Mira : A LOVER FOR ME

The day started badly for Mira, it was raining cats and dogs and she had an interview for a job that morning, she got out of bed with great difficulty, she wanted to stay in bed all day and enjoy some of this rain to sleep, but alas she couldn't, she couldn't afford this luxury, she had to fight to feed herself and feed her little brothers Ethan and Etienne, twins aged 15, they were his whole life. She spent most of her time worrying about them, as they were at the age of puberty, she didn't know how to handle it, but she was trying somehow to handle the situation.

Mira had never known her father and her mother had gone to the other side of the world in pursuit of a man because she said she also had the right to happiness and her children prevented her from living this happiness. After all, all the men she met didn't want a single mother with three children, so she went in pursuit of her happiness, leaving all the responsibilities in Mira's hands. Mira hoped that her mother had found happiness, but above all hoped never to see her again because what she had done had deeply hurt her.

They left their building and Mira stopped for a taxi for her brothers, after wishing them a good day, Mira, in turn, tried to catch a taxi but it was not easy, she had finally found a taxi, she quickly engulfed inside before it started. There was a little traffic jam and so she arrived a little late, when she got out of the taxi, she started running to join the building, she arrived at the reception and introduced herself.

- hello, excuse me I'm here for the interview for the position of secretary

- hello what is your name asked the receptionist

-Mira Martins

- okay so sit on that bench over there and wait

- Ok, thank you, said Mira going to sit down

My God helps me get this job so I can continue to take care of my brothers please, Mira prayed as she sat looking up at the sky. Mira had to be the last person to come in for the interview, the people who came for the interview just came in and out and when it was Mira's turn, she got up and walked into the office.

- hello said Mira smiling politely

- hello miss Martins, we are sorry, but the interviews are over we have found what we were looking for, and we are very sorry for this embarrassment

- but you didn't even try to see my resume

- surely, you are competent, but we found what we were looking for

- ok, she replied, ok, so I'm going to leave, goodbye said Mira before getting up and leaving the office

Mira left the building all confused, she took out her umbrella and went to the side of the road to stop a taxi, without wanting it her tears started to flow, she felt really bad she needed this job, but alas that didn't go the way she wanted it to.

Not far from there a man with an imposing build was stopped while waiting for the traffic light to turn green, he was watching Mira crying under his umbrella and wondering why the latter was crying, after all, that was none of his business and it didn't bother him. hot or cold, he started to go away.

Mira found a taxi that took her to her place, she opened the door to their apartment and sat down with great difficulty, so she would have to continue her work in the restaurant, it was not what she wanted, she hated having it so much. to work in this place where most men took them as easy girls, although true that some knew how to give them respect, but most were somewhat unpleasant.

The evening came quickly, Ethan and Etienne went home, and they found their big sister who looked a little sad.

- Mira but what is it, asked Ethan

- yes, you don't look very happy, what happened, said Etienne in turn

- I failed to interview for the job, so I will continue in the restaurant for a while and see if I can find a job that will pay us more later hm

- oh that's why you're worried, but Mira, you shouldn't worry, I'm sure whoever is up there will answer our many prayers, in any case, I'm not very worried says, Etienne

- yeah that's it, said Ethan to his brother, but you don't have to worry Mira, we're happy with what you can offer us and also we know that you're doing your best, he said to his sister this time

- yes, thank you, thank you for understanding me

The next day Mira went to work as a waitress in a local restaurant, she put on her apron and started cleaning the tables, waiting for her colleagues and the first customers to come. An hour later she opened it, it was barely 8 a.m., she had barely opened the restaurant when the bell rang, a sign that customers had just entered the restaurant, it was two men, both white, and super tall Mira noticed right away, he would make short work of her if they wanted to hurt her. They were rich people, you could see, they went to sit down, Mira took her little notebook and went to their table.

- hello sir what do you want she asked them politely

- hello, is there no other waiter beside you in this restaurant asked one of the gentlemen to Mira

- uh no sir, today the other waiters are a little late, but I think they won't be long, what would you like to eat or drink asked Mira

- nothing that does not come from you madam, we will wait for another server replied the same gentleman

- but Kech what are you doing asked the second gentleman to the first

- I don't want her to serve me, she serves us Anthony and you know the reason why

- but no, please don't behave like that

- we've known each other for years I don't want a girl of this race to touch my dish, serve me anything, or whatever

Mira understood that the gentleman in front of her was racist, it was a shame, she thought, it was a shame that this handsome man had such a limited thoughts concerning beings who did not resemble him in color, in the century we are in, no one should consider the other as lesser because of their skin color.

