"I waited for you Zella baby. But you didn't come." sadness crept into Anjo’s voice.I forgot that we would have met and talk. Taiden picked me up and went on a date. I smiled slightly."I'm sorry, Anjo. We had a...walk last night ... with Taiden." and Anjo's forehead wrinkled there."Where did you go?" he asked.I really need to tell Anjo everything."Because ... Anjo. Taiden’s...my boyfrienda now.“ I confessed to him and saw his shoulder fall."I understand, Zella." he forced a smile but I could see the pain pass through his eyes. "I hope he doesn't hurt you and I'm just here Zella when that happens." he smiled at the same time."So, you're not angry?" I asked.He shook his head immediately and smiled."We're friends before my heart beats for you Zella." he said and I was relieved.After Anjo and I talked, I saw Sofiya walking towards me. Why is it that Madam's house is so close to their house?"I heard, Taiden picked you up? And kissed you?" she laughed at the same time as if she c
Why is he in Sofiya's room? Is it true that he went to the office and not to Sofiya?I asked myself as tears rolled down my cheeks. I brushed it off and thought ‘it’s just nothing’. I knew he wouldn’t do something that would hurt me.'Don't worry about her.' like a broken plaque over and over to my mind.This is the kind of pain I'm referring to that I hope I could handle. Sofiya’s belittling me, I couod handle them. But this, I still couldn’t help but get hurt even though I trusted Taiden.I fell asleep while my head is clouded of that instagram post. I didn’t even read Suzie’s messages to me, instead I paid attention to Keion and I agreed to meet him.I slowly got up and stretched. I fell asleep at the grief I felt last night. I looked at the cellphone again and saw that Taiden had a text there.Taiden:'We're leaving, Ze. I didn’t woke you up. I miss you. 'I took a deep breath, relieved a little by his text. I immediately went straight to the bathroom and took a shower and got dre
'You're the only girl I'd ever want in my life.' he said there in the letter.I don't want to go home like this. I don't want to explain to anyone at home. I want to think all night about how it all happened, and how it all led to this."I want to stay with you, Ze. But I have something to do. I'll be right back. Promise." Keion said.He took me to his unit because I didn't want to go home. People there might just ask me why my eyes are swollen. I also didn’t tell them to where I was."Zella baby, we'll be right back, " Elton said who also came with us in Keion's unit."And who says you'll come here later? This isn’t your home, so you're not welcome here." Keion smirked and Elton's evil look shot at him.Keion took me to one of the guest rooms of his condo. His unit is nice but I don’t have time to appreciate that anymore. My brain is too buoyant to pay attention to things."If you need anything, call me. Anything. I'll be home right away." said Keion and I nodded.I always knew he’s
When is it necessary to step away for oneself and when is it necessary to face an issue in a relationship? I do not know. I also bid my goodbye to Madam when Sofiya left to go upstairs. I didn't say anything to Keion and neither of them nor Taiden. I avoided his gazes. I was afraid they would see in my eyes how much I was affected by what I saw. I held back the tears until I turned my back on them.One by one the tears fled from my eyes but I did not wipe them away. I was afraid they might be looking at me as I went up the stairs and see me rubbing my cheek.I was breathing up and down because my chest was so tight. Why did he suddenly change? Why does he look angry? I should be mad at him for what I saw him and Sofiya did! But why do I feel like it’s me who did something wrong?I slumped on the cold bed when I entered the room. I felt the pain in my chest that I have only now felt in my whole life.I said, I’m not going to give in Sofiya’s tricks. But it's really different if you'v
It's midnight and I'm ready. After I had prepared everything, I went to Madam’s office. I knew she was no longer there so I walked straight ahead carrying my belongings.I laid on Madam's study table the letter containing my farewell and gratitude for the good shown by this family.I knew it was only half a year and I am going to graduate but then, I would think about it. I have been able to save money over the years of my service. I will still finish school. But far from Taiden.The whole house is quiet. It is late at night, but here I am, leaving.I also went to the kitchen to put on the table my letter for Mother Helen. I knew they wouldn't agree to what I’m going to do because they do not understand what I was having. And I don’t want to see Madam get angry because I love her son.Before, even before I entered this house. If I ever leave, I'm sure the reason is because of my employer's bad behavior or maybe they are not satisfied with my service. I was wrong, I was so hurt and ins
Anjo came with me to buy a cellphone, even if it's not expensive, it's okay. We also didn't stay long at the mall and went home immediately because I still had a lot to do."Zella ?! Where are you ?! Do you know what's going on here ?!" Suzie opened up to me when I called her.I was held on the forehead because of the problem I left behind and the person I aggravated when I left."I'm sorry Suzie. I'll explain to you, promise. I need your help." I said and I heard her breathing deeply on the other line."You know I won't reject you, right? Just text me where you are. Even if you're in Tawi-Tawi. I'll go to you." she said and I smiled there."Yes, but don't tell anyone where I am, okay? Anyone ..." I said, even though it was impossible for Taiden to ask for me."Did you know Taiden almost squeezed me? To tell him where you are? He scared 'me Zella! Gosh. He looked scary when he came here a while ago." I sighed at what she said."D-Did he go there?" I asked tremblingly because my hear
I was in the middle of filing my vacation leave when my cellphone rang. I smiled when I saw who it was."Suzie!" I greeted her happily."What's up? When are you coming home? Don't tell me you're in virtual attendance again for Sienna's birthday?" she sounds annoyed.I laughed and shook my head."No. We're going home this week. I'm preparing my vacation leave as we speak."Suzie didn't speak and I heard the other line was loud. Like the voices of men."Zella, turn on your cam. The monkeys want to see you." she said laughing and someone shouted on the other line."Hey! You're so mean in us Suzie!" said the man on the other side of my line whoever it was.I turned my cam on and immediately saw Suzie while a wide smile is plastered in her face."Hi! You're so beautiful! What kind of air does San Francisco have? Take me with you." she laughed at the same time and shook her head when she saw me."Where's Sienna? Show me." I said because I only see her daughtet occasionally.“With his Daddy.
