The Jerk is a Ghost

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Eight, I was starting to anticipate for my in-laws. They promised us that they would be back today. However, hours passed. They arrive not. It disappoints me. I was thinking of our debt.

When Felip and James arrived, I was hiding at our room because we couldn't pay them tonight. They did not ask me, though. But Felip announce 'unsolicitedly' that he has no 'salary' yet. It means, my salary was pending, too. And, the saddest truth is he couldn't give us the usual budget for a week. It saddened me. I, then, thought of our consumption next day. I was worrying, where could I get the budget for our food, my children's needs, our water, etc?

"LORD God, I know it's just a trial. But, please, don't make it hard for me. You know me well. My weaknesses. My strengths. Lord, provide our needs. I don't want to commit any ungodly. deeds just because I need to fulfill my family's needs. What if you give me a job, wherein I could immediately give my loved ones a financial is new for me. But what else am I expecting? He doesn't love me anymore like before, he would deprive others and forbid me to leave home or work.

I just forgot what I was thinking and just started eating. I no longer looked up at the two, especially at my wife I could feel the stare on me.

"Eat a lot, hija. You might die again later in your office." said Mother Myrna as she added the food to my plate.

I chuckled, "'Mom, again. That's a lot."

"That's okay, hija. It's really for you. I cooked it for you. Also, look at it. You're so thin. You're not eating well."

I haven't spoken yet. I was just shaken when he put a mountain of food on my plate. I won't run out of it, eh.

I just sighed and continued eating.

"Where do you work?" I heard Fire's woman ask in the middle of our breakfast.

I wasn’t sure who he was talking to, but I still looked up at him. I blinked when I realized it looked like I was the one he was talking to because he was looking at me and still smiling slightly.

I kept my eyes on her when I heard Mother Myrna say by my side, "It's the courage of the spears and hooks now to immerse themselves in the conversation. And not only that, the thickness

yet seems to be feeling close to the original spouse. "

Fire's wife turned her eyebrows high at Mother Myrna for hearing her say, "Are you pertaining to yourself? Whoever's here, it's you. And then," she swallowed me again as she turned her eyes to me again, " Is it bad to be close with your boyfriend's wife now- "

"Queenie, stop that."

Fire's wife was silent, especially since her speech was emphasized. He didn't speak anymore and secretly rolled his eyes at Mother Myrna.

Our breakfast was quiet. No one spoke to us anymore and only the sound of cutlery could be heard inside the dining room. But because of the silence, I felt even more intense tension with my companions. Especially with Fire's wife and Mother Myrna. ‘My Toe, My Knees’. She has got so many favorite songs and TV jingles. And, she knew how to be auditioned. When I say dance, she will dance. When I say cry, she will cry. And the bad side: She was so naughty and hyper. She always stumbles and falls. She also often bumps herself or her head or body. She's not behaving goodly as a girl must do. That's why I was always beating her. She also hurts Zildjian like how like how she hurts all of us. Imagine, she has bitten Baby Acool. She bit his toe. She also throws whatever to Baby Zj. Plus, she's always disorganizing stuffs. In short, she's 'reprimand'.

Three, Hanna and I went to Cabading. There, I claim Baby Zj's birth certificate. Good thing, the entriesare correct.

Felip did not speak about our debt. He instead wants me to look for a job while waiting for a call from Lola Bening. He, in fact, tells me some prospects. However, I do not want to work because I want to go to Bulan as soon as possible. I just show him that I was interested.

Six-thirty, I was already awake. I prepared myself in doing chores and laundry.

Next thing happened, we were all busy. James and Felip did reorganization and cleaning, while I did mine.

That should be what I do. But then something happened that I did not immediately think would happen to me.

"Tabi!"

"Ahhh!"

It is not very clear what happened. As far as I know, I made sure there were no cars on the road before I stepped across.

But just as I was about to walk straight, a man suddenly appeared in front of me, and we rolled into the cement in no time.

I'm surprised. We hit the look of the cyclist who almost collided with me.

Before we could react he quickly turned his back on us and ran his bike very fast.

Next I heard seven policemen who happened to pass by and saw what had happened. He was the one who chased after it.

I, who recovered from the panic, quickly left the man who rescued me.

"Oh, sorry brother! Where's the pain?"

The guy has long hair and I swear a black hoodie jacket so I didn't recognize him. I just went on, searching for his wounds. And I saw a scratch on his hands.

"Your hand is bleeding. We need to clean it! Excuse me but can you come with ---"

He got up from lying on the cement. That's where I finally met him.

"Wait, I know you." He look at me. It was there that I proved that he was that person.

Grabe!

It felt like I haven't seen him in a long time. Well, in fact it's just been a week.

"Why is it that every time we cross paths you always have a wound?"

I end up inviting Chris to buy him some band aids from the convenience store. The two of us sat at a table and I put a band aid on the wound on his face and hand.

"Why do you approach disgrace every time we meet?" He asked back. I just stared at him. Whatever. And at least he's handsome.

"Aray ... it hurts

Charline, not knowing that I'm actually looking at her.

"Should we stay here, too?" Tarah asked Charline. "Alex is waiting for me kasi e! Can't you just follow later?"

Annoyed, Charline crossed her arms. "Hey! It's Math! I'm still being sent here! I thought it was important! I'm just playing basketball!"

Just basketball? Didn't this b***h know that basketball is everything for Math ?! How dare her!

"Most likely, he'll text you to go here! He's your boyfriend after all. Charline, just meet us there, okay? Bring Mathieu if you want." said Sunny to him.

Charline rolled her eyes. "As if I'll bring him with me. You know what, let's go!" The three of them were about to stand when I held Charline by her arm.

"Sis, that's later ..." Allie whispered to me.

I ignored her, then faced Charline. "Where do you think you're going?"

Just looking at this girl makes me feel the desire to hurt her in all ways possible. How dare her do this to Mathieu ?! Next we got a drink. Coincidentally, we both love bottled coffee. And I bought water just in case. Then we. Paid at the counter and we returned to the table.

"Haaaay, ideally pretty cold now. Perfect hot broth for cold weather!"

I rubbed my palms before pulling my cup closer to me.

I can finally taste the spicy food. They always say I’m not fond of spicy foods so they don’t let me eat. But isn't that understandable? The crowd cheered when Archie did a rebound. He passed the ball next to Mathieu. My forehead just frowned when I saw that he didn't seem to catch the ball that Archie passed to him. He ran towards the other side of the court, then attempted to score.

He was slapped by the opponent so the other team recovered. This is not good. I can't help but to turn to the side of the court where scouts are taking their notes.