The Broken Trust

The broken trust.

Another intriguing story

By

Fardaykhemy Raheem.

Chapter 1.

It all started on the 5th of November 2010.

Max just close from his business and drove down the street to get some flowers for her mother's birthday. He had gotten a cake and other necessary things in order to glam tomorrow's event when he remember his mother's favourite gift.

which is,

flowers.

He drove towards the direction of the mall and paid for the flowers before dropping it inside the car.

He sat on his seat and close the door when someone approached his car.

"Good evening sire" The rough woman greeted alongside with a young girl beside her. She was covered in dirt and reek of bad scent when she approached Max. Max wind down the glass of his car before attending to her.

"Good evening, how can I help you?". He asked.

"Please sir...I am very hungry with my kid and I've not been paid my salary yet. Please sir, I will appreciate anything you give to us" she asked pleadingly while helding the young girl to her self.

Max felt pity for her and dipped his hand inside his pocket.

"Take, have this and get yourself a good food". He responded after dropping the cash with her.

She clutched the cash Happily and tears streamed down her face. She doesn't know if to kneel down or jump up at the amount of money that was given to her.

"Thank you sir....I really appreciate this sir, sire...I have never gotten this huge amount of money in my life. You are God sent, thank you sir". She kept on thanking him while Max smile at her and wave her off.

He wind up the glass and drove off to his house.

He really felt pity for the woman but what could he do? He has done the best thing WHICH IS giving out some money.

He dropped the flowers on his desk and went up to his room.

He later got down from his room and poured himself some drink before peeking at her mother's room.

The old woman is asleep and that was part of the reason why she left the door open for her.

Her mother is in her seventies and old age is taking it's toll on her. He remembered when he was still younger than this, the woman is always ready to wait for him till he is back from work. But nowadays, she doesn't have the strength and energy to stay that long. Her mother personal maid has travelled since last week and her mother doesn't want another maid.

"I trusted her alot and I don't want you to employ another maid that I don't trust". His mother's word anytime he brought up the topic of employing more maid.

He left her mother's door when he clashed with his own maid.

"Where have you been?". He asked her in his deep tone.

"Sir, I went to the rest room".

"You stayed in the rest room for that long till I came in and poured myself a drink!

"I am sorry sir".

"What if...a stranger came in and harm my mother, is that what you will say?".

"I am truly sorry sir, I don't want to.lock the door because you can come in any time. Your mum also insisted in leaving the door open before sleeping off. I am so sorry". The young lady pleaded while he wave her off and went back to his room.

He showered and put on another dress before laying down on his bed.

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The following day,

Max woke up.early to decorate the house alongside with his maid. He called in more decorator and they helped in decorating the sitting room and set everything right.

He checked the time and it was exactly 8:00am. He left the last flower on the table and walk to his mother's room.

He knocked twice before the old woman told him to come inside.

"You are awake mother".

"Yes ,I am! I've been up since and I can see your attempt in making me happy for today".

"You sure knows how to ruin a surprise, how could you be up so early?". He said with a frowned face while the old woman gently dragged his son shoulders.

"Thanks for everything my son. I appreciate all your love and affection. I am not ruining your surprises, I woke up earlier today thinking that I am going to dress you up.for work. The memories of your younger days can't leave my memory. I always woke up early to dress you up for school and ensure that all your bags were packed. It all seemed like yesterday BUT we are in the world of today, you have grown so fast...so so fast and I'm glad for raising a son like you".

"You are welcome mum, you are like a goddess to me and I will do anything in this world for you". He pledged before hugging his mother.

"Happy birthday to you mum, may you live longer in happiness, growth, joy and wealth".

"Amen".

"I love you mum".

"Love you too son". She responded before pulling him off from her embrace.

"What's going on here?

"I'm back". Someone's voice interrupted and they both turned to see who it was.

"Diana, when did you got back?". Max asked surprised while his mother smile.

"I will be back for my mum's birthday. Happy birthday to you mum". She said embracing the old woman while she patted her back.

"You look more beautiful". Her mother complimented.

"Thanks mum, you are not looking bad too.

"Today is your day, let me get you dressed up. while my brother should excuse us, I don't want you to see her face yet". She said before Max smile and excused them.

He got back to the sitting room and looked around the building, he is satisfied with the decorations and gave a satisfactory smile before going back to his room.

