Life sucks. I always believed that there are plenty of choices of who you want to be. You can be a teacher, traveler or be a sports enthusiast. I remembered when I was a child thinking being a doctor wouldn't be bad but getting a license was a damn tough road. Well, those were pretty dreams but my reality is so far from what I would've liked.
It's half past twelve and I'm still tailing a two-timing bastard warming his mistress's bed. This was not my idea of spending a perfect summer night but duty calls and beggars can't choose. Money buys food and eating anchors me to the world of living. Snooping around was really not my forte but my friend Jamie begged me to help her friend Gemma find evidence for her divorce. Wouldn't a private investigator do it more properly? Yes, they would but the wife trashed that idea because it was costly and also she is an idiot in my own opinion. Staying with this man for 5 years was a really bad choice and clearly it shows.
She got super defensive when I started to refuse the job. I was really reluctant at first but when she told me she's willing to pay a thousand dollar, I said sold the minute she finished speaking. Extra cash is highly appreciated after doing minimum wage jobs and I'll take it even if it's tailing this guy all night long.
My legs had already been numb a long time ago. I wonder how many rounds did they do? They are taking too long in using that motel room. The pictures I took were clear but it just showed the two of them talking and going together inside a motel. Well, I won't do any half assed job that's why I decided to ante up my act to get more nail in his proverbial coffin and make it worth that thousand dollars.
Looking closely at the entrance, I surveyed the area around and once I made sure no one would witness me snooping. I stretched my poor legs and double checked if I have enough battery in this camera. It looks like an old one probably bought to capture nice memories not the ones she's aiming for tonight.
It's getting really chilly. I chose to wear jumper and a t shirt underneath with the thickest jacket in my arsenal, not that I have a lot to choose from.At least I have thick socks for my feet, I thank my foresight to splurge a little bit on these. Montana's winter is not for the weak. I remembered hearing there will be a cold front coming this week but I didn't realize I'll be waiting outside for a cheating guy.
"Who am I kidding?", I told myself. I'm not a professional at this and I don't even know what I'm really doing. I'm losing my will to see this through as the cold seeped under my skin and making the tiredness I feel more pronounced. Having a lot of jobs will get me killed someday and for what? Why am I in this situation? Why did I choose this path? Why can't I be the girl who can sleep in and don't count every cent in my pocket? Why did my parents die and leave me alone? It would be easier to be dead with them instead.
I looked at the starry sky while my butt is freezing from the cold. At least the sky seems pretty nice tonight. In this dark corner of the world, I could see the twinkling lights out there. It doesn't make my situation better but it gives some beacon that I could survive tonight and maybe even live a little.
My mind was wandering for a while and then I heard a distinct laugh of a satiated female. I crouched down immediately in my spot and looked across the street and surely the target for tonight was there standing with the laughing lady as he whispered something exclusively for her. They look like they're in love but I know better. This scumbag guy still decided to fish for more when he has two kids and a wife back home. What an absolute joke of a man.
I position the camera toward the couple and made sure the flash was off. I pray this little one will capture enough clarity for the night outing they're having. Now, he's embracing the lady kisssing her neck and my finger keeps on clicking the button. Every single click will surely capture the sweet moments he shared with his mistress. I gave my self a proverbial pat on the back for choosing to see this through and once I checked that I have enough I let out a deep breath. Finally, I can go home. Nobody would complain about how she did her job tonight.