Chapter 3

She nodded happily, and simply disappeared down the corridors, but not before locking the door. He looked even more handsome than before, his beard was growing, shading his face, and his blue eyes were as big and expressionless as ever. He was wearing an impeccable blue suit, matching his eyes. She shivered, it made her feel so many things. <<Concentrate Brianna!!!>> Things, she had been holding back for a long time. The divorced lady, walked the streets in a hurry. First she changed from big heels to sneakers. She had a long way to go, she had no money to pay for a bus, let alone a cab. She needed every penny to make ends meet. After half an hour of non”stop walking, she arrived at an old building, where even the staircase had some holes in it. A red door greeted her. A big number 32, it was right in line with her head. She took the keys and opened it. The first thing she found was her mother. She was smiling with a small baby in her arms. “Mom...” “Hi honey, I was here with Emma.” “Hi baby," she said in a sweet voice, and hugged her daughter. “Honey... How I wish I could help you more," her mother said sadly. “You do too much, mom. It's just the two of us here, and at some point we'll be able to get by, I've already prepared dinner.” “Really? it's rare that we can have dinner," Briana said confused. “I know, but I found some money stashed in one of my pockets, so I was able to make it.” “Thank you mom... I wish I could always bring you the food I get at work.” “Don't worry, honey... You know we'll get by eventually.” Brianna nodded, as her mother walked away. Even though they lived in a one”bedroom, Briana felt good about every little accomplishment. She plopped her body down on the twin mattress the apartment had. There wasn't much stuff, after being left on the street, her father had taken everything, leaving her and her mother alone on the street. Everyone had abandoned her. She could not tell Eduardo that she was pregnant. Her secret, led her to keep going, looking for jobs as a waitress, all kinds of jobs until she finally found that company. Her mother had offered to take care of her daughter. While she worked. The arrangement, had lasted two years, while the two were looking for a way to get everything back. The scoundrel of her father: all the properties and money had been hidden in someone else's name. Besides, they had no money to hire a good lawyer. Only what the state would give them. Briana put her baby girl to sleep on the improvised bed. She tucked her in, after giving her a kiss on the cheek, and stood up to help her mother. The next day, she was already standing in front of her boss. He, as always, did not even look at her face, but simply ordered her what to do. “Good morning, sir” she said. “Good morning, here are these forms, I want you to fill them out, and tell me how the company's numbers are.” “Of course, sir. But I am just a secretary.” “You're a business administrator, I'm surprised that you're... forget it.” “Right away, sir.” He turned around and started walking. “Wait... “Suddenly her husband's thick voice said. As she turned around she looked at him curiously. “What's the matter?” “How have you been?” He asked suddenly, and Briana's heart skipped a beat. "Is he worried about me?” she thought, "Never!". “Very well, and you?” “Wonderful” They both stared at each other. Briana had her body on her side, feeling as if her heart would jump out of her chest. He, on the other hand, was simply expressionless, with both hands resting on the desk. “You're too slow. Go to work!” he scolded her. “Right away, sir," she said crestfallen, and walked out the door. As soon as she was in the hallway, she dropped her back against the cold wood. Slowly she slid to the floor.