CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: A Small Rat

“Dangerous? Then what am I? A saint? No, darling, I’m also dangerous, and they should beware of me,” I said and then turned to leave.

“You should leave. Your former workplaces are dying to have you back. You got a lot of offers in many places, why here?”

“Because what I’m searching for is here, and this is the only place I can get it.”

“What changed you? What made you become so different? Why have you become like this?”

“Everyone did. What I've become today, everyone is responsible for it,” I replied and then held the handle to open the door but was stopped by her voice.

“I shouldn't have convinced my husband to drop the case. I should have taken those kids away from you so you wouldn't poison their minds with your crazy attitude.”

“Oh, I forgot, I haven't actually thanked you yet.” I released the door handle, with my hands placed on my tummy, I lowered my head. “Thank you a lot, I really appreciate it.” I raised my head back and then gave her a wide smile. “That should be enough now,