I can't be seeing a ghost, never. He is the same one. My eyes can't deceive me, I know what I just saw. My eyes followed his every step until he was standing in the front.The redhead was saying something about, I told you so. I don't have her time at the moment, I can't believe he is here is all I kept on muttering in my head. This isn't the best timing at all. I can't believe this institution belongs to the man that made me pregnant.This is absurd. I need to think fast. Shouldn't I approach him after the event come to an end? Or I shouldn't? I was so confused. I didn't know what to do. This whole thing just got me so worried and confused." Are you alright ?" Redhead asked I'm concerned. I guess she must have seen the little shake of my hand." Why?" I asked trying to act all calm but deep down I was nothing but calm. " You look as if you just saw a ghost or something. Do you know him from somewhere ?"I shook my head a little too quickly " no I don't" I just don't know what to ev
ONE MONTH LATERI thought living with Martha would be difficult but it didn't turn out to be how I had pictured it. She is one of the best roommates ever. I have grown to like her.We are in our room discussing what happened during our high school days. She Surprisingly attended the same school as me but a year older and class older. This was why I never knew her. Now I get why we kind of share some connection.She is just too cool and fun to be with. I'm so happy she came into my life. At least I have someone to talk to about stuff that I only talk about with Bella. Bella has been so busy lately. She just graduated, or should I say we just graduated? She has been visiting her father's office to learn something about his job. While I'm here trying to get my own life organized.I'm not sad though. On second thought, being her seems to be like a great idea. I'm beginning to see the world from another point of view unlike when I was always caged at home. It was really hard at home." Wh
FIVE MONTHS LATER" Gosh you look big" she exaggeratedI rolled my eyes at her knowing well that I hated being called fat. My baby bump was showing. It's really obvious now that I'm pregnant. This is why I always put on something loose so to hide the baby bump.We are many here that are pregnant and nurses are assigned to us to do a routine check-up on us to see if the baby is doing perfectly fine. " I hate you right now," I said with a glare. Martha laughed. " But on a serious note, you look good while pregnant. No one could pull it off like you"I giggled " I know right " She shook her head at me " now who is acting cocky?"" I am" I shrugged " I need to be praised once in a while "" True"" So now what ?"She furrowed her brows confused that I was asking her that " what is it "" I've been thinking that I should go for the X-ray "" To know the gender of your child? " I nodded " yes"" Yes, you should. I'd love to know the gender too. I'll be an aunt, I can't wait to meet him
We got back to our room and the first thing Martha said was " Don't ever engage in a fight, please "I shrugged " she started it "" That girl is dangerous. I've heard a lot about her and I'm very sure she won't let you off the hook after that slap you gave her "" She deserves it. She shouldn't have threatened my child " I said rubbing my stomachMartha rolled her eyes. She wanted me to understand something and u don't get what it is " what is it, Martha ?"She sat down and pat the space beside her for me to sit " sit please "I did as I was told. Why is she scaring me " please talk to me "" There was one time I went through her records in the record room. I know it's a crime to check people's records but I couldn't resist it. It was there beside me at the time "I furrowed my brows " what is it? "" She is a murderer. She pushed her junior brother down the stairs. I guess that was why her parent brought her here to live for the main time "I couldn't prevent the gasp that left my l
SIX MONTH LATERI couldn't take it. I fought the urge to cry but I still ended up crying. My eyes are bloodshot by now. Seeing Martha arrange her clothes makes it even worse for me to stop crying. I didn't say anything to her and she didn't either.She fought back the tears too " I can't leave "I sat down beside her trying to be strong " you shouldn't say that. The best place to be right now is to be out of this place. I will not allow you to spend more time in this place. You are to leave today and you must leave today"She wiped her tears " I can't leave this place without you"I chuckled " why are you acting like my lover "She pouted " I thought I was your lover "I hit her arm lightly " you must be joking "" That's hurt " she whined rubbing the area I hit. She zipped up her bag and then push it to one side. Any moment from now, the guard will be here to get her." I'll miss you," I said with my head now " I'll miss our banters "She nodded " me too"" Have never thought that a
EIGHT MONTH LATERI can feel my baby coming close. I know my child will be out soon. It feels so tiring walking far so I decided to be on house arrest unless the occasion calls for me to be there. I rarely go out and I hardly have visitors unless for Andrew who only comes here to check on me. Which I'm very grateful for. He's been so sweet to me. Like an elder brother taking good care of his junior sister.I got lucky to know a little about him. He is a good man, I can see that. I stood up from my bed trying to stretch my legs, they feel so sour and swollen. I hate being pregnant, it makes things difficult to do.The old lady sometimes sends doctors to come to check on me just to be on the safer side and I'm glad they said that my child is healthy and ready to be out. I smiled rubbing my stomach. Having this child will be the greatest blessing of my life.I took one step and then the other. I repeated the process until I was tired. I was feeling pressed so I went to ease myself. That'