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Diana dressed her mother up and the old woman look a bit younger, even though she is old.

"It's time to go downstairs mum, you can check yourself out" she said handling her a small glass while the old woman exclaimed in shock.

"You sure knows how to dress people up for an event, why don't you apply for a make up skill?".

"Mum, my business is doing okay. How I wished that my dad is alive today, to see your pretty face".

"I don't want all this beauty to go to waste too, but...what can we do? Your dad is no longer alive and at least, my kids are alive with me".

"Yes mum, we promise to take care of you" Diana said before pecking her forehead.

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Everyone is dressed up for the event alongside with Max and his friends.

The birthday party start and the cake was cut.

Everyone wished the old woman a happy birthday while they all exchange pleasantries.

Max sat with two his friends at a corner while bottles filled up their table.

"Mum look gorgeous today". Clark said

"She is always gorgeous". Max interrupted.

"I really enjoyed myself today and how more interesting would it have been if you came along with your fiancee". Andrew said throwing the question to Max.

"What stopped you from bringing yours here today".

"You know that I and Clark have who we are going out with already, you are the only person left in a bachelor life".

"I've not found the right person, once I found out who it is, I will surely bring her in for an introduction before marriage". Max responded placing the glass cup on his lips.

"It is getting too late and we can't wait any longer".

"Wait! Are you guys my mother? Stop asking me questions like this!.

"They have the right to ask". Max mum interrupted while they all look towards her direction.

They all greeted the old woman again.

"I can't wait to see my grand children. The only wish I have for today is to see my son's wife". She said looking towards Max while he looked away.

"I hope you will be able to fulfill my wish before I die".

"No mum, you are not dieing soon. I will get you your wife very soon". He said moving closer to her.

"Is that a promise?".

"It's a promise mum". He responded while the woman hugged her before leaving his presence.

He went back to his friends and tell them never to bring such topics up again.

They later laughed it off and drink more wine.

To be continued......

The broken trust 2

©️ Fardaykhemy Raheem.

Amy washed herself up and put on a long robe before moving towards her daughter's bed.

She glanced at her daughter who was sleeping soundly on the flat bed.

They both look rough yesterday night due to the work they did and her boss didn't pay her her salary not to talk of giving her a stipend to hold on to....

She is working with a recycle company and they gather people's waste for decomposition or to make a new product.

She always work alongside with her daughter.

She don't want to subject her into such fate but what could she do? They need to survive and fend for themselves.

She doesn't beg people for money but she had to force herself in approaching the young man that bought some flowers.

God will bless that man for giving her such amount of money to hold on to. At least, they will get good foods to eat.

She removed few notes from the money and put on a scarf before moving out of the street.

People were busy going to their place of work. while she walk closer to the groceries shop. She bought few groceries before running back home.

She lit up her cooker and make bacon with tea.

She then proceeded to wake her daughter up.

"Hannah, it's morning already. You need to get up! She said pulling the young girl at her shoulder while she turn to another side before pulling her back.

"Don't be stubborn this morning, you need to get up".

"I'm still sleepy mum". The five years old girl said.

"This is past eight and you need to clean up before eating".

"Eating?

"Yes dear, I've prepared something delicious this morning".

"Wow! Thank you mum". She said hugging her mum after laying her eyes on the food prepared by her mum.

She quickly dashed to the bathroom and dressed herself up before sitting before the table.

The both munched on the food and sipped enough tea while Hannah pack the plates to the kitchen.

"Today is Saturday and we are not going to work today and tomorrow. Where should we go?". Amy asked her daughter after returning from the kitchen.

"Anywhere is good for us mum".

"I don't want us to work this weekend. We need to relax ourselves against Monday morning and to get you ready for school".

"Mum, I don't feel like going to that school".

"Why would you say that?".

"I want to work with you from morning till night! Hannah declared.

"No dear, you can only help me after school hours. Why don't you like your school?". Amy asked with a concerned look.

"I was always bullied in the class by my class mates".

"Why would anyone wants to bully my daughter?".

"They said that I don't have a father and I am doing a dirty work with you".

"Do not mind them, you have a father and our work is not dirty because it is earning us something". Amy tried to explain.

"Then where is my father?". She asked with a sad face while Amy looked away.

She always avoid the question whenever it is thrown to her. She don't like talking about her ex boyfriend.

