EDWINYEARS LATER****Coming out of the resort, I make my way to the pool side filled with damn gorgeous girls. Hmm! Can your vacation ever?I laugh to myself as I make my way towards the VVIP side. Sure the girls there will be so hot."Yo! Eddy!" Collins, my African American best friend call. He is in the pool with some fine delicious girls around him."C!" I call giving him a thumb up. I sit on the bench beside the pool and remove my sun shades."Why don't you come on board? I got more than enough for both of us." He say motioning to the girls around me.I smirk. "Sure you do"He wink at me. "Give me a minute okay?" I say feeling my phone vibrate."Alright" I hear him say. I look at the dialer on my phone. Sighing, I pick up the call. "Yeah?""When did you say your vacation is ending again?" Edward asksI chuckle. "Hmm let me check, in a day or two. If it gets hot here, I could stay one more week" I say winking at a very sexy girl that is checking me out.Edward sigh."Aw come on do
MARIA***Hours earlier****"All set!" My best friend, Elizabeth, Beth to me, say as she fix the standing camera and quickly run towards me. We are both on our graduation gowns holding a white scroll."Say cheese!" She yell as we hold each other closely with a very wide smile."CHEEEESE!!!" We both say. The camera made a flash sound. We both laugh as we hug each other."Gosh bestie we are done with high school" she said excitedly. "I know right?" I say. She jump happily."I am so happy!" She say."Elizabeth!" A familiar voice call claiming our attention. We see Mrs Johnson, Beth's aunt waving at us. She is with her little kids, Mark and Jane. They are both adorable."Auntie!" Beth wave back as she run to them.I sigh as I watch them. Mrs Johnson hugs Beth happily. So does Mark and Jane. Now that's what I call family. Well mine is a different case all together. I was adopted into a family by my foster father, Nelson. He is late now. He died two years ago. That day was a terrible one for
MARIA"May I?" He ask motioning to the empty seat beside me."Sure" I say trying to comport myself because damn he makes me feel unease. He sat on the seat and signals the bartender who came right away."Can I buy you a drink?" He ask. I open my mouth to speak..."Two glasses of sex on the beach" he say making me arch my brows in confusion. Is that supposed to be a drink?"Okay sir" the bartender say."So..." he began his eyes on his phone "Why is a beautiful girl like you sitting here all alone?" He look at me."I uh...""Here's your drink sir" the bartender say serving us the glasses. "Thank you" Edwin say, paying up immediately. "Keep the change" "Thank you sir" the bartender say as he move to other people. "You were saying?" Edwin asks, sipping his drink."I am not alone. I am here with my best friend but she is dancing with someone" I say.He hums. "I am grateful I came on time. If I had wasted a minute who knows, someone might have taken you" he say and again I got lost in his b
EDWINI wake up to the beautiful voice of the birds on the tree that is close to my bedroom. They sing so beautifully as always. That's the main reason I picked this room. And I love trees too. I get out of my bed and move to the bathroom. I finish up my business and make my way to my walk in closet. I place my finger on my chin as I thought about what to wear.I really need to do some shopping. My clothes are looking old. And i am not the type to repeat clothes. There must be one I haven't touched before. I walk towards the east side and I find a black suit. The jacket is a long one."Hmm I think this one will do" I say as I pick it up. I will do some shopping later. Right now, it's work time. I began wearing my suit and accessories. I look at my watch, it's almost 10am. I bet Edward must be at the company by now.That workaholic punk.I should execute my plans on making him go on a break already. I don't want him dying out of stress. It may look as though I don't care but I do. I ca
MARIAIt's been days since that day with that jerk and i still can't get him out of my head. He is all over my thoughts like it's his dwelling place. I don't know if it is the fact that he treated me like a whore or the night was so magical to let go.Sighing, I stand up from the bench at the bus stop post and enter the public bus that just stopped right in front of me. I pay the driver and move to an empty seat close to the window. The bus began moving.I am just coming from my third interview. I didn't pass the first two and I am sure that this third one won't work either. Getting a job here in Terrison is freaking hard. I think I should move or something.With what exactly? I got no money. Mum is bent on sending me out of the house if I don't get a job already. Everything is just frustrating. I can't even ask Beth for money. I know she will like to help but, she doesn't have job either. Soon she will be going to college. I am glad her college is close by. She promise to visit often
