"Not you mom, no not you ", screamed Joan ,as she cried beside her mother's lifeless body , Linda Maurice , a young woman working for the Xang family , a wealthy,influencial Chinese -American ,"Darling it's alright , let's leave ",Mrs Xang said as she consoled Joan while leading her out of the hospital ward , Mr Xang stood out with the Doctor talking about the hospital bills while Joan was sober .
Joan a young girl in her late teens specifically 15, born in South California, living with her widowed mother. She had lost her dad to the well known illness, cancer when she was just 10 , and lived with her mother , who worked as a cleaner for the Xang family ,but now had died due to suffering and stress . Joan was a smart, talented girl with excellent features , she had a height of 6ft ,a tanned skin ,blood red lips , deep violet eyes , a well structured nose ,pu seere white hair that fell in waves to her back , slender arms and legs with graceful curves .
She was called from school that her mother had just collapsed in work and had being rushed to the nearest hospital. Joan hurriedly took a bus to the hospital on getting there she saw Mr and Mrs Xang "where's my mom," she asked ,"where's my mother " she screamed at the top of her voice , a nurse came to her and tapped her shoulder "Miss please this a hospital",she turned angrily "Do not tell me to calm down , my mother , just got rushed to the hospital, so if you want me to calm down , tell me WHERE IS LINDA MAURICE!!!" she screamed out , tears already filling her eyes , Mrs Xang rushec to her and hugged her " It's okay darling " the nurse came back , "Linda Maurice ?" she asked , "Yes where is she ?" Joan asked , "down the hall room 12 , towards your right ",she replied,Joan ran , s did Mrs Xang and Mr Xang .
" Mom ,mom " Joan called out to her mom , while walking to meet her , then she heard a cough , "Mom " Joan called , " Joan , my little angel " her mom responded, she rushed to her mom "Mom, they said you collapsed but you're fine right it happens everytime right " tears rolling down her cheeks , "It's okay my little angel " her mom smiled , she wiped her tears and answered "Okay mom, sure ", Mrs Xang and Mr Xang walked in just as she was about to tell her mom stories ," Well here's your fav one , remember the day , a man dropped his wallet and I ran to pick it and give him , and he called me an angel ,you pinched my ear and it turned red " and at that instant it turned red , she laughed and so did Mr and Mrs Xang " And then you called me your little angel " she continued," Mom, mom ,mom",she tapped her mom , but she didn't respond," Doctor ,can we have a doctor in here "Mr Xang shouted ," Mom, mom,mom ,please mom,please "she cried out, the computer beeps increased ,until it finally stopped, the doctor came in and checked her heartbeat,a sad look came on his doctor's face "I'm sorry we've lost her , sorry for your loss miss ,maam,sir " the doctor said and left .
"Not you mom ,no not you " screamed Joan as she cried beside her mother's lifeless body ,Linda Maurice a young woman in her late thirties ,working for the Xang family an influencial , wealthy Chinese -American family in South California.The Xang family had a little relationship with the Maurice family , Joan's family had worked for the Xang's for 4 generations , while in return the Xang's fed, sheltered, and educated them .So now that Joan's parents were dead , they would have responsibility over her .Mrs Xang ,rushed to Joan and took her out "It's alright darling let's leave" she said as she excorted her out .Mr Xang took care of the bills as thay left the hospital.
The drive home was quite ,quiet as no one knew what to say , or how to answer ,ot was silent all through out . On getting to the Xang's furnished mansion , Joan stood aside waiting for any further instructions."Joan dear come have a seat " Mrs Xang said ,"we would like to talk to you concerning a few things "Mr Xang added as Joan made her way to a seat , " It's saddening that both of your parents are gone and so for that reason we have decided to bring you in not as a worker but as our foster daughter ,we will educate , feed and shelter you , okay "Joan nodded approvingly," The driver will be here with your things soon let me show you to your room "Mrs Xang said as she led Joan to her room , she opened the door to reveal a violet and white room Joan gazed with admiration at the room "This room belonged to my daughter Violet ,I loved her so much " she pauses and wipes a tear " But she left me in a car accident " " oh I'm so sorry " Joan consold her " she was born way before my other kids Kim and Tyler , Tyler wasn't even there when she died the only that remembers is Kim and she was only ten " ," So ,so ,sorry "Joan still said " the reason I'm telling you this is not to sympathize with me but to feel and get stronger , I lost my daughter one of the major people in my life I grieved for a year and during that time I lost a lot and got separated from the real world " she held Joan's hands " And I don't want that for you , you're mom's funeral is next week don't forget her because you want to stop griefing but remember memories so you can get stronger, see you " Mrs Xang gave her a peck on her cheek left and closed the door behind her . Joan slumped on the bed and fell asleep immediately but not before her phone on flight mode .