- well I'll be leaving, I'll send a waiter when they're here

- no wait, don't get angry because of what my friend may have said, I would like you to serve me, serve me a cup of coffee, with an egg dish and some bread, please, please

- ok sir immediately, excuse me said Mira before leaving

Once Mira left, Kech cast a look at his friend, a look that reproached him for things.

- why are you looking at me like that he asked his friend, do you realize that you just made that poor girl uncomfortable with what you did there, if you don't like people of color you don't have to show it to them all the time said Anthony to the latter

- I do what I want, when I want, don't teach me how to behave with these people if you accept them, well that's not the case for me, okay?

- we'll talk about it again, Anthony said when he saw Mira approaching while throwing lightning bolts at Kech. Thank you, he said to Mira when she placed the meal in front of him.

- please sir, she said wanting to leave

She was stopped by a voice which intelligible voice shouted her name she stopped on the field and looked towards the person who shouted her name, it was her boyfriend Roy who she had been going out with for a year now. He came towards her at a brisk pace and took her arm violently.

- I've been trying to reach you since but you don't take my calls why he asked shouting

It was at the same time that the other waiters arrived as well as the owner of the restaurant all looked at them.

- I'm sorry I didn't see your calls, how are you, come let's talk outside

- Nope! You ask me how am I? You're serious, I waited for you the whole evening before yesterday and you didn't come, I had planned a candlelit dinner and a perfect evening but you ruined everything, moreover, you didn't even take the bother to call me to tell me what was wrong, we've been together for a year already and you didn't even allow me to touch you even once, you always have excuses cans, if it's not your very cumbersome brothers, it's something else, I'm sick of it, I waited too long, you told me you were a virgin and I respected it, I waited for you but now I can't take it anymore. It's already been a year, I can't take it anymore, I think we both should stop there

- Roy, but no what are you saying, please, let's talk somewhere else I'll explain everything to you

- no Mira, it's ok, I'm fed up, just leave me alone, don't try to call me anymore, said Roy leaving

Mira chased him outside, everyone saw her begging Roy, she was crying, she was trying to explain to him why she wasn't free so often, but he wouldn't listen, she stopped his arm but the latter, withdrew his arm from between the hands of the latter and pushed her, she fell against the ground, he got into his car and left. Mira stayed for long minutes on the ground on her knees while crying, she didn't want to lose him. Inside, Kech, Anthony, and the others watched the scene, Kech felt no pity towards Mira, Anthony meanwhile was touched by what was happening to him.

- fortunately, this Roy understood very early, that it is better to stay away from people of his kind, I am sure that she lied to him that she is a virgin, how can a girl of this age declare to be a virgin at this age there

- that you don't know Kech and you will never know anything, I don't see why she would have lied, she seems sincere in everything she says

- oh please you only know her a few minutes ago how can you know that

- I know that's all answered, Anthony

- Yes, that's it, answered Kech.

Mira got up wiped her tears and entered the restaurant, she went directly to the owner of the restaurant to apologize.

- sir I'm sorry, I didn't want all this to happen, I'm sorry said Mira with tears in her eyes

- oh you're the owner, said Kech addressing the owner, if I were you, I would fire her, it's not good when one of our employees brings the noise to our establishment, your restaurant has a good reputation, no one should tarnish the latter's name, don't you agree with me Kech asked the owner

- yes you are right, Mira you are fired declared the owner of the restaurant

- no, no sir please, I beg you all this will not be repeated, never again I assure you, do not fire me please I need this work to feed my brothers, I beg

- you had to think about that before coming to put on a show with your boyfriend in my restaurant, I don't want to see you here again when I come back, said the owner leaving

- Kech but what are you saying, you saw what you caused, this girl is being fired by your fault, said Anthony to his friend

- yes and I'm mad against it, he replied

- Don't you pity her, why are you doing this, what has she done to you?

- nothing but I like doing that to her, said Kech looking at Mira who was crying

She went to get her things, before saying goodbye to her colleagues and leaving without glancing at Kech and Anthony. Anthony got up and ran after her, he caught her and made her stop by putting himself in front of her.