"Listen! Hannah, we are going out after this meal. We will talk about this later".

"Why did you like to avoid my question?".

"It's because you are getting stubborn every single day! Amy shouted at her.

"You don't listen to me and I wonder if I will be able to control you in the future!.

"You don't need to shout at that young girl". Someone's voice interrupted and Alice come in.

"It's you Alice, welcome". Amy greet her friend.

"I've been hearing your conversation since, I am sorry for eavesdropping. I would have come in since BUT I couldn't help it when she asked about her father. Till when will you keep avoiding the question".

"I don't need you to come here and start explaining how to live my life for me. I am her mother and I can choose to talk about her stupid father or not!.

"Amy listen, she is a child,....And it is natural for her to ask about him anytime her classmate bullies her in school. I hope you understand this dear". Alice said holding her shoulder while she sniffed and look at her daughter.

"I'm sorry for shouting at you. I love you daughter".

"I love you too mum". She said and hugged her.

"Oh oh this is emotional, I feel like giving birth to my own kids too". Alice said while Hannah excused them.

"Be fast about it, I can't wait to carry your baby. How is Chloe?" Amy asked.

"He is doing okay and we are both fine! Why did you ask about him?".

"You guys are taking too long before proposing to each other".

"We wanted to take that long time before going to the next step. Marriage is a life time journey".

"You are right, take your time. Do not end up like me, even though we didn't do a wedding".

"I didn't said that to remind you of your failed relationship. The good thing is, you are doing well for yourself".

"Thanks for your words of encouragement, How is mum and dad?". Amy asked.

"They are both doing okay, I visited them yesterday evening and they asked about you. Mum even suggest that you should bring Hannah to her whenever she is on holiday".

"Your mum cares about my daughter alot while my own mother abandon her. Alice, sometimes I feel like this world is against me".

"Have always told you....not to think about the negative aspect of life but the positive aspect. If your mother abandon you, then my own mother is ready to accept you with an open arms. Think about those of us that loves you". Alice adviced while Amy clean the tears that strolled down her chin.

"I didn't even offer you anything since you are here". She said Changing the topic.

"What should I offer you?".

"Water is okay".

"Why water".

"I have eaten some snacks before coming here. Don't let me stress you".

"Alright if you insisted". She say before handling her a glass cup of water.

They had a few chats before Alice left for her house.

Amy used that opportunity to take her daughter out .

To be continued....

The broken trust 3

©️ Fardaykhemy Raheem.

It's another Monday morning and Amy has dressed her daughter up for school.

She bonded her hair into two pairs and smile at her before taking her out.

"Let's get to the bus stop on time before the bus arrive". She said holding her daughter's hand while helding her lunch box in other hand. She had promised her daughter to visit her school with her. She wanted to stop the bullying part.

They both arrived at the bus stop and there were people also waiting for the bus. They were much today and couldn't fathom the reason why any bus isn't forth coming.

'"excuse me sir". Amy said leaning towards the man beside her.

"Do you have the idea of what might cause the scarcity of bus?".

"I heard that there were gridlock along the way which is holding other buses. They will soon be here". The man responded.

"My daughter is running late to school". She said looking towards Hannah.

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Max is also stuck in the gridlock

After a while, The way is through while he drive more faster.

He was approaching the bus stop when something was thrown to the street. He quickly step on the brake to avoid stepping on it.

He got down to see a lunch box in the road while Amy rushed down to take it away.

"Watch whatever you are doing in the street WOMAN! You almost cause an accident. What kind of a thing is that?".

"I am so sorry sir, I had no idea that my daughter will throw the box to the road". She pleaded

"Your daughter?".

"Yes sir" she responded while Hannah walk towards them. Other people in the bus stop keep murmuring to each other.

"I am sorry, uncle". Hannah said.

Max was touched by her sweet voice.

"It is okay, is she going to school?".

"Yes sir".

"Is it along this way?".

''it is along this way". Amy explained

"Get in the car and let me drop you off".

"No sir, I don't want to bother you....just like last time".

"Last time?".

"Yes sir, I still remember your face. You are the person that gave us money that night. Thanks for the other day sir". She appreciated.

"Oh! You are the woman from that night. I hope you are both doing okay?".

"We are doing fine sir".

''let me drop you guys off". He insisted while they both hopped into the car.

Amy and Hannah both sat at the back of the car.

