Keisha
"THANK you for coming ma'am and sir, hope to see you again!" I gave a sweet smile to my customer. I often see the couple Felidad here in my coffee shop, they're regulars. Sometimes they even bring their employees. I can say that my shop is doing well financially. I hope it continues to grow."It's okay, Karyll." I left the counter and went to my office to rest. I've been running this business for over three years now. I graduated with a degree in BSBA. I hope my business continues to prosper. I also do online selling for extra income. I'm happy with what I do, and this is my passion. Ever since I was a child, I could see myself managing a business. So even though my parents wanted me to become a teacher, I didn't listen.Even though I'm only 24 years old, I chose to stay at home instead of renting. I'm happy when I'm with my family. I'm the youngest sibling with two older brothers. They never allowed me to move out, fearing I might be led astray. Sometimes they're overly protective.As I stepped out, I caught sight of a couple of students almost merging faces due to their closeness. In all my life, I've never been in a relationship. I'm always told by guys that I'm clueless. What do I know? They call me innocent.Once, I thought of watching a rated adult movie. But as soon as I saw them lock lips, I turned it off immediately. Especially when I caught my brother watching it. I almost vomited at what I saw. The girl was on top of the guy, and I vividly remembered how the guy touched her breasts. It was really intense, I'll never forget it."Oh ma'am, you should get yourself a boyfriend! It feels good to have someone to text, someone to pick you up and rely on. It's scary to love, but if you're strong, you won't regret it.""It's not that easy.""Even just flings, ma'am, don't you have any? Haven't you experienced that?"I immediately turned and glanced at her. Maybe this is my fate, to live alone all my life. I am a girl NEVER BEEN TOUCHED, NEVER BEEN KISSED. I have NO BOYFRIEND SINCE BIRTH, YEAH I EXIST, WE EXIST.I am comfortable being single."I assure you ma'am, the right time will come for what's meant for you," she said. But surely, if I wait for that right time, it will just be wishful thinking. I focused my attention on my staff instead, occasionally helping out, especially when there's a rush of customers in her shop."I'll handle it, Karyll. You can go back now," I said."Are you sure, ma'am? That table ten is waiting," Karyll asked, but I just nodded and headed straight to table ten. There were four handsome men sitting there, and I couldn't help but notice them as I approached."Here's your order, sirs," I smiled at them and began placing their orders one by one. As I was about to set down one of the orders, I got distracted by a man who was staring intently at me."Ouch, damn!" My eyes widened as I saw the coffee spill on his clean, white formal attire! I could clearly see the stain it left. In my panic, I grabbed a napkin and hurried over to him. I didn't know what I was doing. My hands trembled as I unbuttoned his shirt and without hesitation, I began wiping the stain off his chest.My hand moved down to his stomach, which was well-defined, and there was silence all around me. I couldn't hear anything. Suddenly, I realized my hand was empty, and it was actually my own hand that was now touching his firm abdomen. As soon as I heard his stifled groan, I quickly withdrew my hand and apologized profusely. What did I do? How embarrassing!"I-I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to," I averted my gaze, but I could see him buttoning up his shirt. I felt the shock in the faces of the people around, even I was shocked by what I had done! Why did I touch his hard stomach? Yes, I've seen bodies like that before, similar to Cannon's, but it's the first time I've touched one like that.I felt my face burning with embarrassment as I remembered it! It felt like I was being engulfed in flames, and any moment now, I would start sweating profusely."I-it's okay. NEXT TIME BE CAREFUL, MISS WAITRESS. Let's go!" I couldn't speak as they dispersed, leaving the payment on the table. This incident would surely affect the shop's image, what should I do!"Ma'am, are you okay?""I'm fine, Cara. You go back to work."Oh my! I didn't even notice the strength of the air conditioning in the office because every time I remembered the embarrassment I caused, I would break out in a cold sweat!I held onto my senses as a slight dizziness hit me. I stood up, but my knees weakened due to fatigue. I had to cling to my office table to regain my strength, but the dizziness was overwhelming, and my vision darkened.grasped my head as I felt a sharp pain there. I gently massaged my temples to alleviate the pain, but it still hurt."You're awake," he said."W-what happened, Kuya?" I was in the hospital now, and I couldn't remember why."Let's wait for the results. This is what happens when you work yourself too hard! This better not happen again, Keisha, or I won't