- Miss Mira, I'm sorry for my friend's behavior, maybe I can help you, call me and I'll see what we can find for you, he said handing Mira his card

- no please, I don't know your friend, but in just a few minutes that he spent in my life, he turned it into a nightmare, I could have convinced the boss, but he ruined everything, I don't want to have to see it again please let me

- yes I understand, but I heard that you have little brothers to take care of and I know it is not easy, so please think of your brothers and let me help you

Mira thought for a moment before taking Anthony's card.

- thank you, I'll be leaving now, goodbye

- goodbye Miss Mira

Mira went to take a taxi while Anthony went back to the restaurant.

- I saw badly or you gave him your card asked Kech

- oh no, you weren't wrong, I gave her my card and I'm thinking of giving her a job, you made her unemployed so it's up to you to employ her again, said Anthony

Kech asked him

- do I seem to be laughing, if so then laugh with me to make it more fun answered Anthony in turn

- but now I don't want to see this girl in my company I warn you Anthony

- I'm sorry to tell you but I'm going to be the employee, I'm just waiting for her to call me, show me what she can do, if she is competent, she will become your secretary

- no but you're a joke, if you want me to commit murder then hire her

- oh but I will don't worry, and I'll make sure you don't do anything to her

- wait what are you doing to me here, don't tell me that you had a crush on this girl.......If

- no not at all, just that what you did is so unfair, you got her fired from her job, that's not good at all Kech not at all

- it's almost 9 a.m. let's go to work and get out of your head the fact of wanting to hire this girl you hear me

- let's go it's better

Mira had arrived home completely confused, she wondered how she was going to do, how was she going to do to take care of her brothers now, it was in times like this that she had wanted her mother to be there but alas, the latter didn't even care about her. Not only did she just lose her job but also her boyfriend, she was heartbroken, why did Roy end their relationship like this, she wished they both could talk to each other, and so she could have apologized to him and maybe it would have turned out differently. She dialed Roy's number and he answered.

- hello Roy she said in tears, please don't hang up

- what do you want, I told you to get the hell out of me Mira

- please don't leave me, please don't break our relationship

- where are you now asked Roy to Mira

- I came home, I was fired, I lost my job, she said crying even more

- I'm sorry, I'm very close I'm coming

- Ok thank you, I'll be waiting for you, she said hanging up

About thirty minutes later, the doorbell rang, Mira went to open it and fell on Roy, she took him in her arms crying, and the latter hugged her, consoling her as best he could. They both entered, closing the door behind them, they went to sit on the couch facing each other and Roy spoke.

- I'm sorry Mira he started, I shouldn't have acted that way, forgive me, it's just that I was really angry, I never imagined it would have done you lose your job, I'm sorry

- no, you were right anyway, I shouldn't have left you without news, so I'm sorry, I don't want to lose you Roy

- you won't lose me, Mira, it's just that between the two of us I don't think there will be this relationship of boyfriend and girlfriend anymore, not because you're a bad friend no, on the contrary, you're there better but I don't think you're made for me, you have principles that don't match mine, I could have waited for you until we bonded if I saw that love in your eyes I would like to see it there, but it's not the case, I'm not saying that you don't love me, I'm just saying that even if we both stay together we will end up breaking up sooner or later and I that's not what I want right now

- I understand you perfectly, when I say that I don't want to lose you it means that I would like to keep you always in my life, I have no friend except you, and if you leave me I will be lost, Roy. I don't think it has to do with our principles, you're a great guy I assure you and if we had been married I assure you everything would have been fine, but if you think that it will not give between us then I agree to put an end to this relationship Roy. But what I don't accept is that we are angry, that you walk away from me Roy

- I did wrong yes, I told you that I didn't want anything to do with you anymore but it wasn't true, I was just angry Mira, I wouldn't want to lose you too because above all you are my best friend

- thank you, thank you very much, Roy

- Please, my little one, he said, taking her in his arms. How are you going to do your work

- I don't know, I'm still going to drop off my resume, maybe I don't know, I'm desperate Roy

- don't be Mira, I'm sure everything will be fine

- there is a gentleman today who gave me his card, I don't know if he will be able to give me work, and to tell the truth, I don't want to turn to him for asking for work says, Mira

- oh well but why asked Roy to the latter

- the gentleman who accompanied him is a racist, he does not like people of color like me, he said it and showed it she replied

- oh said, Roy.........And what does it have to do with him, if those two don't work at all in the same place, are you going to let it go just because you're afraid of falling on this famous gentleman, no I don't think so, you have two people for whom you represent everything Mira and I know that you will do your best to make them happy

