The first half or part of the chapter is the same as the original one.
Natasha POV [7 and half months Pregnant]
Have you ever felt like God hates you so much that he wanted you to suffer?
I am feeling like this right now. It’s like every door is closed for me and I have nowhere to go.
Last night after Liam’s father’s visit, I didn’t know that the next morning would be torture for me.
I went to the restaurant as always but this time something felt wrong.
My stomach clenched in nervousness but still, I went inside and saw the owner and his wife arguing.
I stepped toward them and asked “What happened? Is everything alright?”
For the first time, I have seen hate and anger in Mr. Cameron’s wife (Owner’s wife).
I was taken aback when I saw it. She has always been good to me. So what happened now?
She just clenched her jaw and turned toward her husband and said “Do it otherwise we will be homeless.”
She then glared at me and said “You are fired.”
My jaw was on the floor when I heard those from her mouth. She has just fired me but why?
“But why?” I asked her bewildered
“It’s nothing, Natasha. You go inside. No one is firing you.” Mr. Cameron said
“No” His wife shouted “You are not thinking clearly. Just fired her or I will leave you.”
“Would you mind telling me what happened?” I asked them wearily
“Mr. Knights called and told us to fire you or else he would take over our restaurant.” His wife sighed.
I was shocked because I didn’t know that Liam would do something like that.
I thought that maybe he would leave me alone after that night if I fulfilled his wishes.
But no he still isn’t leaving me. I looked at Mr. Cameron’s face. He was looking tense and I caught the glimpse of fear in it.
He had done a lot for me. He had sheltered me in his home when I was homeless and was on the roads.
He is very old and this restaurant is the only source of his and his family’s income.
Even though it’s mine too but maybe I can find another job. I have to repay their gratitude.
“Ok. I’ll leave. Tell Mr. Knights that I won’t come here again.” I whispered in a heavy voice
I turned my back and took a step toward the door when I heard Mr. Cameron’s voice.
“You are not leaving Natasha. It’s the only job you have.”
I wiped the lone tear which fell from my eyes and turned back to face them.
I gave them a small smile and said “I know but I’ll be alright. I don’t want to be selfish here. You have done a lot for me. It’s time for me to pay you back.”
“But how will you manage as you are pregnant?” He questioned me with concern.
I opened my mouth but I was cut off by his wife “the father of her child will take care of them.”
I wanted to laugh as well as cry after hearing her words. Liam would take care of me and my baby?
He won’t do shit. He just knows how to mess with someone’s life.
I really don’t know what happened to her. The reason behind her behavior is a mystery to me
She has changed a lot. She was not like this. She had been polite with me but that stopped when I got pregnant.
Maybe she thinks that I had become a whore. Or worse. I just shrugged and said, “I’ll take care of myself.”
I turned back and walked outside. I took a deep breath and shuddered when the cold breeze hit me.
I only had this job but not anymore. I sat on the bench in the park and stared at the children who were enjoying the snow.
The snow has been falling since morning making the surroundings colder than before.
I have never thought that I would see this day. I looked above at the sky and sighed when a snowflake fell on my red cheek.
Had it been some other time, I would probably be enjoying it as I love snowfall.
But now I can’t. I am now jobless and I have to find a job quickly or it will be very bad.
I wish I could call Kelly and share with her my problems. But I just can’t.
Why are you doing this with me, Liam? Why?
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I have been trying to find a job in this city but no one is ready to take me.
As days were passing, my hope to find a job has been diminishing. I really need a job or I will be on the streets.
After a day of wandering around the city for the job, I was exhausted. My legs were aching along with my body.
I looked down and forwarded my swollen feet and saw that they were demanding some rest.
I laid down on the bed and a whimpered left my lips when it touched my throbbing back.
It was hurting. My belly is now prominent as I have been losing weight.
I should have gained it but due to the limited amount of money, I couldn’t buy the right food for myself.
I have been eating once a day which I know is not good for my health but I am helpless here.
I turned on my side as tears started to fall from my eyes. Why does my destiny have to be cruel?
I didn’t know when I fell asleep while crying. I was in a deep sleep but I still could hear the voice of someone.
I woke up with a jerk when I heard the noise of something falling on the floor.
The sweat beads started to form on my forehead. Who might be here?
I pressed my trembling lips together. I was so scared. I got out of bed slowly without making any noises.
I looked around the room to find something to save myself from the intruder.
A tear fell from my eyes when I saw nothing that could attack that intruder.