Sienna's birthday will be held later tonight, so I went with my older brother to buy a gift. My older brother Keion and I went to the nearest mall.I heard Kuya swear softly when we entered the Toy Store so I turned to him."Why?" I asked him in a confused question because he also looks like bothered. He ignored me and I followed where he looked.He glanced at the female sales lady of the toy store and entered a room. Who is that?"Kuya, who is that?" I asked."Nothing." he said and I just shrugged.I chose the human sized play house and have it delivered to Suzie's address tomorrow. After shopping, we decided to have lunch first.Kuya is still quiet and I'm sure it had something to do with the girl earlier in the Toy Store."That's your girlfriend." that's not a question. He looked at me and nodded slightly. I was amazed because I didn’t think he would admit it! I just guessed that."You fought?" Kuya looks bothered.He nodded. "She thought I was hooking up and you’re my girlfriend
I'm super stressed for the upcoming entrance exam. I'm not that excited to welcome college life since it's a private school. I wanted to transfer in a public school. But yeah, my dad here is a pain in the ass. Mom wouldn't mind it, though.My phone beeped for a new message. I picked it up that was just in front of me where I was lying.I rolled my eyes when I saw Elle's message. She wants to go clubbing again tonight. Who else is the daughter of those with strict fathers, they are really the ones who loves to sneak. I am not far from Elle’s situation. Sienna has freedom, tho.Tita Suzie and Tito Dale are not that strict with Sienna. My dad is really in a whole new level of an over thinker person. It was as if all the time there is a danger lurking in me. I have bodyguards! Like fr? I'm about to enter college life and I have bodyguards? What will the students think of me? I'm a celebrity or some VVIP?Instead of replying to Elle privately, I went to our group chat.Please join the bored
Taiden's POV "She's only one day old and gladly, she's a healthy baby. Seriously, you actually found her in the cemetery?" The doctor questioned who also couldn’t believe that it is what really happened. This doctor which is the one we have trusted since Zella had the laceration.Zella can't take her eyes off of the baby. I glanced to the doctor and nod."Yeah..." my only answer because I am comforted to watch Zella putting the child to sleep in her arms. That baby could have been our baby. But maybe ..."So, what's your plan?" doc asked us curiously."We're going to adopt her. She doesn't deserve the parent of whoever left her in that place, right baby?" she said brightly while smiling at the child.My heart just skipped a beat by the view of my wife and the baby. The opposite is how I feel now than then. I thought I would not be able to cope after we lost our child because of the man who tried to kill my loved ones.I was furious that I was ready to kill anyone, like anyone. I don'
Zella's POVI was grinning from ear to ear while watching my favorite tv show, alone. Taiden is with his friends. They hang out with the boys and I just chose to stay at home because we just came from the doctor and said....I’m pregnant. I’m forbidden to walk around too much because my uterus was too low. So here, I’m left alone.Taiden was ecstatic when he found out that we're having a baby. Exactly on his birthday, I told him about my pregnancy. Of course, I conspired with his Mommy to surprise him. Ever since he found out that I’m pregnant, he has taken so much care of me. He could almost wiped my ass because he took so much care of me.His parents were also very happy with the news as well as when Taiden told them that he would be handing over the leadership of their group to my brother.I turned to my cellphone that’s ringing loudly, it looked like someone was calling. I slowly stood up and felt dizzy because my stomach was a bit heavy. It's only four months left and I'm about to
"Miss...." said a man who had just arrived. He looks familiar to me. His looks resembles with someone.I'm with Sofiya. Like Mom's request that I should get along with this woman. She's a bitch to my eyes. I knew what she was doing to Zella at school. So I didn't want to be with this girl. But I can't say no to Mom."Daddy sent you?" Sofiya asked the man in his 50's, I guess. He nodded."Okay. You'll be in the kitchen first." she said to the man.I'm bothered, he looks very familiar. But I don’t know who. I followed the man with my sight."Who's that guy?" I can't help but ask. Sofiya leaned over me and leaned back slightly. I need the answer, so I let her lean on me."John? I'm not sure. But he owes a lot to Daddy and can't pay so he's serving us." My brows furrowed. John. He can't be him, right? Impossible. But, just to make sure ..."His last name?" I asked again. This time, Sofiya looked at me with her puzzled face."Why are you interested? He's nothing, Taiden." she said and was
