The couple of years after we buried his body at the cemetery passed, but the pain was still here with me. All the days we spent together and the nights we shared with each other were nothing but beautiful memories of two hearts that were once one. My tears crossed my pale face. As my hand lifted the glass I was holding, I suddenly smiled, looking at the city lights from the veranda. “Why can't I get drunk? ”I asked myself. In the years Marcov was gone, I was totally lost and nowhere to be found. I know we have kids I must take care of, but my eyes can't stand looking at them. Because they exactly got their looks after their father, Marcov, the man I loved the most. Dorothy and Amirah never left me. They cleaned the veranda where I messed around. They took care of my kids. And they were keeping me from seeing the good side of life, even though I am blind. Someone made me look beside me. It's his older son who really looks like him. He was not staying here anymore but gave me time
-Veronne-"Veronne! The laundry is waiting for you! Who do you think will do the laundry? Me? Chontel? Hell no! Hurry up and wash it all!"I woke up again from my aunt's loud scream so I went up and immediately fixed my bed. "You're living like a princess in a golden castle, Veronne! The chickens have been awake so early but here you are, still sleeping! Don't be lazy and do your job!""S-sorry, Aunt Milie," I apologized. I was just a child when my parents left me. Daddy died because of a car accident. As for mommy, I don't know where she went, my mommy definitely went with another man. I hadn't heard about her since I was in grade school.Life was hard. It was hard to live alone but I had no choice but to fight because that was the only thing left I could do. I am now living with my aunt who was full of bad character. She shouldn't be disobeyed when she gives orders. You should always be in a hurry. Lazy people were not allowed in her house. Sometimes, I couldn't say I am their re
I stretched because of my back pain. I finished answering Chontel's homework and I also finished cleaning her room. I stood up and stretched. I was holding the end of the desk because I was dizzy. I just realized that I haven't eaten all day. I got down and immediately went to the kitchen. I looked for food. I gasped when I saw what food was left. Small rice and fish head. I ate that little bit of food and just drank a lot of water. After I finished eating, I thought of throwing our garbage outside. I'm already outside. It's night. I'm feeling tired, so I sat next to the stored garbage. "Life, why are you tough on me?" I asked sadly and just lay down on a big garbage bag. I looked up at the sky full of stars. When I was young they said, when a person dies it will become a star in the sky. It was said to guide you and protect you from people who do not treat you well. "Dad, where are you among those stars? Why didn't you protect me from your evil sister and your niece?! They kep
I looked in the mirror and immediately took the powder from my old bag. I put some powder on my face and immediately put red lipstick on my lips. I smiled. You can't be ugly when you die. If my body is ever found I should still be beautiful. I put the broken glass next to me. I looked up at our family picture. Mommy and daddy were smiling while I was looking on the side. "Daddy, I want you to pick me up when I'm there in the afterlife. We're going to be together, daddy," I whispered. I focused my glance on mommy. "Wherever you are now, I hope you are always happy. Thank you, even though you are like that, you brought me out of this world to see the beauty of the environment. Mommy, daddy, I don't have any problems in the world, it's just that there are people who mistreat other people so badly that life becomes ugly. Even though you left me, I still love you both," I added. I touched my cheek and immediately wiped away my tears. I stood up and looked for a small knife. When I pul
I was about to speak but suddenly someone knocked on the door of my room. I ended the call and threw my phone on the bed while covering it with my blanket. I stand. Before I got to the opposite door, I closed my eyes tightly. I released a breath because I didn't want the people outside my door to think that I was actually talking to someone on my phone. "What the hell? I've been here for a long while and you opened the door just now?""Why, Chontel? What are you going to make me do?" I don't feel like asking. It was late at night but it seemed like my cousin was going to order something again. She looked at me evilly before rolling her eyes. "Are you planning to run away?" she asked me with a full accusation in her voice."Ch-Chontel, I have no plan to do that."She pushed me so I eventually sat on the floor. She searched for something inside my room. "Where are your things? You didn't bring a suitcase so you wouldn't be caught running away?"She pulled me upright. My clothes w
I could hardly step into a fancy restaurant where I was going to meet Marcov. I was nervous for some unknown reason. There were lots of place but he really chose this one where we would be seeing each other. "Hi, beautiful!" greeted a familiar voice from behind me. I turned to him and I was mesmerized with his looks. More than forty years old is old compared to my age which is just over twenty. But, looking at him, I can't stop being amazed by his aura. What is he eating? What is his soap, why is his skin so smooth and white? He looks younger than his age. "Miss Sterling? I said let's go inside. Didn't you hear that?" he asked me. How can I hear what he said? I was deaf when I saw him. I hate this feeling. I felt the same way when I saw my prince charming across the house. I shook my head several times to bring myself back to reality. I lose myself because of the old man's looks. He's handsome."Ah! S-Sure," I said and just smiled. I let out a deep breath. I calm myself as we wa
The music played and my heart meant to dance with it. Somehow the shame I felt has disappeared. I thought that was all Marcov had ordered. But I was wrong because he also included cake for our dessert."I won't ask the price of this cake anymore. I might choke again if I know it," I told him. "You better not. We don't have water here, we only have wine, and then my saliva," said Marcov. I immediately looked at him. He was smiling at me, while his eyes were serious. I never mind him, as I thought he was just kidding."What do I do with your saliva?" I shook my head after my words.The music that was being played by the musicians around us was making the atmosphere romantic. I might be delusional but I think what happened to us was like a date. For a moment I thought of asking Marcov. I want to know why he brought me here. "Marcov," I called him, trying to get his attention.I don't want to admit it but Marcov was sexy when he removed the spread icing on the side of his lips."Yes, V
I can't say a word. I went with him without thinking anymore. I don't care where he takes me. I was shivering, in need of shelter, and still wet from the rain. Marcov's car entered a compound with a large gate. Is this a house? It feels like more than that. Para itong mall!"M-Marcov, you live here?"He nodded. There are statues outside his house. In the middle of the garden there is a fountain with various lights. Because of the rays of those lights, it's as if the water has a variety of colors, looking fantastic in the eyes.He held me, assisting me to step out from his car. My bones lost strength. I feel like I'm going to fall anytime because of the cold that almost froze me. My voice also seems to be gone. Marcov adjusted the drape of his tuxedo on my shoulders. "Let's go in," he told me. His hands rested on my shoulders as we entered together. When the big doors of his house opened, I couldn't help but be amazed. The design of his house was like a castle. The gold glitters i