are you drinking here all by yourself and drinking so much." Well, I was frightened by the sudden appearance of Diana, and the glass in my hand fell firmly to the ground and broke.

"Hello? What's the matter with you? What happened?" Donald's anxious voice rang on the phone.

"Nothing, your mother just came over." I whispered to Donald.

"It's so late, don't drink any more. If it's bad for your health, go back to bed quickly. Oh, are you talking to Donald on the phone?" Drink to relieve my worries. What's wrong with my drinking? It doesn't hinder you. I need your permission to call my boyfriend. I dare not say these words. I can comfort myself by secretly saying them in my heart.

"Yes. Honey, your mother wants to talk to you..." I was speechless. Before I finished speaking, Diana robbed my mobile phone. I felt my heart bleeding. I didn't have a mobile phone. I felt like she robbed my phone.

"Honey."

"Hello, Mom."

"I can't really thank you both. Of course, I had the best time of my life." The best time? Why can't I feel that this good time is based on my pain? Can you still let me live every day safely? With her, I almost became a full resentful housewife.

"How's Linda?" He asked his mother.

"Oh, she's a good kid, and we've been good friends all week." She smiled at me but I know that it is not authentic. 

"Great, I feel very happy when I think of going home." I heard the voice on the other end said. 

"Oh, you never know what will happen in the future, do you? I really like these neighbors, and in fact, separated by two houses, one is being sold, it has two big windows, and a beautiful rose garden, and I like that garden very, very much. Basically, my name is everywhere, and I let my real estate friends go and see it." While she was on the phone, she poured herself a glass of wine and enjoyed the call. I raised my hand weakly to get my phone back, but she ignored me.

Linda's POV

The sun was shining when I opened my eyes. I blinked a few times to clear my sight and furrowed my eyebrows. Deciding that my sleep is enough, I stretch my hands and prepare to really wake up. I got out of bed to check my phone which was charged on the bedside table and check for the time. It is still early. 

Using my hands as a comb to comb my hair, I walked to the direction of the bathroom and washed my face. I looked at my face after, still beautiful, I said out loud. After I'm done, I get my toothbrush and brush my teeth. 

My day started early and was wonderful and I really hope that this will last until evening. These past few days have been so tiring for me and I don't want to even talk about it. When I am done, I wipe my face with the white face towel hanging beside the body towel. I am ready to get my day started. 

Before I ate breakfast, I decided to just hang around the room for a bit. I am checking my social media accounts and just scrolling through my phone. After a while, I heard voices. 

"Oh, dear, you are getting more and more beautiful. Are you looking for Donald? Come on." This weekend, I was resting at home. Early in the morning, I heard a visitor. I hurried out of bed and saw someone through the door, Caroline? She was the one who had been messing with Donald last time. Why did she come to the house? Wait, she seemed to be carrying something in her hand. Is this to please Diana while Donald is away?

"In a couple of days, there will be a group building activity in the hospital. Our group just lacks one person. They asked me to come and ask Donald to go with us, so I don't think Donald will refuse." 

I felt like that really is not the reason. Because of all their colleagues, why is she the one who let them come to Donald personally? There are many more reasons but I think she came here to take advantage of the situation. 

 It seems that I have to go out and let her know that I exist. She is not paying attention to his real girlfriend. Still wearing pajamas, I just went to the living room with my hair long. If I dressed too carefully, she would think I was a guest. I deliberately walked past her and ignored her.

"Oh, is this your nanny? Why didn't you get up at this time? Don't you need to clean up the housework early?" I gave her a supercilious look, just let her see who I am, really blind, whose nanny dares to be so lazy in front of the master? If I didn't pick her up, let her be arrogant for a while. I went to the bathroom to wash and dress. After a series of operations, she was still sitting there.