He started the car and drove off.

"You look different from that night, I hardly recognize you". Max said

"We were both coming from work that night, we look rough but now, we have cleaned up". She responded smiling.

"You look beautiful today than that day. Why did you guys work that late. It's late that day".

"It's our only ways of survival, so, we both work so hard".

"That's good. I like hardworking woman. Let me know once you get to your destination". He said changing the gear.

They all arrived at Hannah school while they both drop off. Max gave out his card to Amy.

"If you ever need any assistance, you can give me a call". He said slipping the card into her hand while she nodded her head before walking towards the school gate.

Max watched both mother and daughter entering the gate before driving off.

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Amy went to school Hannah school teacher while Hannah stayed in the class with her class mate.

"Those kids bully my child alot and they makes her remember what she ought to not remember" she complained bitterly.

"I am so sorry mrs wood, I will do something about it. That habit will stop from now on". The teacher assured her while they both walk back to the class room.

On getting to the classroom,

Hannah is already crying.

"What happened over here ?".

"It's the recycle girl mother". One of the student said.

"What! Amy exclaimed.

"I'm so sorry mrs wood". The teacher interrupted and scolded the student.

"This is what I just complained to you miss. I was called names just now".

"I'm really so sorry, I will report to his parent. He is been a pain in the neck".

"Let me talk to him myself". Amy insisted and move towards the young boy.

"What's your name?".

"My name is John".

"John, hnnn....how old are you?".

"I am four years old".

"You don't look like a four years old boy. And your tongue is too sharp for a small boy like you. Didn't your parents taught you courtesy? Or you don't know about respect? Listen! I and my daughter may work for a r recycle company but that doesn't give you the audacity to talk down on us. We are living an honest life and I didn't come to your parents door step to ask for any financial assistance so, keep your dirty mouth shut! You don't have any more right to bully my daughter. If she complain to me about your bad habit again, I am going to report you to your parents".

"And to other students too, you must stop bullying her. Do you all understand?".

"Yes ma". The students chorused.

"What should you say, John?". The teacher asked.

"I am sorry ma". He apologized

"That's good of you".

Amy hugged her daughter before leaving her school.

She has accomplished her mission for coming to her school. Bullying should be stopped from now before it escalate to something brutal later. She won't watch her daughter self esteem shattered at younger age.

She board a bus to her place of work and other workers are getting ready to get more waste.

"Why are you late Amy?". Her boss asked

"I am so sorry ma, I had to attend to one or two things before coming down here".

"Your lateness will be deducted from your salary". She said while Amy lost her voice.

"She doesn't earn much from her work but deducting money from it can ruin her expenses. Thanks for the money that her helper gave to her that night, she won't have nothing to spend on.

Oh, that reminds her...

He gave her his card.

She reached for her pocket and brought out the card before putting it back in.

"Oh you are here" her boss voice interrupt her thought while she looked up to see her boss husband. The average man licked his lips on sighting Amy why Amy looked down.

"You should have informed me before coming hubby".

"I want it to be a surprise to you dear, how is work?" Leonard asked.

"Work is good as you can see. Come and sit here". She said pulling a chair out for him while he sat down.

She went to get some stuff outside when Leonard called on Amy.

"I'm sorry sir, I have to follow others to collect some waste".

"Stay with me! Leonard said while she waited.

"You like avoiding me anytime I came to your boss work. Don't you like me?".

"Sir, I am not interested in any relationship for now and you are my boss husband".

"How does that mean anything? My wife knows that I love women. So, she won't be bothered. Let me take care of you. I can even make you the new manager of this company".

"Sir, I am not interested in whatever you want to offer me. If you will excuse me please". She said making her way to the door when Leonard voice stopped her.

"If you move an inch from there, you are fired!.

"What else did you want from me? I said I am not interested. What did you want your wife to say if she see's us together".

"She can't do anything". He responded moving closer to her. He dragged her to himself when her boss came in.

She dropped what she bought on the floor.

"What is happening here?. Amy, you and my husband".

"It's not what you think ma".

"Your came late and you are still seducing my husband".

"It's not what you think ma".

"You are fired! She said while Leonard look away.

Tears streamed down Amy face while she pleaded to her boss.

"It's over Amy. I can't stand an husband snatcher like you!.

All pleadings fall on deaf ears.

Amy picked her bag and left the work.

To be continued....