MARIA"I know you are a gold digger but I didn't you are a very stupid one" his words keeps repeating itself in my head like music. They are harsh words causing a lot of pain inside me.I think of how I stood there listening to everything he was saying to me. People were looking at me and I felt so humiliated. I am not new to this kind of feeling. Mum never cease to do it to me but Edwin's own is just freaking terrible.I lost control of my tears as it fell from my eyes and he did saw it. I had to wipe it off quickly. But he saw it. My weak state. God he is a pure demon. I don't know why I agreed to come in the first place.A taxi stopped right in front of me and I enter. I couldn't control my tears as it poured out of my eyes. I sob silently. I bet the taxi man is wondering why I am crying but he doesn't ask. Glad about that. I am not in the mood to talk.Humans could kill with their words no doubt. And Edwin is a very terrible human being. What exactly did I do wrong bringing him fo
EDWINI open my eyes slowly and I recognize where I am. The living room."Argh" my head arch so badly. Why the hell am I here and not in my room?"Rise and shine son" I hear my dad say. I look his direction and I see him standing a bit close to me with his hands behind him.Shoot."Dad" I say sitting up. "Good morning. It is morning right?"He sighs. "Let me guess, you came back drunk last night" he said as he sits on the couch.I don't answer because my head is banging so terribly. I guess I did came back drunk last night. But how did I end up here? Anytime I come back home drunk, I wake up the next morning in my room on my bed. This is strange."Edwin!" Dad yells claiming my attention. "Oh you were saying something?"He touch his temples and sighs. "What's going on with you? Why are you like this?" "Like what dad?" I ask rubbing my eyes."You know what I am talking about. Wake up will you!" He yelled. My eyes widen "I am up dad geez."He sighs. "Listen son, you are married now. And
THIRD POVLisa's smile fell the minute she closed Edwin's door to his office. She have decided to get revenge on him and also make him hers by all means. Not even the stupid conditional marriage he is in can stop her.She is has plans to make him pay for how she suffered his rejection and also make him hers.She makes her way out of the office. Edwin's secretary who was looking at her all through was wondering what's wrong with her. Lisa has been acting strange since and he knows it.Shrugging, he focus back on his phone.Walking to her office she bump into someone. Someone annoying. "Oh hello" Laura say smiling as if she doesn't have hatred for Lisa."Hi. Please next time, watch where you are going okay?" Lisa say giving a fake smile.Laura chuckles "Noted. I see you are coming from Edwin's office" she say looking behind Lisa and then back at Lisa."That's correct" "Why?"Lisa scoffs "Excuse me?" "I asked why""In case you have forgotten, I am Edwin's personal assistant" Laura hums.
MARIAMy marriage is a month old now but it doesn't look like a marriage. Edwin and I stay in separate rooms, I hardly see him except when he is heading to his car which I can see him through my window. Ever since that night he came back drunk and was kissing my legs, I have been avoiding him. Though I bumped into him the next morning. He showed me clearly that he didn't remember a thing by the way he spoke to me.I tried my possible best to get it out of my mind but I can't. I really loved the way he was kissing my legs. But he wasn't in his right state of mind while doing it and that upsets me.Mum and dad are kinda busy with their various activities and business. Yeah Edwin and Edward take care of the main company in Terrison but Dad takes care of the ones abroad. That's why he is hardly home. Mum is into fashion. I heard she took over from her mother in law. Meena has gone back to college but she comes back every weekend. Vanessa also goes to the same college with Meena.I guess t
EDWINI look at her. She is looking at me scared shitless. Her eyes moves between me and the shattered glass cup on the floor. Earlier I saw her going down the stairs like a little bunny. Her legs were exposed and they looked hot rushing down the stairs. Edward told me earlier today about how she was upset seeing me and Lisa close together. I don't know why it made me feel bad. I never cared about stuffs like that? Damn.She was heading towards the kitchen and then I realized it was food she was rushing for like that and at this freaking time of the night?Very funny.I had to follow her. Getting to the kitchen, I see her trying to reach for the cupboard standing on her tip toes. A smile forms on my face and I don't know why. She got out a jar of cheese balls happily like one who just won a lottery and began packing a handful into her mouth non-stop.Her face is stuffed yet she continues putting them inside her mouth quickly like someone who is stealing. That made me interrupt. Now th
THIRD POVEdward is busy with his laptop. His eyes is glued to it and his fingers are moving fast on the keyboards.His door opens revealing unhappy Laura. "Hey babe" he said as he face his laptop.Laura scoffs. "Hey babe? That's all you have to say?" Edward didn't respond but focused on his work."After one freaking month Edward!" She say out loud making Edward sigh. "Laura...""Do i even still mean anything to you?" She cut him off."Of course you do. I just..." Edward trail off trying to find a word. Laura sighs as she makes steps towards his desk."You don't look at me anymore. You don't touch me anymore. You don't spend time with me. I know you love your job more than you love yourself but this has gotten out of hand"Edward sighs looking elsewhere but her."One full month I left your office you didn't even call or text me. Why?!""I thought you needed space" He say making her scoff."You thought?" she nods feeling her knuckles clench. "It's that girl isn't?" He look at her. "Wha
MARIAComing out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body, I make my way to the mirror and sit on the little chair close to it. My reflection on the mirror tells me how different I have become in just a month.I kinda look a bit fat. Geez in five months I'll be fatter. I should really minimize the way I eat. I feel my belly move."You have sharp ears don't you sweetie?" I ask my baby. "Don't worry mummy will not stop feeding you" I say as I take my lotion in my palms and began rubbing on my body.My thoughts went to Edwin and his weird behavior these days. I recall back then at the kitchen. I was so hungry that I could eat anything at the moment. He had to startle me and I broke the glass. But he didn't let me pick it. Talking about me getting hurt, I thought that's one of the things he would like to see happen.It really surprised me.Then at the lawn. I was bored in my room so I decided to walk around the compound and admire the flowers. He had to order me to go inside. I
EDWINSurprise flashed through her eyes but was later replaced with a frown as she look away from me. "I asked you a question Maria""None of your concern" she say throwing the remaining piece of apple into the trash can and picked up another. Not just one but three. She tries walking pass me."Are you really going to eat all that?" She don't reply and I grab her arm. "What the..."'"I don't like being ignore whenever I asked a question"Her eyes are on me and I noticed she has been crying. That gave me a weird feeling. Her eyes are black and little and the prettiest I have ever seen. God what in heaven's name is wrong with...."Let go!" She yell, snatching her arm away from my grip. She walk pass me making me sigh.I walk out of the kitchen as I watch her racing the stairs. Why is she becoming interesting lately? Why do I always feel weird around her?Freaking shit.I sit on the couch, my hand on the bridge of my nose. Things have really changed. Ever since we got married, I don't do
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