I was running and running not caring if someone was looking at me. I was bumping into people and also not caring if they curse me or glare at me but all I care is I want to know what my Mom’s condition is.

My eyes are red from the crying…because of Paul and most from my Mom.

I don’t know what I am going to do with my life if my Mom was gone. I can’t  live without her. We need her and if there is something I will do to help, I will do it whatever it takes. Just please….don’t make my Mom die.

“Dad!” I shouted at my Dad when I saw him sitting on one of the benches, crying…his head were burried in his hands. He raised his head when he noticed me coming

“…Laura, you’re mom…” he was crying “…she got a heart attack and she is still in doctor’s observation”

“I-Is she going to be alr-right?” I asked while my voice was shaking from the crying.

Dad looked down, not answering as more tears started to fall from his eyes. Something is wrong. Please…pleasee don’t tell me…

She can’t make it?

“We don’t have enough money, my  dear…the surgery just cost too much and I think even I can’t earn such money in years. It’s too much” his voice broke down and I can really feel the pain he had in his heart.

“Aren’t they any other choices?” I asked

“You’re mom’s condition is different from now…” he explained “…it got even worse. A simple medition can’t make it. She really needs a surgery as soon as possible or else…” Dad didn’t continue was he was saying.

I know now…

My mind and heart was like….dead anymore. Ever since the ‘confession’ Paul did earlier is very heart breaking now…my Mom is here. And her life is in our hands. She really needs to be cured. I don’t know what I  am going  to do. I don’t want my mom to die but, where are we going to get some money for her surgery? It’s too much and we can’t earn  million of dollars.

If there is only other option to make….

“Where’s Jessica?” I just asked looking around because I can’t see my sister “Does she know?”

Dad made a very sad chuckle and sniffed “She’s at your aunts. Actually, your sister is the one wh called me.  Even though she is 8, she still knows how to use a phone” he stated “She called me and she was like ‘Daddy, Daddy…Momma, suddenly fell asleep while cooking’”

A few seconds later, a doctor came out and came looking for us “Are you Mrs. Alexander’s family?”

“Yes, I’m her husband and this is our daughter” Dad answered, wiping his tears while me….praying that Mom to be okay

“Your wife is not in a good condition and you should expect that. Her disease is something should be done long  ago. We had too much illness in her body and she can’t handle it without check ups or medication. So, we  really need to perform some surgery  as soon as possible”

“J-just give us a moment, please. Thank you” I interupted then the fine doctor leaves us to think and talk

“What should  we do?” Dad started to cry again

“Is there any options?” I asked him

“There is” a strong voice suddenly came out from behind us.

A strong masculine voice. My whole body shakens hearing it. Because I know who it is.

“S-sir. Doulgas?”  Dad’s eyes widen seeing him here. Well, to be honest even I am shock. Why would he even be here!

Douglas make his way towards hus. Every step he made make me shiver…but in excitement or good thing. But in frightness and scared. This is not going to be good. His strong  face was cold and showing no emotion. His pressence is scary and dark. I just want to  get away from him because if you are near him…there is nothing you can think but trouble.

“There is another option, my sweet Laura” Douglas’ voice makes my wholy body shakes.

 Dad looked at the both of us with a confused look. He is surely not knowing what is happening about our little ‘deal’. God, what should I do? Is this a sign? Accept Douglas’ offer, go with him and then my Mom will be okay.

Gosh, this is so confusing.

“Leo, I made a deal with your daughter. I’m afraid…she didn’t tell you yet” Douglas smirked evilly at me then turn his eyes at my Dad. Shit…

If I have the power, I am going to kill Douglas right now.

Dad looked at me questionally. “What he are you two talking about?”

I was going to open my mouth to explain it clearly to him but Douglas did the job for me. Unfortunately,

“I asked for your daughter to come and work for me…in exchange, I am going to help Carmen at her medication…All of it” he deepenered the last words. “I am going to train and make Laura study at Paris with me and all your worries will be gone, Leo. So…what will be your  choice Laura? Your mother’s life is up to you now”

Great, the things got even worse.

“You just can’t take our daughter like that!” Dad protested in his father tone “She’s my  daugther, Sir. And I am not giving my daughter like that”

Then I finally made a choice

I put a hand on my  Dad’s shoulder “Dad, it’s okay. This is the only way to help Mom” I gave him a smile…a very sad smile

“I am the Father here...I am the one who should  decided and think about this problem” he said strongly of his decision

I now started to cry and shook my head at my Dad “Please…Dad….this is the only way. I-I’m…I’m gonna be okay. Believe me and trust me on this one”

“But~”

“There you have it. You’re daughter finally approves and I am going to buy her in an amount of 10  million dollars. You now have now enough money to save your wife” Douglas told Dad and grab my  arm

“And now…since you agree at the deal. You are now mine and you will work for me” he said to me. His eyes were dark and I started to get nervous.

This is not going to be good.

God, Laura! What did you put yourself into?!

Douglas grab his check and gave it to my Dad “Here are 10 million dollars. Use it  exchange of your daughter” he said, seriousness in his voice leaving no more question and grabbed me out of the hospital

“I own you now, Laura…so accept that. You are no longer going to stay here. We are going to leave this place and fly to Paris starting tomorrow”

My eyes widen “T-tomorrow? Are you nuts?!”

“You don’t have the right to compain at what I said now, Laura. You will  do everything  I want you to do” he said, his voice was low and husky

“I can’t leave tomorrow yet. I still need to tell my friend and say goodbye before leaving” I respond to him

 Douglas ran his hands  through his hair and muttered something under his breath “Fine. I’ll you 2 more days and then we will leave”

With that, I just nod and obey his orders. And starting this day…

I am Douglas’ assisstant or better known as…

Servant   

Well Laura, starting tonight. You're life will be different