I dragged myself back to my room, not much was said at the office. I left immediately. Just when I was about to open the door to my room. I heard footsteps approaching." Allyson!" It was Jazmine and her friend. I closed my eyes tightly not ready for this encounter. I thought I was able to be out of her way quite frankly. What the hell is she here?I mustered the courage to face her with a straight face. Deep down in my heart, I feel scared for myself and my child. We were the only ones in the hallway. " What do you want? "I asked with my hands folded." You are still smug as ever. Do you think I forgot the slap? " She snarledI raised a brow " Never knew you are the one to keep malice. That was like a month ago, jazz"She glared hard at me " that doesn't take the fact that you still slapped me. I've waited enough for this day "I was becoming scared after she said those words. She is dangerous " what would you do? Hurt me ?"She smirked " You'll find out soon"Her friends came towa
ONE YEAR LATERI stared at my little princess. She is the most beautiful gift ever. I can't believe I'm her mother. She yawns softly as she turns in her sleep. I chuckled, she must be hungry and I don't have the heart to wake her up unless she wakes up herself.I picked up the book I was reading. It's a motivational book titled 'FINDING MYSELF'. After the birth of my child, I was so down that I thought I had everything under control. I almost lost myself in the whole thing. I was glad I have Martha and Bella who helped me out through the whole process.My sudden labor, the pain, and the trauma I went through are something I don't want to ever remember. What Jazmine and her friends did to me took a toll on me. I still have nightmares about that day. I thought I was going to lose my child. I thought I was going to die but all those thoughts flew out the window when I saw my child the moment I woke up. She healed me instantly, I never knew what true love is not until I met my beautiful
I held my phone while I stared at Ace's number. The number was staring at me waiting for me to call him but I couldn't. I didn't know how to tell him to come over to see me .on another thought, I don't think it's a best idea to invite him over. I wouldn't want what happened the last time to happen again. I can't bear that. I can't repeat the same mistakes all the time, never.Mrs. Clara took Amelia home with her. She promises to take good care of her since I have a meeting with Ace. That woman has been so supportive of me. She makes things easier for me and I like that she is trying to fill that space she missed since I was young. Dad is aware that she is in town and he hasn't said anything about it. He hasn't come to check on me. I shook my head, why would I think he'd care to come to talk to her. I don't know why he has to be my father. There are lots of good men out there and nothing like Dad. I don't know why I was blessed with a father like him.If only Mom had nothing to do wit
I went ahead to pick up my daughter from her daycare. Her face looks so soaked with tears. The nanny told me that she had been tearing up since I dropped her. I wonder what the problem could be. I kissed her cheeks and said, "What happened to you?" She stared at me with her wet cheeks. Her face was all red from the tears "Sweetheart, what happened? Mom is here for you "I tried playing with her but all efforts were in vain. I tried all I could to cheer her up but she ended up staring at me like I was acting stupid so I gave up. I need help. The only person I could think about right now was Mrs. Clara. My mother. I need to give her a call. I need help to understand what my daughter is going through. I called her number and she picked up on the first call. " Please I need your help," I said through the phone " ok. I'll be right there with you " she said and ended the call.I sent her my address. I was heading to the park. I hope Amelia will be happy when she sees other kids just like
What Bella told me kept ringing in my head. She insisted that I tell him about Amelia. I don't know how to do it or what way to approach him. It's been two years now since the event that led to Amelia and this is taking a toll on me. If it's left to me, I don't want him to know. His knowing only means that I was welcoming trouble into my life. I dropped Amelia off at the daycare and made my way to my office. Seth hadn't called to talk to me yet. He didn't even call to ask why I didn't come to work and I felt too angry to send a message. I walk into the office like I did nothing wrong. The office was all staring. I wonder why they were whispering something at each other. I rolled my eyes and don't want to hear any of the gossip. It's nothing good. I was so sure about that.I went to my office and saw piles of work waiting for me. That was one thing with this place. When you are not around your work will keep piling up until you get back to do it. No one was going to help. It's the rul
