That night, after eating dinner with her family, Rosita left Briana alone in the kitchen to deal with the washing of the dirty dishes and the cleaning of the area.
As usual, Rosita went straight to her son's room to watch over him. Briana also learned from her father that her stepmother started sleeping in Jack's room every night to keep him company.
Half an hour later, Briana finished cleaning the kitchen and went to her room to brush her teeth. After she emerged from the bathroom, she began pacing back and forth on the floor, wanting to visit Jack badly.
She took a deep breath. If Rosita was in Jack's room right now, she was sure that her stepmother would drive her away.
Hmm, what to do? She really wanted to see a glimpse of Jack before sleeping tonight.
Instead of spending the rest of her waking hours pacing the floor, she might as well lurk in the living room and wait for the chance that Rosita will leave Jack's room so that she can visit him e
When Briana arrived home, George was relaxing on the couch, watching TV."How's it going?" George asked."The dinner is fine. Scott and I managed to close a big deal today, that's why he treated me to dinner at the seaside restaurant," Briana replied pleasantly."Great! How's the quality of food there?" George asked."Delicious but a bit pricey, but it's worth it! You and Mom should go there one of these days and try their food. The scenery is fantastic, especially the sunset!" Briana gushes. She was really hoping that they would go out on a date so that she could have solo moments with Jack."Alright, I'll bring your mom there one of these days," George said.
George addressed the younger couple. "So, guys, what are your plans for the future?"Briana's brows snapped together while Scott smiled at the question, amused.They looked at each other for a few seconds."Huh? What plan?" Briana asked, finding the question truly perplexing. Coming from her father, it became even more absurd.Scott smiled broadly. "We will get married soon! I will marry Briana in the church of her choice when she is ready," he answered, winking at the beautiful lady sitting beside him.Briana glared at Scott and said, "In your dreams!" she said furiously.Rosita raised a brow while starin
The weekend finally comes.Briana woke up to a bright new day. The sun was already shining brightly outside the window.It's going to be the day that Briana was planning to reveal the truth to her stepmother.She didn't get up from the bed right away; she just continued lying on the bed, envisioning in her mind what would be her stepmother's reaction after learning the truth that she was going to become a grandmother soon.She was hoping that her stepmother would jump for joy after learning the truth that her son had fathered a child. She was expecting Rosita to accept her with open arms as her son's girlfriend.She had high hopes that, starting today, her life
Stunned and shocked beyond words, Rosita can only stare at her stepdaughter; it took a few seconds before the slap finally registered in her consciousness. "How dare you! You slap me!"Oh, no! Briana stared at her trembling hand. She was astounded by what she had done as well. It's never been her intention to hit her stepmother. "I'm sorry, Mom! I'm so sorry for hurting you! I didn't mean it," she said, tears of regret flowing down her face.Rosita stared at Briana for a few seconds, her eyes flashing with dislike and contempt. Then she slowly went to the bed and looked at her son. "Did you see what your so-called girlfriend had done to me, son? She slapped me hard in the face. I feel like my teeth are about to fall out of my mouth. She is so rude and mean to me! Is she the kind of woman you want to marry? You can find a bett
Hours went by.Briana was not able to sleep given her difficult situation. Her harmonious relationship with Rosita was already ruined, and only time can tell if they can still fix it. One thing was for sure: she knew that her life in Jack's abode would no longer be pleasant and easy.It's going to be hell!At 11:30, Briana dragged herself out of the bedroom and went to the kitchen to prepare lunch. She removed the chicken, vegetables, herbs, and spices from the fridge and began preparing the dish. She wants to serve her stepmother a delicious dish to make up for her sin of hitting her in the face.Until now, she still shudders thinking about such a violent reaction from her. She never physically hurt anyone in her y
Briana stared at the floor, avoiding her father's penetrating gaze."Daughter, who is the guy that got you pregnant? Answer me!" George asked her daughter grimly."You never introduced your boyfriend to us, daughter," Rosita chimed in, pretending that she didn't know a damn thing.Briana glanced at Jack. Should she tell her father now that Jack is the father of the baby that she is carrying in her belly? But she also remembered that the only way for her to be forgiven by Rosita was to lie to her father and not admit the truth."Um, I have a one-night stand with this good-looking guy whom I met at the party last month. I forgot to take anti-pregnancy pills, that's why I got pregnant with his child." Briana told his f
