Cleopatra.
Oh my God, oh my God. Hold it ,hold on. I shouted at the customer. God please the egg shouldn't be cracked, it's gonna come out of my pay check.
I ran towards the crate of eggs accessing it. I sighed and looked at the teenage guys.
"Thank your stars nothing broke nigga".
He scoffed, " I didn't tell it to fall did I."
"Tsk tsk tsk. You couldn't even be more sorry about it.'
I snatched the eggs giving them an intimidating look, I placed it on the shelf.
"I'll pick them for you".
"Yeah you should". one of them answered. I rolled my eyes, teenage idiots.
My shift ended in the store for the day so I headed to the hospital.
I entered the hospital premises and headed towards my sister's ward.
"Hey Carly guess what"
My sister looked up from her bed and smiled at me her face looking paler.
"You know I'm not good at guessing Cleo what's the surprise."
"Well, Maya's helping us find a buyer for mum's treasure, and it's gonna be almost enough for the operation. We're getting you out of here soon enough."
She sighed. I've told you several times to stop trying Cleo. Look at me I'm a gonner. I'm already dead.
That's enough out of you I snapped and she flinched.
I'm trying all I can and you're making me feel like my efforts are worthless. I'm making sure you stay alive Carly. I need you to be strong for you if not for me. Please. Stop making my me feel more guilty. I'm already blaming myself for your current situation".
It's not your fault Carly voiced out.
Yes it is. If I was there with you the man we call a father wouldn't have put you in this current situation. You wouldn't be here if you had followed me."
A single tear fell from her face and I knew she was holding back a sob.
"I want to be alone get out, out". she threw a pillow at me.
"What did you say." I asked in surprise.
"I said get out I don't want to see you". She turned to the other side of the bed.
I cried. I knew she wasn't the one talking. It's her emotions overpowering her. So I went out and headed towards the doctor's office.
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After spending minutes in the doctor's office the only thing I could bring out was. The sickness was getting worse and if the operation isn't performed urgently there's a higher possibility she might die.
I kicked the sand of the front door of the coffee shop. My next shift of the day.
"You're late". Madam Theresa the owner of the coffee shop said as I entered.
"Yeah I know, I checked on my sister."
Her angry look changed to that of concern. "So how is she doing." She asked.
"It's still the same" I answered.
You keep trying dear, it's gonna eventually work out. She patted my shoulder and walked into her office.
I picked up my apron, heading towards men in office suits.
What would you like to order, I put on my best fake smile.
Black coffee, no sugar. The one with the sterm Face Said.
I looked at the second man. waiting to hear his order.
I want you sprayed all over with my C. U .M. he said in a whisper but I heard it.
I ignored his comment, and turned to walk away.
Kpaa. The fool spanked my but and let out a chuckle. I turned swiftly purposely stepping hard on his foot.
Ouch he shouted.
Oh sorry did I do that. I smirked then I did a middle finger before walking away. The first man was just staring trying to hold his laughter.
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Check this out Cleo, there's a trending news online, koki said.
I was currently at the bar, my last shift of the day.
Martin Luther is looking for a babysitter. Martin Luther is one of the most successful business man in Capetown and Koki is kinda obsessed with him.
The girls must be really going crazy for an interview. I replied.
Koki giggled, that's not what I'm seeing here. No one has turned up to babysit. It says here that the kids are devil's in disguise.
I scoffed, kids are kids, they call them that for a reason, and maybe the money is not worth it.
Let me check the amount, she scrolled through her phone.
Oh my God she screamed, gaining the attention of a few customers.
What the fuck Koki, you almost broke my ear.
She turned her phone to me, and I read what the AD said.
Ten thousand Dollars, I gasped. Just to babysit the kids for a whole month. That's twice the money for Carly's operation. The money could also help us financially.
Earth to Cleopatra, koki snapped her fingers.
Sorry. I zoned out. My brain was still calculating how much the money could do.
How many are the kids. I asked. Koki eyed me suspiciously before answering.
Their six.
How old are they.
Well it says their, she scrolled down on her phone. The eldest is twelve years old, followed by two boys who are nine years old. And the remaining three are five going to six.
They shouldn't be that hard to handle at least they are just a pack of kids trying to find a Way around life. And besides I've got a secret weapon.
The door bell ringed indicating a new customer.
Koki nodded her head towards the door and I followed their gaze.
those men are so hot, she said dreamily.
They must be executives, don't you think, Maya jumped into to the conversation, and I rolled my eyes.
I think they are older than your fathers. I smirked and watched as their amusement face faded.
You don't need to criticise us everytime you know we're not perfect. Maya snapped and I couldn't help but laugh. I get them everytime.