THIRD POVLisa is approaching Edward office when an unfamiliar girl walks out of the office holding a paper and seems to be crying. The girl walk pass Lisa making her arch her brows as she watch her leave.She knows Edward can't make anyone feel bad talk more cry. That's Edwin's job. She walks into the office and sight Leo, Edward's secretary pressing his phone, his mouth is moving annoyingly. Lisa hits him with the file on her hand."Geez Lisa!" He whines"I have told you to stop chewing gum like that" Leo pouts."By the way, who was that girl that just walked out that seem to be in tears?" Lisa ask. Leo arch his brow, trying to recall."Oh she came for the intern interview"Lisa hummed. She wonders why she was looking upset. Edward couldn't have made her upset. He is not like that. She makes her way into Edward's office."You shouldn't have spoken to that girl like. That was rude" Edward say to Edwin. 'i thought as much' Lisa say internally.Edwin sighs "Are you going to pay attenti
MARIA I am walking along the road, on my way to the market to get groceries for the house. It's been days since that day at that company. I couldn't go back there. All because of him. I just can't work in the same space with him. He is a cruel person. How could he not recognize me after the night we shared together?Don't forget the way he spoke to me at his brother's office. He is one cold arrogant piece of....Argh!I cried my eyes out that day. It's the second time he is making me cry. How can a human being be like that? I get it now. He is a player. I ended up in a players bed. How interesting is that?Sighing, I enter the super market. I pick up a basket and began looking for the things i need. Done picking, i make my way to the counter to make my payments. The queue there is pretty long.Just what I needed. I sighI stand behind the last person on the queue. At least there are two people attending to customers at the counter so I won't be waiting here for long.Beth kept asking
MARIAI am walking along the road, on my way to the market to get groceries for the house. It's been days since that day at that company. I couldn't go back there. All because of him. I just can't work in the same space with him. He is a cruel person. How could he not recognize me after the night we shared together?Don't forget the way he spoke to me at his brother's office. He is one cold arrogant piece of....Argh!I cried my eyes out that day. It's the second time he is making me cry. How can a human being be like that? I get it now. He is a player. I ended up in a players bed. How interesting is that?Sighing, I enter the super market. I pick up a basket and began looking for the things i need. Done picking, i make my way to the counter to make my payments. The queue there is pretty long.Just what I needed. I sighI stand behind the last person on the queue. At least there are two people attending to customers at the counter so I won't be waiting here for long.Beth kept asking
MONTHS LATER*****"You look beautiful Beth"Beth smiled as she look at herself through the mirror. She is on very stunning wedding gown looking so beautiful like a princess."Soon to be MRS" I sing making her chuckle. "I am so happy Best" she say."You should. A bride is meant to be happy on her wedding day"She turns to me and hold my hand. "I am grateful we are best friends, Best" I smile. "I am too sweetie""Out of everything, you are my biggest happiness. I love you" she say. "Yeah I know""Hey that's my line" she say making an angry face. I laugh. "I love you too Beth"We both hug."Now let's go before MRS Johnson comes in here again and yell at ""What the hell are you two still doing in there?!" Mrs Johnson yell from out the door, cutting me off."Speak of the devil" Beth barely whisper making me chuckle. "Maria. Elizabeth!""Coming auntie" Beth say as we make our way out of the room. We move outside the house and into the car.Getting to the church, everyone is seated and t
MARIAA MONTH LATER******"Baby"I hear the sweetest voice call and i stir on the bed, feeling sleepy. "Maria"I smile to how sexy my name sounds whenever he says it."You have to get up" I feel a touch on my thigh creating a lot of goose bumps. I moan a bit."It's almost eleven baby" he say and I feel him kissing my cheek and my arm. "Give me one more hour please" I moaned.He chuckle. "Nah. Get up cupcake" "No!" I whine."Beth is awake"My eyes swing open. I look at him. "You are joking right?"He nods no. "The doctor called, he said she is awake. Edward is already on his way there" I quickly sit up. "Really?!""Yeah" he say smiling.I scream happily as I reach for Edwin's neck and hug him. "That's great news! Let's go right away""Yeah go freshen up. I'll be waiting for you downstairs" he say kissing my lips and get off the bed. I get off the bed too and rush into the bathroom.Minutes passed and we are driving out of the compound. Edwin played a song by my favorite artist, Justin.
