Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

It was already past nine-thirty. Alicia did not rush to the company but took an aimless walk on the streets instead.

For the first time, she did not even have the energy to make money. She had to receive clients and she did not think she could do well with her current condition.

She had no idea what to do. Coincidentally, Mrs. Blanchard called her, therefore she drove home.

The whole day, she helped her mother but she was muddled and disorientated. They wrapped things up at noon and Mrs. Blanchard went to the market to get sfresh prawns for dinner.

"Have you been busy, Ally? Why haven't you chfor so long? Eat more! They're all your favorites! I've also made spie with handmade chicken filling, you should take them has snacks!" Forking her a big, steamed prawn, Mrs. Blanchard took two looks at her and thought, "When she comes back in the past, she would be quiet but she is still relaxed. This time, it is obvious that she is depressed." "Thanks, Mom! You have stoo!" Taking up her fork, Alicia put sshrimps on her mother's plate. "I'm already full. Mom, you should have more!" In the past, she used to chwhenever she had free time. At present, she had not returned in a long time. Mrs. Blanchard figured that Alicia would not even cif she had not made the phone call. Her daughter would always share the good news but not the bad! Watching her pick at the food and eating mechanically, Mrs. Blanchard could guess that something had happened to her! Even so, she did not say anything much throughout the meal and even packed the pie for Alicia after dinner. Alicia was on the sofa fiddling with the remote control with dull, unfocused eyes. Mrs. Blanchard reached over and switched off the TV. "Ally, did something happen between you and Frederick?" She knew her daughter the best! In the past few years, Alicia had many jobs. Mrs. Blanchard had never seen her so dejected no matter how big the setbacks were. She did not even have any notable reaction when she gave up on designing. The only thing she could think of was Alicia's marriage.

The last tshe cback, she was quite happy. Sometimes, she would even look at the tanxiously when it was getting late. This time, something was different! "Mom-" Alicia called her mother but said nothing. The words 'No' stopped at her lips before she could speak. Her heart was hurting. She knew she should not long for it, she knew that they were divorced but she was upset! Pulling her over, Mrs. Blanchard gave her a hug.

"Ally, every family has its own difficulties. We never thought that we would land in this situation - in a different city and with only each other to depend on. They're just things that we can't do and things that can't be forced. Nothing is more important than living on! If we live, anything is possible. Life is long and love will find its way. Don't force yourself, you are the best and will receive the most beautiful love. You will find a man who will cherish you. Don't give up no matter what!" Mrs. Blanchard sighed. She could do nothing but feel sad for Alicia. However, she did not let it show in fear of making her daughter even more upset.

"To be honest, I could tell from the start that what happened between you and Frederick was an accident. Ally, I used to disapprove of marriages where the families do not match with each other. We've seen a lot about people these few years. When the difference is too big between people, it is destined that we can't reach their level. We'll even get ourselves into difficult positions!" She then stroked her daughter's hair lovingly.

She continued, "Don't force it. If we can't fight it, well be the only ones getting hurt. We are on the weaker side and you can't bite the hand that feeds you. All you have to do is follow your heart without regrets and guilt; that's how you should live! Look at our family. Such a tragedy happened but we still lived on to this day. It was tiring but would you say that you weren't happy? Doesn't it seem like a miracle? Three years ago, would you have dreamed that we could handle the burden and overceverything like this? Women who get married or remarry at seventy or eighty are everywhere nowadays and they are happy! You won't know how beautiful the scenery is at the next stop before you reach! Everything will be better, Ally." "Mom, I know! I'll be fine!" Tears cto her eyes as Alicia hugged her mother. This time, she did not let them fall.

She did not know what the future would bring but she knew that she could not give up, at least not for the moment! It was just that she was feeling terrible that day; she did not know whether she was sad about the divorce, being pranked, or losing the money.

In short, it was a day full of bad luck! She did not mention her divorce as her feelings were in a mess. She did not know where to start.

Alicia left her mother's house, still in a lot of frustration. She drove through the streets aimlessly.

After driving for stime, she cto her senses as she passed by a booming area. "Hmm, is there an event? Why is it so lively here?" Looking around, she found that she was not on the route home. Instead, she had reached East Bannpool. Perhaps it was due to her health, coupled with the previous incident, she was still scared. Hence, she had already ruled out dancing from her daily plans.

All that she could do at hwas to pack her belongings. She was also feeling down, thus she needed to let out ssteam. She found a parking space and cback.

The first thing she saw was a manufacturing company having a promotional event for their new product. What would they be promoting in front of a nightclub? Moving forward, she saw the logo of an intimate couple and the unusual shape on the promotional materials. Her face went red. "Fifty Temptations?" It had a beautiful description but wasn't it just a condom? No wonder it was so lively with all the men around! Suddenly, the memory of a movie popped into her mind- Fifty Shades of Grey! At that time, he had made fun of her...

Alicia's heart sank and she pursed her lips unhappily. Why had. d shem thought of this again? Just as she was about to leave, snumbers on the huge poster caught her eye. Ten thousand dollars? It was like a gift sent from heaven. She was poor to the point where she was almost penniless.

Without thinking much, she walked over.

A man dressed in a manager's uniform approached her.

"Miss, would you like to try? This is the new product from Euphoria Inc and we have an interesting promotional activity going on. All you have to do is distribute the product; one box for fifty dollars. Each person can also leave a phone number and receive a free sample. The one with the highest sales will get a prize of ten thousand dollars apart from a thirty percent commission. All participants will also receive a participation prize of one thousand dollars, would you like to give it a try? Many people have already signed up. Look over there, those in the red caps are the promoters for the night..." Alicia scanned across the area and could only count three people!

After all, promoting this type of product was quite embarrassing! But, when she thought about the money and the one thousand dollars, it was almost the amount of her overtwages! She had lost a day, hence it would be able to help cover her loss! She was feeling terrible anyway and had nothing to do. She reached over and took a small bag from him. 'TH do it!"