Contracted Wife

Haley’s POV

"Wake up bitch." I heard a voice shouting as someone banged on my bedroom door. I wondered who that was, but I was in no mood to get up.

The door opens with a thud, making me almost fall off my bed. I turned on the other side, but luck was not on my side. The sun's brightness burned my eyes, making me groan.

"I told you to wake up." Joy!!

I will surely kill her!

"Go to hell, Joy."

"At the count of three, you will have woken up, or I will pour water on you."

I felt water droplets, and I knew that she was not joking.

"One."

"Two."

"Three."

At that count, I got out of bed.

"I'm up. Am up."

"Good. So go and get a shower. I am leaving now. Tell Aunty I said bye, and I love you."

"Okay, I will."

Sometimes I feel like beating some shit out of her, but I still love her so much since she is my cousin.

Honestly, I thank the Almighty that today is a weekend and I do not have a shift at the cafe, because I am not feeling like working.

At least today I will stay with my mother and go to the mall to get some groceries, since I got them a few weeks ago. Yeah yeah. My mom and I are not that fond of food. Actually, she hates eating, but she has been eating more than in the old days because she is sick and the doctor prescribed some medicines, and they should be taken after every meal, so yes. She has to eat even though she hates eating. And no. We are not skinny. I'm not bragging, but I have a perfect figure with curves where they count.

I got out of my small, comfy bed and walked to my bathroom to do my daily routine.

I am neither from a rich family nor am I a spoilt brat. We live in a small house, which is enough for two people. My mom bought it with her savings when Dad threw us out of his house. I hate him for leaving us homeless and making my mom suffer so much that it led her to get sick because she was working extra hard to provide me with a good life. So we are not rich or poor.

I looked at myself in the mirror, and I smiled at the person in front of me. Damn, how I love that bitch! But that was not the only reason why I was smiling. It was also because of the way I looked. My hair was in a ponytail, but some strands were on my face. I love it when it is all messy, but if my mom sees me like this, she will start giving me lectures. I took my brush from the toothbrush holder and started brushing my teeth. After that, I walked to the shower and had a warm bath, which I love. Walking to my drawers, I picked out a grey sweatshirt and a blue crop sweater. Damn, I know I look good. I brushed my hair and held them but I left two strands at the front. Since I was not going out of the house until the afternoon, I decided not to apply any makeup.

I cleaned up my room before going to the kitchen. My mom was not yet awake, so I decided to make her pancakes for breakfast. She loves them so much that she can live on just eating them. I also prepared some orange juice for her.

I am the best cook you can find. That is also why I work in the cafe: most customers are in love with my dishes, including muffins and cakes. I decided to wait for her to wake up so that we could have breakfast together.

I sat on the couch with my phone. Yaah. I am addicted to my phone. I texted Peige, sorry, she is my best friend.

Me: Wake up, sleepy head.

Peige: Oops, sorry, but I'm already awake. If you think that you were going to wake me up, then forget about it because that stupid idiot of a brother woke me up by pouring water on me.

I laughed at that. They always argue and fight, but they love each other unconditionally and support each other no matter what. Sometimes I envy them. I wish I had a sibling, you know. Someone to disturb me and make me smile when I am down, but I guess that was truly not meant for me! I will make sure I have 2-3 kids so they can keep each other company. The thought of me getting kids made me giggle.

"What are you giggling about?" My mom asked.

So she is now awake! Good because I can eat breakfast!

"Good morning, ma."

"Good morning to you, too, baby. How was your sleep?"

"It was fine. What about you? Did you sleep well? Are you hurting?"

She chuckled at my question.

"Come on, little bambina, I slept well and no am not in pain."

At that, I released a breath I had not noticed I was holding.

"Do not worry yourself so much, baby. I can take care of myself, and you know that."

"I know mom but I am here to help you and take good care of you; therefore, let us go to the dining room and eat breakfast."

"Wait. You already made breakfast?"

"Yes, ma'am."

We had our breakfast while talking and laughing. I love her so much, and I can do anything for her.

After that, I did the house chores and later decided to stalk celebrities. I have always had a crush on David Armando; he is a billionaire and also one of the top handsome bachelors. I know I can never get a chance with him. Looking at his photos, I saw some with a blonde woman whom I know is a model, but I have never cared to know her name. I know they have been dating for years now.

My phone started ringing. I looked at the caller ID and saw. Bitch!!

That's Peige. I have saved her by that name. I picked up the call.

"What's up bitch."

"What are you up to today?" She asked.

"Nothing much. I was planning on going to the mall in the afternoon. Why?"

"Okay. I will accompany you so that we can spend some time together."

"Okay."