let you work anymore!""I'm sorry, Kuya, it won't happen again, don't worry." Kuya waited for hours before the doctor entered my room."Sir, the patient has dengue fever."Dengue? How did she get dengue? She had dengue, but she was even stronger than the guys. Where did she get it? Until now, I still wonder about that guy, but I quickly push the thought away."K-Kuya.""Let's talk tomorrow morning." I couldn't do anything as he left before giving me a kiss on the forehead. I was left alone in the hospital, so I decided to just sleep.Days passed, but I was still lying in the hospital bed, eating. I wondered who opened the door. It was just one doctor holding a syringe."W-what are you doing?""I'm just going to inject this into you. It will surely cure you of dengue." Despite my hesitation, I agreed to the injection. I was surprised because he injected me in a sensitive area."Why are you injecting it there?""Just trust me, I know what I'm doing." I didn't speak until it was over."Did the doctor already give you the medicine?" The doctor from earlier was right, and his guess was correct."Yes, Kuya," he smiled at me before peeling an apple for me. This was our routine, Mama and Papa would watch over me in the morning, and Kuya would often come by suddenly. I just wanted to get out of the hospital already!"You can leave now, Miss."I felt immense joy hearing the doctor's words. I had been there for over two weeks."Take care next time, Keisha.""Yes, Kuya, sorry." Kuya was always teasing me."Let's eat!" I heard Mama shout from the dining table, so I quickly went there to scoop some food. I was hungry."What's that smell? Why does it stink?" I utter all of the sudden.5"Nothing, Mom" I replied, feeling sick. I felt my stomach turning, so I ran to the sink.Why does that garlic smell so bad?"Keisha, tell me the truth! Who's the guy you're dating?""Mom, there's no one!""What do you mean, no one? Answer me properly, who's the father of the child you're carrying?"I'm pregnant, how did that happen?Impossible?I'm still a virgin, how could I be pregnant?And who is the father?KEISHAI furrowed my brow due to Mama's false accusation. How could I get pregnant? "Mom, how can Keisha get pregnant when she hasn't even kissed anyone!" I glanced at my brother Keifer when he said that, always the teasing type. "It's because you, Keifer, always timing! I saw you and Kevin in my room watching something rated R!" Both of their eyes widened at what I said. They're only scared of Mama. "Both of you, I'm just saying if you get someone pregnant, you better take responsibility! Oh, Kevin and Keifer, you better change. I just realized what you said wasn't about Keisha getting pregnant because she knows nothing and is too innocent about these things!" I grabbed the food with a huff at what Mama said, they're always teasing! "Do you really need to know about that, and I'm still young and those things aren't even on my mind!" "Well, you should know about it somehow and be aware of our world! Don't tell me, Keisha, that you have no intention of getting married and becoming
KEISHA "CONGRATULATIONS Ma'am!" I smiled as I watched my employees. As soon as I entered, confetti greeted me, and they had a three-layer cake ready. "Oh, you didn't have to go through the trouble!" I exclaimed joyfully as I watched them. Every time our shop's sales and rates went up, we celebrated like this. They were all smiling at me, and the joy reflected in their eyes. We joyfully shared the prepared food. Some customers even attempted to enter the shop even though we were closed. But as we had said, we were closed, not accepting any customers. It was time for us to spend plenty of time together and have some fun. "Let's go to the bar, Keisha!" I said to them. They called me Keisha, as we were around the same age, but some still addressed me as Ma'am, especially Manang Kara. "Sure, you guys take care of it, as long as we have fun and relax there." "Alright!" "Hey, Jason, take care of Ma'am Keisha, alright?" "Yes, Manang Kara!" I had a great day thanks to my employees. They
**WARNING: The following text contains explicit content not suitable for young readers. Reader discretion is advised.** KEISHA "And now our five lucky girls are complete. Let the game begin!" I had no idea what was going on, especially not about this "body shot" they were talking about. Some girls approached us with two glasses containing alcohol and salt. They handed them to the blindfolded man, and the familiar man who had been holding onto my waist let go. But despite that, I still felt a lingering unease as I could still feel the heat radiating from his naked body. "You will love this, baby," he said smoothly. The way his lips moved was so sexy. I didn't know what was happening, but I felt a growing thirst for his touch, longing to feel his bare arms against my skin again. "Hmmmm, w-what are you d-doing?" I felt like I was going to lose my breath as his warm palm touched my exposed shoulder. I was sweating profusely from the heat I was feeling. Even though he was blindfolded,
KEISHAKnock! Knock! Knock!The rhythmic sound echoed through the hallway as I stood outside Celine's door, my knuckles rapping against the wood with a sense of urgency. Each knock seemed to reverberate through my bones, amplifying the anxiety coursing through my veins. My breath formed wisps of mist in the chilly air, my skin prickling with goosebumps from the cold.