Do it for her

"... thank you very much for purchasing in one of our franchises. Have a nice day"

A good day just for her, for me it's another shitty day in a shitty job. "Do it for her", came to mind that iconic episode of "The Mimpsons". Ashley. I need to do this for her. That's what my father would expect from me. So I'm going to put a smile on my face and keep working...

14 years ago

It's raining cats and dogs outside. The lightning tore through the sky. I read a book using the lamp light when I hear someone knock on the door.

A 4-year-old Ashley comes into my room, hugging her teddy bear like it's the most precious thing on earth.

"Bro.... snif snif... I'm scared... sniff"

"Come here, Ash-bear." I put my book away and invite her to bed with me. Then she'll lie in bed with me and her teddy bear.

"Buaaa... the big light is going to catch meeee" she cries when another lightning light the sky, followed by the thunder.

"Don't go sis, I'll protect you."

"Do you promise to always protect me? Snif snif"

"I promise with my life, Ash-bear... I promise with my life."

And so...

"Hey Liam, lunchtime, come on" Misha pulled me out of the daydream.

"Today I brought my lunch, I'm going to eat alone."

"Well, take care then" said Misha coming out, shaking her fat ass in the process.

I packaged my things and went to the warehouse to enjoy my sandwich.

17 years ago

It was a sunny afternoon, when our parents were too busy doing whatever they're doing, and Mom watching us from the window occasionally.

"Come on Liam, you're too slow!"

"Huhh, wait Sean, you're the one who's going too fast"

I was pedaling as fast as I could, but it wasn't enough to reach Sean.

"Hey Liam, look what I know how to do! I'm the best in the whole town! Hahaha"

"Wow..." said, really impressed. Sean can wheelie for a long time, I still didn't even know how to do it...

"And that one I call... WOAAHHHH"

BOOM

"SEEEAAAANNNN" Screamed, rushing to help him.

Sean was bad. He was a little dizzy while holding his head with his hands.

"Oh my God, Sean!" Mom arrived quickly, taking Sean carefully and pulling to her lap. "How many times I told you to take care of him, Liam?" She said, shooting daggers with her eyes.

"But Mom..."

"But nothing! Go get some ice in the fridge. NOW!"

I ran off while Mom lifted Sean slowly. It all happened so fast, I didn't have time to react. I should take care of him, that's what Mom always says... Sean lost his mother too young and Mom do everything to make up for him.

I came back with an ice pack. Mom and Sean were in the room, Sean lying on her lap while Mom cuddled her arm. She took the ice pack and put it on his head.

"Oh Mommy" Sean moaned.

"Mommy's here, my little baby, Mommy's here"

I left the room and picked up our bikes that were still on the street.

~~~RING RING RING

My lunch time is over.

Do it for her, right?

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