Mummy I got you a new husband

SOPHIE’S POV

LET ME GO!!!!

” Mummy when is Uncle Karl coming?” Selene tapped up me up from my sleep that morning. It was morning and I almost overslept thanks to Selene. I tossed on the bed and finally woke up to the staring eyes of Selene waiting for me to answer her question.

” Emmmh He will come soon my love.” I said to her as I got off from the bed to make breakfast and get ready for work. As I made breakfast I worried about Selene and her sudden fondness for Karl. I had decided on what to do to avoid the marriage but I couldn’t bare to see my baby girl hurt. Selene was about the only thing that mattered in my life and I was willing to sacrifice my happiness for hers.

We ate breakfast quietly and I tried as much as possible to ensure it stayed that way as I was not ready for Selene’s questioning.

“Mummy” Selene called out for me as we ate and I turned to answer her facing her.

” You should finish your food so you don’t go late to school.” I answered and I motioned for her to continue eating. I did not want any more questions about Karl so it was best to avoid any conversation.

When we finished breakfast we hurried down to Selene’s school. I had booked a ride and when we arrived We both headed to her class.

After her last escapade I made sure I took her to school myself and handled her off to her class teacher. Even though it was not easy to juggle between Selene school and work most mornings, I just had to make sure my baby girl was fine as i was not sure my heart could take anymore surprises.

As soon as we got of the taxi we headed to her class together holding hands.

” See you later baby, be good for mummy ok.” I said as we got to the entrance. I hugged and kissed her before letting her go.

” Bye mummy.” She waved as she walked into her class and I waved back. Her class teacher waved and greeted me too and I did same signalling for her to have her eyes on Selene for me.

Being rest assured Selene was sitted in class I headed straight for work. It was more stressful for me going to Selene school before headed out to work. But my daughter’s safery was most important and I could do anything to ensure it was guaranteed.

” Why hasn’t he called.” I muttered as I thought about Karl proposal. Surprisingly the time Karl had given me had elapsed and there was still no sign of him. I wondered if all that was just an expensive stunt. I barely had any information about him. I waved the thoughts of him knowing I had to focus on work.

Even though I knew Selene would be hurt if he did not returned I guessed it would be easier to explain the situation to Selene than rejecting the proposal. I guessed I just had to figure how to explain the whole issue.

The thoughts of marrying him after what he did to me was not something I was ready to deal with. I tried to wave the thoughts of him as I got to work.

“I hope he never returns.” I whispered to myself as I headed straight to the mall. I changed my outfits into my work clothes and started sales for the day. It was busy as usual and as I was attending to a customer, my boss walked in. He was not one to come by the mall so early and on this very day and I wondered why he was here at this time.

” Hello Sir ” I greeted him as soon as he came in while I attended to the customer.

” Sophie meet me in my office.”my boss answered and headed straight for his office motioning me to follow him as soon as I was done to see him in his office. My boss who was not one to come to the mall on a Thursday arrived early and was demanding to see me in his office. Since I started working at the mall my boss has called me into his office a few times and it had to be with other employees. I was surprised but I did not show it.

I wondered what I had done wrong that he was calling me into his office. As I pondered on why I quickly attended to the customer and handed over to my colleague and walked into the office to see my boss.

“Miss Sophie, how are you today? “My boss said to me as I got into the room. He was smiling and I hoped I had gotten a promotion. I could not be more delighted.

” I am fine sir. ” I responded smiling too. I was puzzled about the reason but I tried to hide it as I stared at him unable to hold my excitement.

” Thank you for the much you have done for mall” He said as he went on and explained extensively how helpful I have been to the mall and how customers have been singing my praise. He appreciated me so much I figured it was definitely going to be a promotion. As he spoke I could not hide how delighted I was as I smiled broadly as I stared at him.

” Out with it already!!!” I muttered to myself getting impatient with his appraisal. I was already anticipating his letter and turned about restlessly on the seat.

” Well, Miss Sophie, We really appreciate you good efforts. But!!” He sighed heavily as he tried to continue I was already getting agigated.

“Buts what!!” I asked already impatient with how he talked. I guess this was not what I expected and was anxious to have him say his piece. He handed me a letter, which I opened quickly and glanced over. As I read, he continued to speak to me, but I paid less attention to what he said.

” The mall is going through a phase, we would have to cut down staffs and we would unfortunately have to let you go.” He said finally.

” Let me go? What does that even mean?” My eyes were welling with tears, but instead of responding to my paranoia, he simply gazed at me. My mind was spinning so much that it hurt my head.

“So you mean I have been laid off?” I was struggling to suppress my emotions, and I got up to leave his office.

” We are deeply sorry.” I heard my boss remark, he spoke in a pathetic tone as I though he pitied me. As i turned to go, and I guess my emotions got the best of me.

“Sorry, after all these years at this mall?” I screamed as I raced to his table and dragged him.

“How could he apologise after wrecking my life?” I pulled him by the shirt and he struggled to let go out of my grip. I quickly snapped out of my reverie when I realised how preoccupied and daydreaming I had become. I had given my everything to the mall after being sent away from my aunts place.

And all he could say, after eleven years of my life, was sorry. I tried to put my emotions in check and I walked slowly, hardly able to support my legs as I left his office. I turned to gaze at him again, not knowing what to say. For heavens sake, if I was so essential, why let me go?

I stepped out of the office and grabbed up my belongings. My coworkers gazed at me in astonishment and attempted to inquire what was wrong, but I was not in the appropriate state of mind for the talk. I guessed they got a hint of what had happened and everyone let me be.

Tears welled up my eyes as the thoughts of how I would manage came to mind. We were barely getting by on my meagre wage, myself and my kid, and now I had no work and scarcely enough funds.

Karl’s proposition came to mind, and I second-guessed my prior judgement. I wanted to give my daughter the life she deserved, but with everything going on, I doubted I could.

It seemed there was no way out of this. Selene was the most important person in my life, and I could not bear seeing her hurt. She has desired a father for the longest time and I guess it was time to grant her wish.

I wanted to give her a memorable birthday and this would be amazing gift I could give her since Karl beat me to the last one.

I headed straight to pick Selene from school and she was no where to be found. Selene had gone missing again.