
Erika feels like a slave to Joe. He had to do what Joe told him to do. Even throwing garbage in the garage room Joe did not want to change, had Erika who threw it away.
Unbeknownst to Erika since their link id and couple cabin, Joe already does not hold the master key, which he holds only the cabin key because the master key he has returned to the crew office. The officer did not realize it, because the master key and cabin key are the same shape. According to Joe it was a worthy reward for what he got now. Binding Erika to keep her side.
And Erika was sultry, when Joe tied her up, that was when the opportunity with Martin was always there. Blatantly without lying to himself he knew he liked Martin. Either because Martin loaned Erika the money when he signed on first. Or there was another reason that Erika did not understand.
Martin treated Erika very well. With etiquette like royalty. Although Erika is just a lowly crew on the ship. But he was flattered whenever Martin treated her like a lady.
It was different with Joe who treated Erika like a slave. Ranting, must obey all orders and accompanied with indignation is unclear. Erika hit Joe with a vacum head.
Today's port of Ensenada, Erika wants out. For a long time he did not go to see his mother and brother Mauricio. And Tumben Joe nodded in agreement, albeit with a sour face as Erika talked about her wishes.
Joe did not come because he had to replace Manoj who had a holiday. Erika is happy because for a while she can be free from Joe. After her work hours were over and she clocked out, Erika rushed to change into a uniform with a knee-length skirt, and her sleeveless top was also a sneaker and sling bag. In the alleyway he meets Martin.
"You out?" ask Martin.
"No, you want a special restroom cleaning."
Martin scrunched his eyebrows.
"Of course you want to go out" added Erika with a smile. It forgets Martin is not a housekeeping who knows beta with retjeh jokes about housekeeping.
"Then together," said Martin while holding Erika. Erika was ashamed. There are many crews as well, what should he do if suddenly there is gossip about him and the hotel director.
"Where are you going? Our goals must be different."
"I just want to eat at the restaurant where you work first."
"But I want to see my mother."
"I'm taking it, it doesn't feel good to go out on my own."
After going through security checks at gangway. Erika and Martin walked together. They walk past the pier which is like a go kart circuit. Martin followed Erika. When Erika offers to eat first at the restaurant where Erika worked first, Martin refuses.
"When you meet me, you can eat there next time" Martin said.
"Then eat tacos at my mom's place."
"Can."
Martin and Erika continue to pass starbuck , down the highway, after a while they arrive at Dolores's place of sale.
"Hola mamasita, though,!" greet Erika to the middle-aged woman. The one who was called looked and smiled when he knew the one who greeted was his own daughter.
"Mother's beloved daughter," Dolores hugged Erika tightly.
"I miss you so much" said Erika.
"Mother is the same. How's it going? Did you work hard on the ship?"
"Mum's a habit."
Dolores looked at Erika's rough hands.
"You must be working hard there. Look at your hands until they break. Take care of your health."
"Mother herself how is she? Is that son of a bitch bothering mom again?" Erika stressed that she did not want to call her father.
"This time I believe in mother," Erika smiled. He then introduced Martin. Unlike Joe who looks clumsy, Martin is very relaxed, and he tries to say hello with a few Latin sentences. Makes Dolores laugh.
Dolores gave her best tacos to Martin, though Martin didn't like them too much but he said they were delicious. Erika continued chatting with her mother, while Martin walked around.
On a clear day, the mega-mega marched in the sky of Ensenada. He looked at the old building that was not taken care of. He remembered something, if it used to be a very magnificent building. But it becomes unmanageable because the person responsible has an accident, and some people who replace it are not as good as him. Be that building closed and abandoned.
"Maurice!" syru Martin when he sees someone who is familiar in front of him. The man was picking up trash.
"Who?" asked the man who was scraping the trash in wonder.
Martin was surprised. The man was indeed the same as the man he had known before. But he is different, he looks a little sorry*idio** But a bright smile is the same money smile.
"Do you know me, sir?" Martin was surprised again, the man greeted him with fluent English.
"I thought you were my friend, " replied Martin.
"We can be friends from now on. But I doubt you'd want to be friends with me. You know my circumstances, "Mauricio looked at himself as gross compared to Martin.
"That friend is limitless" continued Martin with a smile.
"What are you doing here?" ask Martin.
"I was working on picking up items that could be sold again. This is all I can do. I can't work in an office like you. What are you doing yourself?"
"Look at this building, this used to be a crowded place. Now it's sad."
"My mother did, but I don't remember. I don't remember anything in the past. Only my sister and my mother can remember, "Mauricio tied up the sack he had filled with plastic bottles.
"What are you here for" Erika's voice shocked Martin and Mauricio.
"We were just talking" Mauricio replied.
"I don't know. Brother chatted with my friend," Erika introduced Mauricio to Martin. And for the third time Martin was surprised. It turns out that Mauricio is Erika's older brother and he believes Mauricio is the same person he knows.
After a long conversation, Erika finally said goodbye to Mauricio. He said the gangway would be closed soon so he had to come back.
"Erika, was my brother from birth like that? Sorry," asked Martin who couldn't help but be curious to ask.
"No, he was born normal and smart. Good at making money .He even worked at an elite company in America that opened a branch here. But after the accident, he became like that. I hope one day she will recover like she used to" said Erika sadly.
"Sorry,"kara Martin is serious.
"What's wrong. Even until now he still pinrar looking for money really. It's just that it's often used by people he likes."
"Daughter you mean."
"My brother thinks so. But not with that woman. He always minra money but go on a date with another man."
"He's a dancer at the club" Erika pointed to one of the clubs along the way to the pier.
"I wish you could break up with him, but you said you didn't have anyone. And hope she turns into a good woman, "Erika said.
I don't want to see Erika sad anymore. Martin diverted the conversation to the seal sunbathing near the pier.
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