George entered Jack's room, and Rosita was already sitting on the chair, facing the bed, staring at her son with sadness in her eyes.There was a moment of silence between them as they contemplated what to say to each other.Rosita cleared her throat and looked at her husband. "So, did your daughter tell you everything?"George nodded his head dismally. "Yeah. What a mess!"Rosita took a deep breath and said, "So, you already know that my son got your daughter pregnant and they have an affair behind our back?""Yes, I already know everything, including the fact that you threw the food into the sink because my daughter slapped you in the face," George said, find
Briana was surprised when the door to her room opened. Scott was standing in the doorway while her father entered the room. Why is Scott here? Did her father ask him to come here? For what reason?"Daughter, I texted Scott to come here," George said.Briana sat upright on the bed and looked at her father. "Why is Scott here, Dad?" she asked, confused."May I?" Scott asked."Come in," Briana said.Scott entered the room and locked the door."Have a seat, Scott," George said, pointing to the chair while he lowered himself on the bed and looked at his daughter. "We've got a problem, daughter," he said.
Meanwhile, at the Erros Building in Brisham City...Jack, George, and Rosita were already waiting for Briana's return. The table in the dining room was laden with delicious foods as a celebration of her much-anticipated return back into the family fold.The trio was in the living room, watching TV and browsing their phones while waiting for Briana's arrival.Half an hour later.Suddenly, Jack's phone rang; the caller was Briana. "Babe, where are you now?""I'm already outside the building. I hope I'm not late," she said breathlessly, exiting her car and rushing to the building."I'm coming down to meet you!" Jack put his phone in the pocket of his jeans and came running to the door. He was gone in the blink of an eye.George and Rosita looked at each other and smiled."They're really meant for each other," Rosita commented casually while nuzzling baby Andrew's tiny feet."Indeed!" George seconded. "I think our sacrifice is worth it."Rosita smiled. "I think so."Downstairs, Jack and Br
The day that Briana was scheduled to leave the farm finally arrived. Scott's house was enveloped in a gloomy atmosphere.Briana spent the rest of her morning bonding with her beloved twins.Meanwhile, Scott spent his time brooding in his room, waiting for the inevitable. His heart was gradually dying inside as the seconds passed. He was so used to Briana's lovely presence in his life that it would be hard to see her gone, leaving him alone to deal with the heartbreaks, loneliness, and difficulty of raising their twins as a single parent.He wished that this day would never come, but it's finally happening before his very eyes.It was already lunchtime when the maid knocked outside the door. "Sir, lunch is ready!""OK." He replied in a bland voice.The maid went to Briana's room and announced the same, then went back downstairs to resume her work in the kitchen.A few minutes later, both Scott and Briana exited their rooms at the same time.Their eyes met.Briana sighed heavily upon no
Three days later.It was a hot Saturday afternoon.The farm was busy with activity. People were decorating the ground floor and placing the rented tables and chairs on the lawn of the house for the twins christening the next day.Scott was supervising the whole event along with the party planner that he had hired for the special occasion.Meanwhile...Briana, the twins, and their nannies were relaxing on the second floor of the house."Madam, I'll go down and get your snack from the kitchen," Marina offered."OK." Briana nodded her head.Briana studied Nanny Dorothy's features closely. She, like this particular woman, is so mature beyond her age. Dorothy is the oldest of 12 siblings and works on the farm as a nanny to help support her poor family.'She could be good wife material for Scott!' Her inner self spoke.And she wholeheartedly agreed.She bonded with the two nannies well, treating them with kindness and respect and cultivating their trust and friendship before leaving the far