- I would never want to find myself in front of this guy again to tell you the truth Roy, it is because of him that I lost my job, he made it clear that he did not even want to feel me and I want to stay alive, as long as God gives me the grace to take care of my brothers Roy

- I know, but if you don't do anything, then you won't be able to take care of them, you have to provide money for their university studies, for all related costs, to pay for the clothes, to take them on vacation, and much more and for that you need work

- yes you are right, but I still hope not to fall on him

- yes I understand

Roy returned a few hours later, Mira felt relieved that their relationship did not end so badly, they will remain friends and that gladdened the heart of the latter. Mira had thought about it and had decided to go and meet Anthony the next day, but first, she had to give him a phone call. It was getting a little late but she hoped he would pick up her phone.

- yes hello who is it asked Anthony having picked up

- hello, good evening sir, sorry to disturb you, but this is Mira the waitress at Welcoms restaurant

- ah Mira, how are you now

- I am doing well sir

- Okay so I'm glad to hear it answered Anthony. Would you like me to finally help you find a job?

- yes sir that is precisely why I called you sir, uh could you help me, please

- yes, of course, have you studied he asked Mira

- yes sir, I graduated from university

- well and a job as a secretary does that speak to you

- yes of course, currently, I will be ready to accept any honest work that I can be offered

- so, I'll give you an appointment tomorrow, at SullivanPetterson&co, at 9 a.m. sharp, when you arrive you will ask to see, Anthony Petterson, we will direct you, I will give instructions

- yes ok thank you very much, God bless you sir

- you haven't gotten the job yet miss, so don't rejoice too soon

- whatever, just for the hope you give me God bless you, sir

- ok then amen said Anthony laughing

- I will leave you now have a good evening, good night sir

- best to you miss he said before Mira hung up

Mira kept smiling after the call made with Mr. Anthony, she began to look for the ideal outfit to pass her interview the next day, she went to check afterward that her brothers were already in bed and well asleep, before going to put them in her bed, she made a prayer to her heavenly father asking him to grant her this work so that she could continue to support her brothers, after this prayer she went to bed for good to wake up early.

The next day, Mira woke up around 7 am, she went to take a shower and got dressed, her brothers had already gone to college, and she had a good breakfast, before setting off. She arrived at the SullivanPetterson&co business at 8:39 a.m., she sighed and looked at the whole building, it was a big business, she was afraid to enter the building simply because it seemed to be made for persons of a different social rank than his own. She took her courage in both hands and decided to enter the building anyway, she went to the reception and asked for Mr. Anthony Petterson, she was asked to take the elevator to the 19th floor, which she did, arrived at the 19th floor she was shown Anthony's office and she went there, she looked at her watch before knocking on the door, it was 8:50 am, she knocked on the door and a voice asked her to enter, she opened it the door, and Anthony got up from his seat smiling at her, she smiled back before walking into the office and closing the door.

- hello miss........Uh I don't know your last name actually

- Martins, sir

- delight one more time so I would like to see your cv, please

- yes of course, here he is, said Mira giving her CV to Anthony

- thank you, Mira

Anthony looked at Mira's CV attentively and what he saw there particularly pleased him, she was not the most brilliant person he had seen nevertheless, she had a really good level, his choice was made very quickly.

- good! he said closing the resume, we are going to go up

- go up, I don't understand sir

- yes at the last level, it is there that you will take your position, as secretary

- then I got the job

- yes, of course, you doubted it

- oh thank you, sir, said Mira jumping for joy, God bless you infinitely, thank you

- don't thank me so much Mira, it's nothing, you're competent so I'm giving you work

- Yes thanks

- so let's go

They both went to take the elevator which took them to the 20th floor, they got out of the elevator and Anthony directed them to Kech Sullivan's office, he knocked on the door and Kech invited him to enter.

- good morning my brother how are you this morning

- I'm fine Anthony answered Kech still not having seen Mira

- I came to introduce you to your new secretary, I assure you she will please you, and above all, she is very competent

- okay ask him to come in

- Mira come you can come in

that name Kech left whatever he was doing and focused on the door to see if it was the same Mira, he hoped not. Mira entered the office as Anthony had asked her earlier, when she saw Kech 's face, his smile gone, as for Kech his face closed even more.

- what is she doing here he said with his face on fire

To be continued....