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the door creaked open, revealing Celine's concerned face framed by the dim light spilling from her room. I couldn't help but shiver, the chill of the night seeping into my bones as I stood there, still clad in the dress from the night before. Sweat clung to my skin, a sticky reminder of the hurried departure from the motel, where I hadn't even bothered to slip on underwear in my haste."Keisha? What the heck? What the hell happened to you?" Celine's voice was laced with worry as she took in my disheveled appearance, her eyes scanning me from head to toe."I... I need to come in. I
KEISHAI felt nervous as we entered the hospital. Today was my scheduled appointment with the OB-GYN, and I wanted to find out how far along my pregnancy was. I couldn't shake the thick layer of sweat coating my skin, especially since my family didn't know about this yet. I was grateful to have a best friend like Celine, who always accompanied me in times like this."Come on, don't be nervous, even I'm getting jittery! Oh, wipe off that sweat, it's embarrassing if the doctor finds you all sweaty!""Thank you." I quickly took the handkerchief she offered and dabbed at the sweat on my forehead. As we entered the clinic, the anxiety I felt was palpable, more nerve-wracking than reporting or presenting a research paper!"Good morning, Ms. or Mrs.?""Miss. Just call me Keisha." I smiled at the OB-GYN attending to me, and she returned the gesture."Okay, Keisha, lie down so I can conduct the check-up." She handed me a gown to change into, which took a while. Some cold substance was applied
KEISHA"Good morning, pregnant lady! How are you? Aren't you having a hard time because of the weight of your belly?" I smiled as I saw my friend Celine. I couldn't help but notice her chubby cheeks; I felt like reaching out and pinching them. My attention shifted to the small basket she was holding, knowing that I would probably like its contents."Hi Celine! I'm fine even though my baby bump is getting heavier," I smiled as I gently caressed my swollen belly. It's been four months since I found out, and three months since they started asking me about the father of the child. I had no answers."Wow, you're glowing! What do you think the gender is?" I let out a deep sigh at her question."I think it's a boy," I smiled as I took a bite of the apple I had grabbed from the basket. It was deliciously sweet."You look like a whale!" I chuckled at her comment; she's the one who's pregnant, and I'm not sure if she's gained weight too! I quickly peeked into the basket she was carrying, and I
KeishaThe aftermath of the mall incident left me grappling with a sense of unease, robbing me of the motivation to venture beyond the confines of my home. Each day seemed to blur into the next, weighed down by the heaviness in my stomach and the pervasive boredom that accompanied my self-imposed isolation. Months had passed since I last set foot outside, cocooned within the safety of familiar surroundings yet yearning for a change of scenery.It was on one such day, when the monotony threatened to suffocate me, that a flicker of excitement stirred within me. The mere thought of revisiting my coffee shop, a place that held fond memories and familiar faces, ignited a spark of anticipation. It had been far too long since I last indulged in the hustle and bustle of serving customers and crafting the perfect cup of coffee.Accompanying my mother on her selling ventures had become a welcome distraction, offering a semblance of purpose amidst the dreary routine of daily life. Yet, on this p
KEISHA"Casper, you're the visitor Keisha mentioned, come on in!" I smiled as I gestured for Casper to take a seat on our old couch. I invited him over for lunch at our house, especially since he accompanied me to wherever I wanted to go. It was perfect timing as my mom was already here. My family knows Casper well because we often do research together at home, so I was delighted to see him."Oh, Tita, you haven't changed a bit.""Well, of course, I'm still as kind as ever.""Yes, Tita, your beauty is timeless!" I heard laughter fill the room as Mama chuckled at Casper's compliment. He was quite the charmer. Physically, Casper might have changed over time, but his personality as a jokester and a charmer remained the same. He was still the talkative Casper we all knew."Oh, why don't you two head to the kitchen? I've already prepared the food. Kevin and Keifer might not come home tonight." Mama nodded as she spoke. When we reached the kitchen, the scent of delicious food wafted through