"Does it still hurt?" he asked and smiled without a humor. I shot an evil look."Do you wanna kill me?" narrowing my eyes, I asked him."I'm just asking," he said in defense but I really understood his question differently.After Taiden's intimate girlfriend proposal happened last night, they will be back again today in search of Mozes.They still can’t find a lead on where he is. I am also worried for him.We were all at the dining table with Taiden's friends having breakfast when he suddenly spoke.He cleared his throat so everyone turned to him and so did I."I ... Uh .. wanted to marry you, Ze." he stammered as Dale, Macsen and Elton laughed."I thought, the girlfriend proposal that happened last night, was an engagement." said Elton with a laugh.I frowned at what he was saying because we haven't talked about that yet ... and I'm still nervous."Hopefully, if you're the one to propose to your girl, I hope she’d reject you! I curse you Roux." Taiden insisted and his friends laughe
"Taiden, I told you. Two weeks! Look what happened." I can see the doctor’s disappointment over Taiden.I have had a fever since six o'clock in the morning, and my middle part is very sore. Dra injected me with something so that I could not feel the pain.I just closed my eyes and couldn't open my eyes. After we did that in the powder room it was repeated again in my bedroom, and repeated again in the bathroom."I'm ... sorry Doc. Can we ... uh ... keep this privately? I don't want others ... and his brother to know." Taiden said and I fell asleep there trembling at the last thing he said. It would be embarrassing if others found out."Sure. No problem." Dra replied.I heard the door opened and heard many footsteps."What happened to Zella, Taiden?" Madam's sounds worried. I felt her approach and felt my forehead."Just an over fatigue Mrs. Hernandez. Nothing to worry about." replied Dra. The doctor wasn’t able to continue to complain because of what we did."Over fatigue?" I was su
Kuya and Taiden left while we stayed at home with Suzie and Sienna."I'm sorry if this is happening." Madam said initially as we ate lunch."It's okay Tita. Before I married Dale, I knew there was an opportunity like this. I love him, so I accepted his job." Suzie said politely to Madam.Suzie looked at me so Madam turned to me too."I don't know Zella if you already know this, but I'll tell you anyway." said Madam and held my hand "My son loves you, and I'm sorry. I didn't know when you were still here."I feel so ashamed now of what Madam said. This is really what I'm worried about, that she will know about everything. Because it's rare for a parent to just let her only son to someone like me. Who am I? I was just their nanny then. I don’t want them to think that I’m chasing their money, as the rich used to think.Not all the poor are like that. Sometimes maybe yes. But I'm not that kind of person."I-I'm sorry Madam ... if I kept that a secret." I said. "Stop calling me that. Cal
"What happened?" Taiden asked his friends. We weren’t able to sleep another night at the resort because Dale called that Mozes was missing."It was an ambush. His car exploded. But, we can't find his body. We guess, he might have escaped. That place is very secluded and it's hard for us to rome around..." Dale explained.We are here at Suzie's house gathered and we are still waiting for Kuya. Even before Dale spoke again, Kuya arrived. He immediately went to me and hugged me.There were many questions in Kuya's eyes, but he couldn't voice them. I know Taiden’s friends and Suzie are now wondering why Taiden and I are together.Kuya and Taiden looked at each other. It was as if the thorn of the fist bump had pulled the two out."What is he doing in that place? Is he crazy? Why didn't he say someone was tailing him?" Taiden said angrily.Everyone shrugged and Suzie and I looked at each other. Strange people are with us. These are no longer Taiden’s joking friends and neither is Taiden. T
I heard someone walking around so I slowly woke up. My body is very tired. Even though I've been at work a few shifts, I'm not that tired like this. My breath also feels hot."I'll be back, Ze. Give me a minute." he said hurriedly before he ran. What happened to him?I got up and felt a headache and body ache. I think I was overwhelmed last night. I stood up and slowly walked and was pinched by the pain I was feeling in the middle of my thigh. But I managed to do that until I got to the bathroom.I thought nothing would hurt me more when I peed."Taiden!" I shout his name.It was as if my body would split in the pain of my womanhood!"She's here, Doc- Ze, where are you!" I heard Taiden shout."In the bathroom." I said with great difficulty because I was still urinating very little and it was painful. The bathroom door opened and he found me sitting on the toilet."I told you to stay-.""I'm peeing! It's so sick. What did you do to me ?!" I shout at him while I was just urinating unti