The reason was a combination of nervousness and panic, so I couldn't move immediately because the bubbles exploded on the floor. I couldn't even check if I had a wound because I was so scared. I couldn't move immediately, especially when my emotions rose so I couldn't stop sobbing. However the unkind woman just ordered her people to help me get up. He didn't even bother to check if I was okay while the bodyguards he ordered were restless to check if I had any injuries or something. I saw a small cut of glass in my palm because I propped it on the floor to stand. I think I sat through some boogie too and I don't know... "Don't act like that, stand up or you might report that I'm oppressing you," said the lady in a humorless tone. I tried to find concern and sympathy for him but I couldn't find anything. She sat tall like a queen and then looked at me from head to toe. "I can't believe my so choose a bitch like you," she said and turned to the staff. "Leave us alone. This is a sens
Even if I wanted to ask the housekeeper for help, I couldn't because I was afraid she would feel sorry for me. Maybe my parents will scold her, especially Dad. She's too old for that. I was out of breath when a strong wind blew while I was walking. The temperature is gradually decreasing every minute, that's why I hurried to walk even though I didn't know where to go. It was cold around and since I was only wearing a bodycon dress in the middle of the night I couldn't do anything but hug myself. Some people looked at me, I don't know if they're amazed or what while I'm almost freezing. Maybe there is an inn or a hotel nearby, I might just spend the night there because I don't have much money, I don't know if I can stay two nights so tomorrow I might plan what to do. My feet took me to a church. It was only a few kilometers away from our house and I finally felt comfortable while entering there. It's not big but the place is quiet. On the side there were two nuns kneeling so I did
"The baby is fine and safe, Sister. We were on our way home yesterday after we finished serving. Marky, even though he was afraid of blood, came earlier," said Lester, one of the sacristan who brought me to the hospital. Marky laughed and shook his head. Compared to Lester, it is more quiet and shy. "Of course I'm confused," said Marky and adjusted his round eyeglasses. He continued to look like a holy seminarian as Lester teased. He was wearing a white polo shirt and black pants. It was in good order and there was no mess. "Thank you for the help, I don't know how to pay you all. Thank you..." I said flashing a slight smile. Somehow I regained my strength to eat solid food earlier. I can go out this afternoon, just settle the bill. I still have money and Sister Inca and Sister Badeth downstairs are taking care of something so I don't have to pay anything, it's a public hospital. "That's fine, sister. The important thing is that you and your baby are safe," Artem said. This and
I lazily walked around the side of the church. Every now and then I bend down to pick up clutter. I can't do anything. The children are studying this morning and Mother Eralda, the nun superior, told me not to sleep. She said it's bad when I lie down all the time because my body can't stretch. They say that won't help if it's a normal delivery. It's five months before I give birth but they are taking care of me. From my room at the end of the first floor which used to be a dump, I was moved to a bigger room. Papa also installed the air conditioner there even though I didn't want it. It's cold there and the bed is soft so I almost don't want to open my eyes, I just want to sleep all day. A lot has changed, I used to not be able to pray. Now I can't sleep until I pray. It has become part of my day. Sometimes I join the children's choir practice, which is why I also like the worship songs. I even made a notebook where I am writing my everyday life. When the nuns took me to a recollect
I closed my eyes and reminisced about the past, the paradise where I grew up, where I formed dreams before everything turned into a nightmare. In a time when the morning is turbulent but happy, the night is quiet and peaceful. At the time only the stars were the witness of how many dreams I built. I slowly walked towards the front and slowly knelt down when I reached enough distance. I did not take my eyes off the altar while kneeling. I uttered a short prayer and stared at the altar once again. Its design has changed a lot. The former white and blue dominant colors have been replaced by gold and silver. The pillars that used to look old and about to fall down, are now brand new and beautiful. It was carved with images of angels and flowers. A slight smile suddenly appeared on my lips. Change is really bound to happen. Good or bad we must embrace the changes around us. "Lily, it's good that you came to visit, the children miss you so much..." I looked at Sister Inca who suddenly
It took us a while to get to where we were supposed to go because other employees had also arrived. We talked a little more because they were very happy with my son's presence. Carrying a large duffel bag containing Ken's necessities such as milk, a change of clothes and some toys we went to the office. Hailey came because we thought she would be late. "Mimi, work. Me, play. Go Mimi go!" I couldn't help but kiss Kendi's cheek while we both sat on the couch inside the office. She pointed to my desk where the reports from our three other branches were stacked. Once a month I visit them, I just focus more on the Manila branch because it is closer to us, I don't have to leave Ken. "My daughter is so kind! Because of that... What do you want for lunch?" Her face brightened even more and if she wasn't on my lap she would have been jumping for joy. I used to think it was a lie that they say that a mother is happy when her child is happy, but when I gave birth to Kendi, I proved that to
I was stunned for a moment before I completely recovered. I blinked and looked away. My heart beats constantly. Kendi, baby where are you? My feelings were mixed while continuing to search, I caught a glimpse of the buffet table, specifically a bulk standing near there. Almost four years... A lot has changed and her body is definitely one of them, if it was sexy then, now even more with a button-down long sleeve, it's a dish. "Sister, Kendrick has found Kendi, she is in the kitchen with Sir Rod," Erna immediately promised when she appeared next to me. One more glance and then I turned to go to the kitchen. I'm sure the father and daughter didn't meet because if it happened, Edmund would definitely confront me. But he did nothing but give me a blank but firm stare. I was almost half asleep when I got to Kendria who was with Tito Rod to get ice cream from the fridge. "Ken, baby... We're going home, okay?" I said softly as I reached her. We even had to accompany Kendrick home b
Kendi enjoyed eating the Black Forest. I'm just so thankful that she didn’t take it to heart because otherwise I don't know what I would do. "Oh how is Ken?" Kendrick asked on the other line. If he hadn't called, I wouldn't have known that he suddenly went to Texas. This guy and his mood swings. Sometimes he's normal, often abnormal. I glanced at Ken on the bed before walking out of her room. I tucked her to bed and read a story book so she fell asleep easily. "She's fine. How about you? Are you still fine brother?" That was supposed to be a light question but I heard him sigh heavily. "I don't know..." he sounds so tired. I don't know what he is going through. Even if he doesn't say everything, occasionally he slips up or voluntarily tells some details. "Brother, if you love you fight." "But you also said that sometimes it's not enough just to love." We were both silent. I remember saying that when he once asked me if I really loved my son, why did I deprive him of the whol