*Fighting!*
She kept on repeating these words in her head until she could finally face the staff of the condo with her face held high!
"Thank you for everything I'll be calling a cab, please excuse me. I'll be back in a few minutes. " She smiled, not showing her true emotion.
"No problem, Miss Santiago, please take your time." there was sympathy on Ms. Anna's voice when she returned her smile but she didn't need those now.
She walked out and went sitting next to Daisy. She gently pat her shoulder to take her attention.
"Why are you still here, Daisy? Anything I can help you?" Daisy stared at her and she had this look on her face that she just woke up from her dream. When she recognised the person in front of her she hugged her without a warning.
Ria was surprised but didn't push nor say a word to Daisy after she heard her crying, not hysterically but also enough to make you feel the pain she's feeling inside
When she left Daisy this morning she was hoping that the two could have a good talk but her guess was wrong. It seems like there was no mutual understanding, and based on how Micheal treated her now, what else more to his own wife?
"It's ok Daisy, we will sort this out." She patted her back in a soothing motion. She could fully relate on how this woman feels right now. If Daisy was not here she would probably have looked for a quiet place to cry too.
"Why are you so nice to me? Aren't you angry? I cause you troubles, and now you're kicked out too?!" Ouch! Those last words that Daisy said is like rubbing salt on her wound but she can't blame this poor woman in front of her. In her eyes, Daisy is a victim too.
She pulled out of their hug "I am also a victim of Micheal , and I know what you feel. I believe men should respect a woman and not toy with them. Micheal said he was a single man when we got to know each other. His alibi whenever he was visiting his province was because he was worried about his mother's health." She laughs pathetically as she reminisces about their past. Those justified excuses were now seen as a sloppy one, in her mind.
" I never doubt him because I'm a person who always tries to see the good side of the people, those two and half years I spend with him is memorable if only he didn't taint it with his immoral act and showed his true self. Now I felt like a stupid walking bitch! I ruin your family without knowing it. He was my first, and I thought it would last but like what the older people say in my town.
Your first time will never be your last." A drop of tear slides on her cheeks, she can't deny the hurt anymore.
Everything transpires so fast, and within twenty-four hours she's homeless, her boyfriend made her look like a fool in the eyes of the condo staff, and now she had to take care of the mess he created.
"No, don't think like that, Miss. Ria, you have a good heart. I can't believe that Micheal has this side of him. Please know that I never blame you for anything. We are both victims here, and I am sorry too. Seeing you, I know that you have no ill intention in your heart. You're a good person. Thank you for helping me." Daisy took my hand and grasp it,
"I am going to leave now , Michael gave me one thousand to go home, and he promised to give me money every month for the kids' support.
But with all the lies he made me believe I'm doubtful if he will do what he promises."
Daisy looked so depressed that she can't just sit and watch her leave like this. There should be probably a way to make Micheal pay for what he did to Daisy and her.
"Daisy, don't leave yet. I know something that can ease your mind. Just give me a minute. I'll call somebody." She left Daisy and tapped on her phone. She dialed a number and in two rings it was connected to the other line.
"Hi Ria,is everything alright? Do you have anything you want to ask Mister Cuenca?" Miss Jen was already notified in advance by her boss to accommodate any request of the lady in the other line.
On the other side Ria was surprised by Miss Jen's accommodating words..
She wondered if Miss Jen has some kind of telepathic ability to know she's in trouble.
"Ehem.. Ms. Jen you surprised me with that. I actually have a favor to inquire of. Was there any place you know that I can rent out immediately?
I'm actually homeless now and my flight is tomorrow morning so I don't have much time to move. Plus I also need a legal lawyer to consult something about women's rights and children's rights. Could you help me please..?"
"Sure, Boss said I should accommodate all of your wishes. This thing is just a piece of cake for me. First thing first, a place to live." Miss Jen paused for a bit like she was thinking.
" Right,It just happened that there's two empty condo units fully furnished next to mine. The rent is a bit high but if you work as one of our interior designers you can afford it. It costs ten thousand a month with a free wifi, electric and water bills is yours.The contract is one year and you have to pay three months in advance.
