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The both of them chuckled. I couldn't help smiling too.
"I remember that every time I burn a new one, I'll promise it was just a mistake, saying it'll be better next time." Xazix shook his head, the memory clear on his face.
They must have been really close as brothers, I thought. I drew my eyes away from them to stare at Jaime again.
"And each time I make a mental note not to leave you in charge of the food anymore but because of your nagging and self confidence that you can do better the next time. I always end up leaving you to it." Tanner groaned.
"I end up burn
1009 word(s)Published38๐๐๐XAZIX๐๐๐As I walked down to the bus station at Third Avenue, many thoughts clouded my mind. I just saw my brother. After a long time, I just saw my lost brother. I just saw him and yet I miss him.I miss Tann. The old Tann. The jovial one that smiled all the damn time, especially when Suzy is within sight. Or Dannie. The fun Tanner that loved to cook and goof around.Suzy's death ate deep into him, he has been a shadow of himself ever since the incident; consoling himself with bottles of alcohol and drowning himself in the temporary somewhat "pleasure" intoxication brought unto him.
1189 word(s)Published39๐๐๐JASAMINA๐๐๐Jaimie laid on the bed, giggling happily as I ruffled his belly slightly. "Someone's happy... Someone's happy for momma!"He giggled again, making a grab for my hair. "Ouch!" I raised my hand and gently untangled my hair from his little hand."You'll yank off mother's hair." I admonished with a smile. Unbiddenly, my mind went back to the last time my hair was yanked off.Dale was thrusting into me from behind, being so rough! Oh, the way it had hurt! I was heavily pregnant with Jaimie....not that it mattered to Dale. He was so rough, and he kept
1190 word(s)Published40๐๐๐JASAMINA๐๐๐I woke up quiet early to get Jaimie ready for our visit to the doctor's. The silence of the house shows that Tanner was still sleeping.I took that time to arrange the house that has become home, and run a bath for myself. All the while, my mind feathered on Tanner.He has become a refuge to me. I never thought I'll ever be comfortable with another man, the way I am with him.Out of nowhere, I wondered what it would feel like to kiss him. The thought took me by surprise because it's a thought I've never had before. Not even before I married Dale and certainly, not during our marriage.I closed my eyes and put the thought at the back of my mind. Tanner is my friend, my savior and everything in between. I don't know if I can bear him as a lover. Any man at all.The t
1112 word(s)Published41๐๐๐LUDALE MCCULLY๐๐๐The anger cursing through my veins right now has no limit. I swear to God I could murder anyone who dares to offend me at this moment.I'm like a ticking time bomb ready to explode on an unfortunate fool and it's all because of that bounty hunter.Bastard has not been picking my calls. Bastard has been ignoring my calls!I paid him good money to find my wife which shouldn't be too hard. For fucks sake she's not even that old to be wise, she's stupid not to mention extremely dumb so why the hell isn't she in my possession right now!? She's mine alone, dammit!The thought of the fact that he might have found her and doesn't want to return her seems impossible. Hell, the man was more than ready to get her back to me!So, what happened!? What the de
956 word(s)Published42JASAMINATanner and I were still seated at the doctor's office until he finally joined us. He handed Jaimie to me and I hugged my baby tight to my chest, careful not to squeeze his sleeping form too much.The doctor started talking about how Jaimie is in good health especially for a baby that hasn't be checked since birth. I released a breath I didn't even know I was holding."He weights 7.4kg." He announced in the middle of it all."Is my baby under weighted?" I couldn't keep the dread away from my voice. Tanner's hand shot out to hold mine, as if trying to calm me down. I took refuge in his caring gesture."Quiet the contrary ma'am, the limit is 7.6kg, so I'd say your baby is just fine." The doctor said with a kind smile and I breathed out in relief."I'll advise you keep breast feedi
