A New Start - Angel (best life changing books txt) 📗

She started the car after getting the kids buckled in. It was too early in the morning to be dealing with him yelling and throwing things at her. Thinking it over she almost laughed,after all she should be use to it by now. When she returned from dropping the kids off at school she returned home to their still fuming father. Great she thought more fighting. As soon as she walked in the door he picked back up where he had left off when she left. She spent the rest of the day being yelled at and belittled. Also dodging the things he threw at her. She found herself thankful when she looked at the clock and seen it was time to pick the kids up from school. Without a word to him she grabbed her keys and left.

She laid in bed that night thinking over her options. She could leave but how far could she get with nothing. Finally fed up with the whole situation she finally decided that it was worth the risk maybe she would make it after all. With the decision made she got up and packed a few bags and loaded them into the car. Then she woke the kids up and put them in the car they fell right back asleep and she was grateful not to have to explain things at the moment.

Thankfully she had a full tank of gas. She drove all night and finally decided to stop when the tank was running low. She pulled off the interstate onto the next exit. It led to a small town that she had never heard of. Hoping to have enough money to get a room she counted out what little bit she had managed to get her hands on. Deciding that feeding her kids was more important she pulled into the parking lot of the local motel and decided to take a nap.

She woke up to the sound of her kids stirring. She started the car and drove down the street until she spotted a little diner. She pulled into the parking lot and escorted her kids inside. They sat down in a booth at the back of the diner. A moment later a waitress was at the table handing her a menu and setting a cup of coffee down in front of her and glsses of juice down in front of the kids. She smiled and thanked the waitress for her nice gesture. She looked over the menu and ordered food for the kids it wasn't much but all she could afford at the moment.

When the kids had finished she paid the bill and asked if the diner needed any help. Not getting the answer she wanted she took the kids back to the car as disappointment washed over her. She stopped at every shop in town asking if they needed help only to be turned away. She pulled into the local gas station and counted out what she had left and split it in half. Half for gas to get to the next town and the other half to feed the kids. After fueling the car she went back to the diner and order the cheapest thing on the menu for her kids. "Any luck honey?", the waitress asked as she set the food down in front of the children. "No no luck.", she half smiled at the waitress. "I may know someone who may hire you to clean and give u a room for you and the children to stay in.", the waitress offered. Her head perked up,"Really.". "Yes, but others may think it an unwise decision.",the waitress added as her face fell. "Well I'm kind of desperate here.", she smiled. "Well hangout here for a while and I'll take you there when the my shift is over.", The waitress smiled again. "Ok thank you.",she smiled back at her.

She and her kids sat in the diner for hours waiting. The diner was finally closing and she took the kids to the car and waited for the waitress. After about another hour the waitress tapped on her window. "would you mind giving me a ride home?,we can stop and inquire about the job on the way and you and the kids can stay with me tonite.", the waitress smiled. "That sounds ok.",she smiled back. What other choice did she have. She had to find work and its not like she had any other choice than to trust the strangers in this town. "By the way my name is Evelyn.", the waitress introduced herself as she got in the car."I'm Kathy.", she smiled at the woman then glanced back at her children. Kathy started the car and followed the directions Evelyn was giving her. Kathy drove for an hour or so until Evelyn had her turn off the road down a long dirt drive. She drove down this dirt road for another half an hour before seeing a huge log cabin. It was absolutely beautiful."wow.", Kathy breathed stopping in front of the cabin. "It beatiful isn't, it's a shame that most in this town are afraid of the owner."Evenlyn laughed. "Why is that?",Kathy asked. "Not sure its just his demeanor I guess and could be that he stays out here pretty much to himself.",Evelyn smiled as she patted Kathy's hand. "Let the children sleep they will be fine here and we can go talk to him see if he needs you or not.", Evelyn stated as she opened the car door.

Mark was searching for a paper he had had in the living room the day before. "I can't find anything in this mess.",Mark huffed. He was digging in the sofa for it when he saw headlights flash through the window. "Now who the hell is this.", He cussed. Then he saw Evelyn sitting in the passenger seat. "Bet she brought more food I'm not going to eat.",he mumbled heading to meet her at the door.

Kathy stepped out of the car and slowly followed Evelyn to the front door. She felt like the breath had been knocked out of her when she saw who opened the door. He was at least six foot tall, had dark brown hair, and the most stunning blue eyes she had ever seen. He was also very muscular, but she was lost in his eyes. She felt so small and out of place in his presence. She was five foot four inches, had dull brown hair and eyes, and a little overweight.

"Hello Mark.",Evelyn greeted him. "Hi.",Mark half smiled. "This is Kathy, I told her you may be looking for a housekeeper.", Evelyn smiled. "Hello Kathy,I'm Mark.",Mark extended a hand towards her. Kathy reached out and shook his hand. " I am in need of a housekeeper, if you are interested.",Mark added. "I am interested.", "Evelyn said that you were looking for a live in housekeeper.",Kathy smiled. "Yes that is right.", Mark half smiled. "I have children with me is that a problem?", she asked. "No that is not a problem.", he chuckled almost smiling enough to show his teeth but didn't. "Well I have to take Evelyn home and she said we could stay with her tonite, is it ok if I start first thing in the morning after I enroll the kids in school of course.", Kathy inquired. "I didn't think I had seen you around before.","Yes that will be fine.","I'll see you in the morning.", Mark half smiled at her again. He shook her hand once again and bid them a good evening. Evelyn and Kathy returned to the car and Evelyn started giving her directions as soon as she reached the road. They finally reached Evelyn's house. It wasn't much but Kathy was in no position to complain it beat sleeping in her car again. Evelyn led the way inside and immediately showed them too their room since it was already late. Kathy carried the kids in and put them in the bed, then laid down across the foot of the bed.

Anxious to start her new life Kathy woke early the next morning and gathered her things and kids. She found the school easily and had no trouble enrolling them. They liked the school so much that they wanted to stay so she let them. With hugs and kisses she left them with promises of picking them up when it was over. After leaving the school she headed straight to Mark's. She pulled up in front of the cabin and slowly got out of the car. Why was she so nervous she already had the job. She lightly tapped on the door and it opened immediately as if he was standing there waiting for her to get to it. Just as he had the night before he made her absolutely breathless standing there in his button up shirt, jeans, and boots. "Good morning, come on in.", he smiled holding the door for her. Kathy couldn't believe her eyes when she walked in. She was gonna have to work hard to get this place back in order.

"I'll show you to the rooms, then after you are settled you can get started if you want or you can wait until tomorrow morning to start choice is yours.", Mark said as he led the way upstairs. "Rooms?", Kathy questioned. She had planned to share a room with her kids. "Yes rooms, one for you and one for your children.", " It is alright if they share a room right, or if I could....", Marked started. "No no they can share , I was expecting only one room.", Kathy interrupted. " I am not that inconsiderate no matter what you may have heard.", Mark half smiled," This one is for your children, and that one is for you.", he pointed to the door across the hall,"And mine is at the end of the hall.". Kathy stepped inside the room for her kids it had two single beds in it and a large closet which had a door in it that led to a tiny bathroom. When she turned around she found herself alone, she hadn't heard him leave. Guessing that he was giving her privacy to get settled she went to the car and grabbed the bag she had packed for the kids. Taking it upstairs she unpacked their clothing putting them away and the few toys she had grabbed placing them neatly on the beds. Satisfied that they would be pleased she went back to the car and grabbed her bag. When she opened the door to her room she was blown away. The bed was large with a beautiful canopy, there was an antique dresser with a large mirror, and the bath had a walk in shower and luxurious bathtub with jets. She had never dreamed that it would