A FATEFUL CHANCE

The next day, I woke up the next day feeling tired and yet I should really get going. I have to go to work and do the usual routine that is expected of me.

If I won't work, we will not have any money to buy essential things needed in our house.

I saw my siblings chasing each other while I got up from bed. I shook my head because they're supposed to be sleeping because they stayed up late the other night.

"I guess I could handle it this time. Please go back to bed, my dearest sisters. I know you still need some sleep."

They both look at me at the same time as they grin from ear to ear.

"We will help you, dear sister! We really set our alarm clocks to wake up early to help you prepare!" Dina exclaimed in an excited, hyperactive manner.

"We're fine. As long as we could help you with anything." Dee said as she stood up as if pretending to be some kind of superhero as she grins.

"Well, I hope all your cuteness will be converted to cash so that we'll not have bills anymore."

"I'd gladly do it for our dear Deandra." Dahlia said as her head appeared from their backs. They chuckled altogether.

Dee and Dina were preparing the table, while Dahlia got some glasses of water from the cupboard to the table.

just content to whatever food they'll have on our table. I am thankful that the training paid off for a long time. They even remember it one by one. They usually move without being told. They have reminded themselves without waiting for

behave. The three of you. I will go back as soon as possible." I stood up and Dina told me that she'll be the one to wash the dishes. I nodded and rushed with a clean uniform as I held my bag.

noticed that I already had more than four hours of duty. When I came back, they gave me four-hundred and fifty pesos as my earnings for that day. I took a deep breath as I secretly gave my paper bills a smooch. Thinking of the things I could buy for my family through this money will be a great feeling for me.

smiled as I tried going home now. I inserted the money in my pocket. I also went to the supermarket to buy groceries and meat for my sisters. I know they are waiting for me like how they wait for our mother. But of course, our difference is, she would

fruits section to buy some fruits. When I attempted to put my hands in

my four hundred fifty pesos? When I spotted a guy running away, that's the time I realized

from crying while chasing after him. I am already very tired and it is almost lunch time. I won't accept it when somebody will easily get the money

road where he's heading to. I guess this thief is a stranger to our place.

I murmured to myself as I

to escape, unless he's good at parkour. He slowly turned his back and he

and gave me an icy stare. He's also standing as if he'll accept my challenge of beating him to death, well, the slightest version I knew

I

kill you."

You can't be too serious, miss. Are you sure you will do that to other

you think of that first before you get my money? Did you know what I did

but I don't care about it. I am more than determined to get back the money that he

four of my fingers back and forth

or I will kill you first before you even lay a finger on my