1044 word(s)Published43๐๐๐TANNER๐๐๐I poured everything into that kiss, holding Jasamina in my arms, and Jaimie snuggled between us.When I stood at the other side of the road, watching that damn truck, all the horrible, saddened memories of that night two years ago came flooding my mind.Fear. Terror. Trepidation. My only thought was that I'm about to loose another loved one. Just like two years ago when I watched Suzy and our children die. I was so scared that in about to watch a repeat.I glided my tongue through her mouth, using my tongue to mate with hers. I rolled her lower lips into my mouth and sucked softly, hearing the soft gasp that escaped her mouth.Two noises brought me back to awareness again. The horns of several vehicles and a whimper from Jaime that he's tired of being sandwiched between two adults like a
892 word(s)Published44At home I quickly made a warm bath for Jaimie. Playing him in the baby bathing bowl, I started washing him.He used his leg to flapp the water making it splashs everywhere. He shrieked delightfully, his innocent eyes glistening at me."Happy?" I asked him softly, as I bathe him. Smiling."Garrr!" He splashed water again. Those small eyes of his staring at me with so much happiness at the warmth of the water.I remembered that close call on the road and my heart tugged at the thought of losing my baby and at the thought of me dying with no one to take good care of him like I do.If not for the grace of God, my baby's life and I was almost cut short. If only the truck didn't suddenly swerved his hands, Jamie and I would have been something of the past.My eyes became teary as I watched hi
1058 word(s)Published45๐๐๐TANNER๐๐๐Recently, I've been having this thought of getting Jaimie a baby stroller. I've noticed the way Jasamina clutch her arm after carrying him. Jaimie isn't exactly a tiny baby.Dannie had his own stroller even before he was born.So, while she cooked in the kitchen, I took the taxi and went to the nearest mall I could find. In the mall, I lifted a cart and started for the part of the mall where it was clearly written, "BABIES."As I made my way there, one of the workers came to me wearing a smile. "Are you looking for things to buy for your baby?"My baby? "Something like that." I answered gruffly. "A baby stroller.""Wow! We have the bests on sales. Please follow me, and I'll lead you right there." The woman was already walking and I followed her obligingly.&nb
1367 word(s)Published135; Last Episode and Epilogue.๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณ๐ณIt was well past midnight when we came out to the living room again. Tann and the others stated at us when we came out.My mother's hand in mine, I walked closer to his parents. "Thank you so much, Mother and Father, for taking care of my mother all these years....."They shook their head, and Moira said, "it's nothing. I'll say your mother took care of us. Doreen fed us really well. Wow! Doreen, we gonna be in laws soon!"Moira hugged my mother. My mother hugged her back hesitantly. "You don't mind?""I don't mind at all! I love you and I love your daughter, and I love my grandson." Moira enthused."He's gone to sleep." Tann told her when she started looking around for Jaimie. "You'll meet him in the morning."
1224 word(s)Published134๐๐๐JASAMINA๐๐๐When I finally became aware of my surrounding, I saw the way they all looked at us.Jaimie was crying on Tann's shoulder, Tamm looked like he was trying to hold back his tears. His father was staring at us pitifully and his mother was swiping tears from her eyes."I'm so sorry for this...." I whispered from the ground, my voice hoarse from crying.They all shook their heads at the same time. Obviously speechless."So, it's you, Mina." Tann's mother finally whispered, sniffling. "You're the person Doreen wronged. She was always crying and mourning and sorrowful. We've been pleading for her to forgive herself....she didn't."***********After Tann dropped my mother and her feet's were treated and bandaged, it was the both of us again.&nb
1111 word(s)Published133At the same time, the housekeeper's eyes met mine.Just one look at her, I know that she's my mother. Even though she doesn't really look like the mother I remember, I know for sure that this housekeeper here is the woman that gave birth to me."M-Mother...?" My voice came out a shaky whisper as I stood up.She looked like she aged ten years in the past five years. She had none of her jeweleries on her body, her hair wasn't braided or styled, there was no fancy cloth on her body.She stared at me with recognition. She stared at me with pain in her eyes.Suddenly, her eyes watered. Still looking at me with shock and pain, the tray she was carrying fell from her hand and the glasses shattered on the floor.Everyone gasped around the room but I couldn't see them. I can only stare at the
