The Broken Trust

The broken trust.

Another intriguing story

By

Fardaykhemy Raheem.

Chapter 1.

It all started on the 5th of November 2010.

Max just close from his business and drove down the street to get some flowers for her mother's birthday. He had gotten a cake and other necessary things in order to glam tomorrow's event when he remember his mother's favourite gift.

which is,

flowers.

He drove towards the direction of the mall and paid for the flowers before dropping it inside the car.

He sat on his seat and close the door when someone approached his car.

"Good evening sire" The rough woman greeted alongside with a young girl beside her. She was covered in dirt and reek of bad scent when she approached Max. Max wind down the glass of his car before attending to her.

"Good evening, how can I help you?". He asked.

"Please sir...I am very hungry with my kid and I've not been paid my salary yet. Please sir, I will appreciate anything you give to us" she asked pleadingly while helding the young girl to her self.

Max felt pity for her and dipped his hand inside his pocket.

"Take, have this and get yourself a good food". He responded after dropping the cash with her.

She clutched the cash Happily and tears streamed down her face. She doesn't know if to kneel down or jump up at the amount of money that was given to her.

"Thank you sir....I really appreciate this sir, sire...I have never gotten this huge amount of money in my life. You are God sent, thank you sir". She kept on thanking him while Max smile at her and wave her off.

He wind up the glass and drove off to his house.

He really felt pity for the woman but what could he do? He has done the best thing WHICH IS giving out some money.

He dropped the flowers on his desk and went up to his room.

He later got down from his room and poured himself some drink before peeking at her mother's room.

The old woman is asleep and that was part of the reason why she left the door open for her.

Her mother is in her seventies and old age is taking it's toll on her. He remembered when he was still younger than this, the woman is always ready to wait for him till he is back from work. But nowadays, she doesn't have the strength and energy to stay that long. Her mother personal maid has travelled since last week and her mother doesn't want another maid.

"I trusted her alot and I don't want you to employ another maid that I don't trust". His mother's word anytime he brought up the topic of employing more maid.

He left her mother's door when he clashed with his own maid.

"Where have you been?". He asked her in his deep tone.

"Sir, I went to the rest room".

"You stayed in the rest room for that long till I came in and poured myself a drink!

"I am sorry sir".

"What if...a stranger came in and harm my mother, is that what you will say?".

"I am truly sorry sir, I don't want to.lock the door because you can come in any time. Your mum also insisted in leaving the door open before sleeping off. I am so sorry". The young lady pleaded while he wave her off and went back to his room.

He showered and put on another dress before laying down on his bed.

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The following day,

Max woke up.early to decorate the house alongside with his maid. He called in more decorator and they helped in decorating the sitting room and set everything right.

He checked the time and it was exactly 8:00am. He left the last flower on the table and walk to his mother's room.

He knocked twice before the old woman told him to come inside.

"You are awake mother".

"Yes ,I am! I've been up since and I can see your attempt in making me happy for today".

"You sure knows how to ruin a surprise, how could you be up so early?". He said with a frowned face while the old woman gently dragged his son shoulders.

"Thanks for everything my son. I appreciate all your love and affection. I am not ruining your surprises, I woke up earlier today thinking that I am going to dress you up.for work. The memories of your younger days can't leave my memory. I always woke up early to dress you up for school and ensure that all your bags were packed. It all seemed like yesterday BUT we are in the world of today, you have grown so fast...so so fast and I'm glad for raising a son like you".

"You are welcome mum, you are like a goddess to me and I will do anything in this world for you". He pledged before hugging his mother.

"Happy birthday to you mum, may you live longer in happiness, growth, joy and wealth".

"Amen".

"I love you mum".

"Love you too son". She responded before pulling him off from her embrace.

"What's going on here?

"I'm back". Someone's voice interrupted and they both turned to see who it was.

"Diana, when did you got back?". Max asked surprised while his mother smile.

"I will be back for my mum's birthday. Happy birthday to you mum". She said embracing the old woman while she patted her back.

"You look more beautiful". Her mother complimented.

"Thanks mum, you are not looking bad too.

"Today is your day, let me get you dressed up. while my brother should excuse us, I don't want you to see her face yet". She said before Max smile and excused them.

He got back to the sitting room and looked around the building, he is satisfied with the decorations and gave a satisfactory smile before going back to his room.

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Diana dressed her mother up and the old woman look a bit younger, even though she is old.

"It's time to go downstairs mum, you can check yourself out" she said handling her a small glass while the old woman exclaimed in shock.

"You sure knows how to dress people up for an event, why don't you apply for a make up skill?".

"Mum, my business is doing okay. How I wished that my dad is alive today, to see your pretty face".

"I don't want all this beauty to go to waste too, but...what can we do? Your dad is no longer alive and at least, my kids are alive with me".

"Yes mum, we promise to take care of you" Diana said before pecking her forehead.

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Everyone is dressed up for the event alongside with Max and his friends.

The birthday party start and the cake was cut.

Everyone wished the old woman a happy birthday while they all exchange pleasantries.

Max sat with two his friends at a corner while bottles filled up their table.

"Mum look gorgeous today". Clark said

"She is always gorgeous". Max interrupted.

"I really enjoyed myself today and how more interesting would it have been if you came along with your fiancee". Andrew said throwing the question to Max.

"What stopped you from bringing yours here today".

"You know that I and Clark have who we are going out with already, you are the only person left in a bachelor life".

"I've not found the right person, once I found out who it is, I will surely bring her in for an introduction before marriage". Max responded placing the glass cup on his lips.

"It is getting too late and we can't wait any longer".

"Wait! Are you guys my mother? Stop asking me questions like this!.

"They have the right to ask". Max mum interrupted while they all look towards her direction.

They all greeted the old woman again.

"I can't wait to see my grand children. The only wish I have for today is to see my son's wife". She said looking towards Max while he looked away.

"I hope you will be able to fulfill my wish before I die".

"No mum, you are not dieing soon. I will get you your wife very soon". He said moving closer to her.

"Is that a promise?".

"It's a promise mum". He responded while the woman hugged her before leaving his presence.

He went back to his friends and tell them never to bring such topics up again.

They later laughed it off and drink more wine.

To be continued......