It was already 3:00 a.m. in the morning.Scott was gazing lovingly at his adorable twins, Josh and Jolie, the names that he and Briana have chosen for their children. He planted a kiss on their cheeks. "I love you, babies!" Tears of happiness sprang from his eyes.He glanced at their mother, still sleeping on the bed. He may never get Briana as his wife, but she gifted him two beautiful children that will forever seal their fate together. They will always be a family, come what may. Their bond will be much stronger now that they both have children together.After some time, Scott realized that Briana must have been super hungry after she woke up from her slumber. He pushed the button on the intercom and ordered a light meal for the mother of his children. Then he continued gazing at his adorable babies.Fifteen minutes later, Briana finally woke up from her sleep. She looked around the room and saw Scott gazing at their twins in their newborn crib on the table next to the bed. "Scott,
The months passed quickly.Despite their difficult situation, Briana and Jack maintained solid communication with each other to make sure that they were really going back together no matter what the odds.One week before Briana was scheduled to give birth, she and Scott hired two single village women in their late 20s to become the twins nannies.Marina is 26 years old, while Dorothy is 27 years old; both are good-looking ladies."Girls, you can start working the day I finally give birth to my twins. We will inform you on that day," Briana told the women. "Are you excited to work here?" she asked.The two women smiled and nodded their heads. "Yes, Madam!""Good! That's all for now. You may go home now," Briana said, feeling relieved that she found two great women who she believed were fit to be the nannies to her twins. The first time she laid eyes on the women, she knew by intuition that they were good and gentle women who were capable of taking good care of her twins. Based on her in
Scott finally arrived at the farm before 6:00 in the evening."Sir, Ma'am Briana's boyfriend, named Jack, had come here a few hours ago." The guard informed his employer after opening the iron gate.Scott's eyes widened in shock. "Huh? Briana's boyfriend?" He roamed around the area, looking for his former boss. "Where is he?""He already left." The guard replied, scratching his head.Scott's heart beat so fast in his rib cage. "Did Briana come with him?" He asked apprehensively.The guard shook his head. "No. Ma'am Briana went back to the house while her boyfriend left in his car, going back to where he came from.""OK. Good!" Scott's face brightened up like a flashlight as huge relief washed over him. For a split second, he was afraid that Briana would leave the farm and go with Jack back to the city. He was glad and grateful that she stayed true to her words that she would deliver the baby before going home.He walked in a big strid
That afternoon, Scott went to the next town to buy farm supplies. Briana decided not to tell him about Jack's coming to the farm to avoid a confrontation between the two men. It's something that she can't afford to happen. She wanted to talk to Jack alone without Scott hovering around them like a phantom in the opera. A moment of peace with Jack is all she ever needs. Scott noticed that Briana was looking tense again. Worried about her state of mind, he asked, "Are you okay?" "Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about me. Just go now," she replied with a smile to reinforce her statement that she was fine. "If you are not feeling well, I will just stay with you today and buy supplies tomorrow. Or you can come with me if you want," he offered. "Nah, you go ahead. I'm fine," she insisted. "Alright, I'll go now. Do you want anything? I can buy it for you in the store," he said. Briana shook her head. "I already have everything I need. You may go now." "OK. Take care of yourself, Bri! Call
Scott noticed that it took Briana so long to inform him about the result. Fifteen agonizing minutes had already passed.A growing suspicion tugged at his mind. If it were negative, she would be here by now, wearing a relieved expression on her face, informing him that it was negative.Unless...Unless the result is positive! She is pregnant with their child! That is why it took her so long to come out of the bathroom after conducting the test.He pressed his head on the door and listened for sounds inside the room; he heard faint sobbing!Is Briana crying? But why?His heart starts racing so fast! It only
One month later.Briana was sitting on the balcony, enjoying the morning sunshine after eating her breakfast. Scott went to the next town to buy some supplies for the farm, and she had chosen to remain in the house instead of going out with him.She unlocked her phone and sent a message to her father. 'Good morning, Dad!'A few minutes later, George entered the chat. 'Morning, daughter!''Is everything okay there? My son is okay?''Yes, everything is okay here, but there are some problems with Jack and Charlotte...'Briana's interest was piqued. 'What do you mean?'