924 word(s)Published132"That I am, son." Freddy answered proudly."Does it mean you're my grandfather?" He asked wide-eyed.Freddy didn't even blink an eye. "Of course, son. I'm your grandfather, and you....are my grandson."Jaimie grinned then, and let go of Moira's hand. "Grandfather!" He rushed forward and wrapped his little hands around the old man's neck.I was surprised when Freddy's eyes watered as he hugged Jaimie back. I breathed a sigh of relief, feeling so happy that they accepted my son, it brought tears to my eyes.Afterwards, the old man finally straightened to his full height and stared at me beside Tann, a smile on his face."Father, here's Jasamina. She's the love of my life and we're getting married." Tann groaned, staring at his father.Freddy left Jaimie to Moira, and
971 word(s)Published131๐๐๐XAZIX๐๐๐It took everything in me to hold still while Anya adjusted to me. My body was drawn taut with the need to move but instead, I kissed her wet brows, down to her cheeks.Seconds later, she whimpered and went lax under me, making relief to course through me. I pulled back and stroked into her gently.A heavy groan escaped my lips because I found heaven, and it was more than I've ever expected. I took leisure strokes until she sighed breathily.Then, I stretched out on top of her, taking her hands into mine and pinning it above her head. I pumped slowly, getting my bearings, learning the lay of the tight land. I love that she clutched me so closely. Her face buried in my neck. Her fingernails biting my hand, clutching at it.My hips moved to the musical sound of the night. Steady, rough pumps
927 word(s)Published130Distinctively, I became aware that I'm whispering the words of everything I want todo to her, my voice desperate, my mouth trembling."Yes...! Yes." She whispered into my mouth.I lifted her into my arms, cradling her and carried her to the bed. I laid her down, coming down on her will my tongue still mated with hers. I want her with a great urge that almost bothered on obsession.I pulled back finally, and she panted for breaths while I undressed her. There wasn't much to undress. I released the two buttons and untied the rope, pulling the nightie apart.I groaned in need when I found her naked underneath. In the glow of the night, she looked so beautiful. Her rosy nipples puckered, starting erect and seeking my mouth on them.I kissed down her neck to the swell of bee
1050 word(s)Published129๐๐๐ANYA๐๐๐When my father told me that we'll be going to Texas to spend some time together, it made me really happy. More bonding time with a father that has been denied of me all my life.But with the happiness, came the fact that I'm going to miss Xax so much. Suddenly, I have the urge to see him.So, I took my bath and dressed up. After I locked up the door, I called Jasamina to tell her that I'm not home, just in case she comes home and can't find me.She laughed and told me that she won't be coming back anytime soon. Then, she gave me the details of the night before. Tann's proposal. Her pregnancy. Tann's mother."Oh my God, I'm so happy for you, Mina." Tears of joy brimmed in my eyes."Thank you so much, I'm the happiest woman in the world." She said to me, her voice holdi
786 word(s)Published128๐๐๐LUDALE MCCULLY๐๐๐He walked around his house, staring at everything that is him. Everything he owned. Everything he worked for.He can still remember several years ago when he had to kill his way up. When he did everything possible to get where he is today. A place that can buy him everything he want.Power.Money.Women.Truly, what else can a man ever ask for.There's happiness too but he doesn't really have that now. But then again, happiness doesn't have to be constant. It can be rented, just like he does.He entered his playroom. His best room in the mansion where he's allowed to display his inner self. Everything he is. All his demons unlease in this room.All his whores are no strangers to this room. Too bad, his ex-wife was.&n
902 word(s)Published127๐๐๐JASAMINA๐๐๐As I stared with teary eyes at the three people kneeling in front of me, all I can see was myself when I was roaming the streets begging for money, begging for food, begging for shelter.I saw five years ago Jasamina who was struggling to survive. To live. With her little boy wrapped hidden under her breast, her body bruised, roaming the streets of New York city, sleeping in an uncompleted building.The tears flew down my cheeks because that girl truly survived. Seeing this, I know, I truly did survive. Maybe....just maybe...it's time for this Jasamina to finally embrace eternal happiness. Because I worked for it. I suffered for it. I deserve it."Yes." I whispered tearfully, a smile on my face. "Yes, Tann. I will marry you.""Oh, thank God!" Tann exclaimed, taking breath