After Divorce I Became A Zillionaire

Ava Della Sanchez

It’s been a year…. a whole year… since I left New York and came to California. It wasn’t easy since I never ask any of my family members for help. Not even my friends.

A whole lot has happened in a year… being pregnant and having no help, not knowing where to turn to…not like I knew anyone in California…. No! I’m just here on my own trying to build a life out of nothing. I did a different part-time job so I could afford rent…. and also save up.

Now that I’ve put to bed looking at my bundle of joys laying sweetly on the bed, I could only say to myself that it’s all worth the suffering. I know it isn’t easy being a single mother, but I was ready. I was ready to take that risk. I can’t bear being apart from my boys. Waking up every morning looking at their faces, it brightens my dull world.

I called the first one Xavier, the second one Xander and the last Xacky, and yes! They are my world, the air I breathe, the only reason for my existence is no other than my children and…. my loving family.

I know my brother would have dealt with Nickolas if he knows how much he mistreated me then…. but back then I was blinded by love and kept everything away from my brother. It’s all in the past now, I smile. Standing in front of my balcony the fresh air is epic. Watching the view of California from here gives a touch of color to my life.

My babies are all asleep. That’s why I had spare time. If not, they can be a handful especially when hungry. Thank God I was able to save up much to always stock the refrigerator with their milk, though I give them breast milk but they also take cereal.

I don’t know for how long my savings will sustain us but I pray it lasts a little bit longer, so they can come of months… I can think of something else after then.

I sigh as the road of California is getting busier, it’s already seven in the evening. The weather has turned darker, so I guess people are now coming back from their different places of work. Everyone from different destinations going about their different ways with different problems. That’s.. life for us.

I was still in thought when I heard one of my babies cry though it definitely sounds like Xacky’s voice, I rushed out of the balcony immediately closing the cotton along. I was right, it’s Xacky that’s crying.

His brothers are still sleeping soundly, I have already bathed and fed them for the night. I only expected them to wake up at midnight since they are mostly awake and hungry by then.

“My baby…… stop crying mom is here now….” I sang playfully as I carried him in my arms and walked to the bed. I sat down and laid him properly in my arm before fixing the nipple into his mouth.

I felt the bundle of happiness watching my baby suck from my nipples, guess this is what they call the joy of motherhood and I swear any woman would pay a thousand dollars to experience this feeling.

Nickolas might have fed me with pains but I got my golds and that’s the most important thing. I watch as Xacky sleeps off but his mouth is still wrapping around my nipples strongly.

I smiled as I slowly pulled his mouth out, I walked to his crib and laid him down, covering him properly after a small pat. I walked towards my bed and kneel down. I said a short prayer after which I picked up my laptop.

I decided to start looking for a job now, so it will be easier for me when my babies are months older. I don’t want to do it late there by running out of cash… I wouldn’t want my baby’s to starve. I saw a whole bundle of companies but none is posted vacant.

I tried to search deeper but it seemed like all the companies in California are all occupied, my heart clenched as my hope of giving my baby’s better life is about to crash down the drain.

I was about to give up when I saw “Louise V group of companies” in need of a post for Secretary, I don’t know how but my joy knew no bounds, I decided to look at the number of applicants.. my heart nearly sank in despair. Over thousands of applicants already applied

“Wow…. where do I go from here, do I even have a chance over a thousand people?” These…. were the questions that were running through my mind.

I don’t know but half bread is better than none right? And it is not like those thousand will get the job, it’s only for one person and there’s no harm in trying. I decided to drop my credential and every necessary information and files that were needed, hopefully waiting for their call with fingers crossed.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

I sighed, as I exhaled in relief. It’s almost 10 pm here in California. I’m feeling sleepy as hell and knowing my babies will wake up at midnight to cry for food, I need to get some rest. I logged out of my system as I closed my laptop and laid it on the table.

I walk towards my bed tiredly, yawning out of tiredness. I lay on my bed cuddling my pillow to myself. I was about to sleep when my phone suddenly rang,

“Eish….” I groan in frustration but am also surprised since I left New York I changed my contact and everything… It’s only the Old Nana that leaves downtown that has my number, well she’s been so good to me so I gave her my number. That’s why I’m wondering who’s calling, certainly not Nana…

I walk towards the table and picked up the phone, I looked at the number it’s unknown

I slide on the green icon and put it closer to my ear, seconds passed as I waited for the caller to talk

“Ava…. darling” I heard mom’s teary voice, my tears followed, I realized instantly that I shut out the world including my loving mum.

“Ava’s she’s been there for you” My conscience taunted.