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 had also prepared some games. I was exhausted by the time I got home around six, and we agreed to meet at the shop around eight to go to the bar together.Luckily, I set an alarm on my cellphone; otherwise, I wouldn't have made it to our meeting. It would have been embarrassing if that happened, especially since I was their boss. I also invited my best friend, Celine, to join us in the celebration."You need this!" Celine grinned as she pulled my hair, forcing me to sit in front of the mirror. I didn't expect her to insist on fixing me up, and I couldn't resist her sadistic tendencies. Even the dress she made me wear almost revealed my underwear."If that gets torn, you'll pay for it!" I stopped pulling my dress down further upon hearing her words. I decided to just go with it for now."There, perfect! Wow, you look amazing, you witch!" Even I couldn't believe what I saw in the mirror. Was that really me? My hair was smooth with curls at the bottom, my lips were bright red, and my face seemed to glow and come to life."What did you do to me?""I made you beautiful! Come on, you have such great assets!" I almost blushed as I descended the stairs with my heels. I noticed that my brother wasn't home yet, so it was quiet. We used Celine's car since I didn't have one."Oh, please, someone slap me!""Wow, is that really Ma'am? She looks like a model!""Ouch, I guess I'm not dreaming after all, damn it!"My cheeks almost burned from the barrage of compliments I received from them. Was this really how I looked when I made an effort? Even I couldn't believe the outcome of my appearance; Celine said she only did light makeup to accentuate my features."ID," we immediately showed our IDs as proof of our registration and reservation. The bar was filled with various smells as we entered. The loud music combined with the shouts from people created a lively atmosphere. We squeezed through the crowd to get to the bar despite being pushed and bumped by others, but none of that mattered."Wow, it's tough to navigate through the crowd; it's wild here!""Yeah, you'll get used to it. I often come here. Keisha here is too addicted to work; she didn't want to join me. It's a miracle she agreed to come to the bar, she's like Maria Clara!" This was my second time at a bar; the first was when I turned eighteen, and that was also the last time I drank alcohol. I didn't like the taste; it was bitter, hot, and hurt my throat."Oh, you said it, Celine, just invite me instead!""Okay, sure, so I have a party buddy now, Kim!" I felt dizzy whenever I looked at the dance floor because of the flashing lights and mixed smells of alcohol around us."Your turn, Keisha," Celine grinned as she handed me a glass filled with alcohol. The smell alone almost made me sick; she even handed me salt, which puzzled me."That's a perfect taste, Keisha, try it," Josh encouraged. I quickly wiped the salt on my wrist, ran my tongue over it, and quickly downed the glass full of alcohol."Whoa, that's great!" I held my head because I felt dizzy, my vision hitting the dance floor. I wasn't sure how many drinks I had, but I knew I was enjoying myself. My gaze caught Celine on the dance floor, and she was kissing someone, so I quickly looked away. But I made a mistake because what I saw was even more intense.Two mountains of a woman's chest were exposed in her tightly fitted dress. They were just beside our table. The man had his back to me, and the woman was holding onto his hair tightly. I wasn't stupid; I knew what the man was doing to those breasts. Oh god, I felt like throwing up from what I was seeing. The men at that table were doing various things! I didn't know much about those things, but I wouldn't let myself fall for men like them who only had one thing on their minds whenever they got heated up. My brothers were strict with me because they knew what boys were and what they were capable of!Because of the strong effects of alcohol on me, I could barely see my surroundings, and I felt increasingly hot. My alcohol tolerance was low, so I rarely drank."We are calling all of your attentions! Eyes on the dance floor!" I, too, turned my gaze to the dance floor because of what the DJ said. My missing companions were also beside me now."We have a game, and everyone is free to join; no party poopers allowed. We all know about the body shot, right?" The crowd cheered, but I didn't understand what they were talking about with that body shot. But it sounded dirty! So I wasn't into that game!"Whoever the spotlight lands on will get to experience a unique body shot! And the more exciting thing is that the five famous businessmen are here to join us! So girls just sit there and relax; you might be the lucky one! I know you're excited! So what are you waiting for?" The crowd's cheers were deafening, especially when one by one, shirtless men went to the dance floor, only wearing boxers. Oh god, why were they like that? I could barely see the dance floor because of the crowd, but I could see the five men's athleticism."I hope I get chosen!""I'll settle for Colten!""I'm aiming for Spencer; they're so hot and yummy!" The crowd cheered as they waited for the luckiest girl to be chosen. They were all excited, and it seemed like everyone wanted to be in that spotlight."I hope it's me!""Even just one of them!""I wish it's me; it has to be Spencer!""Me too, I want it to be Colten!" The people were shouting, trying to aim the spotlight at the supposedly luckiest woman. She was screaming with excitement as she stood in front of the first man. This was always the scene whenever someone was to be spotlighted. I was getting impatient and increasingly uncomfortable. It seemed like my fellow women were losing hope because only one was needed."The last but not the least!" I didn't know what was happening around me anymore; all I knew was that I was feeling dizzy. Until I was blinded by the intensity of the light hitting my face."Oh my god, oh my god, wow, you lucky witch!" I could barely stand straight until Celine pulled me up. I held onto whoever was nearby because of the blinding light and the people shouting around us."You okay?" I managed to nod in response to the question, despite my dizziness starting to subside gradually. I felt like my hands were burned as I saw them holding onto the solid shoulders of the blindfolded man in front of me, who had a smirk on his lips. He pulled me closer by my waist, and I could feel the warmth emanating from his body. It only then dawned on me that I was the last woman to be in the spotlight!**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
KEISHA"MAMA, KUYA!" The words echoed through the room as I struggled to catch my breath, releasing a sigh of relief mingled with exhaustion. Sweat dripped down my forehead, and my stomach pulsed with pain."M-MAMA, K-KUYA," I managed to gasp out, feeling like each breath was a struggle against the weight of impending motherhood."Ohh baby, please don't come out just yet," I pleaded silently, biting my lip to stifle the cries that threatened to escape with each wave of agony. The intensity of the pain was overwhelming, and I knew deep down that the moment of birth was imminent. I marveled at how childbirth, a natural process, could bring such excruciating pain; my lips were raw from the pressure of my teeth, nearly bleeding from the force."Oh my God, sweetheart! Kevin, Keifer, your sister is about to give birth!" Relief flooded over me as my mother arrived, just in the nick of time to lend support. With her help, I eased myself onto the floor, my body drenched in sweat, my distress ev
KEISHAAfter leaving my son with Mama, who had fallen asleep in her arms, we approached the address provided by Kuya Kevin with hesitation. The gathering of numerous people outside hinted at the doctor's wide circle of patients. With nervousness creeping in, we entered the premises, immediately drawing attention, including from the doctor's family standing nearby.A man, likely in his forties, approached us, his eyes swollen with grief for his late wife, the doctor. "Are you one of my husband's patients?" he inquired."Yes, I was under his care," I replied softly, feeling a wave of sympathy for the grieving family."Please, come in. I apologize if I don't recognize you. Thank you for your condolences," he said somberly, his sorrow palpable in his voice. In that moment, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. It seemed like fate had teased me with the possibility of finally meeting my son's father, only to reveal that the doctor had already passed away.My heart ached for my son, w