AllysonI woke up from sleep only to realize that a man's arm was wrapped around my waist. I was startled at first not until I remembered what happened yesterday. I was so stupid. I pushed his arms off me. What have I done?I got out of bed all confused. Ace groaned but got up. He sat on the bed and said "Why did you hit me in the face ?"I was naked! I can't believe I allow this to go far .!I wasn't drunk when this happened. I was so stupid. I was confused and filled with lots of feelings. I went with my heart even before my head could process what was happening. "What happened?" I asked still shaken up. I was so confused and didn't know what I want or what to do" What happened last night ?" I felt like a lunatic asking those questions. I knew the answer to it but I still asked.He gave me a look " Is this some form of a joke or what? What are you trying to say? "" I don't know how ...what the hell!" I wrapped the blanket around me. I was so scared of what we did. I'm an adult but
AceI was so annoyed right now. Why would Aunt forgive him too soon after what he did? I punch the wall before me and scream out of annoyance. He has done more harm than good. He lives with his family happily and doesn't care about others. He hurt my aunt and he hurt the woman I love. He hurt Allyson. That is the worse thing ever. I want him down. I want to ruin him. I want to cripple him to nothing. I dashed out of my room. I need some air. Aunt must be in her room crying as she always does. She still thinks about him and the worse thing he did to her but she doesn't want to punish him. He's so not the best man in the universe. I'm glad she didn't end up with a man like that. He is a loser and that is what he will always be. I got into my car and drove off. I need to see Allyson. I need to talk to her. I can't stand it anymore. I can't stand not seeing her. I am about to get married to her sister and here I was going to see her. This is not right. I need to choose right. I need to
I sat down feeling confused. I don't even know what to think. Mom came out from the kitchen holding a cup of coffee. I took it gratefully. I took a sip and felt pleasured when the hot water hit my tongue. I don't know what would have happened if only he stayed behind. Amelia held on tight to Mom's clothes, she doesn't want to leave her. She likes her I guess." how do you feel now ?" Mom asked I nodded " I feel much better "" I knew coffee would do lots of wonders," she said with a smile and I knew it was her way of lightening the atmosphere. I like that she is trying all possible best to make me feel welcome." you are not gonna ask me anything ?" I asked cocking a brow She smiled " I don't want to rush things "" Thanks " I was glad We sat in silence for about a few minutes. Amelia started to cry. She was tired of sitting, she wants to play around." she wants to play. She gets tired when she is sitting all the time " I told her and she was surprised " She walks ?" " yes she
Work was so hectic. I never expected it to be this hard. Of course, I don't work with Seth. I work with his management. I didn't want to be in the same department as him so people won't start to say things they are not meant to say. I want to focus on what actually brought me here and nothing else.I was learning too much in just one day and I don't want to complain. I don't want to look like an ingrate. I should be thankful I have a job with good pay. I was in my office when I saw a reminder text from my mother, Mrs. Clara. She was reminding me about lunch today.Is it me or does it look strange that Diane hasn't called me since the incident? I thought she would at least call to hear my part but she didn't. Of course, I don't expect her to be happy that I insulted her mother but I would have at least wished she called to know what was going on. Is she mad at me or has her mother poisoned her mind as always?What a shame if she goes back to her old self. It will be such a loss for her
Mrs. Clara stayed for lunch. I didn't have it in mind to send her away after the long conversation we had. I served her some Chinese rice and shredded beef. I guess we share the same favorites. I love anything Chinese and the same her.She told me a lot about herself. It was entertaining hearing her speak. She told me she has a boyfriend and I told her I can't wait to meet him. She was excited. Loving the fact that I was giving her a second chance to patch things up." I have a godson and you two will get along. I'm sure of that " she said then took a spoon of her riceI smiled a little " I can't wait to meet him " She cheered "Can I come and pick you up tomorrow? I want you to meet my friends and my godson. They are the only ones I called my family " I was reluctant. I'm not good at meeting new people but she kept insisting " of fine "She squealed. She was so excited. Her smile was contagious, I surprised myself by smiling too. She is just too good with people and I love her energ
I was dancing to the tune of the music. It was an old one-direction song. I love their song so much. It gives me the energy I need to keep moving. I was so happy today and I don't know why though. I thought it was the fact that I now have a job. I haven't started yet but tomorrow will be my first time at work. Seth told me to use today to prepare myself and I was so grateful for that. I was swirling around like a ballerina. I was funny as hell. I look so stupid dancing this way. But who cares? I don't care. I just want to be happy and that is exactly what I'm going to keep doing. I heard a knock but thought it was from the other apartment. This time around the person knocked harder. I wasn't expecting anyone. Susan and I already have a conversation this morning that she should take a break from this job and she understood and took my advice. It's good for her and her daughter.I went to get the door. I saw a strange lady by the door. She has a smile on her face. I have seen this fac