Chapter 2 Everette (Introduction)

In Summer Spring's apartments...

Everett was preparing her things and was all ready to go on her shift to the current resto bar where she was working as a part-time waitress. She was a working student since high school until now that she's graduating in college. In order not to burden her mother with her living expenses she used to work day and night just to earn extra money for her studies.

She grew up from a mediocre family. She have a little brother who was still in senior high school. Their mother was the only one who raised the two of them. Their dad was obviously out of the picture and they didn't know anything about him at all as their mom never mentioned him to them ever since they had their consciousness.

They didn't pursue the matter as well and force her to tell the story behind. She truly understood that it might reopen the deep wound on his mother's heart so better not talk about it that was all in the past. Now is the most important. Their mother is very good at making simple jewelries and other handicrafts for souvenirs. They have rented a little shop in the southern district, not far away from their humble apartment. Although the three of them were living a simple life yet they're happy and very much contented.

When they have free time she and her brother Perry helped in the shop. They also inherited their mother's skills but she didn't took craftsmanship seriously. It was just her little hobby when she's bored at home. She studied finance instead as she was very good in business and marketing actually. She had a dream one day when she will have enough money she planned to pursue on jewelry business given that the three of them do have the skills it will be just be very easy.

" Sister are you going to work now? "

Her brother asked when she got out from her bedroom and headed to their small living room. Her brother was watching the news on tv.

" Yeah i will took one of my colleague's shift today because she was on leave. It's an extra income " she answered.

She was on a night shift but these next four days she will be taking her colleague's day shift because the woman got sick suddenly.

It's very convenient for her too because she wanted to earn more money including the tips from wealthy customers.

The pub she was currently working was the most prominent pub in the city. She got the job there because of her bff Kelly.

" What are you watching this early huh? You're wasting your time on useless things. It would be best if you help mom in the shop " she scolded her little brother early.

" It's not a useless thing to watch a news! Besides mom called just now and said she will close the shop and come home early "

" Did she tell you why? "

She find it a little strange because usually their mother comes home a little late everytime as their shop opens early in the morning and will be closed at seven pm.

" She didn't say anything. I seen on the news awhile ago that Galaxy Empire Group will be developing the southern district. You think this was the reason? "

Perry asked for her opinion. She pondered for a moment.

Knowing the Galaxy Empire group was the most powerful company in Summerville city this was more like the reason. The president of Galaxy Empire Group was well-known to be the most ruthless businessman in the whole continent. She have long heard the name Alexander Harris but he didn't appeared on tv or any magazines ever since his name became popular, not even in social media have his photo. They have no idea what does that ruthless guy looked like. Everyone were very scared just by mentioning his name.

She was wondering about it why do people were so afraid of him when he was also just a human--though he have lots of money he's not God at all, so what's the use of being scared of him? Hmp! He was nothing but a big jerk for being heartless to the poor. She hope he get his karma so soon!

Not long after, their mother finally came home with a gloomy face.

" Mom " she called out and walked to their mother to get the box that she's carrying.

" Why are you carrying heavy things! You should have called us so we can help you " she ranted on her mother.

The box was full of tools which their mother used on making jewelries and other handicrafts.

She's not in a good health these days and her migraine kept on attacking. Carrying heavy things will only worsen her health.

" I've already packed up all the things in the shop. We'll gonna get it tomorrow " Ellie said while putting on her slippers.

" But why are you closing the shop? "

She asked creasing her forehead. Her mother took a deep sigh before she started talking.

" All the shop who rented from that area, we received a short notice today that the new owner of the land will be starting the construction in a week. It was said that they will be building a big hotel and casino over there "

Their mother told them proceeding to the couch. She followed her and also took a seat.

It was obvious from her delicate face that she was aggrieved by the situation. It's hard to find a rental place nowadays.

The rental was sky high. Southern district was very suitable for their little business as many tourists often comes there because it was a bit near on the beach.

It's just a pity that there are people who were like hungry beasts that will never get satisfied with their huge preys and even the smallest businesses wasn't exempted.

" The Galaxy Empire right " she stated dully.

Her mother gently nodded with exasperation and said " The new management informed us that Galaxy Empire Group have already bought the place from the former owner. However they have given us enough compensation for the inconvenience "

" Compensate their ass! That's really how those wolves capitalists does everytime! They always looked down on the poor and thought we were just like ants that will easily crushed by them. They will get their retribution one day" she ranted while clenching her teeth.

" It's alright dear. With the amount of their compensation we can surely find another place to rent " her mother appeased her.

" The world was really unfair " she snorted in dissatisfaction while shaking her head.

Their mother fell on silence for a moment, then gently massage her forehead after.

" Are you okay mom? "

Both she and Perry asked worriedly.

" I'm alright. Just having a little headache. You'd better go now or you will be late on your shift " their mom responded with a warm smile on her face.

She didn't felt good about their Mom's condition during these days. Her headache was occuring several times these past two weeks.

" When i get my salary i will get you to the hospital for a full body check up "

Se said holding both of her hands that was slightly roughed due to her daily household chores and making the handicrafts.

Their mother was a beautiful woman even though she was already on her late forties it seems like she didn't aged at all. She was a mixed race of Western and Asian blood that's why her beauty was extraordinary.

Her face still looked delicate as it used to be when she was a little younger and her fair skin was still smooth like those of a young girl. She inherited her mother's good genes after all. She was actually like her mother's carbon copy. They were often praised in the neighborhood for having great facial features and good genes.

Perry who have been growing into a mature man, his facial features were also becoming more defined especially his sharp brows. He also got half of his facial features from their mom but half of it maybe he inherited from their father. Her brother was also a very handsome young man.

" I will be fine. You save your money for yourself " Ellie told her and pinched her hand like an assurance.

" Okay. But you must tell us if you're really not feeling well. Your health is more important " she reminded in a worried tone.

" I know, you don't have to worry about me. I'm totally fine " Ellie assured the two of them.

After ensuring that their mother was alright she gone off to work.