Nothing but trouble

Maria is walking on the streets of New York City, hurrying to work as she's late for work. She takes time to think aloud. "Life can sometimes be crazy I guess. Seemed just like yesterday dad passed and mum's health deteriorated, now the doctor says she needs money for surgery because the pills are no longer working. Grandma works so hard and late at the restaurant these days, things are so hard for all of us. I can't even afford to pay my tuition for college, besides mum and Manuel,my brother and Grandma are more important...wait why does that sound seem to be getting louder? Aaaahhh!" Maria is almost runover by a limo, she falls to the road but instantly gets up apologises to the driver with her palms clasped and her head bowed. she quickly runs off looking at her watch and running. The driver returns to the car and a young handsome Korean man, his boss begins to question him. "Who was that? why was she in such a hurry?" "Sorry sir, she apologized, she said she was terribly late and was too much in a hurry to notice the car. There were no damages to the car sir and she thankfully wasn't injured either". "Hmph! she's probably one of those poor people getting themselves intentionally involved in accidents with the rich just so they could make a big deal of it and make a fortune from rich people, common scumbags". "Pardon my audacity sir but she seemed genuine". "Funny your taking sides with an absolute stranger. you know what? Forget it! just get me to the Conference meeting with the shareholders and investors before I become late as the girl", "Yes sir, sorry sir". The Young man begins thinking quietly, "How strange she was, maybe he's right. Maybe she was genuinely late", he looks in the direction she ran to, sighs, shakes his head and quietly shuts his eyes to meditate.

Maria gets to her workplace, but she's ten minutes late and her boss, Philippe, doesn't seem happy with this. "Your always late, this is the third time this week Maria! what are you always doing that keeps you so occupied? Are you always sleeping in?" Philippe doesn't know that Maria doesn't even have time to sleep talk more of sleep-in as she has to work five jobs daily just to sustain her family, pay the bills and buy her mum's medication. Maria quietly takes the heat. With head bowed she profusely apologises to her boss. "I'm sorry Maria but if this keeps up your going to loose your job here, understood?", Philippe storms off angrily, leaving a sad Maria fighting to hold back tears. She wipes her face and lifts her head, "Don't worry Maria you got this, it'll be fine. As dad always says 'When life gives you lemons, make lemonade' ". She smiles and looks at her locket. It was a parting gift from her dad on one of his trips, that was the last trip he ever went on. On his way back he got involved in a huge accident and died. Tears oozed freely from Maria's eyes, she quickly wipes her tears with her palms and heads to the kitchen to grab the broom and begin working.

It's the rich Korean Man again. Whose name is apparently, Kim Jin Seok. He seems to be in a rotten mood due to how horribly his meeting with the investors and shareholders went, he meets up with his friend, Jeon Ji min, who is Korean American and has lived in New York far longer than Jin Seok. He waves at Jin Seok and runs to him from across the street. "Seok hyung, it's been so long. How is Korea? I trust you find this city quite fascinating", "If by fascinating you mean annoying then Yes!", Jin Seok has an accent that shows he's not too familiar with speaking English though fluent at it. "Huh? I know that tone, Hyung, what's wrong?". "It's the shareholders, they said we are yet to obtain full legal license to do business in the States, and many of the American investors are skeptical about my competency in leading the company, apparently they feel I could run away easily with their shares since I am not a legal citizen of the United States". "Hmmm...Hyung, this is quite simple but strange. it's actually a common practice between immigrants and indigenes. You could just have a contract marriage with a Citizen, get your Citizenship papers, obtain your green card and license, then get divorced and give her anything she wants. So it's a win-win, you get what you want and she does too. If your on-board I can help you find a girl", "Wait Min, you know I'm engaged to Wang Son Ha". "Like I said, it's simple you could talk it offer with her, besides it's not permanent you will get a divorce anyways. I also know your a 'Mama's boy' so you can talk it over with your mother too, I'm sure she'll give you the go-ahead since it's Work related" Seok gives him a queer look but then smirks and finally agrees. "So problem solved, now let's go have some fun I know a nice bar nearby, I'm sure Son Ha won't mind" They both laugh loudly and the limo speeds off. Maria is in a bar preparing for her last shift, after working four jobs during the day she's exhausted but has to work this last one before heading home. "Phew! almost done, just get through this one and your home free Mari. You can do this" Her boss walks into the changing room, "Now girls, remember to smile and be nice to them", he grins meanly and all the girls asides Maria respond in high pitched tones, "Yes sir". "Now go out and make me some money". Maria manages to get into her bar hottess clothes. She hates how short and revealing they are but she has no choice. She does look adorable dressed in Black and white dress with a short poofy black skirt and and an off shoulder top half with knee high boots and funny ears.

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