Could you afford that?" She almost stumbled upon hearing the amount of the condo unit. She knows living in this huge city is expensive but now is not the time to dilly dally. She tapped her phone and opened her online banking, it showed she had two hundred eighty thousands save money. She bit her lower lips, well for now she has to turn a blind eye and grab whatever is offered to her. She needs a place to sleep tonight and bring her stuff to safety.
" I can pay for that, could you make an appointment today so I can move already Miss Jen?"
"Sure, no problem, my friend is the manager of the condo. I'll arrange it for you right after our conversation, I'm sending you now the address of the condo. So now, about the legal consultant. We have one in our company. I'll recommend you to them.
The first floor is the office of the legal consultant team."
" Wow, Ms. Jen, it's no wonder our boss has so much respect for you. Your skills are beyond comparable." She couldn't help but admire Ms. Jen's capabilities. She just solved all of her problems within a few minutes of talking.
" You're flattering me, I'm happy if I could be of any help. Anything you want to add more Ms. Santiago?"
"No that's all thank you so much Ms. Jen, I'll remember this."
"No worries, just don't forget I love samgyupsal(korean barbecue food) "
"Cool, I love it too, don't worry I won't forget it. And Ms.Jen?"
"Yup?"
"Thank you for treating me like I'm one of you guys in our workplace." She can't help but feel warmth for this lady.
"Silly woman, I honestly like your optimistic side. I hope there's more like you in the office. Everyday all I see here is wolf in sheep's clothing." Ms. Jen's eyes went rolling when she saw the other members of the designers team.
Not one of these people are actually real, they are just a bunch of wolves trying to booty lick Miss Cindy to be on her good side.
" Anyways if that's all I'm off Ms. Santiago."
" Thanks again Ms. Jen and bye" She tapped her phone and saw the message that Ms. Jen sent it to her.
Resort Drive One Palm Tree Villas.
Pasay City near Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 3,cluster-C unit 6N.
Six floors.
You can move already, it's been clean xxx.
She couldn't help but smile.
At least not all of the people around her are terrible and selfish.
She tapped her phone again and used an app to call a taxi nearby.
When she saw one took her in and would arrive in five minutes she quickly walked to Daisy.
" Daisy, follow me." without any clue Daisy, was like a lost child who followed her.
Ria knocks on the staff office door before entering it.
"Hi, I'm getting my things thanks for everything." She said like nothing trivial has happened to her before.
The staff looked surprised but didn't snoop for any information; they helped her carry three more boxes while she took the two holding it on both hands.
" Do you need help Ria?"
" Yeah, actually could you please help me with that full body mirror? It's very special to me. Don't worry although it's made in wood it's not heavy at all."
" Ok, got it."
" Thanks Daisy"
Ria heaved a sigh of relief when the taxi arrived and it's big , just what she exactly needed this time. They both went riding on it after securing all the boxes is close and no one can see what's inside of it. She was really ashamed when she saw her bra and other undergarment just hanging half way on the boxes when she entered the condominium office.. She cursed inside her head. That damn guys didn't even care about her personal belongings. When they arrived at the new condo a woman not older than Ria approached them.
"Hi! I'm Angie the manager" With a click of her hand a bellboy went with a cart and helped them put her stuff on it.
" Your things will be sent to your room please come with me to the office first." Miss. Angie looks so professional with her cat's eyeglasses.
" Yes of course, wait a moment please." She glanced around and spotted Daisy.
"No problem."
"Hey Daisy..! Come here." Daisy, who looks like she's mesmerized by the place, stared back at her while walking closer. " What is it? And why are we here Ria?" Daisy gave her a puzzled look.
" Excuse me sir, could you please bring my friend in our room so she can rest already." She gave the man a sincere smile.
"Yes Ma'am, please follow me." The bellboy said in an accommodating manner.
" Go Daisy I know you're tired, I'll follow you later once I'm done here ok?" Although still baffled Daisy nods her head and follows the bellboy.
Seeing Daisy followed the bellboy Ria walked together with Ms. Angie in an office.
After paying and signing all the contracts that she read carefully making sure she really was the one renting it.
She shakes hands with Miss. Angie.
" I hope you have a pleasant stay in our condo, please don't hesitate to contact me if ever you need something."
���Thanks Ms. Angie i'll be on my way now."
Ria waved goodbye and headed to her new room.
There's only one thing she has to do for Daisy before she leaves tomorrow to finally ease her mind.
It's pay back time to that scumbag!