Only You

chapter 1

I was very tired when I returned home. My legs were numb with all the working and I wanted to do nothing more than taking a good rest.
"Mom I'm home," I announced plopping down on the couch but did not get any reply. Strange.
"Mom?" Normally she is always waiting for me in the living room with something nice prepared to eat.
I checked the whole house but did not see her anywhere. But then my eyes landed on a note that was lying on the table.

'Gone for grocery shopping honey. Will be back in a few.' Well that explains why the house was so quiet.

I took a shower and came out to do my assignment. It was actually tough attending highschool and working at the same time.

I was almost done when the shrilling ring tone of my phone distracted me. Sighing, I answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Is this Grace Miller speaking?" The voice from the other side asked.

"Yes. How may I help you?"

"We are very sorry to announce that your mother got into an accident and she is currently at the hospital" my mouth hung open at the news as a tear escaped my eye. I left everything and dashed to hail a cab and reach the hospital.

" I'm looking for a lady named Maria Miller!" I spoke as soon as I reached the reception.

"She's in the emergency room right now," the receptionist informed me as I took off for the emergency room.

The doctors came out only to give me the most dreadful news of my entire life.

"We are sorry Miss Miller. We couldn't save her," and I collapsed, not believing I was alone.

All alone.

"No!" I whispered.

"Noo!!!" I screamed as my eyes flooded with tears. I barged inside the emergency room to see my mother lying peacefully on the bed. Her eyes were closed and she was finally having the much awaited rest she deserved.

I broke down at the sight. Cupping her face wishing for her to come back to me. But nothing .

Nothing came out of my mouth.

I jolted up from the horrible dream. More like a memory. Sweat beads covered my forehead as a took in my surroundings. Everything was normal. Me alone in the middle of my bedroom.

I sighed knowing no matter how much I try, I wouldn't be able to come out of it. It has been two years but I can't get rid of this memory.

It was 10 in the night. I couldn't believe I slept for so long. Maybe I was extra tired form the work today. I planned on only having an hour nap but ended up sleeping for most of the day.

My phone rang and I gave it an annoying look.
"Hello?" My voice came out tired than usual as I answered the call.

"Is this Grace Miller?"

"Yes "

"I have called to inform you that you have been selected for the P.A post for the CEO of Knight Co. We are expecting to see you tomorrow at 8." The lady finished.

"Ok I'll be there. Thank you"

"Have a nice day" I hung up after that.

Can't believe I finally got a chance to have a stable Job. After all my 22 years of life have been nothing but a big disappointment. Getting separated from your father and a loving brother. Then getting your mother taken away forever. Not having enough money to pay your bills. Not having quality education to continue my dream. Living in a cramped low class area.
I just want my good days to come. I can't handle all of this alone anymore. I'm tired.