KIAI was walking home after a long and tiring day. The sultry air and dimming light from the sunset seemed to perfect the unostentatious feel of our small town. While walking I passed by a market, and that is when I remember that we were out of fresh milk in the refrigerator. As I entered the supermarket the guard welcomed me with a big smile. I smiled at him and walk toward the fresh milk section. I grabbed two since it is a buy one take one. I was about to pay when I suddenly notice some bread in the corner. I grabbed a shopping cart and placed my two fresh milk. While roaming around the market I didn't notice that my shopping cart is almost full. I scratched my head as I walked toward the cashier. After paying all of it I decided to ride a tricycle all the way to our house. When I arrived in front of our home, I sighed heavily, pushing past the screen door and entering our small house. When I suddenly felt dizzy, I immediately grabbed the door handle and said, “Oh, I am maxed ou
KIAAlthough being Ares' wife was nice, I was oblivious to the true meaning of marriage outside of our shared love and commitment. I had such bad feelings. What were our roles? What exactly does "being a wife" logically mean? Then it hit me: being a wife can be anything I want it to be.Something about the institution's conventions was giving me trouble, but I knew Ares and I would decide on our marriage as we went through life together. Are we going to open a joint checking account? purchase a home? adopt an infant? But our relationship has only lasted two years. It's too late now; four months have gone by.This night, over chicken adobo, I paused from eating, put my spoon and fork down, and looked at him across the table.“You know, this is absolutely lovely, but you don’t have to do this every time,” I said. “It’s not something I’d ever expect. I can always heat up a frozen pizza or cook for us too.”“What do you mean?” he asked curiously.“Don’t you see? You are always the one who
KIAI made sure to wake up early to prepare lunch for Ares. I’m still a bit nervous, but I think I can do it. I just hope that he will like the taste of the meal that I will cook for him. I went to the kitchen, and the first thing I did was wash my hands. I decided to cook my favorite meal for today’s lunch. I grabbed my phone and played “Sometimes by Britney Spears” and started cooking. While the aroma of the food being cooked kept my nose engrossed. When I finished cooking, I cleaned the lunchbox and set it on the table. First I prepared fried rice, and then when the oven beeped, a sign that roasted chicken was cooked. I brought it out and started slicing it. The rice was well cooked but wasn't too oily, and the chicken was roasted brown, a bit overdone, just the way I preferred. I prepare the meal in the lunch box. Both looked delicious. I hadn’t eaten anything this morning, so without wasting any more time, I took some rice and grabbed a large chicken drumstick on my plate. I to
KIA Ares has already finished his meal. His colleague, Kyle, went outside for a moment to answer calls. I am still here, sitting on the couch, awaiting the end of lunch. When the clock turned to 1:00 p.m. I immediately stood up and started cleaning everything at the table. “You are going home now?” Ares asked while helping me.“Yeah. Your lunchtime has already ended, so you need to work. I can’t bother you here since this is a workplace,” I answered.“No, hon, it’s fine. I am not that busy today since our boss isn’t here, so you can stay and we can go home together.” He suggested, but I immediately refused.I know that they can’t work properly if I stay here. I know Kyle has been a bit off since I came here and I know Ares noticed that too. Maybe he isn’t comfortable having me around. “It’s fine, hon. I will wait for you at home.” He didn't argue with me; instead, he quietly walked with me to the ground floor. A different elevator was used. The elevator is conveniently located insi
Her eyes gradually opened. This morning, she didn't experience the typical harsh jolt that shakes her out of her sleep. It seemed more like Mother's soft voice was gently lulling her to wakefulness while gently enticing her. Her sleepy brain slowly realized that the room was still dark. The dark blue shadows of the waning night lingered around the folds of the curtains. There was that tinge of gathering light that made the darkness somehow comfortable and cozy. She rolled over and let out a lazy yawn. It was too early to get up. She lay there, unwilling to think back on the agony of the previous night and content to simply savor the peaceful moments of sleep before the sun awoke the rest of the world and ordered everyone to resume their hectic schedules. She then realized Ares wasn't lying next to her. She made the decision to walk into the living room to check, but to her surprise, Ares wasn't anywhere to be seen.Kianna asked herself, "Did he go to work so early?”She noticed a meal
The madam of the villa immediately avoided eye contact. “Humph! You still got the nerve to ask that. Your dad almost felt ill because of anger. It’s been a long time since I saw him so angry. Anyway, make sure to speak nicely when you see him later. And don’t even think about starting a quarrel with him.” Mr. Buenavista changed everything in Ares’ life since his dad died of sickness. He is the best thing that ever happened to him. Without Mr. Buenavista, he would be going nowhere in his life. His life was starting to go down the drain before Mr. Buenavista came into their family. Mr. Buenavista has and always will be a role model in Ares’ life and a goal to strive for. Mr. Buenavista has done many things to help mold him into the man he is today. “I got it, mom. I know what I am doing.” Ares said, trying to calm his mom. They slowly opened the door and headed to the living room. A man holding a newspaper is comfortably seated on the sofa. Achilles-gold in color, his hair was perfec
KIAThe rustling of leaves calmed my nerves as I lay with my eyes closed on the leather couch. Even the occasional thunder strike didn’t frighten me. I could hear a trickle of rain beginning to calm me even further. Moreover, I was looking forward to the weekend; the sunshine was about to begin. "Ares is busy at his work again…" I mumbled as I lay face down on the couch.I need to kill my boredom. There is an amusement park a couple of miles from here. It is called the Enchanted Kingdom. That amusement park is quite popular here in the Philippines. The Enchanted Kingdom, often abbreviated as EK, is a theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Santa Rosa, Laguna, about 39 kilometers from Manila. It has a land area of 25 hectares. Which makes it more exciting since there are so many rides to enjoy. I grabbed my phone and Facetime with my two best friends."Hey, girls~" Marcy said as he joined facetime."Hi, besties! What's up?" Miaree asked."Are you both busy tomorrow?" I asked
KIAI feel heavy. How long did I… sleep? The fragrance of hospital disinfectant invaded my nose as I awoke. The bleach stench was overpowering. The brilliant light that was peeking through my closed eyelids caused me to squint. I felt heavy and helpless. My head, my body, and my hands were all immobile. Aside from my loud breathing and the beep beep sound you frequently hear in hospitals to let you know you're alive, the room was completely silent. I gently opened my eyes, squinting to try to make the hazy sights in front of me more clear. I cast a quick glance around and noticed the empty hospital room with its blue and white decor.Where am I? As the blinding light slowly subsided, I could take a look around my surroundings. I was at the hospital. The space was spotless, tidy, and dismal. A typical hospital bed, an IV, and beeping monitors. The linens were grayish, and the walls were a sickening shade of green. Nothing in the setting suggested that a patient would be inspired to i