MARIAI don't know why but Lisa doesn't scare me one bit. All I see is a husband stealer who doesn't want to accept the thing called friend zone.I am standing here in this huge hall filled with exercise equipment and all. Lisa, Laura and Edwin are looking at me. They are surprised to see me, I am sure. Edwin most especially. He has a lot of things in eyes, one of them is fear. Fear of this Lisa hurting me."Oh....if it isn't MRS Maria Edwin Martins. How interesting" Lisa say making me look at her. She is smiling like the witch that she is."What is she doing here?" Laura ask.I look at her. The freaking bitch that caused Beth's accident."Nah huh Laura" Lisa say "it's a good thing she is here. Isn't it Edwin?" She ask touching Edwin's back neck and I feel so angry right now.Edwin is moving away from her touch but she still has her hand on him."Get...your hands off my husband" I say looking at her sternly.They all look at me.Lisa scoffs. "Your husband huh?" She say making steps to
MARIAIt's almost eight pm and I am in my room putting my stuffs inside my box as tears roll down my eyes. I wipe it off getting angry at how uncontrollable my tears can be. My things are scattered on the floor and I am just packing them up randomly.I am done with this madness. I can't continue putting up with this. First thing tomorrow morning I am out. This is last straw. I hate Edwin so much.God I love him but I hate that I love him.He is a liar, a cheat, a freaking man whore and a terrible person. He doesn't love me. He was making a fool out of me when he told me he love me and I was stupid enough to believe him.Stupid again!I sit on my bed feeling exhausted. This is not go for my baby. It's all Edwin's fault. He is the devil in my life! He couldn't even wait longer before coming to my life but had to come right when I turned eighteen.Right at the beginning of my adulthood.He is the actual devil.The image of those pictures came to my head again. I have deleted it but it is
EDWINMaria and I are walking into the hospital. More like running. She is pregnant but seems to be faster than me. Well it's her best friend we are talking about.More like only friend.She was panicking all through our way here. I guess her friend isn't just a friend to her.Perfect timing for this occurrence. It just had to happen right when I was confessing my feelings. I can't even believe I actually did that.We enter the VIP room. Edward must be the one that made them put her here. Maria gasp the minute we see Beth. She is unconscious on the bed with oxygen pipe covering her nose and mouth. She is also covered with bandages on her arm mostly and other places. Maria moves closer to her touching her friend and crying softly. Seeing her like this is so upsetting.Edward is standing a bit away with folded hands. You could see the pain in his eyes seeing his girl in this critical condition. I wonder what I'll do if it was Maria in this condition.I won't be still as Edward is right
THIRD POVBeth is busy with her phone in class. Others are chatting with one another, some are making noise and some are laughing. They seem to be waiting for their professor.Beth smiles at her chat with her new boyfriend. They have been dating for a week now and she has never been so damn happy.Edward is a very sweet guy and a wonderful lover. God she can't wait to get out of class and go see him. She is so grateful it is Friday. They both have plans for the weekend. She just can't wait to be in his arms."Beth" a girl call claiming Beth's attention. The girl is familiar but they don't talk much. "Yeah?""Someone wants to see you outside" the girl say. Beth furrow her brows at her "Who?"The girl shrug. "She didn't say her name" "She?""Yeah. She said it's kinda urgent." The girl say and walk away.Beth is still confused. Who could that be? Could it be Maria? If it's Maria, she would have entered the class. Maria knows her class, she wouldn't send someone to call me. Beth thought.
MARIAI am seated on the beautiful white chair at the balcony. My eyes is blessed with the beautiful view Sun City has to offer. You could see a lot from here. The cool breeze caressed my skin making me feel so refreshed. Sighing, i place my hand on my belly."I am sorry Maria. For everything"His words sings again in my head for the millionth time. It's been twenty four hours since he said that to me and trust me when I say, I am still intrigued by every word that came out of his lips. It felt like a dream. I was like, is he really saying this? Who are you and what have you done with Edwin?Sighing, I rub my belly as a smile forms on my face. He called me baby. I don't know why that made me so excited. Gosh can I be any more stupid? I had to force myself to walk away from him because I know if I had stayed longer, I will surely hug him. That means I am being so easy for him.Of course I forgive him. But he has to suffer a little. He has to learn how to value women and not treat them
THIRD POVBeth is walking along the hallway dragging Maria's bag along. She bumps into someone making her look up. A smile forms on her face. Her heart is jumping in excitement right now seeing the person in front her"You should watch where you are going cupcake" Edward say as he touch her cheek with his fingers."Sorry" Beth say blushing uncontrollably. Edward chuckles."Good morning" she greets."It is indeed a good morning. And you are the reason"Beth couldn't hide her blush. She look down. This man makes her so excited. "Where are you going to with the bag?" He ask looking at the bag."Oh. It's Maria's. I am taking it to my room" Edward furrows his brows at her "Why?""Well she doesn't want to stay in the same room with him anymore."Edward sighs. He knows his brother must have messed up again and since Lisa is also here, it's possible he did mess up."How is she?"Beth shrugs. "She is fine. She cried all night" "Seriously?"Beth nods. "You brother is a very terrible person.
MARIAI run out of the resort and I find myself in the garden. My face is filled with tears. My heart is breaking into a million pieces. The cold wind of the night hit my body but I careless about catching a cold. I am aware they are having an affair but I didn't expect to see them like that. In that position.Sniffling, I sit on the small decorated bench beside the flowers. The sight was so upsetting. He had to be in her freaking room, standing close to her like that and she was wearing that seductive thing and had her hands all over him. He was so focused on her like she was the only interesting thing in the world. All that gave me a sharp pain in my heart.God why is this bothering me so much? I do know they are having an affair. Why does it hurt so much?He doesn't care about how I feel. Hell he never cared about how I feel. Of course he did that just to hurt me. He enjoys doing that. I shouldn't let him get to me like this. I am only letting myself get hurt by him. He is a total